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.]
I recently read Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids, and would rate it a 3.5 out of 5. It is a well-thought-out and Biblically based children’s story that adults can use to share the gospel with children. Truths about Heaven, Hell, and life with Christ are explained throughout the book as a family discusses a child’s dreams and their meanings. The descriptions the child provides from her dreams are all Biblically based with scripture references listed below for families to review with children. I think the concepts discussed and the questions raised by the two girls throughout the story, are great catalysts for spiritual conversations for readers. At bare minimum, I think children will begin to use their imaginations to try to picture what God has planned for those who believe in Him. There are many rich truths about what God is planning, but even greater truths about what this reveals about who God is. The parents help explain the good, bad, and confusing aspects of what the girl sees in her dreams by communicating clearly that God is all-wise and all-knowing. Situations in our world may seem too difficult to understand, but the parents encourage their girls to depend on and trust God’s plan more than their own.
There are a lot of truths packed into the story and multiple dream accounts, so it might be a little overwhelming for a younger child to read this in one sitting. For more meaningful conversations, and to hold the attention of younger readers, it may be helpful to read the book in chunks rather than all at once. One line in the book did stand out to me, and I would most likely pause at this line for further clarification. The Dad says, “ He must have shown you heaven so that you would know how important it is to always obey Him so you can go to live there someday.” I do not think the author intended this to come across as saying obedience = being in Heaven; however, I do see the potential for a child to struggle with this concept. As a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser, I know all too well the danger in thinking my obedience can bring about anything on its own. It would be beneficial to further expand on the statement above or to even switch out the “obey” language. Without the help of the Spirit, we are unable to obey or live according to His purpose. All in all, I enjoyed the book in the context of it being a teaching tool; however, the back and forth dialogue did leave me desiring for more vivid details and beautiful imagery that would captivate young readers.
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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
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I recently read Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids, and would rate it a 3.5 out of 5. It is a well-thought-out and Biblically based children’s story that adults can use to share the gospel with children. Truths about Heaven, Hell, and life with Christ are explained throughout the book as a family discusses a child’s dreams and their meanings. The descriptions the child provides from her dreams are all Biblically based with scripture references listed below for families to review with children. I think the concepts discussed and the questions raised by the two girls throughout the story, are great catalysts for spiritual conversations for readers. At bare minimum, I think children will begin to use their imaginations to try to picture what God has planned for those who believe in Him. There are many rich truths about what God is planning, but even greater truths about what this reveals about who God is. The parents help explain the good, bad, and confusing aspects of what the girl sees in her dreams by communicating clearly that God is all-wise and all-knowing. Situations in our world may seem too difficult to understand, but the parents encourage their girls to depend on and trust God’s plan more than their own.
There are a lot of truths packed into the story and multiple dream accounts, so it might be a little overwhelming for a younger child to read this in one sitting. For more meaningful conversations, and to hold the attention of younger readers, it may be helpful to read the book in chunks rather than all at once. One line in the book did stand out to me, and I would most likely pause at this line for further clarification. The Dad says, “ He must have shown you heaven so that you would know how important it is to always obey Him so you can go to live there someday.” I do not think the author intended this to come across as saying obedience = being in Heaven; however, I do see the potential for a child to struggle with this concept. As a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser, I know all too well the danger in thinking my obedience can bring about anything on its own. It would be beneficial to further expand on the statement above or to even switch out the “obey” language. Without the help of the Spirit, we are unable to obey or live according to His purpose. All in all, I enjoyed the book in the context of it being a teaching tool; however, the back and forth dialogue did leave me desiring for more vivid details and beautiful imagery that would captivate young readers.
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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
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