Tell Me the Secrets: Treasures for Eternity

I can remember going to church camp as a teenager and hearing the director read this book aloud to the campers. Still today, hearing her read about the Wemmicks and the Song of the King are among my favorite memories from camp. Now that I've returned to camp as a counselor, I'll be bringing this book along with me to read to the kids. The stories paint word pictures that come to life as they are read. (And if that isn't enough, the illustrations in the book are outstanding.) More than that, these stories are specifically intended to open up conversation about the subjects they deal with. The lessons taught through the stories are ones that will stick with the kids--and the adults too. I've already bought two copies of this book, one for myself and one for a friend teaching at a Christian elementary school. If you're looking to instill godly lessons into young children, I doubt if you'll find a more useful, excellent book.

Tell Me the Secrets is absolutely wonderful in that it pulls the reader in to these fascinating stories and gracefully and eloquently discusses God's guidance in each of our daily lives (through some somewhat difficult situations). Children, as well as adults, will visualize and stay captivated by these compelling stories (I read this book over several evenings to my eight year old and four year old and we all thoroughly enjoyed it). I also purchased additional copies and gave this book to my children's teachers as an end-of-year gift. I pray that God's hand remains on Mr. Lucado in his work. Thank you for your time.

Yet again, Lucado weaves a beautiful tale. Three children make friends with an elderly couple who have spent their lives devoted to doing God's work. The old man shares a book of secrets with them that he has collected during his life's work. Several times, the children come to the man with questions about life that need to be answered. The book of secrets has the answers to all of the questions. All the answers lead them to God.A truly inspiring and uplifting book, parents should follow the authors' instructions in the foreword. The chapters of this book are not meant to be read simply as bedtime stories. Rather, they should be conversation starters for parents to instruct their children on how to live - how God wants them to live, and how they can have a relationship with him. Highly recommended!

I read this book last night to see if it would be appropriate for my elementary aged son. I kept thinking as I was reading, "I wish I had been exposed to this book when I was in elementary school and junior high". The book dealt with many problems that most kids will face in their school years. (I know they brought back memories for me...) Issues such as teasing, speaking up for what you know is right, peer pressure, growth, dating and marriage, and death are all presented in a way kids can identify with. The "secrets" are God's answers to these problems we all will face as we journey on through this life.Get this book; read it aloud to your children and discuss it with them - often!!!! You will enjoy it as much as they do.

This book is full of beautiful images both in pictures and in words. Max Lucado has a way of driving a point home with the most wonderful stories. This is a must have book for parents to share with their children. I bought it for my son and this book changed my life by reading it to him! There are precious jewels of wisdom and truth in all of these stories... I can't stress it enough. Get it!