Matthew Paul Turner ist eine eindringliche Stimme in der Kinderliteratur, der Geschichten verfasst, die Reimkunst mit bewussten Botschaften der Hoffnung und Ermächtigung verbinden. Seine Werke finden bei Familien Anklang und werden oft zu einem beliebten Teil der Gute-Nacht-Routinen im ganzen Land. Als frische Stimme im christlichen Schrifttum anerkannt, reichen Turners literarische Beiträge über Kinderbücher hinaus und erforschen tiefgründige Themen mit einem unverwechselbaren Stil. Neben seiner schriftstellerischen Tätigkeit ist er ein versierter Fotograf und Journalist, dessen weltweite Reisen sein Verständnis von Armut und humanitären Bemühungen geprägt haben und seiner Perspektive eine einzigartige Tiefe verleihen.
Gott ist unendlich kreativ! Er schuf unsere Erde, den Mond und die Sterne, die Jahreszeiten, den Regen und den Wind. Er dachte sich die unterschiedlichsten Tiere aus. Und Zitronen. Und Bäume, auf die man klettern kann. Jedes Tier, jede Pflanze ist einzigartig. Auch dich hat er einzigartig gemacht. Du bist wundervoll – genau so, wie du bist! Dieses liebevoll illustrierte Buch erweckt Gottes Schöpfung zum Leben – mit warmen Farben und wunderbaren Details, die die Fantasie anregen. Ideal für Kinder ab 4 Jahren.
Matthew Paul Turner wächst in einem liebevollen christlichen Elternhaus auf - allerdings mit strengen Regeln und klaren Vorgaben „von oben“. Männer tragen die Haare so, „wie es Gott gefällt“, selbst zeitgenössische christliche Musik kommt „vom Teufel“ und es gibt kaum eine Predigt, in der es nicht um Höllenfeuer und Schwefelgestank geht. Humorvoll und pointiert packt der Autor seine Erfahrungen und manch absurdes Kindheitserlebnis in Geschichten und erzählt, wie z. B. eine Barbie-Puppe in der Sonntagsschule verbrannt wurde oder der Pastor einen Boxkampf mit dem Teufel austrug. Trotz dieses heiligen Chaos' schafft er es, seinen Weg im Glauben zu finden und sich in Jesus zu verlieben. Der Leser wird in diesem amüsanten Buch sicherlich manches Mal an eigene Erlebnisse aus der christlichen Welt erinnert werden. Ein kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen, das dennoch genug Stoff zum Nachdenken bietet!
USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the bestselling When God Made You comes an illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers. With lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life. When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them. This is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations. From the moment I saw you, I started to pray. Big prayers and small ones I have sent God's way. I prayed you felt safe, full of joy and content. When I whispered "I love you," you knew what I meant.
The bestselling author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal. In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors that infuse the holiday and all the memorable sensations and experiences—including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene—connected to those bright hues. Matthew draws his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens of Christmas, as well as other festive hues, including white, gold, blue, and brown.Christmas is RED.It's a bright shiny sled.It's candy canes,and toy store lanes.It's sprinkles on sweet bread.Christmas is BROWNIt’s pinecones scattered round…It’s a cradle soft with hayAnd a donkey’s gentle bray. It’s God withina baby’s skinon that very first Christmas Day. All the colors come together when readers are reminded that Christmas is YOU— you’re a part of the story, the joy and the glory ! Matthew shows us again and again that the holidays are nothing without being with the people we love, celebrating treasured traditions, and making new memories—all in vivid color.
YOU, you… God thinks about you. God was thinking of you long before your debut. From early on, children are looking to discover their place in the world and longing to understand how their personalities, traits, and talents fit in. The assurance that they are deeply loved and a unique creation in our big universe is certain to help them spread their wings and fly. Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves. ‘Cause when God made YOU, somehow God knew That the world needed someone exactly like you!
The bestselling author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal. In his trademark style, Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors that infuse the holiday and all the memorable sensations and experiences—including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene—connected to those bright hues. Matthew draws his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens of Christmas, as well as other festive hues, including white, gold, blue, and brown. Christmas is RED. It's a bright shiny sled. It's candy canes, and toy store lanes. It's sprinkles on sweet bread. Christmas is BROWN It’s pinecones scattered round… It’s a cradle soft with hay And a donkey’s gentle bray. It’s God within a baby’s skin on that very first Christmas Day. All the colors come together when readers are reminded that Christmas is YOU—you’re a part of the story, the joy and the glory! Matthew shows us again and again that the holidays are nothing without being with the people we love, celebrating treasured traditions, and making new memories—all in vivid color.
The narrative invites children to explore the connection between God's story and their own lives, presenting it as a delightful adventure. It emphasizes that God's story is both vast, reaching across the globe, and intimate, residing within each person's heart. Parents and children will uncover the intertwining of divine and personal narratives, fostering a deeper understanding of faith and its relevance in everyday life.
The book presents an inspiring message about God's unique design for each individual, encouraging young readers to embrace their identity and purpose. Through engaging illustrations and thoughtful text, it aims to affirm the inherent value and special qualities that every child possesses, fostering a sense of self-worth and belonging.
The book highlights the unique and strong traits inherent in every child, emphasizing how God cherishes and appreciates their individual strengths and quirks. It serves as a beautiful celebration of self-acceptance and divine love, encouraging children to embrace their individuality. The author, known for their previous work, continues to inspire with a message of positivity and affirmation.
From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things. For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations. Planet Earth, God made a blue and green sphere, And designed it to orbit the sun once a year. God made daytime and nighttime, climates and seasons, And all kinds of weather that vary by region. God made continents and oceans, islands and seas, A north and south pole that God put in deep freeze. God carved rivers and brooks, mountains and caves, Made beaches with sand and huge crashing waves. God made tropics and plateaus, glaciers and meadows, marshes and tundras and erupting volcanos.
