This book is simply breathtaking in its creatively detailed drawings and inspired subject matter. Johannah has certainly captured the domestic Godliness of the spirit of a home dedicated to His service, and built by the Lord. It is now officially a family treasure here at our house, and sits on one of the revered bookshelves in the living room (ie; not the kids’ rooms, nor my own)! When it first arrived, our children simultaneously exclaimed “WOW!” Tabitha asked, “Who drew this?!” When I told them that a fellow homeschooler had done it, Tabitha said, “She must be famous! Does she make lots of these books?” Then, we proceeded to drop everything we were doing and ended up sitting there, spellbound for quite some time, perusing the pages of this lusciously illustrated book, getting lost in its playfully minute details…

Within its pages is a wholesome, vibrantly colorful feast for the eyes, and inspiration for the soul. Numerous scenes depict children together, and with their parents, both working and playing, outdoors and in the home, animal families, exquisite flowers, beautifully stippled borders around some of the illustrations, fireflies and paper lanterns. My personal favorite though, is the very first drawing of the little girl swinging outside of her house, which shows the scene under the ground as well, complete with the tree roots and various animal families shown all cozily huddled in their burrows below the ground.

It’s somehow, to me, reminiscent of a happy time in my own childhood. One of the few photos I have of myself as a little girl is of me swinging from a tree swing. It also reminds me alot of my own artistic endeavors as a girl. I used to draw countless detailed pictures of animals, as does my own daughter now. I took drawing seriously, and ended up going on to study Fine Art in college for three years.

This book is special in that it made me smile, and brought a genuine joy to my own childrens’ eyes as only a quality picture book can. Johannah has managed to capture within these pages the sweet essence of childhood and family unity, a perfect accompaniment to the 127th Psalm. Yes, we are all temporarily enchanted when we pick up this book… Psalm 127 in particular has very special meaning to me, and to our family, as I know that it does to so many other Christian families alike. Thank you Johannah, for sharing your talent with us all. I do look forward now to collecting all of your childrens’ books eventually. You have a most distinguished style… kid and artsy Mommy approved!

Tabitha (who will be 7yo next month) says, “I like this book and it’s one of my favorite poems. I like how it has animals in it. It has an animal to represent the different ideas. She’s really good at drawing horses…”

We also received a copy of Johannah Bluedorn’s beautiful watercolor “Reading Among the Pansies” on an Art card (which we’re using as a special bookmark).

This book truly is as sweet as it sounds! For some time I have been interested in learning Biblical Hebrew with our children. Recently, we have begun the task of committing the Hebrew alphabet to our memories, pulling from various resources. Then this precious little book found its way into our hands, Little Bitty Baby Learns Hebrew. It has been a timely gift to me, and to my children, and is now our most practical first guide. Each letter has easy step by step instructions as to how it is to be formed correctly. The pronunciation of each letter is clearly given, complete with picture associations (Johannah’s lovely illustrations to go along with each letter) to aid in one’s remembrance of it.

It’s been a joy for us to receive, read and to use, and has now become our favorite Hebrew primer! Though it’s a board book, and as the title suggests, is appropriately designed for much younger students than myself, and my 6yo daughter and 9yo son, it’s simplistic approach does, however, lend itself to otherwise apprehensive beginners of all ages. We have therefore found that it is appropriate and enjoyable for older students as well. My kids haven’t been put off by the name at all… rather they think it’s funny to say over and over again!

Due to this book’s being a “board book”, it is nice and sturdy, which is coming in handy for all of the use it’s getting at our dining room table lately, as we pass it around in the mornings to copy our letter formations and practice pronunciation. This book is simply lovely, and such a pleasure to learn from! I’m thankful to have found such a sweet picture book from which to commit these most special Hebrew characters to my childrens’ memories. So, don’t let the name fool you, nor the fact that it’s a board book… If your children love beautiful, sweet picture books as mine do, or if you’re in the market for a simple Hebrew alefbet primer, then I highly recommend this book!

We’re on our way, finally learning the Hebrew alefbet together!;-) I’m eager to check out the Greek Alphabetarion next!

Nathanael (who will be 10yo next month) says, “I like the shapes of the Hebrew letters, and this book makes it easy to write them. It’s easy to understand.”