I have a hard time reading non-fiction, but I’ve always loved Emily Ley’s books. They are like sitting down with a friend who loves you and encourages you. Emily’s words and the beautiful illustrations come together in a beautiful book that has a message that every child (and all of us adults too) needs to know. That they are enough just the way God made them. That their treasured and adored for all the things that make them different from others. If you have children, run and grab a copy of this book!

Years ago I would have loved this book. The rhymes are sweet and the illustrations are beautiful but this book does include errors about God. Theologically, the message isn't one that agrees with the word of God. We are sinners that fall short of the glory of God. Surely God doesn't make mistakes, yet He tells us to repent and turn from our sinful ways. The whole purpose of the Bible is to tell us that we are not enough and we need a savior. Christ came and lived a perfect life, died, and rose from the grave defeating sin. We are not enough because He is. Children don't possess the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control) until they are regenerated. Why would Christian parents want to affirm behavior modification instead of regeneration and obedience to God?
If you're looking for a book to tell your kids that you love them, personally I think you can find another option that doesn't include diminishing the work of Christ.
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for review from the publisher through NetGalley.

This book is overtly religious, with multiple references to God, so it wouldn't be appropriate for use in a public school classroom, but would be a lovely book to read at home or in Sunday School. The overall themes of love and self-acceptance are beautiful and this would be a wonderful bedtime or snuggle time book to shared with a beloved caregiver. Everyone deserves to hear they are wonderful, and enough, just the way they are.

The text is in verse, but sometimes the page breaks come right in the middle of the rhyming pattern, so I stumbled a couple of times reading this. Give it a pre-read if you're going to read aloud. There are lots of expressive words highlighted, so this could be a good vocabulary-builder for young readers. It does seem to go on a bit too long--a pre-K audience might get squirmy before it's finished. But the art is lovely and eye-catching, so hopefully that will help keep young ones engaged. A wide diversity of characters and families are depicted, giving lots of kids a chance to see themselves on the page. This would be a nice addition to community libraries or the bookshelf of a youth minister or Director of Christian Education.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

This is a simple but sweet and a good book for children, no doubt about that. I would probably purchase this if I have someone to give this to. To be honest, this felt like a letter of reminder to everyone (and not just for its intended audience) because it says that regardless of our setbacks and doubts about ourselves, we should all remember that we are enough and will always be. It would be nice to have more books like this so we can teach children at such a young age that we will always be loved, and enough. Although, I noticed that this book is not much of a Christian nonfiction book as it doesn't include much about religion.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson: Children's publishing house for this e-ARC.💓

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

You're Always Enough is a simple but sweet, rhyming book for children to teach them that no matter what they do, what place they come etc they will always be loved and always be more than enough to those who love and cherish them. This is a really sweet story to share at bedtime with your child to make them feel special, lived and enough before they drift off to sleep.
The illustrations are really cute and colourful and I can see this becoming a favourite book for lots of children to chose at bedtime!

When you pic up a book in a specific genre like Christian Children's book it's never a good sign when you have to ask yourself if you did in fact select a Christian book. This is what happened to me, which shaved away a fair amount of my overall rating, this didn't have much faith content to be a Christian book for kids in my opinion.

The message is "you're enough" and stepped over the fact that we need God's Grace and strength and Salvation to lean on when we are weak. This isn't a complex message and as this is a book for ages 4-8 I think it would have been easily understood by that age range. Instead of that the book was about "the most important thing" - being kind loving and true. Without the context of Christ, being kind, loving and true can mean anything. Out of the 32 pages only 3 of them mentioned God (and not very well in my opinion).

The strongest faith line here was I believe the second mentioning of Christ "When you have a tricky problem or some worries on your mind, when you’re not sure which choice to make and it leaves you in a bind, remember who you are inside and that I’ll hold you tight. The Lord will guide you every step and He will be your light.” Which is great but again again because there was no real context I don't think the kids would think much of it or have seed planted to grow and think of God and the sacrifice He made for us.

The message you are enough wasn’t hitting in the way I think it should have been, maybe it should have been when you aren’t enough God will be with you (this is what I thought it would be, you are enough THROUGH CHRIST) - He’ll be with you when you’re angry he’ll be with you when you’re sad, he’ll be with you when you have question and with you when you’re glad? (this isn't a quote from the book this is what I think the book should have said) instead it said you are enough when you're sad, angry ect . . . ultimately having an acceptance of all your emotions without thinking twice. All I could think about while reading the book were counter questions.

There is another segment when we are addressing when we feel sad and hurt instead of saying God will lift you up to teach about God and his strength and love for us, it is about being “the you-est you of all” and “smiling rainbow beams” and “hugs of marshmallows and honey”

The book also had a very odd kind of writing, going in and out of rhyming so it just doesn't sit well on the tongue.

