By Tom Blackaby and Rick Osborne
Illustrated by Isabella Kung
Published by: B & H Kids,
Nashville, Tennessee, 2013
Normally I don't mention illustrators,
because I normally don't read children's books anymore since I have
teenagers. However I read this book, and I must say I was highly
impressed by the illustrator. The illustrations take up the whole
page, edge to edge, of every page of this book. The text is
superimposed on top. On top of the illustrations are representations
of the main character's sketches.
Sammy is a young boy who loves to hear
his dad read Bible stories to him. He calls them “God adventures”.
While his dad reads, Sammy sketches what he learns. One particular
night he asks God if he can be in a God adventure. Over the next few
days Sammy desperately tries to re-enact what he has learned in the
Bible. Stories about Jacob, King David, Moses, Elijah, Abraham, Paul
and Timothy. Each time he is disappointed, because God doesn't show
up as he expects Him to. Finally, Sammy is taken on a fishing trip
with his grandfather, and his grandfather points out the secret. It
was there all along.
This book is not only filled with
wonderful illustrations, and a great story for kids, it also has
talking points on each page. At the end of the book is a list of
ideas on how to make the story behind the story – actually the
story of the Bible, more real to your child. As the book says, “God
doesn't want our kids to experience Him just in their heads but in
their hearts and lives as well. That's a journey that can take time
and guidance.”
This book is a great teaching tool for
your own children, or any other kids you know.
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