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I Will Rejoice
The Moonbeam Award Silver Medal Winner in the religion category, I Will Rejoice allows parents and teachers to share wonderful ways children can rejoice in the simple pleasures of everyday life. Based on Psalm 118:24, I Will Rejoice brings Scripture to a child's level of understanding. Children six and under will easily relate to how they can rejoice in the day the Lord has made. Using rhyme, author Karma Wilson captures the essence of this well-known verse and offers true teachable moments. Whether it be a good morning kiss, lunch shared with a teddy bear, a cozy lap, or time with the family, children will easily grasp the concept of rejoicing with the meaningful things that make up their day.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 23, 2007
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About the author
Karma Wilson
105 books525 followersKarma Wilson grew up an only child of a single mother in the wilds of North Idaho. Way back then (just past the stone age and somewhat before the era of computers) there was no cable TV and if there had been Karma could not have recieved it. TV reception was limited to 3 channels, of which one came in with some clarity. Karma did the only sensible thing a lonely little girl could do…she read or played outdoors.
Playing outdoors was fun, but reading was Karma’s “first love” and, by the age 11, she was devouring about a novel a day. She was even known to try to read while riding her bike down dirt roads, which she does not recommend as it is hazardous to the general well being of the bike, the rider, and more importantly the book. Her reading preferences were fantasy (C.S. Lewis, Terry Brooks, etc…) and historical fiction (L.M. Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder, etc…). Those tastes have not changed much.
Karma never considered writing as a profession because her mother was a professional writer which made it seem like mundane work. At the age of 27 she realized that she still loved well-written children’s books of all kinds, from picture books to young adult novels. By that time Karma was a wife and the mother of three young children. Trips to the library with her kids were a combination of emotions…a good book meant fun for all! But so many of the books weren’t what her children wanted to listen to.
Then a tax refund changed everything. With the money the family decided to invest in a computer. Karma was forced to learn to type. Combining her desire to make the expensive computer pay for itself, her new-found typing skill, and her love of children’s literature, Karma started writing for children. She wanted to put a few more good books on the library shelves and pay off that computer! Countless rejections and three years later Karma was finally accepted by book agent Steven Malk (who had already rejected her once, which she never lets him forget). Her first book, Bear Snores On, was released in 2002. The computer was paid for!
Since then Karma has had more than 30 books accepted for publication. Many of those are on the shelves of libraries and bookstores around the world. Her books have received numerous state and national awards, been translated into dozens of languages, and a few have made an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list. Karma sincerely hopes that her books bring joy to children and families everywhere.
Karma writes humorous, rhythmic picture books for the very young, and humorous and wistful poetry for the primary grades.
These days Karma lives with her handsome husband Scott, and her three not-so-young-anymore children, two dogs, two chickens and one cat on some modest but lovely acreage in NW Montana. Her hobbies include reading (of course), photography, baking, yoga, and a passion for Mixed Martial Arts.
Playing outdoors was fun, but reading was Karma’s “first love” and, by the age 11, she was devouring about a novel a day. She was even known to try to read while riding her bike down dirt roads, which she does not recommend as it is hazardous to the general well being of the bike, the rider, and more importantly the book. Her reading preferences were fantasy (C.S. Lewis, Terry Brooks, etc…) and historical fiction (L.M. Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder, etc…). Those tastes have not changed much.
Karma never considered writing as a profession because her mother was a professional writer which made it seem like mundane work. At the age of 27 she realized that she still loved well-written children’s books of all kinds, from picture books to young adult novels. By that time Karma was a wife and the mother of three young children. Trips to the library with her kids were a combination of emotions…a good book meant fun for all! But so many of the books weren’t what her children wanted to listen to.
Then a tax refund changed everything. With the money the family decided to invest in a computer. Karma was forced to learn to type. Combining her desire to make the expensive computer pay for itself, her new-found typing skill, and her love of children’s literature, Karma started writing for children. She wanted to put a few more good books on the library shelves and pay off that computer! Countless rejections and three years later Karma was finally accepted by book agent Steven Malk (who had already rejected her once, which she never lets him forget). Her first book, Bear Snores On, was released in 2002. The computer was paid for!
Since then Karma has had more than 30 books accepted for publication. Many of those are on the shelves of libraries and bookstores around the world. Her books have received numerous state and national awards, been translated into dozens of languages, and a few have made an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list. Karma sincerely hopes that her books bring joy to children and families everywhere.
Karma writes humorous, rhythmic picture books for the very young, and humorous and wistful poetry for the primary grades.
These days Karma lives with her handsome husband Scott, and her three not-so-young-anymore children, two dogs, two chickens and one cat on some modest but lovely acreage in NW Montana. Her hobbies include reading (of course), photography, baking, yoga, and a passion for Mixed Martial Arts.
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February 27, 2018
Beautiful artwork alongside beautiful, simple, rhyming text that takes the reader through the day of the main character.
September 8, 2019
This is a christian rhyming book with very cute illustrations.
