A Christian Children's Book Review of The Plans I Have for You

The Plans I Have for You was written by Amy Parker and Illustrated by Vansessa Brantley-Newton.  This  book was written based on Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  In her interpretation of this verse, Ms. Parker focuses mainly on different careers that a child/person may have (i.e., a nurse, zoo keeper, entomologist, etc).  There are interesting details in this book, such as an assembly line with a sign that reads “Incoming YOUR Orders: Nurse, Zookeeper, Entomologist.”  The theme of God giving every child/person a purpose is continued throughout the book. 
 
I know Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse that give many adults comfort. . . I often recommend this verse when my clients are doubting their purpose in life.  As a result, I would ordinarily recommend that every Christian household run and grab a copy of this book.  However, this book does not deliver of the promise of conveying to children that God has a purpose for their life. This book is written in first person, as if God is writing it.  However, the word God is never used.  (Note; Jeremiah 29:11 is quoted in its entirety, which includes the word Lord in the inside book cover).  So the child is never told, who has plans for them.  If a parent is reading this book to their child, the way the book is written, the child could assume that their parent has great plans for them.  There is even a picture of the Bible in this book; however, the book does not have the word Bible or a cross on it to actually convey it is a Bible. 
 
I am still search for a book that conveys to children that God has a purpose for their life.  When I find one, I will write a review of it.  Until then, I highly recommend Glorious Praise as an alternative to The Plans I Have for You.  Glorious Praise also focuses on different careers that a child/person may have.  It is based on 1 Corinthians 10:31 and you can read my complete review of Glorious Praise here: http://www.tccpublishing.com/blog/review-of-glorious-praise
 
Well until next time, please continue to pray for me and know I am praying for you,
 
Corine 

​Disclaimer: I received this book from BookLook Bloggers for free in exchange for an honest review; all thoughts and opinions herein are that of my own.

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