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In the Image of God: A Story of Identity and Value

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What makes you… YOU?

Children from a young age wonder what makes them special. They wonder how they can find their unique place in a big world. Of all God’s creation, we are His masterpiece. God’s amazing qualities are planted deep inside us, just waiting to spring to life.

“For you were made in the image of God.
In the image of God, you were made.”

Filled with rhymes of affirmation and charming illustrations, In the Image of God is a beautiful reminder that our identity is found in Him. Children will be inspired to see themselves just as God made them, full of creativity, wisdom, power and love.

“You are made to soar high. The sky is the limit.
No challenge or quest is too big with you in it.”

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2021

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About the author

Joe Caruso

3 books7 followers
Joe Caruso is an award-winning author, with a passion for writing thought-provoking, inspirational children’s books.

"My goal is to create books that will inspire children to aim high. To see themselves as God sees them, full of potential, wonder and character."

Joe was born in Niagara Falls, New York, and moved with his mother and brother to the Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada, at the age of four. He married Heather, the love of his life and together they raised three incredible children. Joe is proud to say that he also has three super incredible grandchildren that he loves to bits.

Currently, Joe works as a teacher in St. Catharines, Ontario. When he’s not working or writing, Joe enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to his music, dancing, playing guitar and travelling.

Connect with Joe:
Website: www.joecarusostories.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/joecarusostories
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joecarusostories

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4,297 reviews
November 24, 2022
❤️

The complexity yet innocence found within a children's book will always amaze me. This read was quick and easy, but utterly powerful at the same time. I love reading to my children, especially when it's something meaningful and worthwhile.
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2,633 reviews2 followers
December 3, 2021
great read

This book was good I just love reading about the image of God looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Author 4 books8 followers
April 6, 2022
This book is filled with poetic, soothing declarations thatcelebrate children at their best. Adults and children alike will feel affirmed reading through the colorful pages. Makes a great gift!
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September 1, 2025
10/10 love this book.

Powerful message for such an adorable book.
It's about who we were all created in the image of, and how that perspective can help kids, (or adults), navigate a world that doesn't know Him.
38 reviews
November 21, 2025
Christian Values and full of Love

This book helps children know and believe they are God's children and know they are His and created in His image. Your kids will love GOD and they will continue to grow in GodXs alove and who He needs them to be.
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351 reviews22 followers
July 31, 2022
Cute story

Cute story. Great illustrations, nice lessons and encouragement for young kiddos. It's not 100% accurate to the Bible but i liked it overall.
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Author 3 books7 followers
December 16, 2021
I'm so excited to release this book. My hope is that it will inspire children to see themselves and others the same way God sees them. May the affirmations on each page be a reminder of just how valuable we all are.
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December 16, 2022
Awesome book about learning how we all have value because we were made in the image of God. Joe Caruso's fun rhyming not only makes it a great bedtime story but easily conveys this important message to young kids. Looking forward to more inspiring books from this author!
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Author 2 books1 follower
January 27, 2025
beautifully written and tears in my eyes

I was looking for a book to reinforce how we are made in Heavenly father’s image. This covers how we can reflect Gods attribute’s in daily life and reinforces self confidence and to take pride in your uniqueness. I also love how any sect of Christianity would agree with the words in this book.
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