“From uncles and aunts to grandparents,
We're each so glad to be
A special part of one big heart–
God bless my whole family!” Hannah C. Hall ends her children's book, God Bless My Family.
~ What ~
This twenty-page board book with a padded front cover and rounded edges targets children ages four to eight years old who enjoy stories about God, family, and dogs. Focusing on the family unit and extended family, the colorful pages are filled with bright expressions with four rhyming lines. Each page has different types of dogs and their relationships with family members.
~ Why ~
Depicting dog breeds from Aussies, terriers, and poodles to Dalmatians, shepherds, and mutts, the animals show how their families are gifts from God. I like how the parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, and uncles and aunts are incorporated into the story. The illustrations are engaging and detailed enough to keep a young child's attention, especially the canines playing. The drawings will stimulate conversations about how dogs live and God's love as well as explain family dynamics.
~ Wish ~
Although the rhyming is charming, it would help if some of the complicated wording were easier to understand for the younger listeners.
~ Want ~
If you are looking for a children's book that shows breeds of dogs interacting with their kin and how families are from God, this would be an excellent choice.
Thanks to Book Look Bloggers for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.
