Geared Towards: Ages 4-7
Published By: Zonderkidz
Publication Date: March 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-71562-7
Is there a child on earth that doesn't adore fuzzy, cuddly animals? If there is I have yet to meet him/her. They might not all be keen on getting up close and personal with all the animals, but in print or at a distance looking at sweet little animals can bring a joy like no other. I think that's what makes this book so marvelous. The rhyme is great, but the bright, close up pictures are so cute!My daughters loved this book, and my 5 year old had a blast reading it on her own. With colorful, oversized font it is perfect for younger children to follow along with while learning to read or when reading on their own. The pictures are downright adorable. And the message Cantrell shows us through her text and the incorporated pictures is that no matter how small we are or what we do in a day we are strong, protected, and loved- both by our families and by our God.
It's nice to have a book that reassures children that even in today's world they can still have fun being kids, and that God will never leave or forsake them. Even when times are scary or we feel alone, our spirit can rest easily because we know God will never forsake us. Just as in Bible times God took care of His people (Jonah and David were mentioned by name.), so does He do today.
OUR RATING: 5 hearts
God Is with Me through the Night by Julie Cantrell
Geared Towards: Ages 4-7
Published By: Zonderkidz
Publication Date: March 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-71563-4
Nighttime can be even scarrier than day, as any parent knows. When the sun goes down, that's when all the spooky noises, shadows, and scary things come out to play. But, as Cantrell shows in her follow-up to God Is with Me through the Day, night doesn't have to be scary. With this book the author shows how even when playtime is done and the time has come for bed, we don't have to be frightened or feel alone. God is always with us- day or night. He is big, strong, and powerful. Just like he protected Daniel from the lions, He will protect us. We can bravely close our eyes, and drift off in to a restful sleep knowing that God will always be there loving and watching over us.As in the first book, God is with Me through the Night is full of loveable animal pictures. All of the included shots show the animals in such expressive ways that it's really easy to see how they might be feeling the implied emotions (love, fear, loneliness, etc). I think they're suited perfectly for this book, and again, with the great font choice, really complete the whole layout package.
This is a set of books I think any young child would greatly enjoy. Fun to read, and so easy to look at over and over again.
OUR RATING: 5 hearts
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