Book Summary

God’s very good idea is to have lots of different people enjoying loving him and loving each other. This stunningly illustrated journey from the garden of Eden to God’s heavenly throne room shows how despite our sinfulness, everyone can be a part of God’s very good idea through the saving work of Christ.

This book celebrates diversity and will help children see how people from all ethnic and social backgrounds are valuable to God and how Jesus came to rescue all kinds of people. It will also excite them about being part of church - God's delightfully different family.

ENDORSEMENTS

Ann Voskamp
New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way
This book is not only a good idea to read as a family, it's a delightfully great way to be part of God's good idea! With vibrant illustrations that dance, and rich, wise words that point to the most beautiful Truths and Truth Himself, this is a book that could change our families, the church, this generation.

Matt Chandler
Pastor, The Village Church, Flower Mound, Texas; President, Acts 29
Parents, I highly recommend getting this book and reading it with your kids. So good and so helpful.

Blair Linne
Spoken-word artist
God-centered, clear, and helpful. I highly recommend this book.

Russell Moore
President of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; author of Onward
God's Very Good Idea is a beautiful book, both in its pictures and in its faithful gospel lessons on what it means for all of us to be made in God's image. This work will shape young minds and hearts to love others and the Creator whose image we all bear.

Tim Challies
Author and blogger
I will hang onto this book in the hope that I can some day read it to my grandchildren.

Jonathan Leeman
Author and father of four
Why didn’t someone write this book decades ago? A gentle and delightful introduction to a crucial topic.

Ruth Chou Simons
Artist and author of GraceLaced; founder of gracelaced.com
As a mom of six young bi-racial sons, I’m so very grateful for Trillia’s beautiful and
joy-filled account of God’s design and purpose in creating us all uniquely.

Aaron and Jamie Ivey
Musician, and host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast
This book is a treasure and a joy for our family.

Nancy Guthrie
Bible teacher and author
Touching and beautiful, this will engage kids and their parents too!

Champ Thornton
Author of The Radical Book for Kids
Compelling and captivating.

Gloria Furman
Author of Missional Motherhood and Alive in Him
What a great resource to share with the next generation.

Melissa Kruger
Author of Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood
A delight. Cuddle up with a little one and share the news of God’s very good idea.

Ed Drew
Founder and Director of faithinkids.org
This is a winner with my children. This book is stepping onto the less-trodden path to address an urgent topic, as it helps children see the care God took of creating each and every person different and wonderful.