A Child of God
by Chantel and Mauli Bonner
Illustrated by Morgan Bissant
Synopsis
Even with a different name and skin a different shade, everyone’s a child of God. He loves us all the same.
This rhyming, read-aloud book with warm illustrations shares a comforting, faith-filled message from a Black father and mother to their children. Along with the children in the story, your own little ones will think about the ways our skin color, gender, and physical features are all different, as well as the things that bind us all together.
In soothing verse, the father assures his children that everyone can look like Jesus and the angels by the things they do. As the family walks through their neighborhood, the father points out the beauty in God’s creations, from flowers, all unique and different, to all the children in their community. This book will start conversations in your family about appreciating the beautiful differences among all of God’s children, helping your children become better disciples of Christ.
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Review
This is a great introductory book to teach young children that no matter what you look like, that you are loved by God.
The book is written in a rhyming format that makes it easy for younger children to grasp the message in this book.
The illustrations are beautiful and feature people of all races to show that we are all equal in the eyes of God.
The message is a timely one and I hope that anyone that shares this with young children will realize the importance of the book and the message.
We give this book 5 paws up.
About the Author
Mauli Junior Bonner is a songwriter and film director from Las Vegas, Nevada. He recently completed production on the award-winning film His Name Is Green Flake
Chantel L. Bonner is a University of Southern California alumna and works as a licensed marriage and family therapist providing trauma-informed care to children in foster care.
The Bonners have been happily married for more than ten years and live in Southern California with their two children, Geo and Ari. The Bonners are dedicated to equality and justice among marginalized communities, and they provide resources to underserved children through their nonprofit, Lift Up Voices.
About the Illustrator
Illustrator Morgan Bissant is based in New Orleans. She started drawing as a child by copying cartoons and other things around her. She later attended a professional art school, pursuing a career in illustration and design. She received a degree in fine arts at Louisiana State University. She focuses on characters with various skin tones and distinct features, seeking to bring ideas to life and inspire others through illustrations.
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