I received a copy of The Plans I Have For You from ZonderKids, in Exchange for a review.One of my favorite bible verses has always been Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord,”plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans o give you hope and a future.” This is the book about that verse.
Written by Amy Parker and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton this book is based on the bible verse written from Jeremiah, the book explains that we are all called for a different purpose. Some of us will work in a hospital, or the zoo or even be and entomologist! The book explains with a little rhyme and very colorful illustrations how God designed each of us for our specific plan. I love the facet that the book is written like a letter from God to the reader, instilling the idea that the plan is in place and has been from birth! What a great story and message for little ones to hear and read that there is a plan for our life and that we have the tools to accomplish that plan.
From the book…
About the author:Amy Parker has written more than twenty books for children, teens and adults. She has also collaborated with authors ranging from New York Times bestsellers to her very own son. Two of these collaborations are recipients of Christian Retailing’s best Awards. But Amy’s greatest reward is being a wife to Daniel and a mom to their amazing sons, Michael and Ethan.
About the Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker and crafter. Her passion for children’s books began when she came across The Snowy Day by Ezra jack Keats as a child in the 1960’s. Growing up in a musical family who loved to sing, Vanessa’s illustrations are as fun and whimsical as a beautiful melody. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charolette, NC with her husband of 20 years, their daughter and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes.
Thank you ZonderKids, a division of Zondervan for the opportunity to review this book!
