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When God Made You Kindle Edition

4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 19,140 ratings

YOU, you… God thinks about you.
God was thinking of you long before your debut.

From early on, children are looking to discover their place in the world and longing to understand how their personalities, traits, and talents fit in. The assurance that they are deeply loved and a unique creation in our big universe is certain to help them spread their wings and fly. 
 
Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations,
When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves. 
 
‘Cause when God made YOU, somehow God knew
That the world needed someone exactly like you!
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Life-affirming books for any time of the year. Perfect gifts for birthdays, graduations, holidays!

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A book illustration of a child and an adult painting together in a park.

More uplifting children’s books by Matthew Paul Turner. Book covers of all Turner picture books.
You Will Always Belong I Am God's Dream What Is God Like When God Made the World When I Pray For You All the Colors of Christmas
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A heartfelt illustrated story about belonging and acceptance. Encourage children to live confidently and freely the way God purposefully designed them. This picture book also reminds us that the people who truly love us love ALL parts of us. A deeply encouraging and affirming picture book written in first person about the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child. Children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us and why we should be proud to be who we are. Help children answer the popular question: “What is God like?”. This book shows children that God is like a shepherd, a star, a gardener, the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. #1 New York Times bestseller. Perfect for spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book. This picture book takes little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things on a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation. A beautiful picture book that celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children. A book you will read to your child again and again. USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Celebrate the Christmas season with a picture book that captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus’ birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal.

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ECPA bestseller

'When God Made You' is one of the most beautiful, most compelling, and most life-affirming children's books I've ever read--it's 'Oh, the Places You'll Go' meets the Divine. This book is a gift for kids of all ages!" –
Amy Grant, six time Grammy Award-winning artist

"One of the most beautiful children's books I've ever read and the walls of our house are lined with books." –
Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times Bestsellers, "The Greatest Gift" & "One Thousand Gifts"

About the Author

Matthew Paul Turner is a photographer, speaker, and author of numerous books, including the bestselling When God Made You and When I Pray for You.

David Catrow is an editorial cartoonist whose vibrant illustrations have appeared in more than seventy children’s books, including several New York Times bestsellers, such as I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! and I Like Myself!. He makes his home in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GYQ11EC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Convergent Books (February 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 61380 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 16 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0593193024
  • Customer Reviews:
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Matthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn’t writing books, he’s photographing interesting people and places, practicing wood carving, and watching his children play soccer. Visit his website at matthewpaulturner.com.

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A Children's Book that brings Peace to the Grown-Up Soul
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A Children's Book that brings Peace to the Grown-Up Soul
Be still my heart. ❤️ I am a ridiculous fan of children’s books, beautiful books with rhythmic language steal my heart. (I basically have a crush on A.A. Milne) I also adore theologians that help us explore the mystery that is our creator.Rachel and Mathew put all of that together into this beautiful book. The words are beautiful, the message invites children to learn more about God in relatable ways, and the art from Ying Huo Tan is positively joyful. I love everything about it.The illustrations are inclusive of all kinds of people, young and old, and of different colors and abilities. It was neat to see so many people included in the pages. I loved the various ways of describing God, like things children could relate to or had experienced in some way. God is all those things and so much more.This was a fitting tribute to Rachel and her legacy as a writer and as a mother.As the children's director at a church, I purchased this to add to our collection there, and although my own kids are grown, I'll be adding it to my personal collection as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
This book is amazing. I know its a book for children, but as an adult I found it to be very uplifting for me as well. The words and artwork are very healing and make you realize you are a gift from God at any age. Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
Children's Books are fun to read...and to give. I have a new great-great-nephew, Avery, for whom I'm
thinking about building a small library, so when he comes to visit me, we'll be able to share and read one of those books that I've added, based upon the storyline. So, it was an easy choice to select When God Made You!

For surely, God gave this little boy to our family! And if you feel that same way about your children or other children who have come into your life through family, neighbors, perhaps church, or some other way, and want to select a book as a gift, then I do want to call your attention to this story.

In the first book of Genesis, we learn that God created us in His image. What does that mean? Well, Matthew Paul Turner has written beautiful poetic words that will explain how and why God made each of us in a special image that only God could do!

Do you favor the words or the pictures when you look at a book. For a picture book, I look at both, but when it's a children's book, I think your eye just naturally turns to the pictures first, don't you? The author talks about having been a reader when he was young and when he now had children, he knew he wanted to promote the same love of reading to his children...

First of all, the author could not have selected a more wonderful illustrator! Kudos to David Catrow for really amazing pictures that have so much for the child to explore that he won't be able to stop looking, trying to find the child who is pictured on the cover.

You know, folks, one of the things that comes through in the words of Matthew Turner in this book and others, is that, indeed God designed each of us. He designed some to be one color and some another, but He surely knew what he was doing when he made me...and you... and you... and you, didn't He?

This is a happy book to share with your child, learning about God's part in creating him-- especially when you spend the time to read along. I remember when Avi was visiting and we looked through a book about cats that even had a button to press to hear a meow! It's a special time that we all can share, no matter what age your child might be. And, if you're smart, you'll keep adding books to that home library to ensure that the joy of reading--one of God's gifts to us--will continue throughout their lives!

Watch for more children's books fully discussed on my blog, as I build Avi's library over the years. He's not yet talking much and certainly not reading, but if you have a book to recommend, let me know!

God Bless, Gabbie
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
This book has such a sweet message. Every time I read it to my son I get a little misty eyed. The poetic rhythm makes it fun to read and flow well. The illustrations and gorgeous, and it's a message I feel like I need to hear, just as much as I want my son to hear it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
I was babysitting for a friend and reading books to her young son, we pulled this book from the shelf and I began to read it. I began to tear up as I read the words, I thought to myself this is a message that every kid needs to learn at a young age. It is a great book reminding kids that God made them the way that he did for a great purpose. I have since bought this book at least 5 times over as gifts at baby showers and I have had so many friends say that they just love reading it to their kids.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
I absolutely love this book for my daughter and it is one that we will read for many years to come. The artwork is super beautiful and the storyline is great for young girls!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Great read for our young church members. Value you as God does for he made you.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
This is awesome book helps kids understand more about who they are and their identity in Christ
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
I recently found this author, and fell in love with his books. They are very well written, and the illustrations are amazing as well. My grandson absolutely loves it and gets me to read it to him almost every night. It is great to find a Christian author that puts out books that are inspirational and educational for children. I will be purchasing this as gifts in the future.
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Thais
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo
Reviewed in Brazil on September 10, 2021
As ilustrações são a coisa mais linda. Elas são bem coloridas e você embarca junto na criatividade do designer. A história é muito linda também. Traz uma mensagem maravilhosa. Amei o livro!
Tyrone friesen
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2021
Incredibly sweet and thoughtful story about how God thinks of and loves us! How He appreciates us JUST the way we are, no matter what. Our 3 year old loves this one as a read aloud, especially the “you, you, when God made YOU!” part, if read enthusiastically.
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Jammie
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in India on November 16, 2023
Good read for kids.. got in good condition.. good quality
queenjamaica
5.0 out of 5 stars We loved this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2023
I brought this for my grandniece to let her know how special she is. Awesome book, a must read, it reminds you how much God loves you
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Iwona Mankowska
5.0 out of 5 stars Eine Süßigkeit für die Augen
Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2022
Das Buch kann ich nur empfehlen, ich habe es aufgeschlagen und musste grinsen. Man spürt die Liebe hinter dem Pinsel. Einfach toll, bezaubernd und einladend.
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