A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for the children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them, and even told them stories. Shaddai gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands, rock by rock, he built a protective wall around the village.

One day Paladin, the most curious child in the village, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that made him doubt about Shaddai's love. Could there be a mistake? Would Paladin be able to discover the answer and understand how deeply he is loved? Recommended for ages 4 and up.

There once lived a wise man named Shaddai who built a wonderful village for children to live in--and built a wall around it--because he loved them. Then one day the village’s most curious child found a hole in the wall and crawled through it, despite Shaddai’s warnings. Shaddai’s response to Paladin’s choice in this fully illustrated story reveals to children how very much God loves them, and the lengths He will go to help and protect them.

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Reviewed by Joetha Czarnecki (Shelby Township, MI), June 29, 2010

The whole Wemmicks series and this book also are so good. My 5 year old granddaughter and myself can hardly wait to read this book each night. Love it!!!

Reviewed by Davd N Walton (Bartlesville, OK), September 29, 2002

This is my favorite children's book. I've given away over 30 copies of this book to kids ranging from the age of 2 to 13 reading it to each child before giving it to them. All have liked it and it definitely produces good discussions with the older kids. For the older kids, I tell them the following before I read them the book. 'For adults and older kids, the “Because I Love You” story is not only about how much God loves each of us, wants us to stay with Him of our own free will, forgives us when we don't stay with him, and always welcomes us back, but it is also about the fall from Grace of Mankind'

Reviewed by Kim Zimmerman (Lansing, New York), May 04, 2001

What a story! My two year old son loves this wonderful book. He was able to understand more of who God is with the clear illustrations and that famous Max Lucado storytelling. I can't wait to give it as a gift to others.

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