Love Letters from God by Glenys Nellist

  I received a copy of the above book from Zondervan in exchange for an honest review of the book. 
    



     Who doesn’t like to receive communication from a friend?  Whether it be a letter in the mail, an email, a phone call or a text we all like to be talked to and included in conversations.  How lonely would this world be if you never talked to another person?  I know that I wouldn’t survive!  I have to have contact with people!
     In the unique children’s bible, Love Letters from God by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Sophie Allsopp, your child will receive letters from God!  Okay, maybe not directly from God but tastefully written letters to your child from the author stating things that God’s promises of love, hope and encouragement.  The book has 18 bible stories in it covering 9 from each of the testaments.  Each story comes with a lift the flap format letter for your child.  These letters even come with a place to write your child’s name on the letter to personalize each one.  My favorite one accompanied the story of Noah.  The letter says that God is so happy that Noah listened to him and build that ark.  The letter then explains that God wants us to be like Noah, listen to him.  and try to do as he wants us too.  Your child will be reminded that God carried Noah thru this difficult situation and that he will carry your child too!  We all know how tough life can be as an adult.  What a great comfort for a child to hear that and know from a very young age that God will never dessert them!
   This book, written for children aged 4-8 is the first book that I have seen of it’s kind and I think that it is such a great addition to anyone with children in this age group.  When you look at the world today and see all the less encouraging stories,events and activities that do no support what God wants for our lives, it is nice to know that there are still books being printed that do help us to teach our children what is expected from us from our heavenly father.  Teaching our children when they are young how much God~ loves them, has a purpose for their lives and that he will always be there for them to fulfill that purpose will only strengthen their spiritual journey.

About the author:  Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England.  Her stories and poems have been published in children’s magazines where her writing reflects a deep passion for bringing  the Bible to life for young children.  Glenys lives in Grand Rapids MI with her husband, David

About the Illustrator:  Sophie Allsopp grew up in a small English village and Hong Kong, where she particularly enjoyed living in a hotel and going to school on a tram.  After studying for her illustration degree Sophie won several awards and has now been illustrating for over 20 years.  She lives in England with her husband, son and a cat called Sadie.
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Thank you to Zondervan for giving me the opportunity to review this book!