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What is Heaven Like?

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We've all wondered it: What Is Heaven Like? Now Beverly Lewis addresses the question in this lovely, thoughtful story for children. The boy in the story tells of his loneliness for his grandpa who has recently died. He then asks friends, teachers, neighbors, and family what Heaven is like, gaining a different perspective from each. Appropriately his questions end with his grandma who misses Grandpa so much, too.

The boy tells his story, but oddly enough, we never learn his name nor his sister's, though we learn the names of his dentist, the ice cream truck driver, and his next-door neighbor. When the boy discusses his loneliness for Grandpa with Grandma, she gives him the plan of salvation.

Pamela Querin's beautiful full-color illustrations enhance this hardcover book. Each two-page spread includes a verse about Heaven or life after death. On the last page, Lewis includes some notes to parents on teaching children about Heaven.

What Is Heaven Like? would be a great addition to a church, Christian school, or family library. The reading level is appropriate for second to fourth graders though younger children would profit from having it read. - Debbie W. Wilson, Christian Book Previews.com

What a wonderful way to help children find answers to their questions about heaven. The story unfolds as the young boy searches for answers about heaven after the death of his grandfather. As he asks his neighbors, his teachers, the postman, and the ice cream truck owner, he discovers that everyone has good thoughts about heaven. But it's his grandmother's answer--based on the Bible, that give him the most comfort.

Lonesome for his grandpa who has passed on, one child goes on a quest to determine what heaven is like and how he can get there.

He asks the mailman, the librarian, the ice cream truck driver, the dentist, the zoo keeper, and a neighbor. Armed with information, he seeks the opinion of those he trusts most, his family. When he is finished, he knows he'll see his grandpa again.

This touching story, gorgeously illustrated in soft, but realistic tones, paints a Biblically inspired picture of Heaven. On each page, the answer the child receives is backed up with applicable scripture. And when he speaks with his grandma about getting to Heaven, the gospel is presented in a child-friendly manner.

I love that although Heaven is painted in such a way that everyone can go there; it is also made clear that the pathway to Heaven is through Jesus. I would not hesitate for one second allowing my children to read this.

Armchair Interviews says: A gorgeous and thoughtful book on faith and Heaven.

After purchasing her book "What is God like", I had to come back and see if Beverly Lewis had any other children's books available. I was very happy to find this one.
When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book is a as good as the first one.
The story is about a boy and a girl that has curiosities about what heaven is like. The boy is the older of the two and he is remembering the things that their earthly father has told them about God and heaven. As he remembers the things he was told, throughout the book there are verses from scripture that relate to each thing he tells his little sister. This book teaches children that it is okay to ask questions and to be curious about heaven and God. It teaches them that God loves them beyond the comparison of even the love of their own parents. With two small children talking between themselves and figuring these things out, it helps our own children to see that they are not alone when it comes to their own curiosities.
This book should be in every home that has children that have questions about God and heaven. It should be in every home that has children, so the adults there can teach them about God and heaven.
The illustrations/art are most beautiful on every page.

I purchased this book for my children after the death of their grandfather. Even though my children range in age from 5-12, they all got something comforting from this book. The younger ones even asked to bring in to school where their teacher read it to the class. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has lost a loved one and for parents who are seeking age-appropriate explanations.

Like this book a lot. Pictures are really pretty and my three year old understood it easily. About a boy who misses his grandpa who just passed away and how to get to heaven biblically (thru Jesus).

A beautifully crafted and illustrated description of Heaven that is accurately grounded in Scripture. Meaningful for both young children and adults. We have given it as a gift to our grandchildren and to grieving families who have lost a loved one.

Have you every wondered what Heaven was like? Has your child ever asked you questions about Heaven? If so this is a great picture book that you can read to your child and answer some of those questions. This is a great tool especially for a child who has lost someone they love and wonders what life in Heaven is like. With beautiful illustrations and appropriate verses on each page you can share the wonders of heaven with that special child in your life.
The only thing I think could have been different about the book was the fact that the salvation message could have been alot clearer ("I know alot more about heaven now..Its God's promise to me...to all of us"). Maybe if the boy in the story would have stated that he was saved or it was made clearer how to get to heaven.
Overall a good book to start a thought provoking conservation with your child.

This is a very good book to help children understand the passing of a love one.