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You Are Special and Best of All (2 Books in 1) (Wemmicks Collection)

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I'll add to the praise here. Lucado affirms the dignity of God's creatures (mankind, really; the Wemmicks are a metaphor for man, as they're sentient, thinking/feeling, etc.) in a stylistic way. The stories are wonderful, and as someone picky about theology, they're good in the sense of affirming our being created in the image of God. There's no Gospel here about redemption from sin, but that doesn't seem to be the point. Sin is illustrated in the actions of many of the Wemmicks in both stories, but there's no clear solution to the problem as you might find in R.C. Sproul's "The Prince's Poison Cup." But, again, this is no knock on Lucado. I don't think this two-in-one collection is meant to teach about redemption from sin.

What no other reviewer has mentioned, surprisingly, are the illustrations. These are masterful. Some of the best use of light, line, character, and composition that I've seen in a long time. Rarely do children's books have this level of artistry. Martinez captures human characteristics very well in the Wemmicks puppets. He has a great variety of characters, looks, expressions, and settings. Fantastic.

I was first introduced to this story by my pastor who was so moved by this book he told it during his sermon. My husband and I felt the message was so well portrayed that we had to get this for our daughter, and she loves it. There is no greater feeling in the world to know that no matter what you look like or how many times you fall down you are special cause god made you. Will be reading a lot more of max's books.

Was a recommended read by our Christian family therapist. For those who have been maimed by self-hate and the condemnation and judgment of others this is a very healing story. It got to me in a big way.

Our church bought hundreds of copies of "You Are Special" for a local public school.

I am a fan of Max Lucado's children series. My son really enjoys hearing me read You Are Special. We get to talk about the lesson in the story afterwards. Great read, great values.

For anyone who believes they were created by God in His image and for anyone who desires to be loved unconditionally, this is the book for you. It is one of the most profound children's books ever written!

These are wonderful books to teach life lessons to kids and they love them.

You Are Special and Best of All (Wemmicks Collection)The kids love this Collection. Max Lucado should be consired the "Nora Roberts" of the religious genre. Buy several and give as gifts to any kid you know. They will love you for the gift.