KidsBBookin

When God Made You
by Matthew Paul Turner
Illustrated by David Catrow
48 pp. Waterbrook
(Picture book; ages 3-8)
978-1-60142-918-6
Penguin Random House

You, you...God thinks about you. If these aren't words of affirmation enough for an adult, imagine what they can do for a child. Explore the world of artistry and faith as Matthew Paul Turner and David Catrow take you on a journey through a little girl's bike ride to learning how important she is in God's eyes.

This book of rhyme is an amazing example of lyrical artistry and illustration. A nameless little African American girl examines her beauty with the backdrop of a poetic declaration of her uniqueness as God's one of a kind creation. Energetic with with vibrant watercolors that run like syrup sweet and rich, this exuberant little girl rides her bike with her happy dog out into the streets and creates life as she paints nature. She even inspires a young artist who goes on a celestial trip with her as her street art bird comes to life and takes flight. The nameless little girl lands at home reading a book to her younger sibling, passing along what she's learned about the beauty of being God's creation.

This picture book is truly a celebration of the spirit of childlike faith and fascination and a call to nurture creativity in our young ones.

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