God Loves the World

This touching board book teaches little ones that God’s children are very diverse, and very, very loved. Regardless of age, occupation, race, health, wealth, or location—God cares for and loves each of his wonderfully unique children. Gary Bower’s cheerful verse tackles a potentially challenging topic with ease. Parents and little ones will love the book’s lush illustrations and inclusive message: “God loves all so very much!”


In this energetic board book, author Gary Bower takes children on a tour of God’s colorful creation. Each spread groups objects by color, such as yellow dandelions, a shining sun, and chirping finches; and brown squirrels, trees, and crunchy nuts. Color-soaked illustrations and bubbly, playful text will make the book a read-aloud favorite. Parents will love this educational board book that teaches little ones about colors and the God who created them.

My thoughts: Both of these books are charming! I love how the first one, "God Loves the World", shows how God loves people of all shapes and sizes. In "God Paints the World", the book goes through several different colors and where we can find those colors in nature. I love how both books have lyrical text that is fun to read, and the illustrations are just darling! We are enjoying them immensely!
I received these books from Worthy in exchange for my honest review.

Retail links

God Paints the World: http://amzn.to/2fJcKNe

God Loves the World: http://amzn.to/2wbHaxO



Book Specs

Publication Date: September 5, 2017

Author/Illustrator: Gary Bower/Tracy Cottingham

ISBN: 9780824916626 (Paints); 9780824916619 (Loves)

Price: $6.99

Format: Board book

Page Count: 20

Ages: 2–5



Author Bio

Gary Bower fell in love with picture books at an early age, while sitting in his mother’s lap. As a youngster he entertained himself for hours by writing his own stories, jokes, poems, and skits. As an adult, his years of professional and volunteer experience ministering to children and teens, combined with thousands of story nights with his twelve children, have helped him polish his storytelling skills.



Illustrator Bio

Tracy Cottingham is happiest when creating pictures and patterns. After finishing her art degree, she began to sell her art for greeting cards and textiles, but creating illustrations for books is her ultimate joy. She can usually be found working at her desk, sipping coffee, and chewing on gummy candy. Tracy lives and works in London.