Just In Case You Ever Wonder (Hardcover)

by Max Lucado (Author), Toni Goffe (Illustrator) "Long, long ago God made a decision-a very important decision....." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Review
A wonderful bedtime story to instill in your child just how much he or she is loved not only by you, but also by God. Best-selling author Max Lucado shares his warm blessing of love and tenderness in this board edition of a favorite family story. He writes, "As you grow and change, some things will stay the same. I'll always love you. I'll always hug you. I'll always be on your side. And I want you to know that . . . just in case you ever wonder." (Beliefnet, July 2000) -- From Beliefnet --This text refers to the Board book edition.

Product Description

Best-selling children's title that communicates a parent's love for their child. Over 600,000 sold. Winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 21 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 20, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849909783
• ISBN-13: 978-0849909788
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #592,024 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU ARE A PARENT; BUY THIS BOOK FOR YOUR CHILD!, June 18, 2000

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

I took one look at this book tears welled up and knew it was a keeper; I bought it on the spot. It says what I think every parent feels about their "little angel sent from Heaven" (as my Mom always called me.)

The story begins by telling the child "long, long ago God made a decision...a very important decision...one that I'm really glad He made. He made the decision to make you."

The story truly expresses what we as parents all want our children to know: they are very special, unique and have our hearts wrapped around their fingers since birth and this will never change.

"...As you grow and change, some things will stay the same. I'll always love you. I'll always hug you. I'll always be on your side. And I want you to know that... just in case you ever wonder."

The ending is perfect; it talks about heaven. At the beginning and end, there are a few blank pages that I took advantage of and wrote some personal comments in my only daughter, Kaitlyn's copy. I know she will cherish this book forever and always know how much her Mom loves her. Isn't that what you want for your children? We are not immortal; leave something behind for your child to treasure. This book is a great way to do it.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am a birth mom; I gave this book to the adopting parents., December 22, 1998

By A Customer

My 6 year old checked this book out at school, and she and I read it over and over together. It's a wonderful, warm gift to a child, to hear again and again how special she is, how much she is loved, and regardless of the cirucumstance of her arrival, that she is a gift from God to them... which is why I also gave it to the parents who adopted a baby I chose to give life to.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If my child could only have one book, this would be it, July 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Just In Case You Ever Wonder (Board book)

Max Lucado brings his writing talents to a children's book! In a soothing way, this book will tell your child how special he/she is as he grows up, and how his parents and God will always love him. My favorite line is "I am on your side." How many of us think to tell our children that we are on their side and that our goal is to help them? This book is appropriate for adopted as well as biological children, and single parents whether male or female. If every child had this book read to them daily, the world would be a much better place in which to live. My daughter loves it, and I love reading it to her. In the future, it will be included in every shower/baby gift. You absolutely cannot go wrong with this book.