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- Our God: A Shapes Primer is the latest in the inspirational Baby Believer series.
- 0-4 Years
- 6.8" x 6.8" Board Book
- 20 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Religious
- Series Name: Baby Believer
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About the Book
Our God introduces children to the some of the many ways the Lord is described in the Bible--as our rock, the bread of life, the bright morning star, and more, as they also learn basic shapes in this creative and colorful book.Book Synopsis
Our God: A Shapes Primer is the latest in the inspirational Baby Believer series. Little ones will learn about who God is through the basic shapes we see in God's creation. Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Our God introduces children to the some of the many ways the Lord is described in the Bible--as our rock, the bread of life, the bright morning star, and more. Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations as they learn about primary shapes and how those shapes reveal God's character. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one form a firm spiritual foundation built on biblical truth. ***Baby Believer(R) primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer(R) board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.
Review Quotes
"Catechesis begins very early in life. The hearts and minds of our kids are being shaped by the media, models, and voices around them--for better or worse. Christian parents should try to surround their kids with resources for healthy spiritual formation. That's why I love the Baby Believer(R) series from Catechesis Books. It's never too early to teach theology to little ones!"
--Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition, author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World
"I'm a huge (full-grown) believer in the Baby Believer series. We know the Word of God does not return void. These books provide a wise, winsome, and creative way to begin sowing the seeds of biblical truth into the hearts and souls of our children. When the core concepts of the Christian proclamation are sown into us from an early age, those seeds will bear their fruit in the right season."
--Timothy Dalrymple, president and CEO of Christianity Today
"The Baby Believer series offers big theological truths to little hearts in a beautiful and simple way. They make great gifts for new moms!"
--Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, cofounders of Risen Motherhood
About the Author
Danielle Hitchen is a writer and the founder of Catechesis Books, a publishing company dedicated to building out a collection of biblical and theological resources for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. A graduate of the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, Danielle lives with her husband and three young children in northern Virginia.www.catechesisbooks.com Jessica Blanchard is a graphic designer and a stay-at-home mom. She is a graduate of James Madison University and has also studied at the Corcoran College of Art and Design. She currently lives near Washington, DC, with her husband and two young children. See more of her work at jessicablanchard.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.8 Inches (H) x 6.8 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 0-4 Years
Number of Pages: 20
Series Title: Baby Believer
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Religious
Publisher: Harvest Kids
Theme: Learning Concepts, Christian
Format: Board Book
Author: Danielle Hitchen
Language: English
Street Date: October 5, 2021
TCIN: 84117252
UPC: 9780736983631
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-7718
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 33 reviews
100% would recommend
11 recommendations
Great book for PRESCHOOL
5 out of 5 stars
AOlds - 3 years ago
This is a great attention keeper and introduction book for little ones. It introduces shapes, colors in a simple way. My oldest will read this book to my youngest - its so sweet and a good book to incorporate scripture in all things.
An amazing addition to an incredible series!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ashley - 4 years ago
I am completely OBSESSED with the Baby Believer's book series! We own every book, and my kiddos (3 and almost 2) love them just as much as I do! The illustrations are beautiful, making the well-written theological concepts simple to engage with, even at a young age. The books are also high-quality...they have kept up well amidst the many other books my toddlers have destroyed haha. I love how this book in particular encourages me to do EVERYTHING for the glory of God alone—even teaching my children how to learn their shapes :) This book would make a fantastic gift for any baby shower/toddler's birthday, and is certainly a "must-have" for your own at-home library!
Beautiful Book!
5 out of 5 stars
JennySher17 - 4 years ago
There has never been a Baby Believer book that I have not excitedly added to our home library. The Our God book is no different, and might even be our favorite one! The illustrations are, as always, absolutely gorgeous, calming, and captivating for little ones. I love how there is a simple shape on one page and how that shape is then used to point us to different characteristics of God on the next page. Not only does Our God help teach the reader about shapes, but also about God, how He loves us, and how we can rely and trust Him. We have used our book for so many activities; a memory game with the matching flashcards, building the shapes with popsicle sticks, taking the book outside and searching for shapes on a walk, and matching wooden shape pieces to the book pages. The quality of the Baby Believer books is always outstanding. The pages are thick and sturdy, and they hold up well as the book is read over and over again (which trust me, it will be). I am so very thankful for Danielle’s gift to all of us through her Baby Believer books. They are a wonderful tool to teach our little ones about God, and I look forward to the other books that she writes!
