Just In Case You Ever Wonder {A Book Review + Giveaway}

**I received a complimentary copy of this book courtesy of Frontgate Media for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own. 

This book assures children of God's love through all their experiences—including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied—and gives assurance that the parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven.

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children’s book that has made its way into hearts and story times around the world. This award-winning book about the love between a parent and child has sold 1.7 million copies, touching lives for more than 25 years; now includes new, breathtaking art from Eve Tharlet; is perfect for children ages 3–7; and reminds children of Jesus’ unconditional love.

Whether you have treasured this classic book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child—and ultimately, between God the Father and us—will come to hold a special place in your heart and home. Children long to hear they’re special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you—and their heavenly Father—will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.

While this book has been around for MANY years with millions of copies sold, I must admit that reading it to my daughter was the very first time that I had read this classic for myself... that I could recall anyway! And I do believe that had I read it in the past, it truly would have stuck with me. It is one of those stories that is so sweet and so heartwarming, you cannot help but want to read it again and again. Now thanks to this new version with updated illustrations, it can be a favorite in many NEW households, my own included.

First let's talk about the story. It is clear why this has become such a classic over the last 25 years--- it's absolutely beautiful. It is a sweet story that reminds children of all ages just how special they are- made by God to be uniquely them. It also reminds them of how loved they are--- both by God and by us as their parents too. With these beautiful words, we as parents will want to repeat them to our children over and over:

I'll always love you.
I'll always hug you.
I'll always be by your side.
And I want you to know that...
just in case you ever wonder.

The new illustrations are absolutely beautiful, featuring a mama and baby bear that my daughter and I absolutely loved. It was a great way to bring even more cuteness into this already sweet book, and we absolutely loved them.

Whether this has been a favorite in your home in the past, or you're being introduced to it for the first time, this is a book that I believe every family will love adding to their collection.