God Gave Us Angels: A Picture Book

by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Laura J. Bryant (Illustrator)

Overview

“What do angels do all day, Papa?”
 
When Papa finds Little Cub looking for angels, it gives him a chance to tell his beloved child about those that may be in their midst, even when they can’t be seen.  Exploring their exhilarating Arctic world as they talk, Papa lovingly answers all of Little Cub’s questions about angels—and as usual, she has a lot. She wants to know what they do, how they look, how they guard God’s loved ones, and best of all, how they serve the Creator of the world. 
 
“God really created angels to serve him more than us, Little Cub.
They love him and would do anything for him.”
 
This uplifting tale will encourage young hearts by exploring the glory and design of God’s messengers, while turning toward him with praise.    
 
Also available:
God Gave Us You
God Gave Us Two
God Gave Us Christmas
God Gave Us Heaven
God Gave Us Love
God Gave Us the World
God Gave Us Easter
 
Over two million copies in the series sold!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781601426611
Publisher:	The Crown Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/16/2014
Series:	God Gave Us Series
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	161,772
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lisa T. Bergren is the author of nearly forty titles, including God Gave Us You, the bestselling beginning of the beloved God Gave Us… series. Her works span many genres, from adult fiction to devotionals. She makes her home in Colorado with her husband, Tim, and their children, Olivia, Emma, and Jack.
 
Laura J. Bryant has illustrated numerous award-winning children’s books, including God Gave Us You, Smudge Bunny, and If You Were My Baby. She studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Read an Excerpt

"What are you doing up here, Little Cub?" Papa Bear asked.

"Lookin’ for angels," she said in a hushed voice. "The bunnies said they’re all around us."

"Ahhh," Papa said. "Did you see any?"

"Not yet. But Mama says they’re hard to find. They’re imbisible."

"Most of the time, they are invisible. But not always."

"Have you ever seen one?" Little Cub asked. "I mean, for reals?"

"I haven’t, but I agree with the bunnies. They’re often with us."

"Are some here now?" she whispered.

"Maybe," he whispered back.

Editorial Reviews

2014-07-29
Polar bears Papa and Little Cub have an important talk about angels—who and where they are, what they do, and what role they play in our lives—as they explore their Arctic habitat. Angels pass along messages from God, serve God, sing and watch over all of us. In this latest in the God Gave Us series, Little Cub's questions and comments are spot-on for a curious child. When Papa tells her that angels serve God and are always worshipping Him, Little Cub asks, "Does all that worshipin' give them those halo thingies?" Papa's answers are appropriate for Little Cub's age, and he does not answer every query concretely—he isn't sure why God doesn't send angels to keep us from every hurt and sickness. Papa's comment that we should be nice to all we meet as they may be angels in disguise nicely brings angels down to Earth and gives children a mission. Bryant's soft watercolor illustrations show the tender love the father and daughter polar bears share. Many spreads depict an angel watching over the pair—behind a snowy hill, within a waterfall, in the shape of a cloud, flying in the night sky. Though not all Papa's answers will satisfy those of every Christian denomination, the Bible basics are here, and adults can tweak the text to suit the faith they want to pass on to their own lap-sitters. (Picture book/religion. 2-5)

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