Just the Way You Are (Paperback)

~ (Author), Sergio Martinez (Illustrator) "Along time ago in a land much like your own, there was a village..." (more)

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A king adopts a family of orphans who try to impress him with gifts and their talents, but it is the one willing to spend time with him who wins his approval. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 31 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439210674
• ISBN-13: 978-0439210676
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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139 of 140 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another incredible analogy from Max Lucado, November 26, 1999

By	Clinton F. Williams (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Just the Way You Are (Hardcover)

What can I say? Max Lucado is a master of words. His latest children's book, "Just the Way You Are," is incredible. It is the story of 5 children trying to impress the King (in this case the analogy points to God) by their many talents and skills. One girl doesn't think that she has any talents or skills, but she does have a good heart. In the end, that is what counts the most to the King (God). If you like analogies, than you will absolutely love this book!

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT IMPRESSES YOU?, May 12, 2002

By	Soaring Heart - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Just the Way You Are (Hardcover)

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE is a wonderful story that any child will enjoy because we all want to impress people--it's human nature. It is about orphans finding out they are going to be adopted by the king. They are very excited and don't know what to do. The townspeople tell them they need to prepare fine gifts to "impress him when he arrives," so each one begins working fervently preparing his/her gift. One of the orphans can't think of a skill/gift she has and goes to each of the other orphans asking for help. Each one is abrupt, sending her off saying they are in a hurry and don't have time to help her. The girl feels she has nothing to give and is very sad.

The king comes dressed in common clothes and the orphan who has no gift greets him and feeds and grooms his donkey. She sees that this man is very tired and offers him a place to rest. When he wakes up he then goes out to find his orphans and later returns to the girl caring for his donkey, disappointed because everyone was too busy to see him.

The king tells the orphan girl she gave the best gift of all...

There is so much beauty in this book. A valuable story for children to hear, understand and apply to their lives. I give JUST THE WAY YOU ARE a very high recommendation.

Soaring Heart

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful child message, November 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Just the Way You Are (Hardcover)

I found this book to be a wonderful addition to any parents library. The story of a child that feels she must be something other than herself to please someone, and learns she can be "just the way she is" to be loved is a perfect message for children today. Every child needs to be loved unconditionally and just the way they were made. I highly recommend it.