The I Believe Bunny, written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Frank Endersby is our newest bedtime story. This story is the first in a new series aimed at teaching children how to put their faith into action.
I read it to EA and MC as their bedtime story a few nights ago and I could tell that they really enjoyed this delightful story. They were attentive as we read and had a good comprehension of what happened in the story as we reviewed it afterwards.
Based on the Philppians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength”, The I Believe Bunny is a story that demonstrates faith, courage and the power of prayer. In this simple poetic story the “I Believe Bunny” is faced with the challenge of helping a small mouse who is caught in a river and doesn’t know how to swim. Instead of shrinking in fear during this challenge, the Bunny faithfully turns to God in prayer, “I want to save this mouse, but I don’t know how.”
After saying his prayer, he hears friends coming to help him and knows in his heart that everything was all right. He knows that God sent his friends to help him rescue the mouse. I was able to talk to the girls about how God hears and answers our prayers when we turn to Him.
The lesson in this book is clear, “Have faith in God’s love and you will find that nothing you try is impossible for you”.
This children’s book focused on God’s love for us, prayer, and having faith and courage is both refreshing and encouraging to me as a mother. It is a compliment to what I am striving to teach my children every day.
Note: I received The I Believe Bunny as a part of the Thomas Nelson Book Reviewers program for bloggers. You can check out other reviews here.
Kristi_runwatch says
we really like this one to – just read it again this evening, actually!
LifeAtTheCircus says
Wow! This sounds great and I def want to check it out. I love books that can start discussions about applying our faith. Just tonight the kids and I were talking about David and how it was God’s power in Him that enabled him to defeat Goliath and that they have that same power in them.
homegrownstrawberries says
What a good story. and what a great verse to get into.
Tanya says
We reviewed this book not too long ago on our site: Christian Children’s Book Review (www.CCBReview.blogspot.com).
Joan Wester Anderson says
Can anyone tell me how and where to submit my latest book for a review? I’ve had many best-selling books on angels and miracles, but my newest, for Guideposts Publishers, is intended for Moms who need to laugh–and that’s probably all of us. It’s titled MOMS GO WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD. All suggestions welcome.