When I Talk to God, I Talk About You — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
“Gorgeous…Inspired by both of their grandparents and their guidance on prayer, the book is full of thoughtful details…Full of messages for parents, grandparents, or anyone reading.” – Romper
From Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show This Is Us, and Bradley Collins comes a gorgeous, heartwarming picture book of faith, prayer, and the loving bond between parent and child.
When I talk to God, guess what I do?
It's really quite simple: I talk about you.
From bears and otters to rabbits and raccoons, these animals describe the many things they pray to God for as their little ones grow right before their eyes. With stunning illustrations from Lisa Fields, this is a touching ode to unconditional love and the perfect book to help introduce little ones to prayer.
Perfect for fans of Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made You, Rachel Held Evans's What Is God Like?, Lisa Tawn Bergren & Laura J. Bryant's God Gave Us You, Ainsley Earhardt's I'm So Glad You Were Born, and Mostly What God Does is Love You by Savannah Guthrie. Perfect for Easter baskets and year round!
Praise for When I Talk to God, I Talk Aboout You:
“Serene.” – Yahoo! Life
“Sweet.” – People Magazine
“Sweet and affirming...[with] gentle artwork.” – Kirkus
“The rhyming text and delicate illustrations make this a perfect book for parents to share with their little ones about unconditional love...This heartwarming book is an ode to faith, family, and the loving bond between parent and child.” – Kidsbookshelf.com
“Heart-warming…[with] sweet illustrations…[A] treasure for my family. I love to read it to my little ones, to help them understand how much I love and pray for them, too.” – KidsR.Us
Frequently asked questions
Is When I Talk to God, I Talk About You appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There is no violence depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on positive themes of faith and love, making it suitable for children. The book contains no scary content. It is designed to be heartwarming and reassuring for children.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have violence?
There is no violence depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on positive themes of faith and love, making it suitable for children.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have scary content?
The book contains no scary content. It is designed to be heartwarming and reassuring for children.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have religious themes?
The book centers on themes of faith and prayer, reflecting a Christian perspective. It emphasizes the loving bond between parent and child in the context of talking to God, which is a core aspect of Christian belief.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on faith and the bond between parent and child without addressing racial issues.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have profanity?
There is no profanity in the book. The language used is suitable for a young audience and aligns with its themes of faith and love.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in the book. The focus is on faith and the loving bond between parent and child.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and focuses on faith and parental love.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or promote specific gender roles. It centers on the relationship between parent and child without emphasizing traditional or modern gender roles.
Does When I Talk to God, I Talk About You have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not reference any LGBTQ+ content related to the narrative of 'When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.'
