I Will Follow Jesus Bible Storybook by Judah and Chelsea Smith Is A Wonderful Book for Children

There are plenty of children’s Bible storybooks available, but I’ve found that many of them have a tendency to speak down to children. Oversimplifying the Bible and the story of Jesus in particular, can easily be chosen when teaching children. The “I Will Follow Jesus Bible Storybook” doesn’t do this.

Even when discussing the true reason Jesus was born – to die for our sins – the authors don’t sugarcoat it. Yes, dying is a difficult subject to broach with any child, but the authors do not attempt to skirt around the issue and I found it an important and honest approach.

Clearly many of the passages call for further discussion between parents and children. But this is what’s so wonderful about well-written children’s books – they should provide the opportunity for an open dialogue with our children. And this book certainly does that.

There are scripture verses and prayers scattered throughout the book as well. These make a lovely accompaniment to the stories of Jesus’ life. The illustrations are simple, yet beautifully colorful and eye-catching. The book is sturdy and should last for many years to come even when used daily.

This book would make an excellent gift for even the smallest child. I would certainly be happy to give this to my grandchildren. I highly recommend “I Will Follow Jesus Bible Storybook”!

5 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton

I received a complimentary ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. *this book is scheduled for release Feb. 9, 2016.

Book Review of God's Good News by Billy Graham

Billy Graham is a well-known Evangelical Christian Minister with an incredibly huge following. Mr. Graham is reported to have encouraged more than 3 million people to accept and follow Jesus Christ over the decades.

God’s Good News is certainly another one of his admirable accomplishments. This book is substantial and well made. It’s clear that no expense was spared during publication, ensuring it will stand up to daily use. And, daily use is what comes to my mind with God’s Good News, since it’s filled with Biblical stories to be shared every single day.

Unlike many other Bible books, geared towards children, God’s Good News uses actual Bible text and never oversimplifies things for readers. Accompanying each story is Billy Graham’s own words, which encapsulate the stories beautifully. I can definitely see this book being used by Sunday School and VBS teachers. Parents can read a story each night at bedtime to small children and early readers should have no problem reading alone. The illustrations are colorful and eye-catching.

I would highly recommend this beautiful book. It would make a lovely Christmas gift and would certainly be a welcome addition to any Christian household.

5 of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.