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Trinity for Tots
Trinity for Tots is an easy, Bible-based introduction to the holy Trinity. Rhyming couplets pair with watercolors to teach toddlers what the Christian God says about Himself. God is pictured using hands, doves, crosses, a manger scene, and a picture of Jesus above a traditional altar.
35 pages, paperback
Published April 24, 2021
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About the author
Mary J. Moerbe
6 books63 followersMary Jackquelyn Moerbe is a free-lance writer and rostered deaconess--a mercy worker in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. She and her husband, Rev. Ned A. Moerbe, live in Oklahoma with their six children. She loves theology, words, food, and directing her small church choir.
However, none of that means she won't read really, really random books. Especially free ones she finds off BookBub. :)
However, none of that means she won't read really, really random books. Especially free ones she finds off BookBub. :)
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April 28, 2021
The Trinity is a tricky subject to tackle, but Mary Moerbe does it well in this short, illustrated book for kids. These spiritual truths are not just for adults but for our children as well. So why not teach them now? Well, often I think parents shy away from talking about it because the Trinity is rather incomprehensible. Even so, we all seek an explanation. Thus, this book addresses the Trinity in a straightforward manner while avoiding metaphor that often leads to false teachings. Each page illustrates different symbols we associate with the Trinity or a characteristic of God. One can tell that the illustrations were pulled from elements of the catechism. In this way, the adult reader and listening child learn about our God together.
This book is very family-friendly. The illustrations are geared towards the younger ages, but I enjoyed the text, a series of rhyming couplets. I found the text to be comparable to most other lyrical children’s books. While the colorful illustrations help to illuminate the Trinity, utilizing familiar symbols that the child might recognize from their Church, there are only two images that someone from a non-Lutheran denomination might wish to know about before purchasing. There is one image of Jesus (a small depicture seen on the altar in a church scene) and a depiction of a child’s baptism.
This sweet, simple little book helps parents talk about a complex subject in an easy, fun, and straightforward manner. This would likely be a good book for church busy bags, nursery or preschool rooms, and perhaps even baptism gifts, especially to new parents.
This book is very family-friendly. The illustrations are geared towards the younger ages, but I enjoyed the text, a series of rhyming couplets. I found the text to be comparable to most other lyrical children’s books. While the colorful illustrations help to illuminate the Trinity, utilizing familiar symbols that the child might recognize from their Church, there are only two images that someone from a non-Lutheran denomination might wish to know about before purchasing. There is one image of Jesus (a small depicture seen on the altar in a church scene) and a depiction of a child’s baptism.
This sweet, simple little book helps parents talk about a complex subject in an easy, fun, and straightforward manner. This would likely be a good book for church busy bags, nursery or preschool rooms, and perhaps even baptism gifts, especially to new parents.
April 30, 2021
I’m so thrilled for this new book to grace our bookshelf, and you’ll want it on yours too! Or in your church bag, car, church busy bags, classroom, church library, Sunday school rooms, pews... you get the idea! Trinity for Tots is a welcome and needed addition to the collection of theology books for littles. Through simple, rhyming text and beautiful watercolor illustrations, Trinity for Tots explains the mysteries of the Trinity in an accessible, easy to understand, theologically solid manner. It’s also a perfect gift idea for baptism birthdays, baby showers, Christmas stockings or Easter baskets, godchildren, or Sunday school awards.
Two of Mary’s other books (“How Can I Help: God’s Calling for Kids” and “Whisper, Whisper: Learning about Church”) are favorites in our house, too!
Two of Mary’s other books (“How Can I Help: God’s Calling for Kids” and “Whisper, Whisper: Learning about Church”) are favorites in our house, too!
May 4, 2021
The profound "3-in-1" concept of the Holy Trinity along with the "job" of each person in the Trinity are clearly and simply explained in this sweet book. Young readers and listeners alike will delight in the carefully chosen rhyming text and complementary, colorful watercolor illustrations throughout.
I especially loved the hand image that begins and ends this book--what an effective, readily available "tool" for helping teach the Trinity to young Christians! A must purchase for anyone teaching the Christian faith to children.
I especially loved the hand image that begins and ends this book--what an effective, readily available "tool" for helping teach the Trinity to young Christians! A must purchase for anyone teaching the Christian faith to children.
April 27, 2021
The Trinity can be a tricky subject. It's sometimes hard to explain, especially to young kids. Trinity for Tots is an excellent resource for parents, Sunday school teachers, etc. It is easy to read, written with fun rhymes, and is full of beautiful watercolor illustrations. Adults will enjoy reading as much as their toddlers will enjoy hearing it. Great gift for baby showers, baptisms, birthdays/holidays, etc.
June 9, 2021
Ever since I saw the Lutheran Satire video about Patrick's bad analogies, I've been waiting for a good children's book about the Trinity. Can't even look at the apple one I grew up with without going, "That's partialism, Patrick!" in terrible Brogue.
Anyway, my wait is over! We're all already fans of both this author and this illustrator in my house, so this book was an easy sell. But it really does have wonderful illustrations paired with doctrinally solid verse that rolls off the tongue and is pleasing to the ear.
Anyway, my wait is over! We're all already fans of both this author and this illustrator in my house, so this book was an easy sell. But it really does have wonderful illustrations paired with doctrinally solid verse that rolls off the tongue and is pleasing to the ear.
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