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From the author of the bestselling children's book
When God Made You
comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things.
For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that ...more
For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that ...more
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In the midst of a week of mourning for our family, full of tears, I'm so glad for the words of Matthew Paul Turner to remind me, and my kiddos, of God's bigger purpose and vision for this broken world.
His newest book, God Made the World, releases tomorrow. And just through tonight, if you put in any order at your favorite online retailer and pop over to his website, you can get another of his beautiful books mailed to you for free. The illustrations in this one feature work by Gillian Gamble an ...more
His newest book, God Made the World, releases tomorrow. And just through tonight, if you put in any order at your favorite online retailer and pop over to his website, you can get another of his beautiful books mailed to you for free. The illustrations in this one feature work by Gillian Gamble an ...more
“So use every gift, every talent or shtick. Make the world better with your God-given trick. Bring smiles to faces, show love and good graces to those who need hope in all different places.”
I’m a big fan of Matthew Paul Turner's books , but there is something extra special about this one.
I love how inclusive, compassionate,vibrant, engaging, and globally representative his books are. The beautiful illustrations by Gillian Gamble are swoon worthy.
tl;dr - You'll want this one for your home ...more
The story this book tells is amazing and the author does a beautiful job with his words. The illustrations are gorgeous and compliment the words flawlessly. I highly recommend this book for children, this would make a great baby gift or birthday gift.
I don't have children of my own, but I keep buying Matthew Paul Turner's children's books for so many of my friends' children. I love the diversity in the illustrations, which are always gorgeous, and I love the theology behind these little books as well.
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Matthew Paul Turner combines the delightful rhyming rhythms of a Dr. Suess classic with the depth, intimacy, and grandeur of a C.S. Lewis. The elevated vocabulary moves children out of predictable simplicity and invites them into the beautiful world of a skillful wordsmith.
When God Made the World is a joy to read aloud and the charming illustrations are worthy of repeated examination. This book feeds the appetite of thirsty young minds, plants se ...more
Matthew Paul Turner combines the delightful rhyming rhythms of a Dr. Suess classic with the depth, intimacy, and grandeur of a C.S. Lewis. The elevated vocabulary moves children out of predictable simplicity and invites them into the beautiful world of a skillful wordsmith.
When God Made the World is a joy to read aloud and the charming illustrations are worthy of repeated examination. This book feeds the appetite of thirsty young minds, plants se ...more
I’ve enjoyed and had special times reading all of this authors book’s to little ones. I liked that the author has used different talented illustrators to bring his books When God Made the World, When I Pray for You and When God Made You” to life. Each of these stories has its own unique tale as the reader journeys through these lovely pages.
This newest picture book is no exception. Gillian Gamble beautifully illustrates. Matthew Paul Turner’s story of how the world began and all the fascinating ...more
This newest picture book is no exception. Gillian Gamble beautifully illustrates. Matthew Paul Turner’s story of how the world began and all the fascinating ...more
"Cause all of creation whispers God's story - the mountains, the ocean, the blue morning glory . . . . . Cause when God made the world and the world started spinning, the story God wrote was just a beginning."
With a seemingly inexhaustible storehouse of poetic creativity, Matthew Paul Turner has penned yet another outstanding children's book! ...more
With a seemingly inexhaustible storehouse of poetic creativity, Matthew Paul Turner has penned yet another outstanding children's book! ...more
I love to read. In fact, it’s one of the things I love most in the world. Because of how much I love and value reading, I want very much for my daughters to become avid readers.
I also, more importantly, want them to become committed followers of Jesus.
As a youth worker, I want the same for the kids I have the privilege of ministering to.
Because of this desire, I’m always on the lookout for good quality children’s books that help kids encounter God in very real ways. These are harder to find than ...more
I also, more importantly, want them to become committed followers of Jesus.
As a youth worker, I want the same for the kids I have the privilege of ministering to.
Because of this desire, I’m always on the lookout for good quality children’s books that help kids encounter God in very real ways. These are harder to find than ...more
I have read each and every one of Matthew's books, and this one is absolutely my favorite. I am in love with the illustrations; Gillian Gamble really brings this story to life, and her simplicity and use of light and color has readers staring intently at each and every page.
Matthew's always been great with rhythm and language play in his books, but I really like how this book changes the rhyme pattern throughout. It keeps things moving and flowing in such a catchy, natural way, that listeners f ...more
Matthew's always been great with rhythm and language play in his books, but I really like how this book changes the rhyme pattern throughout. It keeps things moving and flowing in such a catchy, natural way, that listeners f ...more
I so wish I had this book (& all the Matthew Paul Turner books) when my kids were young, but thankfully as a Pastor I still have the opportunity to read to kids these beautiful books during worship and education times.
I’m so thankful that this book exists as creation is one of the stories that captures children’s imaginations over and over and they always want to know how they fit into creation.
