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The Blessings Of Friendship: A Friendship Treasury
No area of her life has provided more artistic inspiration for Mary Engelbreit than her deep and abiding friendships. Over the years, Mary has shown an uncanny ability to capture the many facets of friendship - excitement, trust, compassion, forgiveness, and sheer joy among them. Now, in the tradition of her best-selling treasuries, Mary Engelbreit presents her fans with a true gift of her friendship: The Blessings of Friendship: A Friendship Treasury. Like the previous titles in this series, this book collects an amazing array of classic Mary Engelbreit images, along with new original works. The content is drawn from a wealth of classic and contemporary literature, songs, poems, personal letters, and more. Authors include Maeve Binchy, Annie Dillard, Anna Quindlen, Mark Twain, Cole Porter, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, to name only a few. All of this is wrapped up in a package that is nothing short of breathtaking - with a cloth cover, gilded edges, quality paper, and a ribbon marker, no detail has been overlooked. This book is an exquisite gift for a cherished friend and a natural addition to any fan's library. Like a true friendship, this book will be a source of joy that will last a lifetime.
- GenresPoetryPicture Books
40 pages, Hardcover
First published September 2, 2002
About the author
Mary Engelbreit
398 books113 followersMary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.
Mary’s New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other beloved additions to a child’s first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose and Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales, which are perfect companions to this volume.
Mary’s New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other beloved additions to a child’s first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose and Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales, which are perfect companions to this volume.
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March 27, 2019
Beautifully illustrated
Wonderful collection
Wonderful collection
July 22, 2014
About the Book:
The Blessings of Friendship, created by New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit, is a playful and poignant treasury of poetry, Bible verses, and quotes that celebrate the joy of friendship.
About the Author:
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more. Mary’s dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is already part of the holiday tradition for families across the country.
My Review:
A sweet, simple treasury of poems and quotes all centered around the gifts and blessings of friendship. Some Bible verses are also included to round out the precious sentiments the author wishes to express. And in Mary Engelbreit fashion, the illustrations are so timeless&endearing, you can't help but smile as you turn each page.
The poem, Make New Friends is my favorite one from the book. Simply because of this passage:
"You have one hand, I have the other. Put them together, we have each other." Its listed as a children's book and is possibly the sweetest, most darling book to read to children. But I didn't want my boys touching it because it was simply too perfect and whimsical to leave in their hands. This book is a perfect coffee table book sure to delight any company, you may have over to your home.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher.
The Blessings of Friendship, created by New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit, is a playful and poignant treasury of poetry, Bible verses, and quotes that celebrate the joy of friendship.
About the Author:
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more. Mary’s dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is already part of the holiday tradition for families across the country.
My Review:
A sweet, simple treasury of poems and quotes all centered around the gifts and blessings of friendship. Some Bible verses are also included to round out the precious sentiments the author wishes to express. And in Mary Engelbreit fashion, the illustrations are so timeless&endearing, you can't help but smile as you turn each page.
The poem, Make New Friends is my favorite one from the book. Simply because of this passage:
"You have one hand, I have the other. Put them together, we have each other." Its listed as a children's book and is possibly the sweetest, most darling book to read to children. But I didn't want my boys touching it because it was simply too perfect and whimsical to leave in their hands. This book is a perfect coffee table book sure to delight any company, you may have over to your home.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher.
August 4, 2014
With a bit of a dance, much excitement, and the promise of a great afternoon read aloud to my grand-daughter... we ripped open the envelope for this delightful treasure. With the sun streaming through the window shades, curled up in our reading chair, we began our friendship journey. Mary Englebreit's illustrations would now be passed on to a third generation.
As we discussed the "friendship" quotes, poems, and Biblical truths we discovered the colorful joy within the depth of these "captured" moments of friendship. There were inspired "awh's... look... wow... if I..." exclamations of discovery. These moments within this treasury ensures a planting of "seeds" within a young reader's mind and heart. Teachable moments in which a child learns values, expectations, kindness, loyalty, and most of all how much life is cherished.
