First sentence: What is God like? That’s a very big question, one that people from places all around the world have wondered about since the beginning of time. And while nobody has seen all of God (because God is far too big for any of us to fully see), we can know what God is like.What is God like? That is THE question being asked and answered in this picture book. It's a solid question. No doubt about it. This question is FUNDAMENTAL to anyone who reckons themselves to be religious or spiritua...

A compact, inviting little jam of a read for kids about how a higher power operates in our world and lives. Beautifully illustrated and inclusive. For those into progressive theology and the like, check out more from Rachel Held Evans, who tragically died in her late 30s as this book was nearing completion. Such a legacy of love, diversity of thought and open-minded belief. This is a children's book about God that gladly abides in all of life's mysteries, its grace and its gray space.

There is a popular concept in Celtic lore called, "thin places," which is the idea that there may be spaces that exist in the world where there's less of a barrier between us and the Divine... that if we go there, we can find the God our hearts so desperately search for. I believe that in WHAT IS GOD LIKE?, the late Rachel Held Evans' debut children's book, co-authored with Matthew Paul Turner, a "thin place" has been created. This gorgeous book will take your breath away. What I love about Rach...

This is such a beautiful book, and although it is a children's book, I think every adult can benefit from reading it too. The illustrations are gorgeous. The theology is so good and beautiful. One of my absolute favorite lines is "God is like a mother, strong and safe. You can crawl up into her lap whenever you want to, and she will hold you until you fall asleep."And as I just heard Sarah Bessey say during the book launch event, I'm not sure anyone has summarized the idea of perichoresis so suc...

#GoodReadsGiveAwayThanks to Convergent Books for the chance to read this book.First let me start with what can be said without reservation. The illustrations by Ying Hui Tan capture the text well. They are also vibrant and inviting. She can be found at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show.... Now, the author (or framer) of this book is Rachel Held Evans who died at 37 years leaving a young family. My profound sympathies go out to them. The work was carried to completion by the efforts of her h...

This is one of the most wonderfully written and illustrated books about the nature of God that I have read in a very long time. As a pastor who loves communicating Gods love with children I am always looking for picture books that combine a loving and compassionate image of the divine alongside inclusive and intersectional illustrations. You can hear the voice of the late Rachel Held Evans as God is described in loving action, constant companionship, and delightful images. I cannot recommend thi...

Yeah, aside from the questionable artwork and ... interesting ... analogies, the fact that the author refers to God as "she" and "they" is just ... it's a no for me.

0/10...would not recommend for anyone who actually wanted to know what God is like. The illustrations are artistic, although I noticed an inequitable representation of men in the story. I would have given it a solid 9 out of 10 until I reached the last few pages where God is called "she" and "they". Pardon the theological tangent but in the Shema, which precedes the greatest commandment, God says He is one (Deuteronomy 6:4); God, although 3 persons, is one. The masculine is his preferred pronoun...

This children’s book is a work of poetry and art that speaks to a child’s imagination and sense of wonder and love. It is not a theological treatise or a recounting of the life of Jesus. This book is not meant to give a picture of orthodox Christianity. And Christians who hold to a fairly traditional, orthodox teaching will be on their guard against something they see as trying too hard to be inclusive, as well as depicting a vague theism that is feelings-based. The use of different pronouns tow...

The day we lost Rachel, I cried all day long. And when I found out the last book she was writing was a children's book, I cried once again. What a gift to the world this book is. It's message is simple, inclusive, and beautiful, but also challenges adults as much as it encourages children.I'm so thankful that Dan, Rachel's husband, reached out to Matthew Paul Turner to have him aid in finishing the book. MPT's children's books are just exceptional. I've yet to be able to read one of his books wi...

Thank you so much for selecting me as a winner in the giveaway !!Such a lovely book - a fantastic introduction for young readers about God and what He is like. Beautifully illustrated as well.Such a pity that such a young woman is no longer with us as she passed away in 2019 leaving two very small children behind. I know it sounds cliqcue ( horrible spelling I know ) to say she is in a far better place, but that is what I believe. I want to start reading her adult books now.Just lovely. 🌸🖤🌸

I read this one aloud to myself like a bedtime story every night for a week and it was delightful. I think it could be a practice we all enjoy every once in a while. In the market for recommendations of this kind!

"What is God like? That's a very big question, one that people from places all around the world have wondered about since the beginning of time...we can know what God is like."The book then goes on to tell you what God is like based on what I suppose is their own opinion? How can we know what God is like? Where are you getting this information, what is it based on? On what authority can you write this book telling us what God is like?This came across as New Age garbage. It really isn't saying an...

This book is a beautiful explanation for the question I’ve asked myself for years, and I am so grateful for a way to share this explanation with my kids when they start to ask themselves.

What Is God Like? is one of the most meaningful and special children’s books in our library. Rachel Held Evans was, without a doubt, the most influential writer and pastor to me as an adult before she died. Matthew Paul Turner writes children’s books that my two kids absolutely adore and read over and over again. How special it is for MPT to have brought her vision to life in this treasure of a book. The language is inclusive and the illustrations breathtaking. This book paints a picture of the

I have struggled with how to talk to my son about faith and God. Most resources we could find had messages and theology we didn’t agree with, so we ended up not saying much when he was very small. This culminated in a very special Easter service where he demanded (a little too loudly), “Wait, Jesus DIED?” Massive fail. Talking to kids about God in healthy and constructive ways is one of the main reasons I am in divinity school. This book would have been great for our family. It has a lovely mess...

As I’ve unraveled many parts of my faith in my adulthood, I’ve found myself with a whole list of things that God is *not.* I’ve wrestled with the version of an angry, male, violent God and needed to find the God who calls me beloved. But with my kids, I’ve struggled to help them find their own way, to teach them about God differently, and I don’t want them to just know what God is not—I want them to know what God is. I want them to know wonder and mystery and beauty and love. Reading Rachel and

Who Should Read This Book – Parents who desire for their young children to develop a healthy understanding of what God is like.What is the Big Takeaway – Questions don’t get any bigger than ones about God and while we’ll never fully understand God we can know that God is better, safer, more wonderful and more loving than our imaginations can conceive.And a Quote: “God is like three dancers, graceful and precise. They move to the same music in very different ways, showcasing all of God’s elegance...

What a breathtakingly beautiful book. This new children's book from the late Rachel Held Evans and prolific children's author Matthew Paul Turner is full of depth and heart, and it it deeply meaningful and lovely. The illustrations by Ying Hui Tan are absolute masterpieces. What is God Like is an exploration of children's first questions about God, and it answers them thoughtfully and intentionally, without skirting around hard concepts or infantilizing big important concepts. It is clear that T...

The most beautifully inclusive and loving children's book I've ever read. Matthew Paul Turner honors Rachel Held Evans' legacy by completing "What is God Like?" in such a way that reflects Rachel's admiration for God, her belief that God is love, and her love for God's people. Their gentle words give children permission to ask questions without shame, while reminding them that "But whenever you aren't sure what God is like, think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel brave, and wha...