Having two young granddaughters, I am always on the search for new children’s books. But not just any book. I want to share stories which will draw them closer to God and their identity in Him.
When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner is beautiful! It is a story with words which will speak into the heart of every child. The illustrations are colorful, winsome, and leap out from every page, catching both the eye and the heart.
The story brings to mind Psalm 139 with a beautiful rhyme all its own:
An exclusive design, one God refined,
you’re perfectly crafted one of a kind.
‘Cause when God made you,
somehow God knew
that the world needed someone
exactly like you.
It also brings the powerful message that God loves all of us, regardless of race or the places we live:
Out of billions of faces from cultures, all races,
people God made, from all different places.
God knew your name. Your picture is framed.
God’s family without you would not be the same.
This book is beautiful in its message, illustrations, and rhyme. Children will want to read it repeatedly as they will feel affirmed and loved on each page. This is a book we will all want to read – no matter our age – as we always need this powerful reminder of our unique design and purpose.
Hear the author share his own heart, its message and the reason he wrote the book:
Once you see and read this book, you will want to buy one for every child in your life. Trust me as I was moved to purchase several.
*** I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Waterbrook in exchange for my review. Opinions are solely my own and a joy to share.
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Thanks for sharing about what seems to be a delightful book. Being a reading teacher in an urban school, it looks perfect for a read aloud.
It truly is, Alice. The illustrations are so engaging and then add the words which rhyme and every child will be attentive. Blessings!
Sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing!
I love the softly blended colors in the illustrations you shared, and it looks as if the story is also a comforting and beautiful read – enjoy reading it to those grandbabies!
This was a delightfully engaging book. And yes, I am not sure who enjoyed it more – Jocelyn or me 🙂
The illustrations alone draw me in. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for children’s books. This one looks perfect. Perhaps for a great-niece!!! Thank you for the review.
Mary, I feel the same way about children’s books. They always manage to win over my heart or bring comfort. This one was just wonderful!
This looks like such a beautiful book to share with the children in your life. What a sweet gift to share with your Grandchildren! –Blessings!
This was one of the sweetest children’s books I have read in a bit. I am sharing several copies. Blessings!
Beautiful book review about a beautiful (AND IMPORTANT) topic. Thank you! May the Lord continue using your blog.
Can we even imagine if this message of identity were to become ingrained from a young age? We can raise up a powerful generation in the days ahead!
This sounds like a book my children and I would enjoy reading together. Thanks for the recommendation!
My 4YO granddaughter loved the book. The pictures and their soft hues truly drew her in and held her attention.
This sounds amazing and I love the illustrations!!
I love the illustrations as well as what you’ve shared of the prose. So lovely! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week!
Tina