My first impression was “What a fantastic book!” A book aimed at children asking deep theological questions in a language they can understand. It is so clearly written and explained. I have shown it to older children and adults and they have been amazed at how well it has tackled difficult questions.

It answers question by question, questions children may have about God. From deep tricky questions such as, “Why do bad things happen to good people? Would God forgive a murderer? Where did God come from? Why did God make people? Is God in everything? Right down to “Does God like my pet rabbit?

What did you like about it?

I like the way it is so clearly written and well illustrated. Although I would say it is written for primary aged children, my almost 15 year old daughter said that it had answered several questions she had always wondered about. I liked it being a hard-backed book of excellent quality and yet at a very reasonable price so an ideal gift. It is also has fascinating facts and verses to remember throughout which I liked.

What didn’t you like?

There was nothing I didn’t like about this book.

What will you remember a year from now?

I’ll remember that I bought this book for my nieces on the day that they asked Jesus into their hearts when they were 8 and 9. I pray that this will help build their faith as they learn more about God. I have bought my own copy now, as it is an excellent reference if children ask questions.

Who would you recommend this book to?

I’d recommend it to parents, grand-parents, aunts and uncles as a present for any child. I’d even recommend it for children to give their friends at Christmas time, or for a birthday present.

Can you give us a good quote from the book?

"Does God live in the sky"?

It’s nice to know where somebody lives. You feel you know them a bit better. Do they live in a house or a flat? Who are their neighbours? What does their home look like? Do they seem more important if they live in a palace? Many of us would like to know where God lives. The picture we often have is that he lives up in the sky. Some people imagine him sitting on a cloud looking down on the world. Jewish people often used to pray looking up at the sky but that doesn’t mean that they thought God was there. In fact, it is difficult to know exactly where God lives. All sorts of people have tried building temples where they thought God would live. But surely God is too great for that … “

Review: BlessedbyHisGrace