I have very mixed feelings about the Burpo Family's Heaven is for Real for Kids. On the one hand, the Heaven storybook will likely help parents introduce the concept of death and heaven to their children. Children will no doubt feel more comfortable with these topics after reading Colton's story.
On the other hand, it is highly probably that the Heaven storybook will create as much confusion as it does comfort. The finality of death is already such an elusive concept for children. Why would parents create further confusion by sharing the story of a person for whom death was not final?
In fact, I read this book with my own granddaughter who is almost 4 years old. Only a day later, when she saw a picture of her grandmother Rose who is deceased, she asked her mother if Grandma Rose had come back to visit. It was apparently a sweet moment, but also indicates Heaven's potential for needless confusion.
So, if your family decides on Heaven is for Real for Kids, Just be prepared for questions and confusion.
Printed in the U.S. A.
I received this book from Tommy Nelson Publishers so that I might give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own, as I am not required to write a positive review
