Sunday, December 24, 2023

Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray

Brief overview: 

This picture book biography of missionary Amy Carmichael connects preschoolers to how God can lead us to love others and trust Him—both where we live and around the globe. 

Recommended age range: 4-7

Strengths: 

  • Connects with kids by starting with a prayer from Amy's childhood and following this prayer throughout the book.
  • Walks preschoolers through how Amy's love for God grew over the years.
  • Shows how Amy cared that heard about Jesus, not be distracted by other things.
  • Highlights the value of prayer.
  • Lovey illustrations pull kids along in the story.

Additional Notes:

  • Includes a world map at the end with the places Amy lived and ministered.
  • Provides questions and resources to foster further thoughts about how God was at work in and through Amy.
Overall rating: 9 (out of 10)