Review: God Gave Us You

Written by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Art by Laura J. Bryant

   God Gave Us You is a beautifully illustrated board book that is equally beautifully written and just right for sharing with your kids, no matter their ages.  Although intended for ages 0-3, I read this book during read-aloud time with all my boys, and they all thought it was well-written and had a valuable message.  The cute pictures feature a polar bear family with a little cub who likes to ask questions, and as his mother tells him the story of how he came into the world, she explains that he was given to them by God.  This book captures the feelings a new mom has when gazing into the eyes of her child and the awe and wonder of all that God can do.  "Mama lowered her voice.  "And then we took you home.  And it was just us.  Our family.  We just stared and stared, wondering at the miracle of incredible you.'" 

   This is a quality book and, unlike some board books, it contains a substantial story.  Little ones will love to hold it and study the pictures, and parents will love to read it and share special times with their little ones.

{Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes.}