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God's Wisdom for Little Boys: Character-Building Fun from Proverbs
Thank You, dear God, for blessing me
With food, a home, and a family.
And now, O Lord, I ask if You might,
Help me be honest and do what is right. Following the success of the bestselling God’s Wisdom for Little Girls , now the wonderful teachings of Proverbs come to life for young boys, age 4-7, too! In God’s Wisdom for Little Boys memorable rhymes by Jim and Elizabeth George play alongside watercolors by Judy Luenebrink for a charming presentation of truths to live by. With each turn of the page, parents and their children discover that God’s little boy is
prayerful
thankful
responsible
kind
brave
truthful
…and so much more! Imparting God’s wisdom to sons, grandsons, and any young boy today will help them become men of God tomorrow. This charming book is a gift that will make an eternal impression on every special boy in your life.
With food, a home, and a family.
And now, O Lord, I ask if You might,
Help me be honest and do what is right. Following the success of the bestselling God’s Wisdom for Little Girls , now the wonderful teachings of Proverbs come to life for young boys, age 4-7, too! In God’s Wisdom for Little Boys memorable rhymes by Jim and Elizabeth George play alongside watercolors by Judy Luenebrink for a charming presentation of truths to live by. With each turn of the page, parents and their children discover that God’s little boy is
prayerful
thankful
responsible
kind
brave
truthful
…and so much more! Imparting God’s wisdom to sons, grandsons, and any young boy today will help them become men of God tomorrow. This charming book is a gift that will make an eternal impression on every special boy in your life.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2002
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140 people want to read
About the author
Jim George
76 books52 followers Jim George is a bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Jim has helped countless men and women:
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Jim is the bestselling author of A Man After God’s Own Heart and two-time finalist for the Gold Medallion Book Award. Besides writing, he has served as a pastor, seminary professor, and as a pharmacist with the Medical Service Corps of the Army Reserve.
Jim’s leadership influence has helped thousands of men honor God by modeling integrity in the workplace, learn to be better communicators, and build a strong legacy for their family. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Talbot School of Theology.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Jim is the bestselling author of A Man After God’s Own Heart and two-time finalist for the Gold Medallion Book Award. Besides writing, he has served as a pastor, seminary professor, and as a pharmacist with the Medical Service Corps of the Army Reserve.
Jim’s leadership influence has helped thousands of men honor God by modeling integrity in the workplace, learn to be better communicators, and build a strong legacy for their family. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Talbot School of Theology.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
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July 13, 2009
You should have figured out by now how much I love Proverbs! This book paraphrases them (we look them up in the Bible, too, to compare) and then for each verse adds a poem about behavior in accordance with the proverb.
BEAUTIFUL book--gorgeous illustrations. Makes for some good discussion even with young boys.
BEAUTIFUL book--gorgeous illustrations. Makes for some good discussion even with young boys.
December 20, 2011
God's Wisdom for Little Boys is an absolute treasure for grandparents and parents alike to read to their little boys. The ideas expressed in tender rhyme are all Biblical from Proverbs.
The book is beautifully designed and laid out, and the illustrations and paintings by Judy Luenebrink are fabulous. The authors, Jim and Elizabeth George, introduce little boys to character building through fun and rhyme. Example:
"Friendly"
God's little boy makes friends with others;
Those friends include his sisters and brothers.
True friends are always a gift from above;
Make it your goal to give brotherly love.
"A friend loves you all the time.
A brother is always there to help you." Proverbs 17:17
I would highly recommend this book for anyone with a little boy on their heart that they wish to make a gift of God's wisdom in a beautifully enticing way.
I was given a copy of this book to review by Harvest House Publishers and was not required to give a positive review. Original review is on my blog: http://ChatWithVera.blogspot.com
The book is beautifully designed and laid out, and the illustrations and paintings by Judy Luenebrink are fabulous. The authors, Jim and Elizabeth George, introduce little boys to character building through fun and rhyme. Example:
"Friendly"
God's little boy makes friends with others;
Those friends include his sisters and brothers.
True friends are always a gift from above;
Make it your goal to give brotherly love.
"A friend loves you all the time.
A brother is always there to help you." Proverbs 17:17
I would highly recommend this book for anyone with a little boy on their heart that they wish to make a gift of God's wisdom in a beautifully enticing way.
