Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Partner Review: New Growth Press: Jesus Saves by Sarah Reju illustrated by Phil Schorr

 Thankful to continue to partner with New Growth Press and review pdf copies of their new series for toddlers. This book will be released on March 1, 2021.  


What I like about this book:
  • the book characters are friendly, represent diverse human beings, and are expressive, almost animated when you look at them and hear the words from the page. 
  • Scripture references on each page.  Verses are all shared on the last page as well.
  • "little one" is repeated throughout- making a connection to the listener and repetition. 
  • The book has cadence and rhythm that means littles will crave it repeated, over and over, especially because they are the main audience of the book.  
  • Parents of littles, this book will likely become a repeat favorite, and as the parent who read books so much that I memorized several, this book will not be nearly as annoying as the board books my 19 year old craved.  
  • the opportunity for conversation and sharing the personal decision of believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and being saved from sin.  Will be an easy conversation.  
  • This book doesn't mince words- it talks about needing to be saved from sin, it talks about Jesus obeying for me, it talks about needing a King, but wanting to be my own king-- it's bold, direct, and honest.  All with a lovely pattern that appeals.  
  • The book uses simple toddler words to convey the good news.  
  • It includes a letter to parents at the end with the verses referenced throughout.  So well done!
What I wonder about the book:
  • Jesus, as an illustration, is disproportionate? I think.  I think it's his head size doesn't seem to match his body.  Kids pick up on this stuff, but it's not as apparent in all the pictures that depict Him.  
  • How this tool will be used for sharing the Good News?  It has so many possibilities.  
  • How kids will respond to it.  I can't wait to read it with the littles I love.  



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