God knew every detail like it was all planned.”Īll of us could use some encouragement and reassurance from time to time–kids especially.
The lines on your hands, your hair, every strand, The sound of your voice? God had it composed. “God pictured your nose and all ten of your toes. It is just as fun to read aloud as it is to look at: This book has such a special message for kids, and the fun sing-song rhyming text grabs their attention and makes the message even more memorable. The repeated message is acceptance and affirmation that all of our differences–that our uniqueness–is part of God’s plan and design. Written by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by David Catrow ( I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More), When God Made You features a celebration of all of the characteristics God loves about each of us. As a mom who reads a ton of children’s books, I am not kidding when I say that When God Made You is truly special. Too many ‘Christian’ books for kids are, unfortunately, just not written at the same caliber as ‘regular’ children’s books.
Please read my disclosure policy.Īs part of the When God Made You launch team, I couldn’t be more excited to share this life-affirming book with you! This whimsical, glorious picture book debuts today, but it is already considered a classic at my house. “You being you is God’s dream coming true”