My Favorite Things…Picture Book Edition, Pt. 5

In this edition of “My Favorite Things”, we’re still on picture books–this set has religious background. They’re beautiful books to share faith and belief. Some of these are based on a Children’s song, and I’ve included some sheet music that goes with the songs!

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In this picture book, richly illustrated by talented artist Ben Sowards, Elder Uchtdorf shares compelling new details from the story about the impact that “Schwester Ewig” (whose German name translates to “Sister Eternal”) had on his family. Readers will be moved by this story and by its powerful lessons: God protects and guides us. The smallest actions can have a profound effect in the lives of others. And when the light of the everlasting gospel enters our lives, things will never be the same.

If I Listen with My Heart, I Hear the Savior’s Voice
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This inspiring book gently shows how Jesus Christ is always with us and works through the Holy Ghost and earthly ministers to bring us peace.

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If I Listen With My Heart Composed by Sally DeFord. Arranged by Rebecca Bogardus. Christian, Sacred, Latter-Day Saints, Repertoire, Children’s Music. Score, Set of Parts, Sheet Music Single. 7 pages. Published by Lillwy Publishing (S0.794559).

Help little ones learn to show love for the people around them, no matter how they look, sound, pray, love, or think. This is a sweet, tender poem about loving and accepting others, no matter what they look like, where they come from, or what their age and abilities are.

The year is 1874, and ten-year-old Joseph lives in a humble home in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his mother and four siblings. His father has been ill in the hospital for months, and though his mother works hard trying to provide for the family, she is unable to pay three months’ rent. One night, Joseph overhears his mother pleading with the Lord for help. Joseph knows their situation is desperate and he wants to believe help will come—but how? How would they stay warm? Or would their prayer somehow, miraculously, be answered?

Our Redeemer knows each of us and encircles us with His love in our daily lives.

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Beautiful Savior Fairest Lord Jesus. Arranged by John Leavitt. Brookfield Choral Series. A Cappella, General Worship, Lent, Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.248926).

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Beautiful Savior Arranged by Julie Knowles. Choral. Festival. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.41702013).

Heavenly Father knows each of His children. He gives us comfort and direction. Most important, He wants us to know that He loves us, no matter what.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Is for Me Amazon.com

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Is for Me
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Christ’s Atonement is stronger than storms on the sea—and it’s Jesus’s gift to you and to me. This reverent, rhyming picture book teaches that the Atonement can help us overcome any challenge we face, whether we’ve made a bad choice or feel lonely or scared. Help your children learn that when we turn to Jesus Christ, we can do hard things and become our best selves.

Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.

More to come! Keep watching for more!