Nurturing friendship portrayals are woven with golden threads of Bible verses and quotes from classic authors: Longfellow; Caroline Norton; George Eliot; Charles Dickens; George MacDonald; William Butler Yeats; Henry David Thoreau; Shakespeare; and Edgar A Guest. Vivid and colorful threads are interwoven with newer author threads: Michael Leunig; Luciano de Crescenzo; Rebecca West; Shel Silverstein; Jan Miller Girando; Hilaire Belloc; Edna Buchanan; Elizabeth David; and Douglas Pagels. All of which will provide a richness in the "goodness" of the heart, the home, each other, and most of all the love within these "treasured" moments shared with a book.
Blessings of enjoyment, MrsK http://mrskbookstogo.blogspot.com/
As we discussed the "friendship" quotes, poems, and Biblical truths we discovered the colorful joy within the depth of these "captured" moments of friendship. There were inspired "awh's... look... wow... if I..." exclamations of discovery. These moments within this treasury ensures a planting of "seeds" within a young reader's mind and heart. Teachable moments in which a child learns values, expectations, kindness, loyalty, and most of all how much life is cherished.
Nurturing friendship portrayals are woven with golden threads of Bible verses and quotes from classic authors: Longfellow; Caroline Norton; George Eliot; Charles Dickens; George MacDonald; William Butler Yeats; Henry David Thoreau; Shakespeare; and Edgar A Guest. Vivid and colorful threads are interwoven with newer author threads: Michael Leunig; Luciano de Crescenzo; Rebecca West; Shel Silverstein; Jan Miller Girando; Hilaire Belloc; Edna Buchanan; Elizabeth David; and Douglas Pagels. All of which will provide a richness in the "goodness" of the heart, the home, each other, and most of all the love within these "treasured" moments shared with a book.
Blessings of enjoyment, MrsK http://mrskbookstogo.blogspot.com/
September 5, 2014
The Blessing of Friendship Treasury is another wonderful collection by Mary Engelbreit. Her drawings are wonderful and whimsical and capture the fun and sweetness of childhood. The colors are bold and lively and help make the illustrations pop!
I read this book to my littles the other night. For her age, she really like it, even though there were a couple poems that were a little over her head, but even though she didn't full connect to that poem or two, she really connected to the illustration. She loved the details. The friends on each page, two legged or four legged, they caught her up and she kept wanting to point out each little thing that caught her attention.
I loved the collection of poems, verses, and sayings. They each represented the the fun and importance of friendship. This is one to hang on to and is a good book for kids and adults alike, because, hey, sometimes we adults need that little reminder of the specialness of friends.
Thank you to Zonderkidz, I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
This review was originally posted @ http://wordsfromabookaholic.blogspot....
I read this book to my littles the other night. For her age, she really like it, even though there were a couple poems that were a little over her head, but even though she didn't full connect to that poem or two, she really connected to the illustration. She loved the details. The friends on each page, two legged or four legged, they caught her up and she kept wanting to point out each little thing that caught her attention.
I loved the collection of poems, verses, and sayings. They each represented the the fun and importance of friendship. This is one to hang on to and is a good book for kids and adults alike, because, hey, sometimes we adults need that little reminder of the specialness of friends.
Thank you to Zonderkidz, I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
This review was originally posted @ http://wordsfromabookaholic.blogspot....
August 11, 2014
This review is for the 2014 publication of this title.
In her classic whimsical style, artist Mary Engelbreit presents yet another keepsake book. This large hardback is full of adorable illustrations. I have always thought Mary Engelbreit's artwork to be most cheerful and joyous. You can tell that she finds joy through Christ!
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more
This new book will delight all fans of Mary Engelbreit's unique artwork. It would make a perfect gift for a dear friend!
Each page is colorfully illustrated and features famous poems, sayings and Scripture about friendship.
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
In her classic whimsical style, artist Mary Engelbreit presents yet another keepsake book. This large hardback is full of adorable illustrations. I have always thought Mary Engelbreit's artwork to be most cheerful and joyous. You can tell that she finds joy through Christ!
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more
This new book will delight all fans of Mary Engelbreit's unique artwork. It would make a perfect gift for a dear friend!
Each page is colorfully illustrated and features famous poems, sayings and Scripture about friendship.
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
August 18, 2014
The Blessings of Friendship is book on friendship. There a poems about friendship. It fun the read. There are bible verses in the book as well. Your children may have heard of some of them. This is good book for children. The author makes it easy for children to read and enjoy. The pictures are wonderful and joyful. Children will love the pictures and want to have it read to them again.