This book reflects my theology of a loving God that I want to pass along to the children I teach. Th ...more
I’m so thankful that this book exists as creation is one of the stories that captures children’s imaginations over and over and they always want to know how they fit into creation.
This book reflects my theology of a loving God that I want to pass along to the children I teach. Th ...more
I preordered this book as soon and I could! I was so happy when it arrived today. I have all of MPT’s books and this one is just as amazing as the rest. It’s beautiful and heartfelt. Such vivid and delightful descriptions. It is full of so many wonderful things about our creator and His plan for us and our world. The artwork is astounding. The diversity throughout is so beautiful and important. It’s one that your children will want to read over and over again. You will too. Please buy this for y
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My girls are 2 and 4. This book is longer than the ones that we usually read as it is written for kids a bit older, but they stay attentive and engaged until the last page. The illustrations are breathtaking and the portrayal of God's diverse creation sparks awe in children and adults alike.
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MPT's children's books are the favorites in our home. I am so glad to have these beautiful, diverse books to share with my children.
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Beautiful words, beautiful pictures, beautiful message! This book is truly great.
Summary: This is a book that takes children through the journey of creation from a scientific and religious standpoint.
-This book fits this category because it is a religious book as well as the fact that the illustrations are amazing.
-The color choices of this work is really what stuck out to me, it was a very vibrant and open color palette. This led me to pay more attention to the small details of the illustrations which added to the meaning of the book overall.
-I think this would be a good re ...more
-This book fits this category because it is a religious book as well as the fact that the illustrations are amazing.
-The color choices of this work is really what stuck out to me, it was a very vibrant and open color palette. This led me to pay more attention to the small details of the illustrations which added to the meaning of the book overall.
-I think this would be a good re ...more
This book, along with all of MPT’s previously published children’s books, is beautifully illustrated, the prose is carefully curated, and the theological takeaways apply universally to tiny and grown humans alike. Our family LOVES all of his books, and this one is no different.
It’s incredibly difficult to find theologically-focused books for children that are developmentally appropriate, not shame-inducing, and offer life-giving truths (that adult readers will inevitably benefit from, as well). ...more
It’s incredibly difficult to find theologically-focused books for children that are developmentally appropriate, not shame-inducing, and offer life-giving truths (that adult readers will inevitably benefit from, as well). ...more
"And just like a star might showcase God's light or a waterfall give us a sign of God's might, the same could be said of me and of you - how we live, how we love, tells God's story too."
Matthew Paul Turner writes some of our very favorite children's books. They are so deeply rooted in biblical truth, while being fun and whimsy. The illustrations in this book are wonderful. Matthew Paul Turner and Gillian Gamble are committed to ensuring that all kids see themselves reflected in this book which i ...more
Matthew Paul Turner writes some of our very favorite children's books. They are so deeply rooted in biblical truth, while being fun and whimsy. The illustrations in this book are wonderful. Matthew Paul Turner and Gillian Gamble are committed to ensuring that all kids see themselves reflected in this book which i ...more
And just like a star might showcase God's light or a waterfall give us a sign of God's might, the same could be said of me and of you---how we live, how we love, tells God's story too.
This is just a sampling of the beautiful words that children's author Matthew Paul Turner shares in his newest book When God Made the World. Once again he is able to captivate children as he teaches them and, this time, it is God's Creation story that he explores in this 48-page book. Turner's rhyming text and the ...more
This is just a sampling of the beautiful words that children's author Matthew Paul Turner shares in his newest book When God Made the World. Once again he is able to captivate children as he teaches them and, this time, it is God's Creation story that he explores in this 48-page book. Turner's rhyming text and the ...more
This book is wonderful! The illustrations by Gillian Gamble are amazing! Children will be drawn to the warm, colorful, inspiring artwork. It’s so notable. Then when you start reading, oh my! Matthew Paul Turner’s rhyme, rhythm, and powerful imagery in words, seal the deal. This book will be a winner with children and adults alike. The book lends itself to many educational connections. From introducing space, climates, to unique land, air, and sea, plant, birds and animals, as well as showing the
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When I heard that Matthew Paul Turner had a new book coming out, I immediately pre-ordered. He has become an absolute beacon to those of us who work with children. He is a voice I’ve come to trust through his body of work. And then I began the wait... not so patiently. When the book arrived at my church, I tore into it, and looked around for a child to share those first moments with me - only to realize that at 10:00 AM on a Tuesday in a downtown cathedral, there weren’t any kiddos. So I opened
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I have copies of all three of MPT's other children's storybooks. They all have a nice rhyming format that rolls along for an easy read aloud to my classes. I absolutely love his last book, When I Pray for You, and so I eagerly ordered my copy of this latest offering. --It is adorable! It tells the story of creation in an unhurried rhyme. But, one of my favorite parts is the work of illustrator Gillian Gamble. -There are so many different kinds of children presented in the illustrations! It is in
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I was instantly drawn to this book’s gorgeous cover. I knew I was going to be reading something lovely, lyrical, and vibrant. And, let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Gillian Gamble’s artwork is wonderful. I found myself pausing on each page just to soak in each detail, from flowers, to animals, to wispy clouds. The story is set up in rhyming couplets, which, although the meter made me stumble here and there, I found fast-paced and soothing to read aloud. I like how each page takes us to an
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Yesterday I received my copy of Matthew Paul Turner's new book When God Made the World, and it's awesome! My boys and I read it immediately and ended up talking (and laughing) for a half hour about how big God must be to have made all that stuff. It prompted 2 vital theological conversations on our very first read-through: "Why would God ever make a volcano?" And, "Is God even bigger than a Giganto Monster's butt?"
