Jean Matthew Hall
Writing Encouraging Words
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Welcome to the website and blog of Jean Matthew Hall. The first book in Jean’s premier picture book series about the four seasons is scheduled for publication early in 2019 by Little Lamb Books. PTL!
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- Those who write for children
- Parents of young children
- Those who love picture books
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Encouraging Words
I write words, stories and poems, to encourage children and the caring adults in their lives. Words that lift them up, show them a positive character or outcome, show them that they can have hope in hopeless situations. The words we write have the power to do that.
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Jean’s Bio
As a pre-teen Jean dreamed of being an architect or an interior decorator. As a high school student she dreamed of being anything BUT a teacher. As a college student she dreamed of being a vocalist. As an “over-fifty” woman she dreamed of writing stories…
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Just Write
Write whatever God has placed in your heart and mind to write. Whether it is for public view or private use – write. Write: Pray and write. Think and write. Dream and write. Laugh and write. Cry and write. Write: Write well. Write often….
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5 Love Languages of Children-Part 1
I recently re-read the book The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D. My copy was published back in 1997. But, the book was revised and republished in 2016. God instituted families to be pictures of His relationship to…
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God of Refuge for Parents
When life gets tough, I am your hiding place. I’m near when you call upon Me in truth. I’ll protect you from trouble, Surrounding you with songs of deliverance. Give Me all your worries And watch Me sustain you and your…
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A Nonfiction Picture Book-Otters Love to Play
Another nonfiction picture book review by Jean Matthew Hall Otters Love to Play written by Jonathan London and illustrated by Meilo So is a picture book about—you guessed—those adorable little clowns of water ways, otters. It was published in 2016 by Candlewick Press. The…
