Reviewed by:

Judi Turek

Ministry Title:

Wheaton Bible Church Librarian

Church:

Wheaton Bible Church

Introduction

Title:

I Made the Earth

Author:

Shannon Cook, Illustrated by Richard Watson

Publisher:

End Game Press

Publication Date:

2023

Format:

Children’s picture book

Length:

26 pages

OVERVIEW

Bold, colorful illustrations and rhyming words introduce children to their world and God’s hand in
creating it. The book’s message is that God made the earth for us because He loves us and because His creation speaks of Him. Because the earth is God’s special gift to us we should take good care of it. This message is tied into Earth Day and the author includes some background on how Earth Day was recognized. She also includes some simple things that children can do to take good care of God’s gift to us.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5)

5

Suggested Audience

Geared for preschoolers to early elementary ages.

Christian Impact

Earth Day is a secular holiday celebrated in schools and around the world, but the author wants to give
readers God’s perspective of why we should care for the earth.

This book is available from:

Christian Book Distributors

Amazon

End Game Press