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Just in Case You Ever Wonder Educator's Guide
Just in Case You Ever Wonder Educator's Guide is a companion to Just in Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for 1st graders.
15 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2020
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Max Lucado
1,193 books5,374 followersWith more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.
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May 12, 2023
I’m looking for a book to read to my babies who I have lost (in pregnancy) for Mother’s Day. This is a good book it’s one of my top picks.
March 30, 2025
My son was looking at me while I was ugly crying reading this book 🤣 This book is so sweet and pulls at your heart strings!
August 24, 2020
Words: Max Lucado, Illustrations: Eve Tharlet
NOTE. There is more than one version of this book, but each with a different illustrator. I am reviewing and recommending the one with drawings by EVE THARLET and my rating mainly reflects her contributions. Which I make more fully understandable in the review below. LL
This book is what I call a "Cuddle Book". You take a young child into your arms and gently flip through the pages as they see fit and just enjoy your time together.
As far as what Max Lucado contributes, it doesn't really matter. His talent is to use words to create an emotional bond to God. But that's not really required here because there are few words on few pages. They are used primarily as the structure to hold the pictures together and give them a coherent order, as well as to depict the general theme of our worth to God.
This book is primarily about the contributions of illustrator Eve Tharlet, even though she gets secondary credit. And what wonderful illustrations they are! Calming with their muted colors and full of little details that are fun to search for, as your child gets you to read it for the umpteenth time. Like, in the "Bric a Brac" shop there is a stuffed animal in the front window and the tricycle on the sidewalk. They aren't referred to in the words, so why are they there? Maybe you and your child could imagine your own reason or story for the answer.
I would look at this book as a chance to share some quiet, quality time with the child/children in your life. Probably by the time they are past six years old the opportunity with this particular book will be over. So grab at this deeply satisfying opportunity now.
Thank you to Netgalley and Tommy Nelson (I love that name) for allowing me to have an advanced look at this book in exchange for an honest review. Even though I don't have a small child in my life right now, I can always appreciate beautiful pictures and the lower blood pressure I enjoy when I browse through them. (sigh)
Sincerely, Laura-Lee
NOTE. There is more than one version of this book, but each with a different illustrator. I am reviewing and recommending the one with drawings by EVE THARLET and my rating mainly reflects her contributions. Which I make more fully understandable in the review below. LL
This book is what I call a "Cuddle Book". You take a young child into your arms and gently flip through the pages as they see fit and just enjoy your time together.
As far as what Max Lucado contributes, it doesn't really matter. His talent is to use words to create an emotional bond to God. But that's not really required here because there are few words on few pages. They are used primarily as the structure to hold the pictures together and give them a coherent order, as well as to depict the general theme of our worth to God.
This book is primarily about the contributions of illustrator Eve Tharlet, even though she gets secondary credit. And what wonderful illustrations they are! Calming with their muted colors and full of little details that are fun to search for, as your child gets you to read it for the umpteenth time. Like, in the "Bric a Brac" shop there is a stuffed animal in the front window and the tricycle on the sidewalk. They aren't referred to in the words, so why are they there? Maybe you and your child could imagine your own reason or story for the answer.
I would look at this book as a chance to share some quiet, quality time with the child/children in your life. Probably by the time they are past six years old the opportunity with this particular book will be over. So grab at this deeply satisfying opportunity now.
Thank you to Netgalley and Tommy Nelson (I love that name) for allowing me to have an advanced look at this book in exchange for an honest review. Even though I don't have a small child in my life right now, I can always appreciate beautiful pictures and the lower blood pressure I enjoy when I browse through them. (sigh)
Sincerely, Laura-Lee
April 26, 2025
This book gives parents a heartwarming, educational, fun way to introduce our babies the word of God
First and foremost, you must absolutely read the storybook "Just in Case You Ever Wonder" before working on the educators' guide version. It's such a bittersweet book to read to your babies. The educators' guide provides engaging projects and tasks that transform reading into an interactive learning experience about Jesus and God for parents to do with their child. Even though my daughter is currently too young to fully participate, I'm eagerly anticipating the moments we'll spend together exploring these activities. Until then, this will continue being one of the books that I read to her at night before her bedtime.
