Creation

Big Theology for Little Hearts

by Devon Provencher, Jessica Provencher (Illustrator)

From the Big Theology for Little Hearts Series, an Illustrated Kid’s Book about Creation! Children often wonder how things are made and why, and that includes the world itself. In the illustrated board book Creation, they’ll learn how God designed the earth and his people with a special purpose. Kids will also hear about God’s promise of a new creation and his plan to redeem believers from their sin. With colorful, modern illustrations and words that are simple for little ones to understand, Creation helps parents teach kids important truths from Scripture.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Christian

22 pages, Board book

Published April 26, 2022

Reviews

[Cover Lover Book Review]

Creation is an informative and colorful board book for young readers to learn about what God created or did during Creation. The wording is a little advanced for very young readers (words such as communion, existence, and unique) but parents can explain their meanings relatively easily.

I appreciate the sturdy, glossy pages, and the vibrant full-page illustrations help children visualize and engage with the creation story.

I love the simplicity of this little book and how it shares how all things were created by God and He saw it was good. It also shares how men and women are different but created equal. This sweet book ends with a positive message. Because of what Jesus has done for us, we can live in perfect communion with God one day.

First Line: Out of nothing God spoke all things visible and invisible into existence.
Series: Big Theology for Little Hearts
Genre: Children’s Bible Story
Author: Devon Provencher
Page Count: 22
Reading Age: Baby - 2

#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% mine.

[Diandra Burrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A summary of the books of Genesis and Revelation in one book that can be read to little children, talking about how all things started and how it's going to end. Children will benefit in understanding the past, that is the history of the world that is created and ordered by our Creator, and the future.

"Since what can be known about God is evident among them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse." (Romans 1:19-20).

I love that this book also discusses our Creator's design of marriage, men, and women, and how they are tainted by the fall.

[Andrés · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yikes, I have a faith foundation, but I felt increasingly uncomfortable as I turned the pages of this book. The unique roles and responsibilities of "man and woman" seemed unnecessary, and "be fruitful" felt very natalist and also not essential to impart to toddlers. The Old Testament is also just dark, so what a bummer that Adam and Eve "chose to sin" and "God removed them from the special garden." It's in the Bible, so I don't disagree with the text, but I prefer to introduce theology through the always-loving God lens. The last page tells the reader that we're not in communion with God now, and we need to wait for the new heaven and the new earth. Heavy stuff that belies the soft and pleasant illustrations of the book.

[Nathan Wilder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not your typical seven days of creation approach to telling the story. This tells the creation story from a focus on humanity as the image of God to commune with God. For a children's book, this introduces gender role distinction simply and clearly. Through this Imago Dei lens it covers fall and redemption, but I feel like the redemption part is intended to be covered in another book.
One assumption is made, that God wanted people to reproduce so more people could worship Him. The biblical text doesn't exactly say why.
The 7 day creation void will have to be filled by a different book.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dada got Jack this whole book series. It breaks down huge theological concepts into small bites with bold, richly colored illustrations. Jack wanted to read them by himself right away, but we read this one together the day after he got them, before nap time.

Like me, he seemed to especially enjoy the illustration of the earth and sun with the rainbow between them.

[Abi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is clear and with the exception of the phrase "live in communion with" it is perfect for toddlers. That phrase will need some explanation.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creation by Devon Provencher- A beautiful board book about creation! Happy Reading!

[Andreia Fritz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Language more appropriate for older kids (3+?)

[Danette · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/3/22 Read with my preschool class
3/5/23 Read with my preschool class
9/8/24 Read with my preschool class