If Jesus Walked Beside

By Jill Roman Lord

Book Overview

A delightful and brightly colored board book explores the ways in which children might interact with Jesus. What would it be like if Jesus walked beside you and helped you through your day? This delightful story supposes just that and explores how a child might feel and what they would do. From gentle encouragement at the ball game to a warm snuggle at night, the child-narrator lists the many ways in which he or she would interact with Jesus if such an event took place. Sweet illustrations depict the various scenarios. Parents can use this book to begin a conversation with even very young children about the idea of a personal relationship with Jesus. Children will love this engaging, inspirational board book. Ages 2-5.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824919203
• ISBN13: 9780824919207
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Worthy Kids
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years

Customer Reviews

a great gift and great tool

Jill Roman Lord has written a wonderful book for 4- to 8-year-olds using the premise "If Jesus was with me all the time, here is how I would act and feel." The ending teaches that the "if" statement is true: Jesus is always with us. Using real-life examples, such as playing baseball, dealing with cruelty, and being sick, Jill shows kids that they don't need to be afraid. They can rely on Jesus to help them through. My daughter, who is currently learning to ride her bike, especially likes the example of how Jesus helps you get back on and ride even after you fall. Renee Graef's illustrations are warm and friendly and add to the comforting message of the book. I recommend If Jesus Walked Beside Me. It makes a great gift and a great tool to teach kids-yours or someone else's-that Jesus walks beside us every moment of every day.

More of the Best!

Jill Roman Lord and Renee Graef have teamed up again to produce a great board book for kids and the adults who read to them! A child needs someone to put an arm around them. Someone to trust. Jill Lord portrays Jesus as that Someone. Graef `s stunning yet whimsical illustrations bring the words to life. Whether bike riding for the first time or trying to hit a baseball, every child needs encouragement to keep at it when things get tough. Name-calling, sickness, and failure can especially hinder a vulnerable child. This board book reminds us that when Jesus walks beside us there is comfort and peace.