Karl's Reading List

Published by Sovereign World Ltd: England, 1987. First published by Harrison House Inc, 1982. One of those "it caught my eye on a bookshelf" books that so often end up being worth it, I found this one on our church "library" shelf.  Author Albert Hibbert tells highlights from the ministry of Smith Wigglesworth, writing from the perspective of a friend of the preacher. There are elements of biography weaved throughout, but it could more rightly be titled a 'memoirs' of sorts, as the majority of the book focuses on short anecdotes about Wigglesworth - the heart of his message, the salvations, the healings, and most of all, the close walk with his God. Those wanting a step-by-step account of Wigglesworth's life will be disappointed, but those wanting an understanding of what Wigglesworth was like and what he valued in life have come to the right place. Within the book - which is relatively short and divided into three sections - we get many pithy sayings th...

Published by Allen & Urwin: Australia, 2017. The illustrator of  this  book is also responsible for animating the  Dumb Ways To Die   train safety advertising campaign that was used in Australia, and went viral. That cartoony style translates well to this book, about germs. Min is a germ that lives in 'this book.' The reader is instructed to pick Min up, and then take the germ on a journey: to their tooth, to their shirt, to their belly button, and back to the book. In each place, Min gathers friends who join the journey, showing how easily germs can be transferred. There are super-close-up images of books, teeth, fabric and skin to gross you out, and fun little cartoony germs to balance it all. And, interactiveness! Gotta love that. Ezekiel has started to anticipate where Min needs to travel, and will touch the spot on the book, or start looking for his belly button, as that point nears. Fun. Karl's List My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes ;  Do Not Lick This Boo...