One of the things that I love about preschoolers is how they can read the same book or watch the same movie over and over and over and over. And their unabashed love for the hero in the story is really cute. When my Ben was a toddler, he knew everything there was to know about every single Transformer and I had the joy of hearing about how amazing and wonderful they were throughout every car drive, every night at bed, and during every mealtime. Whether it's Batman, Dora, Cinderella (or the Prince), or Buzz Lightyear, most children have some imaginary character that they love and aspire to be like. That's why dress up clothes, plastic swords, and light sabers are a favorite of most kids.
One of my funniest mom memories was when Ben, at the age of three, decided he wanted to ask Jesus to come live in his heart. But the heart-warming moment only last a few seconds before he changed his mind and decided he'd "rather have Batman come live there instead". huh.
The Me Project Preschool book focuses on helping preschoolers learn more about the best hero of all times - Jesus! Not only does the coloring book/workbook help kids learn more about the character of Jesus but also how they can be like Jesus. Just like Jesus is kind, they can be kind. Just like Jesus loves God, they can love God. Each page highlights something different about Jesus through a Bible story or a verse, and then they draw a picture about how they can do something to be like Him.
So if you have a preschooler, enjoy the fun years of Spiderman and Fancy Nancy. But be sure to remember that these are perfect years to lead your child learn and love the Superhero who really saves the day!
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