The Moon is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson Book Review

Even young children want answers to the hard questions about God and suffering. In The Moon Is Always Round, seminary professor and author Jonathan Gibson uses the vivid imagery of the moon to explain to children how God’s goodness is always present, even when it might appear to be obscured by upsetting or difficult circumstances.

In this beautiful, full-color illustrated book, he allows readers to eavesdrop on the conversations he had with his young son in response to his sister’s death. Father and son share a simple liturgy together that reminds them that, just as the moon is always round despite its different phases, so also the goodness of God is always present throughout the different phases of life. 

A section in the back of the book offers further biblical help for parents and caregivers in explaining God’s goodness to children. Jonathan Gibson reminds children of all ages that God’s goodness is present in the most difficult of times, even if we can’t always see it.

My Thoughts:

 This book has some stunning illustrations throughout the pages. It’s also a hard topic to talk about losing someone close to you. The story isn’t for everyone but it centers on a mom who loses a child during a late term miscarriage.

It is intended and gives hope to a child during a difficult time. The story is based off the authors own lost of having a stillborn child. This is a hard topic that I haven’t had to face myself. I couldn’t image having to explain this to a child. The book is done well and I think it would be helpful explaining to a child when you have no words yourself to explain  such a hard topic if you’re hurting.

I received a free copy of this product from New Growth Press in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this information accordance with the FTC Regulations.