Pag 15 (approximately pg 30 in book format) is another rare page that speaks of God, but it only talks about how God made you the way you are: amazing, complex. There is nothing about Sin - which I think is a dangerous way of thinking because it implies we are made perfect or to accept everything about us, including our sinful bodies which should never be the case. And it is essay for the kids to come to that conclusion because of the rest of the book just showing blind acceptance with no consequence. It was beyond a 'feel good book' it was sending a message of just being you without showing kids why they need God.
To the authors defense, she does say "Enough does not make you perfect, enough's not what you do. Enough means being who you are - the way that God made you” however there is no context in the book to really explain that so it just forces the parents to improvise a bit and prepare to explain what is meant here, and that should never be the case with a book this simple. From ages 4-8 this child can easily read this book on their own as well without a parent there to answer any question or correct anything, and if that were the case, the message here is not the best.

The illustrations were fine, sort of homey but nothing all that special. I think this was just a book that in general isn't all that memorable. I don't think kids would be excited over the picture, and excited about the 'story'. This book clearly put God on the bench only taking Him out to mention three times or so to 'qualify' as a Christian book but I don't think it made the mark at all. And honestly I think this book is more of a hassle to explain than enjoy as a brief entertainment or bedtime story.

So unfortunately I wouldn't recommend, there are so many other books that share a clearer message that also give a child self-confidence in themselves and faith in God that I don't think anyone would be missing anything if they didn't read this book.

This book was sweet, but rhymed at some parts and didn’t at others. It was a tad confusing. The illustrations however are beautiful!

You're always enough is not just a children's books it's a book for everyone, Everyone that has ever doubted their potential, their quirks, their abilities should read this book. Reading this book was like getting a hug in a page . Absolutely loved and cannot recommend it enough. A heartfelt thanks to the publisher for my complimentary copy.

I loved the illustrations and the message of the book!

I have followed the author for a while and have read all of her other books, she does mention this book had some references to God but I was not anticipating it being so Christian heavy.

I feel like this should be marketed strictly as a Christian book.

I do wish she would have done a version that was more inclusive of other religions.

You're Always Enough by Emily Ley

This is a precious and meaningful children's book to celebrate the life God has given them. When you do the best you can, it will be enough! This illustrated book addresses many situations in a young child's life and shows how the child is always enough!
Great to help boost self-esteem.

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This book is absolutely beautiful. It’s not only for children but as a busy mum of 3 it also reminded me to slow down and how proud I am and how much I love my children. It’s perfect just to give that little reminder when needed without over complicating it for little minds

A sweet, gentle rhyme takes you through this beautifully-illustrated book about being "enough" under all circumstances. I found the illustrations to be particularly striking, and although it shared a familiar message of being you, I loved the incorporation of faith in the narrative. In one spread, the author repeated the "you're enough" mantra under unconventional situations like being angry or getting picked last, which I found very profound for picture book readers. The ending was powerful and inspiring! Overall, a lovely read-aloud for the youngest of audiences.

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love that this adorable rhyming story about self-confidence speaks to the true worth of children, that they’re made in the image of God. The illustrations are cute and offer representation of many different types of children and families.

I thought this was a beautifully illustrated book that would be a wonderful tool to help connect children to their own belief that they are in enough. However, I was disappointed that the story referred to 'God' a few times - and for this reason, would not use this book in the classroom.

Thanks, NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for my honest review.

You’re Always Enough is a book that speaks so much truth to kids, it’s a message that needs to be repeated. Love the illustrations that added to the theme of this book.

This adorably illustrated (debut Children's) book by Emily Ley is heart-warming and affirms children and their feelings of self-worth. Diversity is displayed in both words and pictures.

I made the silly mistake of nit skimming this book before reading it with my daughter at bedtime.
Let me tell you, I CRIED! this book has such a strong message for Littles of all ages! The illustrations were fantastic and I can't wait to go out and buy a hard copy for many more bedtime reads.

Emily Ley's You're Always Enough is a beautiful encouragement to children and grown-ups alike. A great parent-child gift for first day of school, graduation, or just a normal Tuesday, Ley highlights the importance of being yourself, whatever mood or feeling you are in that day and gently reminds that "enough" is not the same as "perfect". Romina Galotta's warm and detailed illustrations show a variety of adventures amongst family and friends. You're Always Enough: And More Than I Hoped For is in the vein of Munsch's Love You Forever.

“You’re Always Enough” by Emily Ley is a sweet book for parents and children to read together. Lines of words generally rhyme and the illustrations are lovely, making the book appealing for young children to enjoy alongside an adult reader.

The book’s premise of children being wonderful as they are, for they are made by God, is only mentioned two or three times, though the general secular sentiment of being “enough” is clear throughout the book.

I like that the illustrator includes children and adults of various ethnicities enjoying each other and in scenes that are common to most families. Blanket forts are featured on almost every page, a childhood favorite for sure! Both mother and father figures are shown and a mixed-race couple rounds out the final illustration, making the book inclusive of many family types.

I believe the book will appeal to young children via beautiful illustrations and even to young readers with its simple words and repeated message that all of us are “enough”!

What a sweet story! I've been a fan of Emily Ley for quite a while and have read several of her other books. You're Always Enough has a great message for young kids. I love that there are themes of faith and God. I think this will be a great book to encourage children in who they are. The illustrations are also super cute.