I Am God's Dream

Name: I Am God's Dream
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Matthew Paul Turner
ISBN: 9780593627013

Author: Matthew Paul Turner

Narrator: Adenrele Ojo

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 04/26/2022

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Social Topics, Emotions & Feelings, Religious, Christian, Self-esteem & Self-reliance

Synopsis

A beautiful celebration of the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child—and how God delights in each and every one—from the bestselling author of When God Made You.

I Am God’s Dream is a deeply encouraging exploration of the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires in every kid. In this deeply affirming picture book, children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us—and why we should be proud to be who we are. Kids of all faith traditions will receive in these pages the gift of empowerment, purpose, and ownership over their own faith perspective early on through Matthew Paul Turner’s lyrical phrasing:

I'm playful and brave
I'm a one-kid parade
I'm gonna be who I am ‘cause I'm wonderfully made

In I Am God's Dream, kids will discover:
• The truth that God loves us deeply, and delights in who we are
• The unique strengths and traits that make up our lives
• The beautiful richness in diversity

Parents and children alike will be encouraged in these vivid and empowering pages.

About The Author

Matthew Paul Turner is a photographer, speaker, and author of numerous books, including the bestselling When God Made You and When I Pray for You.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Haley on April 30, 2022

I could not stop smiling as I read I am God’s Dream for the first time. Through my teary eyes as I read, MPT reminded me that I am seen and loved, no matter what— yes, I am an adult and this is a children’s book… Matthew is just that good. He encourages awareness of how our bodies reacts to feeling......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 20, 2022

Matthew Paul Turner's best book yet!......more

Goodreads review by Peter on May 02, 2022

I AM GOD’S DREAM is a children’s book written in first person that walks the reader through, frankly, what it’s like to be human. The playful rhyme scheme and expertly crafted turns of phrase contained in these pages show me two things: (1) This book is not Matthew Paul Turner’s first rodeo; he has......more

Goodreads review by Katie on April 29, 2022

MPT is my favorite children’s book author. His newest book features his signature hope, affirmation, & portrayal of God’s love & joy. Perfect for all children - reads like a thunderous round of applause & standing ovation for being yourself, doing the right thing, & letting God’s light shine through......more

Goodreads review by Ashlie on April 29, 2022

In today’s world there are many things that want to tell us who we are, or what our story is, or who we were meant to be, this book is the perfect reminder that we are God’s creation, meant to do amazing things, and that he is writing a beautiful story with just who we already are… not who we wished......more