I Believe in Jesus Too
Author: Mark S. Nielsen
Illustrator: Craig Stapley
Publisher: Deseret Book
Published Date: February 2012
Hardcover; 32 pages
Genre: Children’s Religious Non-Fiction
ISBN# 978-1-60908-741-8
Reviewed by: Shanda
FTC FYI: free review copy in exchange for an honest review
Goodreads Summary
All around the world, Latter-day Saint children go to church, sing songs, pray, read scriptures, participate in family home evening, and get baptized. We may meet in different types of buildings or speak different languages, but we have a lot in common. Why? Because no matter where we live, we all love and believe in Jesus, and He loves each one of us just the same. Are you like Pablo, Dimitri, Bayani, Junpei, and Shamara? Do you believe in Jesus too?
My Review
I Believe in Jesus Too is beautifully illustrated and simply stated peek at how familiar aspects of the LDS religion are experienced by children all over the world. Primary-aged children as young as 3 years old will enjoy the glimpses into the lives of other LSD children around the world.
I’m happy to place I Believe in Jesus Too on my children’s bookshelf. At three and five years old, I know my two youngest will flip through it again and again, looking at pictures and asking me to read it to them. It’s perfect for a Sunday morning or afternoon, or as a bedtime story. It’s quick to read so when your child asks for one more story, I Believe in Jesus Too is a great option. :)
If you are looking for a good picture book for young children that will expand their world view of life and their religion, then I Believe in Jesus Too is one I am happy to recommend.
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This is such a great concept for a book . My niece and nephew are half black and while they were used to being the only kids who looked different in church, they love to see all different looking kinds of people who go to church like them. Their dad is from Nigeria and this would be a good book to show then pictures of kids from the continent that their dad is from going to church like them. And my niece’s name is Samarrah which is similar to one of the character names so she would love that too. My other nieces and nephews would also like this as they know their uncle comes from a far away place and they have asked how other kids go to church where he is from and other places as well. All in all a great idea for a book.