Ordinary Objects that Show an Extraordinary God
5 out of 5 stars
LKM - 4 years ago
I have always given Baby Believer books 5 stars, and this addition is no different. The vibrant colors and beautiful illustrations are extremely conducive to learning, and they captivate my 3-year-old son’s (limited) attention span. Shapes are all around us, and I love how such basic, ordinary objects can teach us so much about our extraordinary God. The prayer at the end provides a good reminder that the visible things around us point us to the invisible attributes of God. My favorite part of this book is the Pentagon shape that reminds us that God is our home. Our family moves a lot, so it is a good reminder for my son (and for me!) that God is our home and our dwelling place. I always say that, for parents who truly follow Jesus, it is our responsibility to always put Christ before the eyes our children. Every book in the Baby Believer series is an excellent resource that assists in this great task! I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Teaches shapes in a tangible way through Scripture!
5 out of 5 stars
- 4 years ago
Absolutely love this Shapes Primer by Danielle Hitchen. As parents, we look for ways to teach our children God’s word in a way that’s easier for them to grasp. This book is a great conversation starter; the scripture & illustrations chosen for each shape are a perfect way to reflect on God’s word and His creation. I love the prayer at the end that includes asking for us to be SHAPED by His Spirit. I also appreciate the quality of this board book. The pages are thick and sturdy so this book will not easily fall apart. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and appealing to the eye with the color tones that are used. Highly recommend Our God: A Shape Primer for a wide variety of ages, from infant babies to school aged children. My 2 & 4 year old love this book!
Beautiful Board Book
5 out of 5 stars
Leah - 4 years ago
We have loved every book in the Baby Believer series and this one is no different! The simple yet beautiful illustrations are perfect, and I love the connection to Scripture on every page. While I primarily love this for my toddler and 3-year-old, my older children have enjoyed it as well! They love guessing what each shape will represent and making the connection to Scripture. I also love that this book is incredibly sturdy since my toddler loves to carry his book all over the house and turn the pages. We love beautiful, living books that teach big truths about God, so I am so glad we have this one on our bookshelves!
a Must Have for your little library
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ErynWeber - 4 years ago
We love this entire collection and Our God is the perfect addition. It is NEVER too early to start introducing the deep truths of Scripture to your children and the Baby Believer series makes it fun and engaging for kids of all ages!
Fill your kids hearts & minds with TRUTH!
5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Joy - 4 years ago
Our God is a wonderful book for babies, toddlers, and big kids! It is filled with scripture as well as learning opportunities like shapes! I love that we can teach our kids while filling their minds with the Truth! This book has a prayer at the back and it is my favorite thing to pray over the girls while we are reading together!
Another great addition to the Baby Believer Series
5 out of 5 stars
EmilyH - 4 years ago
We are long time fans of the Baby Believer Book Series. “Our God” the shapes primer has to be one of our favorites. Each page has a shape and corresponding scripture verse that helps the reader/listener to recognize not only basic shapes but how they surround us as we go about our day. It points out God’s design of the world and how He used shapes when creating the world and all that’s in it. This is a great resource for reinforcing shapes we see everyday with toddlers and preschoolers and a fantastic addition to any home library.
My Favorite!
5 out of 5 stars
Victoria Snead - 4 years ago
I love all of the books in this series because they are such high-quality and stand up against my rough kids, the colors are bold and beautiful without being too bright, the illustrations are simple but rich which is perfect my little eyes and minds, and most importantly of all: they point to Jesus in ways that are real the the smallest reader. This might be my favorite one yet though because we have used it in so many fun ways! Finding the shapes in the book while out on a walk, finding the shapes in our home to get the rainy day wiggles out, and even during homeschool when talking about shapes in math. I love that because of books like these scripture is even more real to my kids in the world around them!
