The Miracle of You by Cleere Cherry Reaves
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Web ID: 16459957adorable!
I fell in love with this book from the front cover – that endearing little boy with the big blue eyes reminded me so much of my nephews & my heart just affectionately flipped over in my chest. Then I opened to the first page and quickly fell in love all over again. Not just with the illustrations – though, those are supremely adorable – but also with the message of this sweet little picture book. He crafted your sweet smile, and He made your bright eyes too. Can anything that God has made compare to precious you? In a world where the value of life is diminished by the day, it’s so important that our littles have people who are speaking truth into their lives. Truth like “You are precious,” or “You are one of God’s miracles”, or “You are created to be exactly you.” And The Miracle of You is a great starting point! From all of God’s creations in the ocean, to the moon and stars and the whole universe and even the animals (including the family dog), children are reminded that none of these amazing miracles compare to the miracle of the child(ren) to whom the book is being read. Bottom Line: The Miracle of You is – in a word – adorable. The affirming text by Cleere Cherry Reaves reminds children how dearly they are loved by their parents or grandparents or even their cool aunt (depending on who is reading it to them) and that they are precious because they were created by God. The illustrations by Alejandra Barajas completely stole my heart, and I dare you not to melt over the insanely cute kids that grace these pages. I loved the diversity in those illustrations (“God’s love is found on lots of different faces!”) and the bright colors that will surely draw children to this book. A definite asset to any home library! (I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
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Great Bedtime Read
The Miracle of You is a children’s book written by Cleere Cherry Reaves and illustrated by Alejandra Barajas. The words in this little book serve as a gentle and beautiful reminder to kids of all ages that God made you and loves you. There are rich and vivid illustrations as well, which will readily capture any reader’s imagination. This book would make a great gift for a small child, and I can see it being a great bedtime read, as well as a wonderful discussion starter between caregiver and child. I would like to thank Thomas Nelson Children’s for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!
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Sweet with Beautiful Illustrations, A Great Gift!
This little book is simply darling. With gently flowing, rhyming lyrics the book is easy to read and the perfect snuggle time story! It celebrates the unconditional love a parent or loved one has for a child through comparison with other amazing parts of creation, reminding the child that their worth is far more than those things. Building self-confidence and reassuring little hearts, this book uses vibrant illustrations that change from page to page featuring diverse children and color-filled scenery. It is lightly faith-based. With a daughter who’s joined our family through adoption, I liked that this book focused on love and the gift that a child is. One thing I’d like to note is that I do wish the book reminded children that as much as the “reader” loves the child, God loves them, too (far more, in fact). The book explains that the child is one of God’s incredible miracles and a wonder of His creation, but focuses on the human aspect of love rather than God’s own unconditional love, which sadly goes unmentioned. This book would make a good addition to any child’s bookshelf and would make a sweet gift for a baby shower, baby dedication, adoption, birthday or special gift from a loved one. * I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and all thoughts are my own. I was not required to post a positive review.
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Universally appealing
A simple, universally appealing story told in rhyme, and whose language and pacing will grab a child’s imagination quickly, await readers of The Miracle of You. The Miracle of You is a short lyrical and pictorial children’s book by Cleere Cherry Reaves, an author who delights in abetting high regard and esteem in young minds, through highly imaginative compositions and narratives. The storyline captures a parent’s unconditional love for their children, and the incomparable position children hold in their parent’s heart and mind. The author's message is straightforward, particularly when she offers a warm comparison between different creations such as the ocean's life forms and the stunning galaxy, to parental love. The enchanting yarn aims to make young minds aware of the selfless nature of genuine parental love such as, it has no strings attached and isn’t based on what they are or what they do. Children are visual readers and this book will easily captivate their attention due to its colorful pictures and fine wording which offer an element of excitement that keeps one hooked from page to page, as well as adding layers of meaning to the story. Reaves's creative imagination does not just leave readers entertained but challenged, fascinated, and reflecting on their uniqueness and value. This makes this storybook go beyond an ordinary children's book to one that implores repeated reading with diligence and attention. Though Reaves's wonderful publication is dedicated to young children between the age of four to eight years, the book's gorgeous and unforgettable illustrations that have been masterfully drawn to aid understanding will have the book stand the test of time and still elicit a response from adults, for years to come. Quill says: A good children’s book goes beyond an entertaining story and enters a realm of timelessness and treasure. The Miracle of You is an excellent all-time read that can be read repeatedly by virtue of its rhyming language, tone, and tempo which keep readers connected and engaged.
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