Review of Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids

[Verity Armstrong 1]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids" by Jemima Paul, Arvind Paul.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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The first impression of this book is that it can be a great way to discuss heaven with younger children, as well as what a person might need to do to gain entry when they die.
The writing was simple, meaning it should be rather easy to understand for younger readers.
In addition to this, the editing seemed flawless. I couldn't find any typos or grammatical problems. It's important to note that words such as He or Him have capital letters due to being a reference to God.
I like that they included that animals and loved ones are found in heaven. Many young children may first experience death through the loss of a pet or grandparent. Knowing that those individuals should be there waiting for them can be somewhat comforting.
That being said, I do have some issues with the book. The description of hell seemed somewhat frightening. While I understand that this book may be aimed at Christian families, it does seem like unnecessary scaremongering to force a child to live a Christian lifestyle. To me, that should be something a child chooses out of faith, rather than being pushed into it. Particularly young children can be easily influenced, and some of this content could lead to nightmares much like the characters have in the story. It is for this reason that I need to lower the rating of the book to 3/5.

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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
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