Let's Talk about Heaven

I remember this book making a deep impact on me as a young child, with its colorful illustrations and exciting portrayal of Heaven. I was thrilled to get it for my own children and delighted to find that it lived up to my childhood memories. Scripture is quoted through the book, and complicated topics about animals or grandparents in Heaven are discussed delicately. When two young families lost loved ones, I gifted this book to their toddlers to help them cope with the big concept of death and a life after death in Heaven. It is a book that speaks truth with joy, excitement, and love and I would highly recommend for any young child.

Let's Talk About Heaven was written and illustrated by Debby Anderson. Because this is a book of doctrine, it's different from most children's books. It doesn't have a running story, but rather logically presents what we know and don't know about Heaven from Scripture. The book answers four big questions many kids (and adults!) have about Heaven. Who is going to be in Heaven? What will I be like in Heaven? What will our forever home be like? What will we do in Heaven? "Jesus is getting a wonderful place ready for each one of us. He has the very best planned. He knows that it's best to keep most of it a surprise ... but we can imagine what it might be like!" The author does a fantastic job weaving truths with speculation kids can understand. For example we know we will worship and rest, but "will we fly"? Will we "ride on eagles' wings"? The book concludes with this definition: "Heaven is being home with Jesus." Psalm 23 is quoted at the back and an index of Scriptural references is included for further study. Many of the illustrations are in storyboard format, with small boxes showing different parts of the story. The colors are bold; the style simple and not too detailed. What I Like: This book is great! I am a big advocate of solid doctrinal teaching, so this book is right up my alley. It answers tough questions with lots of details and plenty of Scriptural supports. Children and parents can learn a LOT from this book. What I Dislike: Nothing. Better illustrations would be nice, but the content of this book more than makes up for what's missing from the pictures. Overall Rating: Excellent. Additional Info: This book features people of several ethnicities and nationalities. One page features greetings in eight different languages. View other reviews of books by this author on CCBR. Tanya -- CCBReview *dot* blogspot *dot* com

When my daughter was small, this was her most requested bedtime story. Written in tender, simple syntax, Let's Talk About Heaven helps to bring the abstract concepts of the spiritual into commonplace terms. The illustrations are delightful, and best of all, Anderson doesn't try to fill in all the gaps. She leaves room for a child's imagination to ponder and propose. Even for the not-so-religious, this book offers a loving response to a question that every child will eventually ask..."What's heaven like?"

I'm 14 years old, but when I read this book I had so many questions answered. Even at my age, this book can answer my questions. I think that's cool. I recommend this book to ANYONE who has ever wondered about Heaven.

This book is absolutely wonderful! Parts made you want to cry and parts make you want to laugh. Even though it's aimed at younger children, my friends and I all love it. It explains heaven in a way that would make perfect sense to a preschooler. Awesome.