This I Know: Seeing God in the World He Made Perfect Picture Book Friday

Using the song, "Jesus Loves Me," this lyrical picture book explores the many ways God show His love through the natural world.

text copyright Clay Anderson, 2020, illustrations copyright Natalie Merheb, 2020, Swing High

This delightful picture book brings the childhood song, "Jesus Loves Me," to life, as a child  and her family explore God's creation together. In the course of a single day, God's love is discovered--whether through the beauty of a rainbow, the magnificence of a mountain range, or the vastness of a star-studded sky--each page unfolds a different way that God's creation speaks of His love.  

Written in lyrical rhyme, with different variations of the first stanza of "Jesus Loves Me" on each spread, readers are invited to consider the natural world through the lens of God's love, and perhaps discover new meaning in the beloved song, as well. With gorgeous illustrations that bring each lovely page to life, and themes of love, hope, and family, this book is perfect for gift-giving on special occasions, or snuggling up with before bedtime.

Title:  THIS I KNOW:  SEEING GOD IN THE WORLD HE MADE

Author:  Clay Anderson

Illustrator:  Natalie Merheb

Publisher:  Swing High, 2020

Ages:  4-8

Themes:  Natural World, God's Love, Family, Hope

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Go out and explore the natural world, wherever you live. What do you observe? How might those things reflect God's love for you?
• Plan a road trip together, like the family in the book. What places will you visit? 
• If you don't know the song, "Jesus Loves Me," you can listen to it here. If you do know it, try singing it, and then write a poem, or draw a picture, about His love for you.
• Conversation starters:  "Have you ever thought about all the ways God show His love?" "Have you ever felt or experienced God's love for you? If so, what happened and what was that like?" "Identify someone who loves you. What are some ways they show their love? What are some ways you can show love to others?" 

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