I'd Choose You [Hardcover]

Dr. John Trent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2011 | Age Range: 3 - 7 years

Have you ever been the last one picked for a team?

Everyone knows what it’s like to have a bad day. And when Norbert comes home from school, he has had a really bad day. As he and his mother talk through the day's mishaps, she gently imparts The Blessing on him through spoken word, meaningful touch, attachment of high value, portraying a special future, and genuine commitment.

By the end of the book, Norbert knows he is loved, and that even if he wasn’t the first pick for the team, he will always be chosen by his parents . . . and by God.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dr. John Trent is president of StrongFamilies.com and founder of The Institute for the Blessing at Barclay College. John is a sought-after speaker and an award-winning author of more than twenty books, including six books for children. He has been a featured guest on numerous radio and television programs and leads The Blessing Challenge, a joint partnership with Focus on the Family and StrongFamilies.com. John and his wife, Cindy, have two grown daughters, Kari and Laura.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Reprint edition (May 3, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400317320
• ISBN-13: 978-1400317325
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. John Trent is the President of The Center for StrongFamilies and StrongFamilies.com (registered as a 501(c)(3) under the name of "Encouraging Words"). He is a nationally known speaker and award winning author. His recent books include the recently revised and updated million selling book, The Blessing, (An ECPA Gold Medallion Winner) The 2 Degree Difference, The Treasure Tree (a children's book that is also a Gold Medallion Winner)and Chasing Skinny Rabbits.

Dr. Trent released two new books in 2011 in addition to the re-release of The Blessing. 2011 new releases are: "I'd Choose You" a children's book and "A Place Called Blessing". Both are partner books with "The Blessing" and help families participate in The Blessing Challenge.

Dr. Trent speaks at marriage and family conferences across the country, as well as in many corporate settings (including being a past presenter at YPO's prestigious Global Leadership Conference). He has been married for 30 years to his wife, Cindy, and they have two outstanding daughters, Kari and Laura.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It is our child�s favorite book. January 18, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

"I'd Choose You" is a great book to help a child gain self-expectance. It has colorful illustration of animals that are used to help a child understand the five elements of the blessing: spoken words, meaningful touch, attaching high value to someone, picturing a wonderful future and genuine commitment

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!!! May 10, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

I volunteered to read at an elementary school at a Read in and the class consisted of 2nd,3rd, and 4th graders- The teacher loved the story and the kids absolutely enjoyed it. I'm ordering 2 copies-1 for my 7 yr. old and the other copy I'm going to donate to the class.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Blessing your child!!! February 5, 2003

By Gregory Nyman VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

This is a wonderful little book for children and adults alike, and it focuses on giving the blessing to children, much as Trent has written in other books, but this one is focused on the children, and what impact that can have on them.

The story follows Norbert and the fact that no one wanted to sit with him on the way to school. And his way to school is exciting - they all go on a rollercoaster. Now that's what I call creativity. Judy Love has done some marvelous illustrations, and you just want to jump on this rollercoaster with all the others.

A great tool in the hands of parents and caregivers to give the blessing to children.