{Book Review} The Moon is Always Round

Jonathan Gibson has written a children’s book entitled The Moon is Always Round. The book is published by New Growth Press and illustrated by Joe Hox. 

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The Moon is Always Round

Before reading the book, one may successfully guess what the book is about. Just as the moon is always round (even when you can’t see all or any of the moon), so the Lord is always good (even when it may be hard to “see” that truth). This book is aiming to teach children that God is always good, even in the midst of suffering. 

Gibson writes a story, a true story, of a father teaching his son about the goodness of the Lord in the midst of suffering. In the back of the book is a page on “The Story behind This Book”, and it retells the story that Gibson and his family experienced. It’s a terribly sad story, but it’s also one that has glorified the Lord Jesus and is able to teach others how to do the same in the midst of adversity and suffering. 

This book is wonderful for many reasons, but here are just a few to consider:

• Joe Hox has done a phenomenal job with the illustrations! They are incredibly well done. 
• The story is one that will teach a child the truth about suffering, but more importantly, the truth about God in the midst of suffering. 
• Parents will be encouraged in how to teach their little ones during hard times.
• The back of the book contains a section on “Lessons for Children” and even a “Catechism on the Moon.” Seriously. And it’s really good! 

I highly recommend this book! Adults, learn how to shepherd your children. And children, learn more and more about your God who is always good, no matter what. 

Disclaimer: My thanks to New Growth Press for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book on behalf of an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.