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Jesus Came for Me is the latest title by author, pastor, and father Jared Kennedy. This beautiful board book includes 3 stories from The Beginner’s Gospel Storybook Bible. The stories included are centered around the birth of Jesus and help little ones understand why He came. I love that the stories are brief yet full of substance. Although this book, along with the other title in the series, Jesus Rose for Me, is for children, I find my heart comforted by the timeless truths contained within. This adaptation of the events of the Bible is paraphrased for children, yet I appreciate that it mimics the Bible in that the stories complement each other.
Each story concludes with questions to help children better understand the story and to help them understand the person and work of Jesus. I’m thankful for the questions because as my daughter grows older, they will be a helpful way to assess what she’s learning. Trish Mahoney did a wonderful job on the illustrations which are colorful and pleasing to the eye. I appreciate the aesthetic value of the cover and have enjoyed adding this title to the basket of Christmas books that I’ve set out for my children to enjoy. This book is one of a few that my one year old enjoys reading for her Bible storytime and I look forward to reading it with her in the years to come.
I really enjoy Jesus Came for Me and am pleased to give it my highest recommendation.
Watch the video below to read a chapter of Jesus Came for Me with the book’s author, Jared Kennedy!