I was given a copy of this book to review by Harvest House Publishers and was not required to give a positive review. Original review is on my blog: http://ChatWithVera.blogspot.com
April 18, 2013
Although this book is directed towards young boys, it is still a great treasure to have around. This book is full of a variety of characteristics that God wants to see in a young boy that it trying to live for Christ. It is a great message and would be relatable to girls as well as boys, even though the main audience is not girls!
January 2, 2010
I LOVED this book! It is so charming and sweet and written to encourage strong and noble qualities in boys, espcially in this modern day. The pictures are GORGEOUS! This was a Christmas present for my son, and he treasures it.
January 13, 2008
Beautiful words and pictures.
November 6, 2010
This is a cute and informative book for children. I enjoyed reading it and really enjoyed the illustrations as well.
July 1, 2013
Prayer.
(We often use the prayer at the end of this book as Sam's Night-Night prayer. He likes this book, but it's a bit long for him at times)
(We often use the prayer at the end of this book as Sam's Night-Night prayer. He likes this book, but it's a bit long for him at times)
January 5, 2011
I used this over and over with my guys when they were small.
September 16, 2025
Scripture Quotations are from The International Children's Bible, New Century Version. While I was reading, I thought a different version would have been better but it didn't really affect my enjoyment. The artwork is amazing, and so cute. I will definitely look up more picture books with art by Judy Luenebrink.
The page for Responsible used Proverbs 27:23, which I thought was oddly agriculture specific. Mayhaps, a different verse would be better. But again it was fine, and could open up discussion about the different chores boys would have had to do in times past. The only issue I take with this book is that on the page for being Thankful. The Proverbs verse is Proverbs 15:8,29 but they cut off the top line of both verses.
The LORD hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people. (Proverbs 15:8) Is altered to "The Lord...is pleased with an honest person's prayer."
The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right. (Proverbs 15:29) is also altered to "The Lord...hears the prayers of those who do right."
It would be much better to not omit the top line of the verse for the true meaning of the verse is easily altered without it.
All in all, this is a good little book, that should be paired with deeper study, and more scripture readings.
The page for Responsible used Proverbs 27:23, which I thought was oddly agriculture specific. Mayhaps, a different verse would be better. But again it was fine, and could open up discussion about the different chores boys would have had to do in times past. The only issue I take with this book is that on the page for being Thankful. The Proverbs verse is Proverbs 15:8,29 but they cut off the top line of both verses.
The LORD hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people. (Proverbs 15:8) Is altered to "The Lord...is pleased with an honest person's prayer."
The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right. (Proverbs 15:29) is also altered to "The Lord...hears the prayers of those who do right."
It would be much better to not omit the top line of the verse for the true meaning of the verse is easily altered without it.
All in all, this is a good little book, that should be paired with deeper study, and more scripture readings.
December 31, 2024
I actually enjoyed quite a bit about this book, but I am giving it a lower rating due to this important caveat: The Scripture quotations used throughout the book are taken from the International Children's Bible and, when read side-by-side with a word-for-word translation such as the ESV, they are not always an accurate depiction. This would be an enjoyable book to use with little boys, but I would want to represent the verses shared as more of a summary than a Scriptural quotation.
November 17, 2021
A beautifully illustrated picture bok that presents some life lessons from the book of Proverbs. With their simple rhymes and definitions, this book helps foster some discussion for young readers on important character-building trits.
February 1, 2018
Love this book! Character building based on Proverbs. Very relatable, great illustrations, my boys connected well with it. Will be reading over and over!
September 18, 2018
Beautifully illustrated book, if a little American, and apple pie, is a decent read of lessons from the proverbs for young boys. A decent book.
February 6, 2019
My kids really enjoyed the rhyme and the pictures
March 10, 2021
Great little book with delightful illustrations, but the scripture translations feel dumb-downed to me.
May 15, 2024
How sweet it is for a little boy to find a book written especially for him. Mine had his eyes glowing in wonder.
September 9, 2025
These books are full of quoted scripture and encouragement to go with each passage. These authors do children's books perfectly.
October 11, 2025
We have read this book several times over the years. It is always a joy! The art is beautiful and fun, and the rhymes are truth and helpful.
July 7, 2014
If you are looking to build your Christian bookshelf, this is a nice one to add to it. We didn't finish it, but its got nice illustrations (maybe a little old fashioned) and great lessons to learn.
March 14, 2015
Beautifully illustrated and written. I put this book in my 4-year old grandson's Easter basket last year, and three generations of us have enjoyed turning its pages.
November 7, 2016
Jacob read for November Pizza Hut Reading Challenge...krb 11/7/16 He rates this 3 stars
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