This giveaway is closed! Thanks for visiting — use the code LMLD20 to get 20% off your purchase of the book from TAN publishers! An email will be appearing in the inbox of three lucky winners!
It's not too soon to think about Christmas presents — sorry, I realize it's too soon, but — I think you will enjoy this book, and I have three of them to give away this week!
The author of the rhymes in God's Wildest Wonderment of All is Paul Thigpen. He whimsically expresses the verse “I praise You, for I am wonderfully made” from Psalm 139:14 in his own poetry, written from a child's point of view.
The illustrator is my son-in-law, John Folley, of Mr. Mehan’s Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals fame. His illustrations, as usual, have a lot of detail; his animals especially have very expressive faces! but then so does the little boy!
John really captures the spirit of the verse — this struck me when I finally had a copy in my hands. I admit I wasn't convinced by the title (which seemed like it was in danger of being sappy!) at first, but once I got it and read it, I was delighted.
To prove that I'm being objective, I will say that I wish the typography had been more carefully attended to, and maybe a future edition will correct it to be more in keeping with the quality of the text and pictures.
I do think that children will delight in being read this book over and over — and more importantly, adults will be happy to comply!
So leave a comment here to enter the giveaway! We will pick three winners next week — and after that, there will be a coupon code for you for all that holiday shopping!
Tyna Begley says
You know, I didn’t notice the font/type set until you pointed it out, but now it bugs me!
Leila says
I can’t tell you how many books I reject for various reasons. This one is really delightful! So it did get past the filter 🙂
Jennifer says
I’m always excited to try a new book. Thanks for the review.
Andrea Rodriguez says
What a fun book! A perfect gift for my little godson this Christmas!
~Andrea
Kristi says
I noticed the typography, too, but I’m an editor and can’t help it. 😉 The illustrations look beautiful, though! Thank you for holding the giveaway!
Sarah says
What a delightful looking book!
Elizabeth Lemme says
This is lovely!!
Erin says
Books always make the best and most timeless Christmas presents. 😊
Therese Desilets says
In my amazon cart! But would love to win 🙂
Monica says
Of course we would love to win such a treasure!
Sherri Killion says
It’s time to rhyme! 🤗
Kari says
This looks so cute! Thank you for sharing.
Amada Beatriz says
This will be a beautiful addition to our family library!
Betty Wittman says
Thank you for this give away opportunity ❤️
Barbara Juneau says
This sounds delightful…would love to give it to my newest grandson, Peter Dominic
Jody says
What a delightful way to teach the truth about our identity! I would love to win a copy of this book.
Agnes says
My kids would absolutely love this book! I’ll put in a request to my library to get it.
Cami says
I too would like to see improved typography but the illustrations and content look to be lovely. Count me in!
Rachel says
This book is high on my wish list!
Laura Jeanne says
I would like to enter, I think my youngest would really like this book.
Molly B. says
This looks like a wonderful book! We have enjoyed Mr. Meehan’s Mythical Mammals, which I bought for my budding naturalist, to encourage whimsy in her illustration, but turns out a budding naturalist prefers to be a literalist. Go figure! Thank you for the giveaway, the winner will be charmed, I’m sure.
Erin says
I’m always on the hunt for quality books for my little ones. This one seems to fit the bill! Thank you for sharing this!
Michelle says
This looks like a wonderful little book that would be enjoyable to read over and over!
Sophia says
This looks lovely, and though my kids are too old for it, I have a new great-niece that would love it!
Rachel says
Would love to read this to my little ones!
Amanda Toca says
Thank you!
Clara Coleman says
This looks delightful. Please enter me in the give away.
Amanda Crouch says
That looks like such a delightful book! We would love to win one! We homeschool, and our kids are constantly reading. I can see this book quickly becoming the one that they all want to read! And, of course, I would read it out loud as well! 🙂
Martha says
This is a beautiful, thoughtful book. My granddaughter, Violet, just loves all animals and this would be perfect for her. Job well done! Martha 😊
Maxine says
My two littlest would love this!
Christine M. says
This looks like a fun read! Thank you for the opportunity. God bless!
Raquel F says
I already have a copy but would love to give this to my godson 🙂
Anne Marie Hart says
This looks like a fun one.
Karen in SC says
I need one for my grandson!
Heather says
We would love to have a copy in our home library!
Anna says
It’s on our wish list but would be awesome to win it instead!!
Maureen says
Always on the lookout for quality books!
Mary Ann Van Atta says
My grandchildren are the perfect age to enjoy this book!
Marta says
Looks delightful. My four daughters would love reading this one!
Heather E says
Looks lovely! Thanks for calling our attention to it.
LeighAnna says
We’d love to have a copy of this one!
Rachel Di Fonzo says
Lovely to read to my grandchildren.
Jo says
Throw my name in the hat please!
Charlene says
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!
Nita says
What a wonderful book for young children, the art is so beautiful and the rhymes are precious. My two-year old grandson would love it all. Our family is praying his parents soon reconsider stopping all contact with us after Easter so we can read this book to him. Thank you.
Rebecca says
Yay, thank you for offering another giveaway! There is nothing more heartwarming than a well-illustrated children’s book.
Donna Belzer says
Love reading to my 10 month old granddaughter! She loves turning the pages! Reading together is special!
Lyn says
What a talented family you are! Would so enjoy winning this book for a beautiful young homeschooling family who come to Daily Mass…..Carlsbad CA
Becka says
This looks like a delightful book to read to the grandchildren!
