FICTION

Thank You, God

by J. Bradley WIGGER
illus. by Jago. 26p. Eerdmans. 2014. RTE $16. ISBN 9780802854247. LC 2013044346.
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PreS-Gr 2—Created with digital paints and photographic textures, this religious picture book is elegant and enjoyable. An extended family gives thanks to God for their many blessings, including family and friends, food, shelter, the beauty of nature, and love. Told in the form of a prayer, the narrative is comforting and melodic, soothing and uplifting. Each page contains beautiful, full-page, detailed illustrations in muted colors. The font is large and clear, making for easy reading. The diversity is refreshing and reflective of many families, a pleasure to see in children's books. This book would be a great tool for devotions in the home, classroom, or church.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE
"Thank you, God, / for the sun smiling on our earth / to wake up the day..." Members of a biracial family give praise for their many blessings including shelter, food, the plants and animals of the earth, and "your love holding us together." The text is adequate; the real draw are Jago's warm digital illustrations, which occasionally have the appearance of collage.
Reviewed by Amy Shepherd , Oct 01, 2014

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