August 5, 2021 
Reviewed by:
Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader
REVIEW INTRODUCTION
Title:
A curious kid’s guide to the early church
Author:
Marc Olson
Illustrator:
Jemima Maybank
Publisher:
Beaming Books
Date:
2020
Format:
Hardcover picture book
Length:
61 pages
OVERVIEW
Many of the questions that kids ask about the early times of Christianity (and maybe some that adults ask, too) are included in this well written and appealing book. Charts, graphics, maps and more add to the display of info. What about the gladiators? What kind of food did the early Christians eat? How about bathrooms? And, of course, questions about Christianity itself – how did this group of followers grow into a religion? What kind of opposition did they have. Truly, everything from A to Z.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5):
5
Suggested Audience:
Early elementary through middle elementary
Christian Impact:
Gives a wonderful overview to readers of the time of early Christianity, about Christianity itself as well as the world Christians were living in.
Other Notes:
The amazing illustrations in this book add so very much to the clarity of the information.
This is a book I wish I had either written or read to my kids during our home school years!☺️