The comprehensive guide goes beyond traditional bedtime reading, empowering parents to create meaningful, hands-on religious education. By incorporating activity books, Bible study, and interactive learning, parents can help children develop a deeper understanding of faith from an early age.
Investing in resources like this allows families to nurture spiritual growth in a dynamic, age-appropriate manner. Starting religious education early can help children develop a strong foundation of spiritual knowledge and values, guiding them towards the path God intends for their lives.
This book and its accompanying educators' guide are valuable tools for parents committed to raising spiritually aware and engaged children, making biblical learning an enriching and enjoyable journey.
First and foremost, you must absolutely read the storybook "Just in Case You Ever Wonder" before working on the educators' guide version. It's such a bittersweet book to read to your babies. The educators' guide provides engaging projects and tasks that transform reading into an interactive learning experience about Jesus and God for parents to do with their child. Even though my daughter is currently too young to fully participate, I'm eagerly anticipating the moments we'll spend together exploring these activities. Until then, this will continue being one of the books that I read to her at night before her bedtime.
The comprehensive guide goes beyond traditional bedtime reading, empowering parents to create meaningful, hands-on religious education. By incorporating activity books, Bible study, and interactive learning, parents can help children develop a deeper understanding of faith from an early age.
Investing in resources like this allows families to nurture spiritual growth in a dynamic, age-appropriate manner. Starting religious education early can help children develop a strong foundation of spiritual knowledge and values, guiding them towards the path God intends for their lives.
This book and its accompanying educators' guide are valuable tools for parents committed to raising spiritually aware and engaged children, making biblical learning an enriching and enjoyable journey.
August 5, 2020
(not sure this is the right book ... i didn't read a "educator's guide" but that is the only one i see here on Goodreads to review??! odd. i found it in Kindle Unlimited, so i grabbed it up and check it out. such a fun read. totally would suggest it 2 ya!) must read, loved it!! great illustrations. so fun. happy. calming coloring ... great for bed ... when you are wishing for a calm and comforting read. so perfect. loved it.
March 14, 2023
This book sends a great message that mothers have unconditional love for their children and will always be there no matter what. As a catholic myself, I love that it integrates the idea that God made you with all your features and placed you in the perfect home where you belong. This book also talks about heaven which is something I strongly believe in as well.
May 18, 2024
Didn’t read an educator’s guide but this cover is the correct cover of the book!
“In heaven you are so close to God that He will hug you…” is why I cried at 8:55 on a Friday night. Also I have a love for bears so a book illustrated with bears is usually a win in my book!
5/5 Max Lucado. I’m a fan of this one!
“In heaven you are so close to God that He will hug you…” is why I cried at 8:55 on a Friday night. Also I have a love for bears so a book illustrated with bears is usually a win in my book!
5/5 Max Lucado. I’m a fan of this one!
December 12, 2021
This could be a controversial book for parents to be okay with you reading or having this book in class because it mentions God, but other then that it's a great book for children to understand that God is always with you no matter the good or bad.
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December 13, 2021Another one I feel pressure from my mom to like. DNF for now…#sorrynotsorry
March 20, 2022
This is one great book to read to your kids or grandchildren. I absolutely loved it. Brings tear of joy to your eyes.
June 1, 2023
This book is lovely, I read it to my little one almost every day and he loves it!
June 18, 2023
4.5 stars.
January 4, 2025
Hum
This was not what I thought it was. Not a story for children. I was so very disappointed to have chosen this by accident.
This was not what I thought it was. Not a story for children. I was so very disappointed to have chosen this by accident.
September 20, 2025
Great Book
Max Lacado is a great Christian author. This is a great book to look up Bible verses teaching you about God and His Son, Jesus
Max Lacado is a great Christian author. This is a great book to look up Bible verses teaching you about God and His Son, Jesus
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