Eireann says
My sister is expecting her first child, so I hope to win so that I can gift this to her (or keep it in my collection) to read her her little one when he/she arrives. Every child is a wonderment!
Trish says
This book looks super cute! I am in need of more faith based books for my little girl 🙂
Lily Frisch says
This looks like a delightful book for our family. I think our 4 year old boys would enjoy it tremendously!
Martha says
My daughter is expecting her first child this month. I would love to have this book to give her as a baby gift. I love the illustrations.
Rachel says
I would love a copy of this for my little kids! So many of our books are older classics-how exciting to hear of a wonderful new book!
Martha says
I would love to have this to give to my little grandchild due to be born this month! The illustrations are beautiful.
Donna says
What a beautiful book!
Rosebud says
Lovely! My grandson would be enthralled!
Kari and Brad Brane says
Ooooh! Pick me! I love those illustrations and my 6 children would love it.
Kari
Kristen says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Teresa says
Would love a copy!!💕💕
Grace Marie says
Love love the pictures— just the kind that would capture my soon-to-be two year old’s heart.
Caitlin says
Sounds wonderful, and I’ve found many a good book (for children and for adults…) on your recommendation! Hope I win! MWAH!
lilliangraceb says
Thanks for doing give-away prizes, always fun!
lilliangraceb says
I’m not sure if my comment went through correctly, as I couldn’t see it added… hmm… here’s another try. Thanks for doing these book recommendations/give-away, I appreciate it!
Candice says
This is on my gift list for a certain 5 year old boy. Crossing my fingers!
Laura S. says
John’s illustrations are beautiful!
Julie C says
What a treasure!
Amy Z says
We would love that book! If I’m correct in my assumption that that’s Dr. Paul Thigpen, my husband grew up with his son. Dr. Thigpen’s conversion story was instrumental in my own conversion. The drawings look awesome!
Anne-Marie says
My little animal lover would LOVE it!!
Shelle says
Would love this for my little boys!!
Meghan says
We would love a copy of this book! I think my children would love it.
Lynn Wright says
Yes, please! My kids would love it. Thank you!
Mary says
Would love to win this book. I’m a fan of the rhyme.
Elizabeth Kalinowski says
I would love to win this book!
L.G. McCary says
This looks adorable! What a talented artist! My kids would love this book for sure.
Ginny says
Thanks!
Susan says
I’m delighted to know that John’s second book is fresh off the presses, and loved his “Mr. Mehan” book. I have 9 grandchildren under the age of 7 (all boys except for one). This book looks like a winning choice for their growing libraries!
Jo says
I’m always looking for good children’s books. Thanks for the heads up – this looks like a great one. Jo
Shyla says
Oh this looks fabulous! Love his illustrations! Thanks for the giveaway!
Michelle M says
I love that I can give gifts to my grandchildren from trustworthy sources. They will definitely be receiving this book—one way or the other! (Wink). Mr. (Dr.!) Mehan’s book was last year’s gift! John’s illustrations are fantastic.
Christi says
This book is beautiful! Words and illustrations both. Thank you for introducing us to it.
Melisa says
Oh, can I win this book, please? 🙂
Jennifer Dougherty says
Free wonderful book for my kids to enjoy, please!
Dyan says
This looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Christina says
I have 2 little girls who love books about animals!! They are 6 & 3. These illustrations look fantastic too by the way! Thanks for the giveaway 👍😁
Angie says
What a fantastic looking book my kids would love!
Donna says
John is so very talented. I would love a copy of this book!
Mary B says
What fun illustrations!
appleava says
Pick me!
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Jamaica Delisle says
How lovely! My littles would love it.
Rene says
What wonderful illustrations!
Woman of the House says
I love it! I would love to win a copy for my grandchildren! Thank you!
thedaltonfam says
I would love to win this and read it with my children!
Grace says
Would love to win it! The littles beg for books to be read to them!
Clarixe says
I’d love to win!
Bridget Holt says
This looks lovely! We would love to read this gem.
japanmom says
It is so hard to find a children’s book with consistent rhythm and quality rhymes, but this looks like a winner! I would love to win it myself–for my grandchildren, I mean. 😉 Thank you for the opportunity!
Ashley says
Thank you for the giveaway!
Anamaria says
Definitely enter me!
Symona says
Would love this for my granddaughters! Thanks for doing the giveaway.
Clare says
I’d love a copy!
Kim says
Enter me too, please!
Moira says
What a darling kids book! Thank you for hosting a giveaway!!!
Erica says
Please enter me into the drawing. Thank you!
Beth says
What a beautiful book!
Julie Redmon says
I’d love to win one! The illustrations are wonderful.
Matthew K says
That looks like a wonderful book! We always enjoy your suggestions.
Katy says
My kids love
animals. Thank you for the chance to win 🙂
Anel Vlok says
Me me me…! 🌹
Lisa says
I would love to win!
Fiona says
Lovely book.
Angel says
We would love to add this book to our collection! We are still enjoying Mythical Mammals!
Hannah says
Yay! I’d love to read this to our kids…despite the annoying typeset!
Samantha says
Paul Thigpen is awesome! He was my old professor too…
I love the illustrations!
Kathy Van Hees says
Our youngest kids would love this book!
Karen says
Beautiful book. Would love to win.
Catherine says
Beautiful book. Would love to win.
Claudia D says
I have plenty of grandchildren who would enjoy this book if I win!
Thank you for the opportunity!
Meg Cooper says
The book looks charming!
Carly says
St Nicholas brings our children a book and chocolates on his feast day! This is perfect!