Description
‘When God Made the World’ written by Sheela Burrell.
A vibrant and colourful children’s hardback book detailing how God made the world for children ages 3 – 8 years of age. A perfect gift to any young child on creation, with beautiful pictures illustrating wild animals, sea creatures, planets and humans!
The picture book ends with linking creationism to Jesus and how He came to save humans after the fall and how Jesus was God’s perfect gift to humans.
AUTHOR
Sheela Burrell studies Creative Writing at California State University and is an author of marrying Across Borders
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Why important Christian children’s book?
Christian children’s books serve several important purposes within the context of Christian faith and upbringing. Here are a few reasons why they are considered important:
Spiritual Education: Christian children’s books provide a platform for teaching children about the central tenets of Christianity, such as the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the importance of faith, love, compassion, and moral values. These books can help children understand their faith in an age-appropriate and relatable manner.
Values and Morality: These books often emphasize important values and moral lessons that align with Christian teachings. Through stories, children can learn about concepts like kindness, forgiveness, humility, and empathy, which are fundamental to Christian ethics.
Biblical Knowledge: Christian children’s books often retell stories from the Bible in a simplified and engaging manner. This helps children become familiar with key biblical events and characters, fostering a foundational understanding of their faith.
Identity and Belonging: For Christian families, these books can play a role in helping children understand their religious identity and sense of belonging to a larger community. They can provide a sense of connection to a tradition and heritage that spans generations.
Nurturing Faith: Reading Christian stories and narratives can help nurture a child’s faith and spirituality from a young age. These stories can inspire questions, discussions, and reflections that contribute to the child’s spiritual growth.
Coping and Comfort: Christian children’s books often address topics like fear, loss, and challenges in a way that brings comfort and hope, using Christian themes to help children navigate difficult situations.
Character Development: Many Christian children’s books focus on the development of character traits that are aligned with Christian virtues. These stories can encourage children to make positive choices and strive for personal growth.
Family and Community Bonding: Reading Christian books together can become a family or community activity that strengthens bonds and promotes shared values. It offers opportunities for discussion and shared reflection on faith-related topics.
Cultural Awareness: These books can introduce children to the cultural and religious traditions of Christianity, helping them understand the significance of holidays, rituals, and symbols.
Faith in a Modern Context: Christian children’s books often contextualize timeless truths within a modern setting, making them relevant and relatable to today’s children.
Overall, Christian children’s books play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s understanding of their faith, values, and ethics, while also providing them with stories that entertain, educate, and inspire.
