
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Just In Case You Ever Wonder

What I Like: The text in this book is amazing! The author gives heartfelt descriptions that could not be more sentimental and filled with love. It offers sound theology; an excellent foundation of doctrine and security in God's existence, love and divine intervention throughout creation and life. I have yet to find another book that so well solidifies a child's individuality by purpose. Each child is unique -- different from all the rest -- and this is a wonderful thing! Mr. Lucado does a beautiful job teaching that truth in this book.
What I Dislike: The illustrations are so-so. Because the words are so touching, I would have preferred more vivid and detailed pictures as accompaniment. Also, the illustrations only show a girl - not a boy. It would be nice to have both genders featured.
Overall Rating: Good (I would like to give an Excellent for the text and a Ho-Hum for the illustrations, but ... overall: Good.)
Age Appeal: 3-7, but my children have loved this book since about 14 months of age
Publishing Info: Tommy Nelson Publishers, 2000; ISBN: 0849975093; board book; $6.99
Special Info: This book is also available in hardback for older children. The board book version (described here) is ideal for younger ones who are teething or a little rougher with their books.
~ Also, some readers have taken offense at the first illustration which shows a mother bottle-feeding a baby. They feel this gives an anti-breastfeeding message.
~ Finally, this may not be the best book for a child of a broken family. The text and illustrations both point to an in-tact and loving home with a mother and a father present and involved in the life of the child.
Labels:
Faith Foundations,
Preschoolers,
Toddlers


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