When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner

When God Made Light

Matthew Paul Turner

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · February 13, 2018

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring When God Made Light.

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Who it’s for
Lyrical verse and vivid illustrations make a faith-filled message of hope feel bright and personal.
Themes
God-given light, Hope through darkness, Children's inner potential
Genres
Christian Stories, Christian Values & Virtues, Christian Inspirational Stories

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About this book

From the author and illustrator of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers. 'Let there be light!' that's what God said. And light began shining and then started to spread." Wild and creative illustrations from top children's illustrator David Catrow pair with Matthew Paul Turner's lyrical verse in this message of a God-made light that cuts through darkness to bring vision and hope to all young readers.

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This light radiates, chasing away the shadows, providing the wonder and fun of stargazing or firefly chasing. Most important, this light appears in each child--an inner God-given spark that grows and will be used to change the world.

Light and Wonder

Lyrical verse and vivid illustrations make a faith-filled message of hope feel bright and personal.

Come here for

  • A child-centered take on God-given light and possibility
  • The wonder of stargazing and fireflies, rendered in playful images

Expect

  • Lyrical verse paired with illustrations by David Catrow
  • An affirming message about each child’s inner spark

Where it sits

Christian Stories41%
Christian Inspirational Stories38%
Christian Values & Virtues29%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Family Stories
  • Christian Stories
  • Christian Family Stories
Authors
Matthew Paul Turner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
February 13, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
God-given light · Hope through darkness · Children's inner potential
Reading lane
Family Stories