Everybody, Always for Kids

I enjoyed the story-based nature of this book, and it was attractive and appealing for younger readers. I've heard nothing but good about Bob Goff's work and I was not disappointed with this book.

Everybody, Always for Kids by Bob Goff, Lindsey Goff Viducich is a uniquely inspired experience directly for children. This book provides a memorable story that shares how you are loved by God, an interpretation of that story with a key character concept to cement the message, and wonderful illustrations to use remember these concepts as you learn these truths more fully.

This book has 40 three of four page short stories. I think the messages shared are especially timely for 6 to 12 year old children but honestly they were very inspirational for me also. Some of the ones that really helped me were The Bucket (patience), The Time Capsule (gift of God’s love to others), Land the Plan (loving others without correcting faults), and Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper (stop comparing yourself to others). By taking the time to read these short stories and reflecting on them in a thoughtful way we can experience true spiritual growth with our children. These stories can be read together or alone by our children. We are all in different places in our faith journey. This book will meet us at all those points and enrich us to help us have an even closer walk with our Lord.

It is perfect for anyone looking for a little boost or even just a different way to teach gospel principles. Your soul will truly be nourished and peace can be achieved, as you take stock of where you are and do the work to get to where you want to be.

I was provided a free advance reader copy from Thomas Nelson CHILDREN’S in exchange for my honest review on Net Galley. The opinions shared in this review are my own.

I love Bob Goff and his adaption of Love Does for Kids. Everybody, Always is just as funny, engaging, and edifying and a perfect addition to a child's bookshelf. Can be read through or as a devotional

I am never disappointed in a Bob Goff book. I am always inspired to live more like Jesus, and Bob has a fun writing style, but also a fun life that I wish I could lead. Everyone, Always for Kids is no exception. I want to be like Bob as he throws a parade for his neighbors, sends cake-pops to people he disagrees with, and slingshots saltwater taffy at kids in boats. I’ll skip the skydiving, but I love the image of love as he jumps after his son. This is a perfect book for families to read together as they desire to be a light for Jesus. Kids will love the colorful illustrations and the wild adventures that Bob takes us on and it’s a great discussion book as we all figure out how to love everyone always in this oftentimes crazy and divisive world. I highly recommend Everyone, Always for Kids.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review. The opinions are my own.

A few years ago, I led my high school youth group through the Everybody Always video series. We watched the first week’s video and I asked if anyone had questions. A hand shot up immediately: “Is he…um…always like that?” And the answer is yes. Bob Goff is the most enthusiastic, genuine person that I know. It’s not an act. It’s not a show. It’s simply who he is.

Everybody Always is about learning to love others, regardless of who they are—something the world desperately needs in this season of division and polarization. Goff draws on his exceptional life to tell stories about opportunities to love others and make a difference. Each personal anecdote is used as a launching point toward a general understanding of the concept and an imagining of what it might look like in the reader’s context.

Speaking with adults, the one criticism I get about Bob is that he’s too…well, the kids would say extra, adults just sort of gesticulate wildly. And yeah, I get it. Adulthood, for most, carries with it a certain sense of properness and decorum, an aloofness and individuality that doesn’t want to get involved in the lives of others. To them, Bob Goff is scary. To them, Bob’s way of living is just way too vulnerable. The best I might get is that people admire him for what he does, but ask them to change themselves and there might be some small, incremental changes (I’ll take it) but rarely will they upend their established personality.

Everybody Always for Kids shifts the focus from an adult reader to an elementary to middle school one. The vocabulary is a little more simplified. The anecdotes are a bit shorter. There are wonderful illustrations. There are a few additional stories. But that same sense of wonder and whimsy is pervasive. And to a less cynical, less “adult” audience, it really hits home. Bob’s sense of wonder is childlike and for kids to see an adult who has kept that is, hopefully, encouraging to them be the same.

Interestingly, Bob’s practical advice for how to love others doesn’t differ that much from the book geared to adults—showing just how easy it is to implement his message. Your child will laugh, ask questions, be amazed, feel encouraged, and, most of all, feel capable of being the hands and feet of Jesus. They don’t have to wait to be older or have a job or money, they can love everybody always right where they are. Bob’s an amazing person and I’m glad to see his books translated into a format meant for younger readers.

Everybody Always is a fun and clever book, very beautiful illustrations that encourages kids to love God and the people around them. One of our goals as parents is to raise kids who know the foundations of a loving community, the real meaning to love your neighbors as yourself. We want to teach our kids to make wise choices and bring joy to the people around them. Kids who can treasure what really matters. We are living in a very individualistic society that  the only important thing is ourself and not what people around us can feel with our words or actions. In this book Bob Goff leads children and also parents to discover what means to love everybody around you always with biblical foundation and very practical examples from his own family life. My boys are loving it, in special the stories about his son Adam. Totally recommind it.

Everybody Always for Kids by Bob Goff and Lindsey Goff Viducich is another amazing devotional to bring God's love to life. I read their first book, Love Does, with my son at least two full times. The audiobook version was especially a favorite. We started this book and I have only one complaint-- bedtime never happens on time because my son is never happy with just one devotional! This book is amazing, just as amazing as the first. It brings to life the concepts in God's Word better than many devotionals I have found. Through stories and simple lessons that can be applied immediately, the depth of God's love for us permeates every inch of this book. I highly recommend it and cannot wait to buy it in many different formats, as we did the last. It is worth it! I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I LOVED this book. The positive language. The principle. The examples that just exuded happiness and energy. The illustrations. The diversity. All of it! This is for sure on my list of favorite faith books for 2021.

Everybody, Always for Kids is a wonderful book by Bob Goff and his daughter, Lindsey. The book consists of 40 applicable and easy-to-understand stories from Bob's own life to teach kids about the love of Jesus and how to share Jesus with others. The book also has fun illustrations to go along with each story. This book would be perfect for a kid that wants to grow in Christ. It would also be perfect for family devotion or to use in a Christian classroom or a Church setting. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book! (This review is also on GoodReads.)

Bob Goff is one of the most inspirational Christian writers of our time. Sharing his words with my kids has made a huge impact on them.

I think that getting this as an ebook is another sneaky trick on this visually challenged grandma! Now I just have to get a print copy for our church library and prod my out-of-state kids to do the same. The publisher's blurb is excellent, and there are practical stories and life lessons, Biblical truths and concepts of faith all enticingly packaged with entrancing illustrations. Great as a read aloud!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Thomas Nelson: CHILDREN'S via NetGalley.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, However, I do not have the capability to read a protected pdf only. Thank you.