Love Does... For Kids

When looking at "Love Does for Kids", I was pleasantly surprised to see that some people who read this as well liked it for even their children who didn't believe in or struggled in their faith with God. And bonus points, like mega points, that their kids liked the book as well.

This is important to me since I have children that sometimes question their faith--- in which, I am incredibly proud that my kids question their faith as it is their own and that makes it even more genuine to them and how they live.

I like this book because it is hardcover. Kids destroy books like they were napkins at a fast food restaurant sometimes-- of course, that can only be because they love the books so much that they re-read them all the time--- and sometimes, honestly because they aren't the best caretakers of books. So this is a huge plus as a parent.

It does use the stories in the bible but it integrates it into a beautiful storytelling mode within the story already being told by the author-- which is nice. However, I am not sure this is for my faith-questioning child and more for my youngest child. It's not as even-keeled as I would have hoped for that I would be able to convince my daughter to help me do this review. Therefore, it loses points in my book.

Some of the chapters are not so tied to the faith aspect.

I loved the stories & lessons that kids can learn and honestly this may be perfect for my 8 year old who has been a royal pain lately-- which is like every 8-year old I know. But still. Maybe he will still learn from it.

I give this book a 4 out of 5.

Book Description

Faith in God can be exciting, daring, and fun. Love Does for Kids, the follow up to Bob Goff’s New York Times bestselling Love Does, shares some of the Goff family’s wild adventures—from holding a neighborhood parade to writing presidents from around the world. Children will laugh, dream, and be inspired to make a difference for God as they read these faith adventures from Bob and his daughter, Lindsey.

As a little boy with a big personality and even bigger dreams, Bob Goff had lots of questions, and they didn't go away when he grew up. It wasn’t until he learned just how big and wild and wonderful God is that he began to find answers. Once Bob learned about the deep goodness of God, he began to learn about the great power God gives His kids when they live a life full of love for others.

Kids everywhere will love Bob and Lindsey's stories about how love does. With childlike faith, enthusiasm, and great whimsy, young readers will feel instantly connected to a love that acts as much as it feels. Children will walk away with a sense of wonder at how great God is and will feel empowered to do things that will make a tangible difference in the world.

Bob and Lindsey invite kids to get to know God better and to see the world as a place designed to be changed as we put our faith in action. In the same way that Love Does has struck such a deep chord with adults, young readers will experience God in new and thrilling ways and see that living out our faith is certainly not boring!