Matthew Paul Turner, is a blogger, speaker, and author. Illustrator David Catrow is primarily an illustrator/author of children's books but has also been involved with several animated film/television projects.
When God Made You is probably more suitable for 6-8-year-old kids since there is quite a bit of text that may not hold the attention of younger kids. Perhaps the author and I simply have different speech patterns, but I did not always find the words flowing as smoothly as I expect with a rhyming book, and a couple seemed a bit forced. Frankly, I got a bit bored with some of the repetition, but I am many years past the recommended reading level. The bright illustrations did demonstrate a sense of joy and fun as the child was assured that she was uniquely designed by God. For that age group, the message is okay, but I can't overlook the emphasis on the child being the center of attention rather than being created in the image of God to reflect Him. It's okay, but not great. I don't recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from WaterBrook Multnomah's Blogging For Books program in exchange for an honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
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