God's Wisdom for Little Girls: Virtues and Fun from Proverbs 31 [Hardcover]

Elizabeth George (Author), Judy Luenebrink (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2000 | Age Range: 4 and up

Sugar and spice and everything nice--that's what little girls are made of¼and so much more! In her first children's book, bestselling author Elizabeth George draws from the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to encourage young girls to apply the positive traits and qualities illustrated in each verse.

Judy Luenebrink's charming illustrations complement the text, which emphasizes that there is more to being a girl than simply being sweet and nice. God desires for them to be helpful, confident, thoughtful, eager, prayerful, creative, cheerful, and kind--one of His little girls!

A wonderful read-aloud book and perfect gift for parents or grandparents to give to their favorite little girl!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Elizabeth George, whose books have sold more than 7 million copies, is the author of A Woman After God’s Own Heart® (more than 1 million copies sold) and Breaking the Worry Habit Forever! She’s also a popular speaker at Christian women’s events. Elizabeth and her husband, Jim, are parents and grandparents, and have been active in ministry for more than 30 years.

Award-winning California artist Judy Luenebrink has thrilled hundreds of thousands of readers with her illustrations and delightful art, including her work in Elizabeth George's bestselling children's book God's Wisdom for Little Girls. Her watercolors capture the hearts of children and parents alike. Judy and her husband, Don, have one son.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736904271
• ISBN-13: 978-0736904278
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.4 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elizabeth George is a bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping women live a life after God's own heart. She has written over 60 books with more than 7 million copies sold. For over 30 years, her teachings and steadfast example have helped readers:

* Simplify life by focusing on God's priorities.
* Appreciate God's Word and apply it to everyday situations.
* Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God's loving eyes.
* Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
* Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
* Enjoy greater intimacy with God.

Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth's approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life's challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth's distinctive work, A Woman After God's Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God's Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.

Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, "A Minute for Busy Women," featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women's conferences and retreats.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Oklahoma. In addition, she has taught in public and private schools and worked with age groups ranging from preschool to adult.

In the midst of her busy writing schedule, Elizabeth loves spending time with her husband, Jim, their two married daughters, and eight grandchildren. When she's not writing, she enjoys taking daily walks along golden sands and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They reside in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Walk with Elizabeth as she joyfully leads you to live a life after God's own heart!

For more information, visit: www.ElizabethGeorge.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 73 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars All women and women with daughters need this book! September 22, 2000

By K. Agee

Format:Hardcover

I have always hoped there would be a book like this one....and finally here it is! This book captures the essence of Proverbs 31 and how we can define and apply this Proverb today. Proverbs 31 has been my goal as a wife, mother and Christian for years, but I have been confused in that past how I could apply this Proverb to my life today. This is the perfect book for your daughters also - it is written on there level of understanding also. It can be used for the young and old alike, plus it would make the perfect gift for a new Christian mom that is having a baby girl. The pictures are beautiful and inviting. Thank you Elizabeth George!

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Tough Subject to Simplify... March 9, 2007

By itsjustme

Format:Hardcover

Written by best-selling author Elizabeth George, God's Wisdom for Little Girls has a lofty goal: To help children understand Proverbs 31 and how it applies to their life today. Each page of this book (charmingly illustrated by Judy Luenebrink) deals with one character trait; through pictures and rhyming text, it shows little girls how that trait might apply to their life. The last page of the book breaks down some of the bigger words used in the book (like "diligent" and "gracious"), saying what they mean, and where moms can find the corresponding text in the Bible. God's Wisdom for Little Girls says that "God's little girl is:" priceless, kind, eager, helpful, cheerful, busy, hearty (giving it our all), diligent, caring, prepared, creative, prayerful, artistic, confident, gracious, careful, thoughtful, and cherished.

What I Like: The concept; Proverbs 31, while an important passage to all women, isn't always easy for grown-ups to understand. But the author does a fine job breaking down each concept and applying it to modern life. (Moms may learn something, too!) These virtues are things we should try to instill in our daughters from an early age, and God's Wisdom for Little Girls really help mothers do that. The illustrations vary in color intensity (some are vivid, some are pastel) and are quite detailed. They depict little girls playing, working, and loving.

What I Dislike: These aren't dislikes so much as cautions. I think it's important for mothers to tell their daughters they may not be able to live up to all these virtues - especially at first. It's also important to stress that we can only be a Proverbs 31 woman (or girl) if we lean on the Lord. Initially, I also questioned some of the named virtues; for example, "artistic." I couldn't recall a Bible passage that said Godly women should be artistic. But when I checked the last page of the book and saw how the author defined artistic ("a skillful expert"), my objection disappeared. Some parents may also object that God's Wisdom for Little Girls is sexist; it doesn't depict little girls romping around with cars and tools; they are mostly shown doing traditionally feminine things. There is certainly room for romping in every girl's life, but romping isn't one of the virtues mentioned in Proverbs 31. (There is a little girl shown digging in the garden, however.) Yet, overall God's Wisdom for Little Girls takes a pretty difficult subject and makes it approachable for preschoolers.

Overall Rating: Very Good.

Age Appeal: 5 - 8

Kristina, Editor at "Christian Children's Book Review"

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Very, very fluffy April 30, 2011

By Debra VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

I was really unimpressed with this book. The illustrations are beautiful, but the poems don't really make a lot of sense (e.g. they don't explain what being helpful, cheerful or confident really mean). The poems are also short - just four lines. It reminds me of a book a grandma would give her granddaughter, that would subsequently sit on a shelf collecting dust. It lacks substance and re-readability.

I would have liked to see the poetry abandoned for more substance. I bought it hoping to use it to teach our 4 year old character qualities but this is definitely not a good resource for that. Instead I would recommend Crossroads of Character: Learning to make wise choices.