Monday, June 9, 2025

God Made You Special! by Greg Fritz

Book cover
God Made You Special!
by Greg Fritz & Lisa Reed


ISBN-13: 9780824919474
Boardbook: 20 pages
Publisher: WorthyKids
Released: February 1, 2015

Source: Bought.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
When you look in the mirror, you'll see his touch . . . 'cause God made you special, and he loves you very much!; Join Bob and Larry and their friends as they spread the joyful message to children that God made each of us special! Here, the lyrics to this favorite VeggieTales song are illustrated with a cast of familiar characters in a small board book, just the right size for little hands.


My Review:
God Made You Special! is a Christian board book about how God made each of us "just right." It features the VeggieTales crew, and my young nieces enjoyed the colorful, fun illustrations. In the book, the characters explain that God made everything, including you and how you look. He put thought into making you "just right" and you are "his delight." And if sometimes you don't like something about yourself, just remember that "God had a plan. He wants me to be just the way that I am." Overall, I'd recommend this book.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.


Monday, June 2, 2025

I Thank God for This Day! by Phil Vischer

Book cover
I Thank God for This Day!
by Phil Vischer & Lisa Reed


ISBN-13: 9781546014881
Boardbook: 16 pages
Publisher: WorthyKids
Released: February 1, 2013

Source: Bought.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
The Veggies know that it is fun and important to thank God for the good things he gives us. Follow along as Junior Asparagus, Laura Carrot, and the rest of the Veggies enjoy a sunny day at the park and express gratitude for the things that make them glad.

This edition pairs the lyrics of the Veggies' "Thankfulness Song" with bright illustrations of our favorite Veggies in the beloved classic character style. For added fun, children can push the book's sound button and hear the refrain of the song. To make the music stop, simply press the button again. This joyful book helps children practice gratitude as they realize how many reasons there are to be thankful.


My Review:
I Thank God for This Day! is a Christian board book about giving thanks to God. It features the VeggieTales crew and has a button to push to hear them singing a "Thankfulness Song." My young nieces (3 and 5 years old) were getting very demanding and ungrateful, so I got this book for them. They'd never seen VeggieTales but enjoyed the colorful, fun illustrates and singing along with the song. Both of them started being more thankful for everyday things. In the book, the characters thank God for the day, food, parents, God's love, that God listens to our prayers, and so on, so they thank God every day. They also thank Mom and Dad for doing things with them. Overall, I'm grateful for this board book and would recommend it.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.