Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Illustrator: Jago
What does it look like outside?
What does it look like inside?
Psalms can be tricky for children. Even as a grown-up, I find that psalms can be hard to understand. This book captures the heart and message of psalm 23. It uses very simple words and pictures to share the message.
The words are beautiful. ("Inside, my heart is very quiet. As quiet as lying still in soft green grass in a meadow by a little stream.")
The pictures are equally beautiful and speak for themselves. We see the shepherd holding the lamb, who is peaceful. The picture of the dark valley is cold and full of rain. The next picture is so full of light and love as the lamb is rescued. A pre-reader could follow a lot of the story on her own.
This is a concise and powerful book, good for sharing at church or home. It could be a good first memory verse.
Young children often struggle to understand metaphor. I think that this one is presented very simply. Even if a child does not understand the whole metaphor, the book would still have a valuable message of God's love.
My version is a board book, which makes it perfect for even the smallest hands.
Are there any drawbacks?
Nope!
Where can it be purchased?
It is available at most Christian and secular bookstores.
At Chapters (in Canada): https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/found-psalm-23/9780310757504-item.html?ikwid=found+psalm+23&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
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