The children will learn so good in learning to help others and for friends. They will also would learn kindness. This great book in return for it show what friendship is. The author did a wonderful job in the book. My rating is a 5 out 5 stars. I would recommend this for parents if they would like it for your children. If you like poetry this book great for it. It also great for children and parents a like. Though it for children mostly, it best for them to read though parents can read it to them as well.
The children will learn so good in learning to help others and for friends. They will also would learn kindness. This great book in return for it show what friendship is. The author did a wonderful job in the book. My rating is a 5 out 5 stars. I would recommend this for parents if they would like it for your children. If you like poetry this book great for it. It also great for children and parents a like. Though it for children mostly, it best for them to read though parents can read it to them as well.
September 6, 2014
Artist and author Mary Engelbreit's newest book is a joyous collection of poems, Bible verses, and sayings about friendship coupled with Engelbreit's refreshing art. Classified as a children's book, I am sure this volume will bring just as many smiles to adults as to youngsters. I see the book as the perfect gift to a treasured friend, especially a childhood friend that you've kept close over the years.
The last page shows two little girls seated on stools, holding hands. Below the illustration is this verse by Edgar A. Guest: I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me. I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be; I'd like to mean as much to you each minutre of the day as you have meant, old friend of mine, to be along the way. With such an ending, you can see why this book would be an ideal way of letting someone special know how you feel. And don't we all have a friend or two who needs to hear just how much they mean to us?
The last page shows two little girls seated on stools, holding hands. Below the illustration is this verse by Edgar A. Guest: I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me. I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be; I'd like to mean as much to you each minutre of the day as you have meant, old friend of mine, to be along the way. With such an ending, you can see why this book would be an ideal way of letting someone special know how you feel. And don't we all have a friend or two who needs to hear just how much they mean to us?
August 21, 2014
This is a wonderful book! I think it is my favorite by Mary Engelbreit thus far.
The illustrations are just adorable and the quotes, verses, and poems are wonderful all about friendship. I didn't realize that this book had a previous publication but this copy is perfect for children or adults in my opinion. Everyone needs a friend! I feel like a lot of it is geared more towards girls but anyone can appreciate the reminders on what friendship is about. Each page is colorful and draws you into what is being said. I took awhile to read because I loved studying the pictures, there are a lot of details! I recommend to a bit older children, but this could be read to them at a younger age.
Wonderful book and would make a great gift!
"I received this book from BookLook Bloggers for free in exchange for an honest review."
The illustrations are just adorable and the quotes, verses, and poems are wonderful all about friendship. I didn't realize that this book had a previous publication but this copy is perfect for children or adults in my opinion. Everyone needs a friend! I feel like a lot of it is geared more towards girls but anyone can appreciate the reminders on what friendship is about. Each page is colorful and draws you into what is being said. I took awhile to read because I loved studying the pictures, there are a lot of details! I recommend to a bit older children, but this could be read to them at a younger age.
Wonderful book and would make a great gift!
"I received this book from BookLook Bloggers for free in exchange for an honest review."
August 23, 2014
This is a beautiful hardback book filled with lovely verses and poems and other writings on friendship. The best thing about it though is the wonderful pictures! I love the way the children are illustrated and the old-time innocence that each picture has about it. While the illustrations are creative and beautiful and detailed I don't think that the average child would sit down and have the patience to have this book read to them. I sat down with two of my grandchildren and they had me flip through the book and look at the pictures but they weren't interested in being read to. I think that the writing touches the adult heart much more than it would a young child. A beautifully illustrated book that touches the adult heart with the words and reminders of friendship and has the illustrations capturing a child's eye. This is going in my home library!
July 31, 2014
2014 Edition:
The Blessings of Friendship Treasury by Mary Engelbreit is beautifully illustrated. It is a high quality book that any young girl would be delighted to receive. This is an updated version of the 2002 printing.
The Blessings of Friendship Treasury is filled with lovely illustrations by artist Mary Engelbreit, poems and stories that celebrate friendship. It also contains bible verses that pertain to love and friendship. A few quick anonymous verses in the book:
Friends are kisses blown to us by angels.
A friend is someone who knows all about you but loves you anyway.
