The Gospel for Little Ones by Katie Ornelas and Anna Sargeant Option B

 

This book is published by The Austin Stone in 2013.  

Synopsis:

Looking for a book that presents the Gospel of Jesus in a way young children can understand? The Gospel for Little Ones provides an overview of God's plan of salvation in simple words and phrases. Young listeners will learn about creation, the fall, our need for a Savior, the incarnation of Jesus, His death and resurrection, the promise of His return, and the hope for all who love Him. Adults and children alike will be encouraged by the Person and work of Jesus Christ, the One whose love can bring us back to God. Scriptures are provided in the back of the book to show that this story is a true story, not made up by humans, but given to us by God Himself. It's a story for both big ones and little ones, a story to treasure with all our hearts, the greatest story ever told.

What I like about this book:

• This is a story of the events from creation to the cross.  It explains sadness, sin, people wanting their own way.  But people needed a way back to God.  
• It teaches God's plan- explains Jesus is God and man.  Perfect is the word to describe God and Jesus.  
• The explanation is simple.  The terms are child-friendly.  The simple illustrations are appealing and have some fun details. 
• The back inside cover shares the references that go with the concepts taught on each page. 
• The approach Jesus is greater than sin and Jesus loves us.  

What I wonder about the book:

• I would have liked a clearer statement about faith, accepting Jesus' love, to make the gospel even clearer.  But the back cover does say it's a book to open conversations and it's abbreviated. 
• The print is tiny, the illustrations are tiny.  This will be a tough read-aloud to a group of children, probably not the purpose of the board book, but it's what I'm trying to find. 
• Will a larger publisher find this book, and publish more? is there a demand for this type of book?  

 Comparing it to the "Gospel" book from yesterday. This is apples and oranges.  Both achieve the goal and my desire to clearly share the gospel with littles.  And in my opinion, they both do an exceptional job.  

I purchased this book used as it appears to be in high demand but only one printing and many copies are over $20 and it's a small board book.