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While people often associate heady philosophical questions with the rigor of academia or the maturity of life experience, it is not uncommon to hear those same questions coming from little ones. Questions like "Where did I come from?" and "Where do I go when I die?" will come out of nowhere in conversation, just to name a few. Some families may already have a plan for navigating these hard subjects; others may feel lost at the suggestion of potential existential dread in the face of someone so young. For those families who wish to answer these questions through the lens of Christianity, Wilkerson provides an easy, digestible approach in this children's book.
The author begins his book by explaining how to navigate the Bible through scripture references which appear throughout: "References are there so that you can check my work and make sure that what I say is in the Bible." As the book progresses, he tackles subjects like who God is, humanity's relationship to Him, the story of creation and the fall, the presence of evil in the world, and Jesus' role in the path to salvation. Each of these topics could easily be the subject for its own long, complicated book, but Wilkerson distills them into manageable, bite-sized pieces in one volume for a child to comprehend. With the guidance of a teacher or family member, children of all ages will appreciate the fun illustrations, relatable metaphors, and clear explanations that Wilkerson offers. Also, any adult who understands the complexity of the world and its existential questions will likely relate to the book's final words: "Not The End."