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The Adventures of Martin Luther

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When I searched for children's books on Martin Luther, I found only two. This book "The Adventures of Martin Luther" and "Martin Luther A Man Who Changed the World" by Paul L. Maier. Both books have their place.

"The Adventures of Martin Luther" is by far the better option if you have a very young audience. It is written in rhyme with no more than two stanzas per page. The pictures are colorful and kid friendly, yet still fairly realistic. It is short enough that my preschooler can sit through it, but long enough to convey a general sense of who Martin Luther was and what he accomplished. My biggest complaint about the book is that some episodes in Luther's story were abbreviated so much that they no longer make sense...especially to a reader unfamiliar with the general story of Luther's life. We plan to use this book with our K-3rd grade Sunday School kids this fall in preparation for Reformation Day. I think the book will be quite suitable for this age group. There is also a Big Book version available on the publisher's website.

If you are looking for a book for older children, though, or one that adults could even learn from, I'd recommend Maier's book instead. It has much more detail as far as names of people and places, and the artwork is absolutely beautiful.

The book was not what I expected, but it was suggested and so I ordered it. The price was good - shipping was higher than the price for the book. It arrived in time and in good order so I really have no complaints.