In a world that is diverse and yet divided, children need a book to teach them truth about the very way God intended to form His family.
In her book, Creative God Colorful Us, Trillia Newbell presents us with a beautiful book for children that explains how God created all of us differently on purpose for a purpose.
This is a short, colorful, and delightful book for grade school aged children, but contains lessons we all need to learn. It is easily understandable and each reading is sure to engage ages 6-12.
It is seven chapters beginning with the creation of the world and man. The author takes us through the fall of man (sin), our need for a Savior, the differences we now see in the people around us, and the importance of getting along.
In each chapter, you will find:
- The Big Idea – the overall thought of the chapter.
- What Do You Think? – which includes questions to ponder, discuss, or journal.
- A Prayer
- An Activity
- A Point to Remember
The pages themselves are colorful which pull a child into the book and hold their attention and interest. The author also includes a letter to adults in which she reminds us our children are watching and learning from us every day. They will take their cues from us and can learn to love people from every nation.
This book is a wonderful resource for individual family use or a youth Bible Study. A leaders guide can also be obtained. The material will foster excellent discussions and a solid biblical foundation of the importance of diversity.
“Every tribe, tongue, language, and nation will be in heaven together perfectly worshiping, loving, and enjoying one another.”
Trillia Newbell, Creative God Colorful Us, page 91
*I was provided a copy of this book by Moody Publishers. All opinions are honest and my own. The post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small percent at no additional cost to you.
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I so appreciate Trillia’s work! Great review!
I appreciate her writing as well. This was such a wonderful book and resource!
I love this book, Joanne, I just posted about on Instagram last week, your review is excellent! This book makes a great gift for anyone with children.
It really does make a wonderful gift for anyone with children. I am donating my copy to my granddaughter’s school, hoping it will add to the understanding of the beautiful way God has made us all different.
This sounds like maybe an expanded version of her other book, God’s Very Good Idea, for younger kids. I got that one for my grandson, and it was very good. At some point will likely get this one, too.
Your grandson will appreciate and enjoy it when the time comes.
This sounds like a wonderful book.
Love Trillia’s work! Thanks for this helpful review! (Nice touch color coding the title!)
I only color coded the way it was on the cover of the book 🙂
Joanne, thank you so much for this review. I’m going to have to hop on over to Moody and check this out, it sure sounds to be a wonderful lesson for adults and children alike. Blessings.