Heaven is for Real for kids by Todd & Sonja Burpo

Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller Heaven is For Real, Colton shares in his own words as told to his parents what he experienced in Heaven.  From being in the hospital to being in front of God’s throne with Jesus and coming back to earth, Colton describes his experience and what heaven is really like as kids of all ages enjoy illustrations by Wilson Ong.  Kids will also enjoy answered questions that kids have been asking about Heaven is for Real. 

This is the best children’s book I have ever come across.  Having Colton’s experience and what he has seen to be put in words and pictures is not only remarkable, but a huge encouragement to kids and adults.  Though the book says for kids, I find myself reading it over many times and trying to visualize Heaven for myself.  The art work has a unique touch by giving Heaven that certain glow that we would never experience on earth.  I really appreciate the scripture reference on each page and knowing that the Bible describes the gates and walls of Heaven as Colton described.  Colton’s experience and others like his is a true sign that God is trying to get our attention that we all need Jesus in order to enter Heaven and be with Him.  I recommend this to everyone, this book is not just for kids. 

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The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook by Jeff Kinley

Jeff Kinley, a pastor, speaker and author takes a counselor’s perspective on killing zombie’s.  Well, that is the story line of the book, but it also has a unique twists by adding a spiritual and biblical follow up of each chapter, wish also a study guide in the back.  Jeff has counseled many people and have often received the response that the sin people deal with is like a Zombie living inside them.  Jeff goes chapter by chapter with a fictional story and then a follow up afterwards to help the reader slay any Zombie that may be lurking inside themselves. 

When I first saw the cover of this book and why Jeff wrote it, I thought it was an impressive move, however, although there is a content warning on the back that some scenes and descriptions in this book are not suitable for younger audience, I questioned why evening adding the scenes and descriptions when this book, along with the title and cover, is going to attract to most younger audiences.  I understand the intentions of reaching out to the certain audience, but does it have to be as graphic as the worldly books out there?  That’s the main problem I have with this book, will it actually help someone in their spiritual walk with Christ while implementing gory scenes into their minds?  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://BookSneeze®.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255