Zion learns to see: Opening our eyes to homelessness 

Reviewed by:

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

Title:

Zion learns to see: Opening our eyes to homelessness

Author:

Terence Lester and Zion Lester

Illustrator:

Subi Bosa

Publisher:

IVP Kids

https://www.ivpress.com/ivp-kids

Date:

2024

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

32 pages

Overview:

When Zion agrees to accompany her father to work, she really has no idea what she has agreed to. She is rather shocked when he orders 50 breakfast sandwiches at the drive through and a little apprehensive as their drive takes them into an unknown area in their city. But at the community center where he works, her Dad assures her these are his friends and when we see people the way God sees them, we will treat them differently, treat them in a way that shows they matter to us and to God.

This book was particularly meaningful to me as I have been involved in a project for many years to assist the homeless. Reading this book would be great for young children but also great for adults to read and take to heart as well. Based on a true story about Zion and her Dad, Terence, readers will be inspired by Zion’s take on her first visit to the Community Center and what she does from there!

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Children ages 4-8 but actually anyone interested in the issue of homelessness.

Christian impact:

Children are encouraged that every person matters to God and that means every person should matter to us.

Also includes:

-a note from the authors

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