About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Glorious Image of God: How Jesus Reveals Who God Made You to Be by Rousseaux Brasseur

The Glorious Image of God: How Jesus Reveals Who God Made You to Be
ABOUT THE BOOK

Being made in God’s image can be a hard concept for children to fully grasp, but The Glorious Image of God explains how, through the story of Jesus, we can learn to see God’s reflection within ourselves and foster a deeper sense of spiritual identity and self-worth. From ministry leader and children’s book author Rousseaux Brasseur, this masterfully woven, rhyming text dives into stories from the Bible unpacking what it means to be an image bearer of God, helping us to better understand how we can share God’s love and goodness with others in our lives.

Every human being is a wonderful work of art, made in God’s image and capable of reflecting God’s goodness and light to others. The Glorious Image of God is a fun exploration of the story of how God wove his likeness into us humans, where our purpose comes from, and how Jesus reflects who God made you to be. This picture book for kids 4 and up is designed to help grow children’s foundation of faith, guiding them to understand how they reflect the image of God and how God delights when his children fill the world with his love.

The Glorious Image of God:

  • Is an ideal addition to any child’s bookshelf or children’s ministry library, unpacking biblical truths in a theologically sound manner to bring increased understanding for children 4 and up
  • Full of colorful, bright illustrations that engage children and help them imagine Bible stories as well as modern day scenes where they can reflect God’s image.
  • Perfect for reading together at bedtime, in Sunday school, in Christian classrooms, or any favorite read-aloud times.
  • A great gift for Christmas, Easter, and any gift-giving occasion or holiday.


Help your little ones understand the profound concept of being made in God’s image. Through Jesus, they will learn to see God’s reflection within themselves, fostering a deeper sense of spiritual identity, self-worth, and connection to Jesus.





MY THOUGHTS.....

Did you know you're a wonderful work of art, made in God's image?

I often told my daughter that she was special because she was created in the image of God, and now I find myself giving my soon-to-be 12-year-old granddaughter that same assurance. If only I'd had this book sooner!

The Glorious Image of God is a charming book for all of the littles in your life! It has captivating illustrations. poetic text to stir their imaginations, and a message taken straight from God's Word. Author Rousseaux Brasseur shares the Creation story, the fall of mankind, and the need for God's Son to be sacrificed, but more importantly, he reminds us that Christ's resurrection allowed God's image to shine through all of us.

I especially love the final words in The Glorious Image of God.

"Remember that God made everyone to share His love and light-.
So go reflect God's glorious image and let your light shine bright!"

This book is a perfect book for family bedtime reading. but it's also a wonderful resource for Sunday school or youth groups! Needing a special gift for the children in your life? This is a wonderful choice!

I received a review copy from the publisher via FrontGate Media. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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The Glorious Image of God helps children to understand their life purpose and their strong connection to God!



 







These are such fun illustrations. Kids being kids!
















"But there within its branches a most crafty creature lurked."




 I wonder how long it will take your littles to find the serpent in the tree?












God's Plan would not allow his glorious image to be "spoiled or lost forever". 



I'm always excited when Mary and baby Jesus are highlighted!













Jesus's death and resurrection..."the world began anew".



God's glorious image had been restored!


















Young, old, small or big...we are all made in God's own image.
This is what gives us worth!












 Purchase linkhttps://bit.ly/GloriousImageofGo



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Saturday, November 29, 2025

The Wonders of the First Christmas: Explore the Birth of Jesus through History, Archaeology, and Art by Andy McGuire


ABOUT THE BOOK

Experience the Christmas story and witness the goodness of God. Through historical details and Biblical truths, The Wonders of the First Christmas is an inspirational and educational picture book that tells the story of Jesus’s birth from a new perspective, helping families deepen their understanding of God and his word.

The Christmas story is so familiar that we often take the details for granted. But did Mary and Joseph really ride on a donkey to Bethlehem? What was a manger and why did they use one for Jesus’s bed? And where were the wise men actually from? By approaching the story with historical insight and a child’s sense of wonder, Andy McGuire crafts a tale that feels fresh and insightful, using well-researched material and beautiful original artwork.

The Wonders of the First Christmas:

Combines the gospel text of the nativity story with historical, biological, and geographic facts about ancient Israel and the life and times of Jesus.Gives children a solid foundation for their faith with beautiful art and additional content.Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book to share with children ages 4 and upIncludes an easy-to-read main story as well as callouts with easy-to-understand facts 

Emphasizes God’s love for his children and his plan for our salvation.

After reading this book, we are reminded that God placed a new star in the nighttime sky to tell that a powerful King had been born in Israel. Wise men followed that star to find him.


The Wonders of the First Christmas

  • Beautifully written and illustrated by bestselling author Andy McGuire

  • Incorporates fascinating facts about the history and geography of the birth of Jesus

  • Retells the nativity story from both a Scriptural as well as historical perspective

  • Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book for 4-8 year-olds

Purchase link: http://bit.ly/47YCJrO


MY THOUGHTS.....

This is a must-have book for anyone with children in their life! Beautiful illustrations, a story that faithfully shares the birth of Christ that's told in scripture, and fascinating information about the culture of that time are packed into this gorgeous hardback book! Author Andy McGuire uses text that's easy for children to understand, but the facts revealed are equally captivating to me!

If you long for your children and grandchildren to know the 'reason for the season', grab this book! If you want them to learn more about Creation, the world as it was during biblical times, and the history surrounding this special birth, make this one of their Christmas gifts! Children ages 4-8 are the target group for this Nativity story, but it's perfect for all ages. I will proudly share The Wonders of the First Christmas with my granddaughter and the children in my church because I want to help them uncover the amazing, real story of Christmas!

I received a review copy through FrontGate Media. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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SOME HIGHLIGHTS!



Bethlehem: where the Nativity story began! I was surprised that describing him as a carpenter didn't necessarily mean that Joseph worked with wood. The word carpenter means "the builder",  and most buildings in Bethlehem were made of stone. Joseph and Jesus were both called carpenters but they probably worked with stone!



Did you know that a manger was a large stone with the center hollowed out so that food for the animals could be placed inside?  God's Son was likely placed in that hole!









I love this picture of Mary and baby Jesus! Luke 2:12 tells us that Jesus "was wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger".  Mothers still swaddle their babies today!









God placed a new star in the nighttime sky to tell that a powerful King had been born in Israel. Wise men followed that star to find the baby but it was probably two years before they found a toddler named Jesus!







Finally...Mary, Joseph, & Jesus made it back home to Bethlehem

I love that a map is included! 












This would be a wonderful Christmas gift! 
Purchase link: http://bit.ly/47YCJrO