The Human Project for Kids Series by Andy Steiger & Rachel MacKenzie

What am I? is the first book in the series from the Human Project for Kids, which is under the umbrella of Apologetics Canada Ministries. Amare is the main character, and he loves to invent and design. When his robot lists the materials humans are made of, Amare embarks on a journey to discover humanity’s Designer and what humans are made for.

In the second book, What am I Worth?, Matlynn is the main character. She was born in India, has cerebral palsy, and was adopted by a family from the United States. Her family is part of a circus, and Matlynn tries to find an act she can perform. Matlynn struggles to find her place and feels worthless. Matlynn’s dad teaches her where humans derive their value and worth and expounds upon being an image bearer of God.

What’s the Best Way to Live? is the most recent book in the series. Sunny is visiting an amusement park with her grandmother. When Sunny’s “best day ever” list isn’t fulfilled, her grandmother teaches her that any day living life with God is the best day ever, through the good times and bad.

Reading Level: Ages 5-8
Read Aloud Age: 4+

This book series does an excellent job of having the reader understand human value and worth. The illustrations are humorous and engaging. Each book has extension questions at the end of the books which were well done. I particularly enjoyed books one and two from an apologetics perspective.

In book one, the purpose of humanity is stated as love. I wish it spoke of humans being created to glorify God by loving Him and loving others. Though it may be nitpicky, it has tremendous implications if one wrongly defines love. When Matlynn’s father is sharing the Gospel, the presupposition is that Matlynn is already a believer. It would be helpful to elaborate upon the Gospel if your child is not a child of God.

Book three was not as apologetics focused as the other two. It was a good book, but I could see it being especially relevant to a perfectionist-type child rather than an apologetics resource. “God wants you to have not only the best day but the best life,” is the turning point of the main character’s thinking. The book goes on to say that the best life looks like following God, and that will bring challenges. No matter the challenge, God will be with us on our adventure. All in all, I thought it was lighter in theology and apologetics than the first two books. I think kids could handle more for that age range on that topic. Regardless, this series, especially books one and two, would be great tools to instruct children in their design, value, and following God.

This review is written by Good Book Mom contributor, Emily Russell. To learn more about Emily, click HERE.

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