Great Way to Associate Shapes with God!
5 out of 5 stars
Amanda Ghiloni - 4 years ago
I received an advance copy of this book and Danielle has done it again! When looking for resources to share God's word and how he loves us, I struggle to find the right fit for us. Every time there is a new book by Danielle, I know it's going to fit. For this one, my girls love seeing the different shapes she chose to highlight and I love that every shape is associated to a verse from the Bible. This book makes it easy for my girls to see and learn God's Word and his promises to us. They love looking at the pictures as well, with the deep colors and the beautiful images. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone that has young children. We have grown with the Primer books and my girls still continue to love them.
LOVE THIS BOOK!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Belle Rose - 4 years ago
Likes: children learn to recognize shapes that are not always precise, but are accurate shapes none the less. And, they learn about God in the process! Every single one of these primers are a favorite in our home, and this newest book is no exception! If you are a parent, relative, friend, or even if you just know a toddler out there in the world, get this book and share with the littles in your life! They will love it, and even the adults will learn a thing or two! These books are a treasure for anyone raising/helping to raise up little ones to love Christ and recognize Him in all of life! Amazing!
Another bedtime favorite
5 out of 5 stars
Samantha W - 4 years ago
Our God is the newest installment in Catechesis Books’ Baby Believer series, adding shapes to the growing list of topics available in their beautiful scripture-based primers. The scripture verses are creatively paired with shapes in a way that promotes conversation with my kindergartener while the rich colors of the artwork capture my baby’s attention, making it a joy to read as a family. The size of these board books is just right for little hands to hold on to and help turn the pages without taking up too much space on the bookshelf, leaving room for our growing collection. Our God has become another bedtime favorite in our household and I look forward to whatever is next in the series.
Shapes + Scripture
5 out of 5 stars
E_Westmoreland - 4 years ago
Another wonderful Baby Believer book to add to my collection. I ABSOLUTELY love this beautiful new shape primer. The pictures are simple yet bold; very attractive and will definitely catch your child’s eye. I added some playdough and cookie cutters for an afternoon activity. My daughter likes to read it before bed too. Seriously though, teaching shapes, reading scripture, and exploring with play-dough all in one afternoon makes me feel like a winner in the Mom department. More than ever we need books focused on teaching the word to the littlest believers!
A Beautiful Way to Show God to Toddlers
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 4 years ago
I dearly love Our God: A Shapes Primer by Danielle Hitchens. I first discovered the Baby Believer series from Catechesis Books when my daughter was born. I wanted an age-appropriate way to introduce her to the rich beauty and grace of the Christian faith, and these books more than met my expectations. My four favorite things about Baby Believer books are: 1) Use of actual scripture passages that my little one can grow familiar with, 2) Beautiful and engaging artwork, 3) Durable and sturdy materials that hold up to toddler antics, and 4) A core message of God’ love for the world. Our God is no exception to these values! Teaching young children about who God is can be challenging and abstract for little concrete thinkers. This book gives concrete illustrations of who God is, using a bedrock topic of early childhood learning - shapes! Each shape is matched to a familiar object and a verse that gives insight into who God is. My favorite is the oval, paired with a warm loaf of bread, and John 6:35, where Jesus tells his disciples, “ I am the bread of life.” My daughter asks for this book to be read to her again and again. She loves being able to name the shape and the object in the picture, and she is already able to “fill in the blanks” when I pause while reading the verses to her. I love watching her enjoy the Word of God and begin to understand who He is through this book. I can’t wait until the next one!