This is a book that any young girl would treasure. I treasure it and I'm an adult! Highly recommend this beautiful volume. It is available August 2014.
The Blessings of Friendship Treasury by Mary Engelbreit is beautifully illustrated. It is a high quality book that any young girl would be delighted to receive. This is an updated version of the 2002 printing.
The Blessings of Friendship Treasury is filled with lovely illustrations by artist Mary Engelbreit, poems and stories that celebrate friendship. It also contains bible verses that pertain to love and friendship. A few quick anonymous verses in the book:
Friends are kisses blown to us by angels.
A friend is someone who knows all about you but loves you anyway.
This is a book that any young girl would treasure. I treasure it and I'm an adult! Highly recommend this beautiful volume. It is available August 2014.
August 2, 2014
Oh!My! I was so excited to receive Mary Engelbriet's newest book The Blessing of Friendship.
We all have that one friend who has been a special friend to us through the years and this book shows the caring and thoughtful ways of friends.
This wonderful and absolutely beautifully illustrated book is full of fun poetry, Bible verses, and quotes about friendship.
A fun and whimsically book! The suggested ages are 4-8 years old; however, I am older and love this book! So, I think that any ages would love to read, or browse tho beautiful hardback book.
This one book that will make a beautiful gift or a book that is great for your coffee table. A great conversation starter with beautiful (absolutely beautiful!) illustrations!
*This book was provided by BookLook*
We all have that one friend who has been a special friend to us through the years and this book shows the caring and thoughtful ways of friends.
This wonderful and absolutely beautifully illustrated book is full of fun poetry, Bible verses, and quotes about friendship.
A fun and whimsically book! The suggested ages are 4-8 years old; however, I am older and love this book! So, I think that any ages would love to read, or browse tho beautiful hardback book.
This one book that will make a beautiful gift or a book that is great for your coffee table. A great conversation starter with beautiful (absolutely beautiful!) illustrations!
*This book was provided by BookLook*
August 5, 2014
I have long admired the work of Mary Engelbreit, from her prints to her fabrics and her calendars, I have filled my home with her cheery images. The characters, especially the children, are just darling and the color choices add to the delightful scenes that she presents.
In The Blessings of Friendship Treasury, Mary combines her artistic talent with lovely poetry and sayings from well known authors as well as the Bible. Each picture and accompanying verse is a dedication to the enduring power of friendship.
This would be a lovely addition to your child's library to encourage friendly traits that will last a lifetime and produce an abundance of friends. As an added bonus I think it will also spark their artistic talents.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
In The Blessings of Friendship Treasury, Mary combines her artistic talent with lovely poetry and sayings from well known authors as well as the Bible. Each picture and accompanying verse is a dedication to the enduring power of friendship.
This would be a lovely addition to your child's library to encourage friendly traits that will last a lifetime and produce an abundance of friends. As an added bonus I think it will also spark their artistic talents.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
August 18, 2014
Mary Engelbreit, long acknowledged for her charming old-fashioned illustrations and homilies, provides a more personal touch with her latest offering: The Blessings of Friendship: A Friendship Treasury. It's obvious Engelbreit finds joy in life through her expressive style, reminiscent of yesteryear simplicity. Filled with her distinctive artwork along with poems and scripture verses expressing the true joy of friendship, this is a book that is easily appropriate for all ages.
Review copy provided by BookLook in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.
Review copy provided by BookLook in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.
July 8, 2014
THE BLESSINGS OF FRIENDSHIP TREASURY is a cute and beautifully illustrated book about friendship. The age level says 4 - 8, but I think any age would enjoy this book. Timeless poems, quotes, verses, fill the pages.
This is an excellent book for gift-giving among friends, for grandparents and children to teach their children, and more. Also would be a lovely coffee table book.
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
This is an excellent book for gift-giving among friends, for grandparents and children to teach their children, and more. Also would be a lovely coffee table book.
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
September 1, 2014
The book is a collection of other peoples writings. and I did not recall seeing any works by the author. I would say she is a good collector of stories and the book is inspirational and beautifully illustrated. I would have liked to read some new stories etc. but the classics are good too.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book or advanced reading copy through BookLook Bloggers.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book or advanced reading copy through BookLook Bloggers.
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