March 19, 2013
I wish there were more Christian picture books like this.
February 18, 2016
Absolutely loved this book. Short, sweet, and rhyming.
September 27, 2019
This book is such a happy and gentle reminder that life is for rejoicing in. It would be a great book to read to children in church or in Sunday School. It could be a book that the whole crowd joins in on at times. For example after reading "This is the day that the Lord has made" everyone could chime in with "and I will rejoice and be glad in it." Those phrases are repeated many times throughout the book
Talking Points - What are the things that you do throughout your day that make you happy? Can you choose to rejoice and be happy even when you are doing things that you don't want to do? Can you choose to rejoice and be happy even when sad or bad things happen to you? Share with us your beliefs about God.
Essential Oil Pairing Tips - I'd suggest diffusing doTERRA's Elevation blend or doTERRA's Cheer both are super uplifting oils that support happiness and rejoicing.
Talking Points - What are the things that you do throughout your day that make you happy? Can you choose to rejoice and be happy even when you are doing things that you don't want to do? Can you choose to rejoice and be happy even when sad or bad things happen to you? Share with us your beliefs about God.
Essential Oil Pairing Tips - I'd suggest diffusing doTERRA's Elevation blend or doTERRA's Cheer both are super uplifting oils that support happiness and rejoicing.
January 3, 2019
Rhyming lines interspersed with "This is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it."
The story and the illustrations take a little girl and her teddy bear through her day, showing all the things she has to rejoice about. Those include friends, family, sweet dreams at naptime, and many more things. The point is easily seen about all the things, people, and times where rejoicing is the proper reaction.
This is a very traditional family -- one mom, one dad, and one kid. The mom is at home while the dad is at work at an apparently white collar job (he comes home wearing dress slacks, button-down shirt, and tie and he's carrying a briefcase). Their house sits on a nice big green lawn. The friends who come over look just like the main family.
The story and the illustrations take a little girl and her teddy bear through her day, showing all the things she has to rejoice about. Those include friends, family, sweet dreams at naptime, and many more things. The point is easily seen about all the things, people, and times where rejoicing is the proper reaction.
This is a very traditional family -- one mom, one dad, and one kid. The mom is at home while the dad is at work at an apparently white collar job (he comes home wearing dress slacks, button-down shirt, and tie and he's carrying a briefcase). Their house sits on a nice big green lawn. The friends who come over look just like the main family.
December 4, 2021
The same author & illustrator team created another sweet picture book based on another psalm. Throughout the book, a girl repeats different parts of verse 24 ("This is the day that the Lord has made. I will be rejoice and be glad in it") as she points out different things that help her rejoice and be glad. It is a book that can be read throughout the year since there isn't any mention of the holidays.
Recommended age: toddler and up
Recommended age: toddler and up
September 8, 2017
A little girl rejoices in every part of her day.
9/7/2017 Read with Naomi & Julia.
9/7/2017 Read with Naomi & Julia.
January 1, 2019
A story showing a young girl rejoicing in every part of her day. I especially liked that this included rejoicing in imaginative, fantastical play/dreams.
March 3, 2024
Simple rhymes and gentle illustrations show various ways a child can rejoice throughout the day that the Lord made. Psalm 118:24 is used as a repeated refrain.
July 3, 2013
If your goal is to have your child memorize scripture this would be a fun and personal way to introduce Psalm 118:24. Otherwise this is another Christian centered children's book that is probably more fun for grown ups than for children. It's very pretty and sweetly sentimental but for me it doesn't really stand out, even my poetry loving daughter isn't all that interested though she says she "likes it a little." (Actually, she says "I wike it a widdle" but not everyone speaks toddler!)
September 14, 2016
The pictures just radiate joy. I like the repetition of the Psalm verse like a refrain between the rhyming verses describing a little girl's day. My preschool aged daughters could identify with the sweet little girl and her happy day of playdate and storytime and leaping into daddy's arms at the end of a day. I can see this one becoming a regular bedtime request. after reading this book, I get the familiar song in my head, and spend much of the day singing.
December 8, 2012
This book is being added to my guest room library, it is one that I would b glad to read while curled up with my nephews when they sleep over. sometimes we take the little everyday things for granted and its a good idea to remind ourselves that we should be thankful.
February 25, 2008
Short story about making Psalm 118:24 practical....This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!
March 13, 2008
This books makes me appreciative of things through a pair of a child's eyes. I am going to purchase this book for certain.
May 25, 2010
Play, love, eat, hug, read, listen, dream, talk, and pray all in a day.
September 1, 2012
A lovely book depicting the infamous Psalm! Another purchase for my family after viewing it at the Library.
January 29, 2013
I just love Karma Wilson!
July 9, 2016
A perfect way to give a simple scripture like Psalm 118:24 meaning to a child. Beautiful book!
April 21, 2018
Sure, it's easy to feel blessed when everything is going well, but they should have introduced some diversity or struggle to the story.
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