Have you ever had trouble answering kids’ questions about God? I have and it is very difficult for me to speak about GOD to kids in a manner which they can understand, that is, relate to. If I Could Ask God Anything by Kathryn Slattery, written specifically for children, makes this task for us less difficult. She has written her book in a question/answer format: presents the question and then answers the question with Bible authority references. The questions she presents are profound and her perspective answers to these questions are very good. One of my favorites is “If God is Invisible, How Can I Know He Is Real?” Her answer to this question is just profound.
She claims her book is for all denominations, but I do not think so. For one reason, not all people celebrate the holidays discussed in her book, and I am one of them. For example, she presents questions/answers regarding holidays, such as Valentine’s Day and Easter. In her book, she states that the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs are pagan practices. Yet, she condones the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs: “Americans love the Easter Bunny! And why not? Giving and receiving baskets filled with colorful jellybeans…is fun and delicious!”
Even though I do not agree with some things Slattery has discussed in her book, it is a good, informative, and enjoyable book to read. I also feel that this book is good for adults too, for many adults have the same questions.
