This book is published by a Catholic group. It has been reprinted several times, the edition I have is from 2016. It was originally in french. This is a padded cover board book.
What I like about the book:
- This book focuses on Jesus' life and God's love. It starts with God choosing Mary to be Jesus' mom. It mentions some of Jesus' names- long-awaited Savior, Son of God. It shares an overview of His time as man and God on earth through his death, resurrection, and ascension.
- It is accurate to the Word of God.
- The illustrations are sweet, round faces, almost a watercolor effect background, but people and their environment are clear and the focus.
- The word choices are child-friendly, yet true to the Word of God, and focused on the relationship with Jesus and God-centered on love.
- It highlights the major components of Jesus's time on earth that we would teach in the New Testament, making it a great book to use as a review tool.
- It is the gospel, but it does not talk about man's contribution and need for the Good news. Just the work that Jesus has done, and that the love of God is with Him. It does say that God gives life to those who believe in Him.
What I wonder about the book:
- This book teaches the gospel through the lens of God's love and Jesus is with us. Will the need to acknowledge Jesus as King, Lord, and ask for forgiveness of sins, come across clear enough? Or will the book leave littles knowing that God is with us.
I bought this book after reading the reviews and knowing it summarizes the life of Jesus. This is done. Is it my first tool to be sure that preschoolers can share the Good News with others, probably not. But does it have merit and is it worthy of being in our little church library. It certainly is!
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