The second book in Glenys Nellist’s Bedtime Blessings series, God’s Great Love with illustrations by Natalie Merheb is a wonderfully cozy first introduction to the vastness of God’s love. Sweet rhyming verses, full of kid-friendly metaphors, are charmingly paired with inviting, calming illustrations—perfect for bedtime or anytime! —Laura Sassi, author of multiple books for young children including the My Tender Heart series, Faithful Feet, Happy Birthday Christmas Child and more.
Imagine if everyone, big and little, went to sleep with this message on their hearts. What a different world we’d live in!—Christie Thomas, award-winning author and beloved of God
“Taller than the tallest, tallest trees” and “far deeper than the deepest seas,” God’s Great Love gives little ones a glimpse of the unending height, depth, and width of God’s love in simple ways they can understand. With its reassuring rhymes and delightfully peaceful illustrations, reading this book is a like being wrapped up in love. A perfect snuggle-time book! —Tama Fortner, ECPA award-winning and bestselling author of more than sixty titles
Author Glenys Nellist has written such a charming book! With darling illustrations and rhyming text, God’s Great Love is sure to become a bedtime favorite! I also appreciate the scriptures included for caregivers to speak over their children each night. What a beautiful, powerful ritual to work into a bedtime routine. I’ll be purchasing for all my grandkids!—Michelle Medlock Adams, award-winning author of more than 100 books, including Grandma’s Blessing, I Love You Bigger Than the Sky, and Our God is Bigger Than That!
"God's Great Love would be a perfect gift for a baby shower or baptism. It also makes a lovely addition to any home with young children. It is sure to become one of those bedtime favorites that is read over and over."—Patrice Fanant-MacArthur,Today's Catholic Homeschooling
“Beautifully crafted from start to finish, this hardcover edition of God's Great Love from Paraclete Press is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, Sunday School, and community libraries.”—Midwest Book Review
“... a pleasure to read aloud. It is easy to imagine this being a favorite book, incorporated into a regular bedtime routine. This is the kind of book that helps God's Truth sink down deep.” —Hayley Morrell, starred review Redeemed Reader
"Child-friendly metaphors and bright illustrations will delight children and adults, as will the cozy pictures of baby jungle animals. I especially enjoyed that God's Great Love encourages us to speak blessings over our little ones as they drift off to sleep." —Kathy O'Neill, author and blogger
