Picturing God

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader

Title:

Picturing God

Author:

Ruth Goring

Publisher:

Beaming Books

Publication or Release Date:

September 24, 2019

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

40 pages

OVERVIEW

With mixed media and collages, author and illustrator Ruth Goring demonstrates to young children the various metaphors for God in the Scriptures. This is a difficult concept for kids to visualize but the author does a beautiful job of her attempt, a virtual feast for the eyes. It is a great start for young readers to understand the numerous ways God is described in His word.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

4

Suggested Audience:

Ages 4-8 years

Christian Impact:

A beginning way to attempt to instruct young children in the different ways God is pictured in the Bible.

Other Notes:

Includes a list of images of God in the Bible accompanied by Scripture verses.