Very sweet and tender book. Perfect for young one learning the gospel. I loved the pictures and the message. I loved how many different nationalities were represented to help us all learn more of different cultures and ways we can be better.

This is a wonderful children's storybook that tells the story of a Black mother and father talking to their children about how everyone, no matter their nationality or skin shade, is a child of God. It is a wonderful way to teach everyone that there is beauty in everything and everyone. I'm definitely buying this book for my future grandchildren to learn from.

I love, love, love this story. It is beautifully told.

The story begins as young children are questioning how they can be a child of God when they don't have the same skin color. I love how patiently and eloquently the authors explain how even though we are all different, God is in us making us His children.

This book is one that I am keeping, even though my children are grown. Someday I hope to have Grandchildren and would love to sit them next to me and talk about the message and read the book together. The illustrations are cute. I would recommend everything about this childrens picture book.




Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This cheerful picture book provides an easy way to start a conversation with children about including people that look different than they do. It even has a list of discussion topics at the end. The message is that we are all unique and that is a good thing. We have many differences, but we are all part of one human family, and God loves us all the same. Our actions are what make us like Jesus, not our appearance.

The illustrations are friendly, welcoming, and portray children with a variety of skin and hair colors. The text is written in verse as a gentle conversation between an adult and two children, a boy and a girl. The last page was so sweet it brought tears to my eyes. I love this book and highly recommend it for all children. Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC to use for my review.

Inclusivity and diversity are important Christian values that are the foundation of Chantel and Mauli Bonner’s A Child of God. But more fundamentally and impactful is a message for those who don’t “look like” the pictures of Jesus or the angels. How can children feel like they’re made in the image of God if they don’t feel they look like Him? A Child of God tackles those questions with excellent insight that would satisfy and soothe little learners.

As a father explains these things to his two children, we see a diverse group of school friends that are used as an example of being a “family with different color skin.” Morgan Bissant’s illustrations bring a strong feeling of love to the reading experience.

The near-rhyme story flows pretty smoothly and covers a lot of topics fluidly. The satisfying, lasting message is of God’s love for everyone. We are all children of God. A Child of God is perfect for teaching diversity, inclusivity, and Christian values.

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This is such a sweet picture book with a beautiful message. I loved the lessons taught through rhymes and lovely pictures. It reminds us that we are all children of God, and nothing changes that- not what we do or how we look. I loved the line, “When I look into your eyes, I see God in you.” My kids love reading this, and it sparks some really great discussions. Thank you to @shadowmountainpub for the copy, all opinions are my own.

This was such a delightful honest approach to the idea of being a child of God. Children are actually going to have questions about differences of skin color and depictions of the Savior and angels. This was a beautiful straightforward approach with excellent illustrations. It is very inclusive of ALL children of God.

I was able to read an early copy of this through NetGalley and this is my review.

This is a wonderful little picture book. The illustrations are adorable. The message is sweet and important. And it rhymes which is always helpful for little ones.

I received an electronic ARC from Shadow Mountain Publishing through NetGalley.
Beautifully illustrated story about how much God loves each child. No matter what they look like, they are His children. The children ask questions that many wonder and the adults in their lives offer answers that affirm that each one is special and important. The Bonners use simple language so children of all ages will understand the message. Love the character expressions Bissant has drawn. Readers will recognize what each is thinking and feeling.
Families will appreciate the discussion topics provided at the end of the book. A great starting point for listening to and reassuring children that they are special and loved.

What a sweet picture book for children of all ages and adults as well. The illustrations were darling. The book follows a brother and sister on their way to school with their dad. As they say goodbye to their mom and walk to school they ask the question, if I am a child of God does he look like me? Subsequent questions follow as their dad answers them.

I loved the rhyming questions and answers throughout the book. My children and teenagers enjoyed it as well as we read it. Ultimately these children learn that no matter what anyone looks like, we are children of God and by our actions and goodness we all can be like Him. I love the sweet faith and questions of children. We can learn so much from them and their love and acceptance of everyone.

I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, Ensign Peak, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

A sweet story about what it means to be a child of God. I love the illustrations and the discussion topics that are included at the end of the book. The story flows nicely and teaches a great lesson about how we're all a part of God's family, no matter where we come from or what we look like. I think that this book would be a great addition to any children's library collection.

Wow! What an incredible book. It teaches about race through a gentle voice, promoting love and inclusion and understanding for all. I appreciate the testimony that we are all beloved children of God.

Thank you to NetGalley for a magnificent read, and to Mauli Junior Bonner and Chantel Bonner. for doing what they can to make the world a better place.

This is a lovely book about how we are ALL children of God, no matter what we look like. It's an engaging book that deals with real concerns, has great illustrations, and includes a discussion guide to facilitate conversations with children. My children all enjoyed this story; my baby (20 months) saw it on my bed and wanted me to read it to her--and immediately upon finishing it wanted me to read it to her again and again. I also read it with my 8-year-old twins (boy and girl) and 4-year-old son; they all listened to it and wanted to look in-depth at each picture and talk about different things they noticed. When we finished, I used some of the discussion questions to engage in more conversation right away, and then brought up other questions from the guide later on. This is a book with a very important message, and I highly recommend it!
I read an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This is one of our favorite children's books of all time. My daughter (age 6) has asked for us to read this book over and over more times than I can count. It is a wonderful story, the pictures are beautiful and the message is clear. This book is great for every child's library and would make a wonderful gift.

The publisher made a copy of this book available via Netgalley for review. This is my honest opinion.

I don’t normally read and review many children’s books but when @shadowmountainpub sent me this book I’ll admit it piqued my interest!

This book was charming and catchy with its rhyming words and incredibly well done.

“You will look like Him by the things you do.” As a deep-believing Christian this message really stood out to me. It’s not what we look like, or even say that makes us look like Him. It’s what we do that makes us look like Him❤️

If my kids were still little this is one I would add to my collection!

#achildofgod #netgalley

Such a sweet reminder that we are all children of God. Loved this sweet book!

A Child of God review

This little picture book is adorable. I love the illustrations! But I love the message even more. The cultural diversity and representation is spot on and is helping to fill a need we have desperately had in LDS picture books for years. I like that the author isn’t presenting any supposition about what Heavenly Father looks like, but still reiterates that every person—boy or girl, black or white, big or small—was created by a loving Heavenly Father and that we become like Him, even come to “look” like Him, by doing the things He would do if He were here.
The only thing I wish were added is that we also have a Heavenly Mother, Who loves us, and that we can become like Her as well. I do recognize, though, that the purpose of the book is to highlight the diversity of God’s creations, particularly in His children, and that the diversity gives us beauty all throughout the world.
The discussion questions at the end of the book are a wonderful addition.
4.5 stars

This is a beautiful book written to help us understand that we are all God's children despite our race or gender. The authors do a great job of portraying how we are all unique and that that there is diversity in all of God's creations. I can't wait to buy this adorable book for my children. #NetGalley

This was a beautiful book that shares a universal truth.: We are all God's children. You may cry as you read it to your children.

What a sweet book about God's love for all people no matter what. I love the cartoon illustrations and the story. I wish it didn't use masculine language for God, but the story is so good I will still recommend it to the families I know.