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Reviewed Titles Heaven for Kids	Randy Alcorn with Linda Washington Reviews Added June 12, 2007 Heaven for Kids Author: Randy Alcorn with Linda Washington Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Available At: Bookstores everywhere Publishing Date: April 2007 Genre: Nonfictin: Christian/Middle Reader Format: Trade paper Price: $13.99 ISBN-10: 1-4143-1040-4 ISBN-13: 9781414310404 Reviewer: Joyce Handzo Rating: 9 Gargoyles Heaven for Kids takes the enormity out of eternity by bringing it down to size. Young readers will have some of their most perplexing questions answered simply and with biblically sound responses. Randy Alcorn’s best-selling book, Heaven, brought vital Scriptural beliefs to adults, while this book has been adapted for a younger audience. The question-and-answer format provides an engaging interactive feel. The author’s writing style is conversational with the right touch of enthusiasm. Although filled with theology, these pages contain easily understandable truths that are concisely explained. Most noteworthy is the fact that the topics covered are all relevant to this age group. Readers will find out if their pets will be in heaven or if they can play sports there. They’ll also have a clearer definition of ‘eternal life’ while understanding the divine purpose of heaven. All of these ideas creatively take the oft-obscure notion of the afterlife and make it pertinent to the present. In a fun and factual way, the author makes a bridge from the mind of God to the heart of children. He takes away the mystery of heaven by making it personally meaningful. Each of the ten chapters begins with two quotes, one from the Bible and the other from the Chronicles of Narnia. These inspiring words set the tone of the chapters and highlight the biblical principles set forth. A summary of the Gospel is included, as well as the author’s desire that everyone live in “the light of Heaven". Young readers will appreciate Randy Alcorn “sitting down" with them to talk about such an uplifting subject. Return to top of page. This page was last updated on January 1, 2008 This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2008 In the Library Reviews and the individual reviewers. Except where noted, all graphics are Copyright© Eos Development and are used with permission. All book covers are Copyright© their respective publishers and are used with permission. The In the Library Reviews logo is Copyright© 2002 by In the Library Reviews/Sharyn McGinty. Site maintained by In the Library Reviews.