Summary
These biographical picture books follow the lives of people who have given their lives to Christ and in the process, done great things for Him.
Mom Thoughts
These lovely picture books are the perfect introduction to these amazing historical figures for children ages 4-8. Generally, the illustrations are realistic enough for it to not seem like a fairy tale, but softer than truly realistic illustrations. Reading biographies about great people of faith is something that is important for Christians of any age, and this is a great introduction to a godly woman who did big things for God. The series is very well done and I highly recommend it for your family.
Note:
-In the Corrie ten Boom book, there is an illustration of a city during the aftermath of war which is depicted a bit more cartoon-like than I would have desired.
-In the Maria Fearing book, there is an illustration of Maria having just thrown a bucket of a dark substance on a picture of the awful king, Leopold II.
-Some of the books use language like “being friends with God” instead of ‘”salvation.”
Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman with a Big Dream
Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray
Fanny Crosby: The Girl Who Couldn’t See But Helped the World to Sing
Joni Earesckson Tada: The Girl Who Learned to Follow God in a Wheelchair
Maria Fearing: The Girl Who Dreamed of Distant Lands
Betty Greene: The Girl Who Longed to Fly
Helen Roseveare: The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What
Susannah Spurgeon: The Pastor’s Wife Who Didn’t Let Sickness Stop Her
Betsey Stockon: The Girl with a Missionary Dream
Corrie Ten Boom: The Courageous Woman and the Secret Room