Description
Book SynopsisGod’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren, takes children on a whimsical and heartfelt journey that reminds them God’s love is with them wherever they go.
Show children how big and wide God’s love is with this charming picture book. A family favorite for generations, Rick Warren approached the thoughtful message with the wonder of a child and encourages us all to rest in God’s peace and hope.
God’s Great Love for You:
- Assures children that God’s love is big and unstoppable
- Inspires children with its warm and sincere message of acceptance and love
- Is well-loved by parents, grandparents, and their little ones as a perfect read aloud story for children ages 4-8
- Makes a perfect gift for birthdays, christenings, dedications, Christmas or Valentine’s day, and more
Trade Review
In simple, lilting language, pastor and author Warren (The Purpose Driven Life) describes God’s love in comparative terms (“Deeper than all the oceans/ Higher than the moon and the stars”) and as something beyond comparison (“God’s great love for you is... perfect. / And everywhere/ And will never end”). It’s a lot to wrap one’s head around, so British illustrator Saunders introduces a wide-eyed, pug-nosed girl as a surrogate and guide. She wears a red dress with a long ribbon that unfurls behind her---a kind of spiritual contrail as she travels the world. Her only companion for most of the book is a plump white dove, but she’s never lonely or afraid, having been assured that she is one of God’s creations and that “he loves you with a great big unstoppable love.” Warren’s name will undoubtedly attract interest; the nondenominational, monotheistic language offers broad appeal; and there are some striking images, such as an ant’s-eye view of the girl in a hot-air balloon soaring above. But for the most part, the book is more pleasant than revelatory. * Publishers Weekly *