Amazing Educational Resource to Learn About Shales and God
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Elizabeth Bloom - 4 years ago
Catechesis books has done it again! “Our God” is a fabulous edition to their Baby Believer series. “Our God: The Shapes Primer” is such a fun way to learn shapes and about God. I love how Catechesis books incorporates the Gospel truths into each one of their primers. Children will learn about God and His Word while also learning about each shape. I’ve had other primers in the last, but only use Catechesis books now, because not only are they educational, they are also tools to equip children to know God and know God’s Word. “Our God” incorporates scripture as all Catechesis books do which is a great joy. It is a beautiful way for your children to also learn scripture along with each shape! I love that these books can grow with the child. You can build a foundation suited for your child and then watch them grow to fully understand and memorize the entire book! I love watching my daughter get excited to learn and she adores the colors and artistry in each book. The vibrant colors and depictions in “Our God” also helps to teach colors as well. Overall, would highly recommend adding this book to your current set or starting here and appreciating anew how lovely and wonderful this book is.
Love this book!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Brianna Cunningham - 4 years ago
Well, she’s done it again folks! Danielle Hitchen has absolutely nailed it with this gorgeous shapes primer! The artwork is stunning and works seamlessly with the correlated verses. My boys love naming the shapes as we go through the book and I love being able to weave Scripture into even the smallest lessons like learning shapes! It’s a perfect reminder that everything we learn about can point us to God and His word. One of my favorite parts is the prayer at the end that pulls everything together, asking that we may be *shaped* by His spirit. This book goes along beautifully with all of her other books which is just aesthetically pleasing on my bookshelf! I highly recommend this and any of her other books!! Definitely add this to your Christmas gift list this year! You won’t regret it!
Wonderful tool to teach your children about God
5 out of 5 stars
- 4 years ago
Catechesis Books are a wonderful tool to teach your children about God. As a visual learner myself, I appreciate having the beautiful illustrations to help connect with the truths of Scripture. Our children love these books. The Shapes Primer is a unique approach to teaching biblical truth. The shapes give children a concrete image to help them remember characteristics of God. Beyond the spiritual aspect, there is the practical aspect of teaching your children different shapes. Like our other Catechesis Books, the quality of the book itself is very good. It has nice thick pages, and the colors are bright and beautiful. Our other Catechesis Books have held up well despite daily wear and tear from little children.
Perfect for young kids!
5 out of 5 stars
- 4 years ago
I’m very picky about what books my kids read. I’ve unashamedly returned library books unread, donated books that were gifted to us and even returned books I bought but didn’t proofread #lessonlearned What we consume matters. The things we watch, the music we listen to, the books we read.... it matters. These things build our internal belief systems, they tell us things about our world and give us a baseline for what we believe is true. Because of this, we LOVE the Baby Believer series and we are so excited about “Our God; A Shapes Primer”! It’s not just shapes, it’s scriptures. It’s not just firsts, it’s foundational. And it’s not just another kids book, it’s one you’ll actually enjoy looking through too! “Our God” is filled with creative and inspiring examples of how every day shapes can remind us of God and His Word. Just like the rest of the Baby Believer books, the illustrations are phenomenal and keep my littles engaged, while providing a basis of educational concepts blended seamlessly with Biblical truths. As a busy homeschool mom of multiples, I love knowing that I can hand my kids ANY book from this series and they’re learning colors, shapes AND about God all at once. All the stars, all the praise and 10/10 recommend!
Beautifully Crafted Resource for Shaping Little Hearts
5 out of 5 stars
Emmy G - 4 years ago
This newest installment to the Baby Believers series is absolutely gorgeous and is definitely going to be our fast favorite for introducing shapes! As a mom to four little ones, I am always on the lookout for resources to add to our library and family devotions that are theologically sound, wonderfully written, and beautifully illustrated. Our God embodies all of that and more! It is a wonderful addition and will be read and re-read in our home for years to come. How wonderful to have this book (and the rest of this incredible series) to convey God’s timeless truths in a way that is bright, vibrant, and easy to understand, while also introducing rudimentary childhood concepts such as the shapes in ‘Our God’ and counting, the alphabet, opposites, etc. found in the other books. I love the gentle and natural gospel conversations that have arisen in our home from reading through these lovely, 100% kid-approved, sturdy board books.