I love children's books and joy they can bring to children's lives. This one is no exception.

My first reaction to this book is the fact that it's not only great encouragement and guidance for children, but it's also great wisdom for parents and adults! What a wonderful example of the way parents and adults can address kids' sin with grace and directly display God's character.

The story itself is engaging and is realistic the lives of children and what they face with daily choices. We are all sinners but God's grace is more and enough to cover that sin. It covers not just one potential sin but multiple sins that we are all tempted with at some point.

The illustrations are wonderfully captivating and extremely detailed that it caused my children to pause after each page and point out or search for the fun items.

The Gospel is clearly shared throughout the book.

My two disappointments:

- there is no scripture reference or discussion. The Gospel must always be directed back to Scripture so children have confidence in what is being taught.

- there is no parent section that provides encouragement or wisdom for additional discussion around the subject of grace. This could have been a wonderful opportunity to go deeper with the children.

Overall, the book is beautiful, engaging, fun, and Gospel filled.

I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.

Alright, Melissa Krueger's last book made one of my all-time favorite children's book list! So I wondered what I would think about her second children's book.

Things I like about the book:

The words rhyme!! there is a great rhythm to enjoy!

The truth about God's grace is communicated clearly, addresses common misconceptions, and is repeated throughout the story.

This is realistic fiction about God's saving grace. It's not boring non-fiction, it's the truth we all need to be communicated to us with these real-life applications applied.

The illustrations are kid-friendly, represent diversity, and are realistic, yet quirky to draw the reader in.

The theme that is repeated, which is another reason I love the book, "God's grace is enough, it's so big and so free, His grace is enough both for you and for me!"

What I wonder:

Why not include a scripture reference? Ephesians 2:8 &9 maybe?

Will the children reading this book look for one main character throughout the book? or will the illustrator's approach with so many children and experiences that resemble ordinary thoughts mean that the readers don't notice? I didn't.

How many parents will memorize this book that I hope will become a classic addition to many family libraries?

Thankful to partner with the goodbook for children publishing and I wonder how many copies I will give away of this new favorite book! This one goes to my favorite children's book list!

I love, love, love this little book! What incredible truths are tucked inside for young hearts and minds!

This faith-based book is told from a loved ones point of view, as they share that no matter how badly a child messes up, that Gods grace is so big and so free and it is enough, for you and for me.

The story gives examples of ways a child might do wrong, and then introduces them to the plan of salvation after confirming that no matter how hard a child might try to right their wrongs, working hard is not enough to cleanse a heart. Only God can do that, through His grace, which He offers freely when a child repents and believes God will forgive and has paid the full price of freedom.

With lyrical, melodic text and engaging, illustrations full of color, this delightful book is a favorite new addition to our library!

This book would make an excellent gift to any child in preschool or elementary school and is a must have for a church, school or homeschool library.

* I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.