Review of Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
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Review of Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids" by Jemima Paul, Arvind Paul.]
Dreams of heavenly adventures fill the nights of eight-year-old Emma, the main character in Snatched Up To Heaven. In this enchanting book, young Emma and her beloved sister, Bella, embark on nightly journeys to the wonders of heaven through Emma’s dreams. Each morning, Emma eagerly recounts her heavenly adventures to her attentive family. Her mother and father, guided by the Bible, lovingly explore Emma's dreams and draw meaningful connections between her experiences and scripture.
The story artfully weaves together the enchantment of Emma's dreams, her family's nurturing nature, and the sanctity of scripture. It captures the essence of spiritual guidance and familial support, fostering a sense of wonder in the minds of young readers. Additionally, while the book offers a rich biblical foundation, Emma's experiences offer a relatable perspective to young readers and encourages them to explore the concepts of spirituality and morality.
Snatched Up To Heaven has a child-friendly structure and features adorable illustrations to capture young imaginations. This quality, along with the content’s close alignment with Biblical teachings, makes the book perfect for a parent or caregiver to read to their child, as well as for Sunday School session.
Having read many Christian books in my childhood, I was curious to see what this one would offer. I found the title intriguing and imagined the book might explore the concept of life after death from a kid-friendly perspective. Unfortunately, in this aspect, the book left much to be desired as the title suggests something completely different to what it’s actually about. And while undoubtedly spiritually enriching, the book possesses a tone and overall structure that leans more toward a sermon than a traditional storybook. This is not inherently negative, but it's important to manage reader expectations with the title.
Additionally, there's a section on page 7 where Emma's father compares her dreams to Bible verses, and the author has included a small list of the words Emma uses and the relevant biblical quotes. I think this is meant to reassure parents about the story's connection to the Bible, however it gives the book a more textbook feel and is a little repetitive considering there are already footnotes on the bottom of the same providing scriptural context.
In essence, this book is a touching exploration of spiritual connections and family bonds. Its fusion of dreamlike wonder and scriptural authenticity makes it a compelling addition to children's literature, although it might be suited with a better title. For these reasons, I would give the book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
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Dreams of heavenly adventures fill the nights of eight-year-old Emma, the main character in Snatched Up To Heaven. In this enchanting book, young Emma and her beloved sister, Bella, embark on nightly journeys to the wonders of heaven through Emma’s dreams. Each morning, Emma eagerly recounts her heavenly adventures to her attentive family. Her mother and father, guided by the Bible, lovingly explore Emma's dreams and draw meaningful connections between her experiences and scripture.
The story artfully weaves together the enchantment of Emma's dreams, her family's nurturing nature, and the sanctity of scripture. It captures the essence of spiritual guidance and familial support, fostering a sense of wonder in the minds of young readers. Additionally, while the book offers a rich biblical foundation, Emma's experiences offer a relatable perspective to young readers and encourages them to explore the concepts of spirituality and morality.
Snatched Up To Heaven has a child-friendly structure and features adorable illustrations to capture young imaginations. This quality, along with the content’s close alignment with Biblical teachings, makes the book perfect for a parent or caregiver to read to their child, as well as for Sunday School session.
Having read many Christian books in my childhood, I was curious to see what this one would offer. I found the title intriguing and imagined the book might explore the concept of life after death from a kid-friendly perspective. Unfortunately, in this aspect, the book left much to be desired as the title suggests something completely different to what it’s actually about. And while undoubtedly spiritually enriching, the book possesses a tone and overall structure that leans more toward a sermon than a traditional storybook. This is not inherently negative, but it's important to manage reader expectations with the title.
Additionally, there's a section on page 7 where Emma's father compares her dreams to Bible verses, and the author has included a small list of the words Emma uses and the relevant biblical quotes. I think this is meant to reassure parents about the story's connection to the Bible, however it gives the book a more textbook feel and is a little repetitive considering there are already footnotes on the bottom of the same providing scriptural context.
In essence, this book is a touching exploration of spiritual connections and family bonds. Its fusion of dreamlike wonder and scriptural authenticity makes it a compelling addition to children's literature, although it might be suited with a better title. For these reasons, I would give the book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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