- Don't worry, there are no Giganto Monster butts in the book itself, my boys are ...more
- Don't worry, there are no Giganto Monster butts in the book itself, my boys are ...more
A boy at night...stars and light….a dream, a ship, a wonder-filled trip…..When God Made the World is a joyful journey through creation. The lyrical rhymes and captivating illustrations weave a glorious story of the beauty of the Earth --from planets and seas, to mountains and trees, and “people like you and me.” This book is appealing on so many levels. The teacher in me sees the depth of vocabulary and the diversity of the characters. The grandma in me can’t wait to share this with my grandchil
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“Cause when God made the world, every creature on Earth became a part of life’s circle, having value and worth.”
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I generally write about books for grown ups but when you have littles and one of your favorite authors has a book coming out...you’ve gotta talk about it! Matthew Paul Turner’s childrens books (When God Made You) are not only a staple for my own kids but for the work I do consulting with congregations on best practices for ministry, teaching children at church and I recommend this bo ...more
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I generally write about books for grown ups but when you have littles and one of your favorite authors has a book coming out...you’ve gotta talk about it! Matthew Paul Turner’s childrens books (When God Made You) are not only a staple for my own kids but for the work I do consulting with congregations on best practices for ministry, teaching children at church and I recommend this bo ...more
Matthew Paul Turner has done it yet again with this brand new book. Like his other three titles, When God Made The World, is incredibly written with beautiful illustrations.
This book brings the creation of the world into a fun, understandable, and catchy light making it memorable for all ages. The illustrations bring the the story to life with enchanting imagery that depicts children of all races and abilities alongside the beauty of God’s world and animals.
Matthew has a real gift in his stori ...more
I'm very sad to say that I do not recommend this book to anybody. I used to like the author's book, "When God Made You," but updated my review on that when I re-read it recently. I still mostly like his "When I Pray For You" but this new book, "When God Made the World," has made me realize what kind of person Matthew Paul Turner really is. He lives a progressive type of "Christianity," supports false teachers and promotes agendas through the cutesy text of his children's books. You'll likely jus
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Matthew Paul Turner, author of "When I Pray for You"brings us a new story, centering on Creation: "When God Made the World." This is a beautifully illustrated book (pictures by Gillian Gamble) that captures attention with its colorful palette and inclusive representation of all types of kids. The book is written in a poem form, with encouragement for kids to not only enjoy creation but to take care of it and ourselves.
My son read it along with me and loved that it had so many unique illustratio ...more
My son read it along with me and loved that it had so many unique illustratio ...more
This is an amazing book with wonderful illustrations. It is Biblically accurate about the story of creation, told in a way that will attract children and help them to remember the awesomeness of God and the diversity of His creation. I loved the illustrations; each page was an adventure to see and a wonder to behold. I enjoyed the way the story of creation unfolded with rhymes and vocabulary to expand a child’s world. I highly recommend this for all parents, grandparents, for anyone who wants to
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Currently reading and re-reading to my baby boy.
He loves the colorful pictures and smiles when I read to him. We've read to him since he was itty bitty, so he is used to it. I love the illustrations and the message of the story even more!! Great addition to your library if you enjoyed the Jesus Story Book Bible (which is unrelated to this book, but also has great theology and pictures, in my opinion).
My favorite line from the book is:
"and just like a star might showcase God's light,
or a waterf ...more
He loves the colorful pictures and smiles when I read to him. We've read to him since he was itty bitty, so he is used to it. I love the illustrations and the message of the story even more!! Great addition to your library if you enjoyed the Jesus Story Book Bible (which is unrelated to this book, but also has great theology and pictures, in my opinion).
My favorite line from the book is:
"and just like a star might showcase God's light,
or a waterf ...more
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Matthew Paul Turner has made his mark as a force in the Christian children's book publishing market. With his unmatched gift for rhyme blended with deliberate messages of hope and empowerment, Turner's books When God Made You and When God Made Light have become bedtime favorites for families across America. His latest anticipated release is When I Pray for You, which will debut in February 2019.
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