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Using the image of a loving father bear and his adoring little cub, this Christian children's book paints the picture of Christ's love for his people—his spiritual children. Told from the perspective of a young bear cub, the author’s engaging book begins by showing the ideal father-son relationship, where love and compassion are at the center. The father bear wants to spend quality time with his son, is always there to help in times of need, and never fails to shower his child with love.
In simple, easily understood terminology, the book then moves on to talk about how God created the universe and everything within it. Even amidst the myriad of living things in creation, God desires a personal relationship with every person (or bear). The story ends by explaining that the father bear isn't actually a bear. He is Jesus, and he wants to be the reader's father too. Christ is always waiting with outstretched arms to love his children.
This children's book is a great illustration of God's love for his children. Christian parents will enjoy reading this story to their little ones as a means of explaining how God created the universe and, at the same time, desires a personal relationship with every person. Written with simple vocabulary and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, Slead’s tale is a perfect story for infants to eight years old. Any parent wanting to begin explaining Christ's love to their children will likely want to pick up a copy of this story to enjoy for family reading time.