God Gave US Love by Lisa Tawn Bergren

God Gave US Love

Hardcover – Picture Book, September 15, 2009

Lisa Tawn Bergren

Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · September 15, 2009

As Little Cub and Grampa Bear’s fishing adventure is interrupted by mischievous otters, the young polar bear begins to question why we must love others . . . even the seemingly unlovable—part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold!

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Who it’s for
A warm, playful story opens gentle conversations about the many ways love is shared.
Themes
Love across families and friendships, Sharing God's love, Loving those who seem unlovable
Genres
Christian Values & Virtues, Bear Stories, Christian Family Stories

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As Little Cub and Grampa Bear’s fishing adventure is interrupted by mischievous otters, the young polar bear begins to question why we must love others . . . even the seemingly unlovable—part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold! In answering Little Cub’s questions, Grampa Bear gives tender explanations that teach Little Cub about the different kinds of love that is shared between families, friends, and mamas and papas.

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Grampa explains that all these kinds of love come from God and that it is important to love others because . . . “Any time we show love, Little Cub, we’re sharing a bit of his love.” This sweet tale will warm the hearts of young children as they learn about all the different sorts of love, while the gentle explanations of each provide a valuable opportunity to encourage children to share with others a “God-sized love.”

Love in Many Forms

A warm, playful story opens gentle conversations about the many ways love is shared.

Come here for

  • Tender explanations connecting family, friendship, and God's love.
  • A gentle invitation to consider loving even the difficult-to-love.

Expect

  • A playful fishing adventure interrupted by mischievous otters.
  • A warm, faith-centered look at sharing love with others.

Where it sits

Bear Stories38%
Christian Values & Virtues31%
Christian Family Stories26%

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Publisher categories

  • Bear Stories
  • Family Stories
  • Christian Family Stories
Authors
Lisa Tawn Bergren
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
September 15, 2009
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Love across families and friendships · Sharing God's love · Loving those who seem unlovable
Reading lane
Bear Stories