TOS Crew Review - Good Morning, God

We had the privilege of reviewing an endearing book from Apologia Press, called Good Morning, God. This book was written for the preschool/early elementary age and not only offers a sweet story that is beautifully illustrated, but also a beginning taste of understanding and digger deeper into the Christian faith.
The book is based on Deuteronomy 6:6-7: "These commandments that I give you are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home, when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up".
The main character of the story is a 4 year old boy (to whom Nathan (3.5) and Joel (5.5) could very easily relate to!) and the story is a glimpse into his typical week, day by day. It has a gentle repetition, with each day starting out "Good Morning, God! Today is...." and the next few pages talk about ways the boy's parents teach him, and the little things he does during his day. The next day starts the same way. Anyone who has read books to younger children know they *love* patterns like these, and the ability to "predict" what each page will say, so it is perfectly suited for their attention spans.

At the end of the book are some pages with Questions and Activities for each day. The book can be read all in one sitting, or can be done more devotional-style, reading one day each day of the week and following up with the corresponding questions. The questions encourage deeper thinking in a young child, such as "What are some ways that Jesus loves you?", "What is sin? Have you ever sinned?", and "What does it mean to love God with all your strength?", as well as some lighter ones, such as "Name some animals God created that can jump."

We thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story was so easy for my boys to relate to (especially the antics that the little boy got himself into each day!) and helped them see how God is with us throughout our entire day, and that being surrounded by loving parents and family is a blessing from God. The illustrations are beautiful and realistic, and the questions inspired some good thinking. All in all, this is a wonderfully sweet story, perfect for bedtime snuggling, or gentle devotionals for younger children!

Apologia also offers a Coloring Book that includes some of the illustrations from the book for your child to color - perfect for those little ones whose hands need to be busy to really listen well! At just $14 for the book and $4 for the coloring book, both would make a great gift or addition to the family library.

Here are some Sample Pages that you can preview to give you a good idea of the flow of the book for yourself. Also, be sure to check out what other Crew Members thought of "Good Morning, God" by heading over to the TOS Homeschool Crew Blog!

Disclaimer: I was given this product specifically for the purpose of reviewing here on my blog as a member of TOS Homeschool Crew. I received no other compensation in regards to this review.