Review: The Maker of the Mountain

The Maker of the Mountain book cover on blue background

I'm always on the hunt for children's books that share concepts about God in an understandable manner, so I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to read this book set in the mountains. The Maker of the Mountain by Sandra McCracken and Tim Nicholson is a story that I would be happy to share with the children in my life as it combines Bible verses with a map and delightful scenes in nature.

Many thanks to Merge Public Relations for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

What is God like?

Little Brown Bear is on an adventure to find the maker of the mountain and discover what he is like. Along the way, the bear meets new friends who share that the maker is like a bridge and a gate, a rock and a boat. And he’s always there to light our way home.

This charming story offers:

Imagery from the Bible to help young readers better understand what God is like
A map of the bear’s world with corresponding Scriptures
A beautifully illustrated adventure of faith and friendship

Perfect for story time or bedtime, The Maker of the Mountain will leave children feeling loved by their strong, compassionate God and comforted to know Him better.

Source: Amazon

Book Thoughts

What a fun way to teach little ones about God the Creator by following Little Brown Bear around on a charming mountain trek! From the introduction of a map to meeting the bear's loving parents, readers will enjoy going on an adventure where encounters with different animals will point to various aspects of God's nature. This book is the perfect introduction to metaphors where parents can explain how God relates to us through simple analogies.

The illustrations are beautiful, and the characters are memorable. Reading this book out loud is a delight with variance in the words and sentence structures, making it a book to turn to again and again. As you follow Little Brown Bear, you'll see the inventive ways that he is able to use his outfit, bringing even more enjoyment for the adults reading this book. It's these little touches that make this book special. Readers wanting a gentle story that brings some of God's characteristics to life in an understandable manner will appreciate The Maker of the Mountain.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📖
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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