Just in Case You Ever Wonder is one of our favourite childrens books.

My daughter loves the story and the illustrations. This book has given her reassurance to so many of her questions about her favourite people that now live in Heaven.

It can be hard to talk to children about these topics but books like this make it so much easier. Now she enjoys reading the book to her baby brother.

Beautiful illustrations, touching sentiment from parent to child. Max Lucado is always a great pick for both children’s and adult books.

Max Lucado does a wonderful job of approaching love in a kid friendly way. Young readers will read about the never ending love of both God's and their parents. A great message and bedtime story for young children.

This is a beautiful book and it has a lovely message.

The illustrations for the story are just wonderful and they bring the book to life.

I really liked the books message and as a mum this book really tugged on my heartstrings.

My daughter is three so she comes to me with everything at the moment and I hope that doesn't change and I'd hope reading a book like this together would encourages her to be strong and it would serve as a reminder that she can tell me anything, always.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended - it is a stunning book!

I love Max Lucado books! I Love the illustrations. I absolutely Love the storyline for this book. My daughter loves this book because of the bears

Adorable read. Read this with my son and he read it back to me. We both enjoyed the story and illustrations.

This book is what I call a "Cuddle Book". You take a young child into your arms and gently flip through the pages as they see fit and just enjoy your time together.

As far as what Max Lucado contributes, it doesn't really matter. His talent is to use words to create an emotional bond to God. But that's not really required here because there are few words on few pages. They are used primarily as the structure to hold the pictures together and give them a coherent order, as well as to depict the general theme of our great worth to our loving God.

This book is primarily about the contributions of illustrator Eve Tharlet, even though she gets secondary credit. And what wonderful illustrations they are! Calming with their many but muted colors and full of little details that are fun to search for, as your child gets you to read it for the umpteenth time. Like, in the "Bric a Brac" shop there is a stuffed animal in the front window and the red tricycle on the sidewalk. They aren't referred to in the words, so why are they there? Maybe you and your child could imagine your own reasons or story for the answer.

I would look at this book as a chance to share some quiet, quality time with the child/children in your life. Probably by the time they are past six years old the opportunity with this particular book will be over. So grab at this deeply satisfying opportunity now.

Thank you to Netgalley and Tommy Nelson (I love that name) for allowing me to have an advanced look at this book in exchange for an honest review. Even though I don't have a small child in my life right now, I can always appreciate beautiful pictures and the lower blood pressure I enjoy when I browse through them. (sigh)

Sincerely, Laura-Lee

This endearing picture book would make a nice gift for a new baby. The story is told using bears, but the situations are ones children easily identify with, however if your child does not deal with the fears mentioned you may want to skip those pages so as not to put the ideas into their mind. The text reassures little ones of a father’s love and especially God’s love. The promise made of always being there may not be able for parents to fulfill, so I wish it had emphasized more that God is the one who will always be there and care for you even if people can’t be. The conclusion discusses heaven, which would be more appropriate for an older child or saved until there’s a need to deal with it. I do wonder why only one parent is included rather than both parents. The illustrations are cute—some of the outdoor scenes remind me of Europe. This sweet story will make a child feel special and can help form a stronger bond between the adult reader and the youngster listening. I received a copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Great kids book! It's a very cute book and my kids really enjoyed it. Would reccomend! Loved the illustrations as well.

This may be my most favorite children's book of all time. Max Lucado has summed up one of the most important message a parent can instill in the heart of a child here, that no matter what you are there and love them.

This is and will continue to be my go to book for every new baby. It should be on the bookshelf of every child and the message should be safely and permanently imprinted on the heart of every person.

Buy a case of these books and include it with every baby shower gift from now until the end of time.

A copy of this book was made available to me by the publisher through netgalley. This is my honest
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This is a re-publish of a book but with new illustrations and since I haven't read the actual original copy with its original illustrations there isn't much I can say about that first book.

The story itself is a double meaning story as it first focuses on the love of a parent to their child from birth and to slowly growing up into an independent child. At the same time the parent encourages the child to continue to be open with them and so if they should ever need them for troubles their parent is there for them just like God is.

The illustrations are what really capture the spirit of the book for they are brightly colored and beautiful. Furthermore the book captures the spirit of each child being different by showcasing different species of bears. And it is the adorably cute and emotionally showing cub that really captures the heart since you just want to curl up with it.

But even though the book was a decent read I did have a few complaints with the book itself although I know the message itself was well-intentioned. The first was the fact that it stated no child is the same nor has the same attributes but there are identical children who even though they have some differences share just as much alike. So for those who have identical twins it would be hard to explain that part to the children.

And then the second part that was difficult for me was the fact where the book's parent announced that due to their love they would provide a loving home that would help the child to grow up and learn. Not everyone has that type of home growing up so for a young reader who is coming from that scenario so again it may cause even more emotional issues to an an already tense situation.

All in all it is a decent book but one that the adult may have to read for themselves and judge whether the child they are raising or reading it to may be affected by parts of the message. And if so then it may be a lot more wise to figure out a way to explain those troublesome parts to children who are struggling to understand why bad things happen to them.

***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***

This was an absolutely amazing book I highly recommend. I felt it was very appropriate, I loved it and I would buy it for friends.

A beautiful story I would recommend for everyone. Wonderfully written and illustrated. I also got to listen to an audio clip, that I enjoyed. The narrator had a soothing voice.

This is a beautiful picture book about the love between a parent and a child, and ultimately the love that God has for all of His children. I read the original edition years ago, and really enjoyed it then as well. The updated pictures may appeal more to some children. And the use of bears negates any preference of race that may have been inferred from the Caucasian humans depicted in the older edition.

I would recommend this to anyone from baby to elderly. God loves all of us.

Truly my favorite book I’ve ever read to my son. It’s absolutely breathtaking. It puts into words all of the things I feel when I stare at him. I know we’ll carry this book with us for a long time and I can see my children reading it to their children. Can’t recommend enough.

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This was a completely enjoyable and fun book to read to my son. The artwork was very colorful, vibrant and inviting and the story was easy to read. The story itself is timeless and a great read in out day and age, reminding our children that not only do we love them beyond measure, but there is a God in heaven who loves and cares for all of us just as much. The characters are a mama bear and her baby bear and are so endearing. I would recommend this book and feel it would also be a wonderful gift for anyone with a small child.

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

The illustrations in this book are beautiful and inviting. This is a wonderful story about the unconditional love of a parent for their child with an underlying message about God and heaven. The parent bear demonstrates their unconditional love with examples followed by ‘just in case you ever wonder’, it was really sweet.

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This book is a beautifully illustrated reminder that we are loved. Papa bear tells his baby how wonderful it is that he was created and how marvelous it is to spend life together. Written for children, told by a parent, Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures its readers that just like a good parent, God will always love and be there for his children. Your parents will always be there for you and one day, parents and children will spend eternity in heaven with God.

This is a lovely story. It's simple and comforting, like being wrapped in a blanket and sitting in front of the fire when there is a storm raging outside. I recommend it to Christian parents who want their children to be reminded of their love and the love of God.

I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley and have reviewed it willingly.

This is a greatly loved book at our home! Our children love reading this with us!
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

You are special - that is what I took from this book. Kids feel your love as well as Gods love through the pages of this story. It is perfect for kids and adults get a little reminder from the story too.