Each of these books written and illustrated by women highlights a different Christian woman in history who made a difference despite personal and societal challenges. This is the third volume in the “Do Great Things for God” series, which previously included stories about Corrie Ten Boom and Betsey Stockton. The theme verse of John 14:1 is included multiple times throughout. Although the theology and gospel explanations are not explicit, Jesus, prayer, and missionary work are mentioned as topics to be further discussed with a parent. It is an accurate summary of the longer biographies about Gladys Aylward and piques the reader’s interest in Chinese culture and geography. My daughter and I greatly enjoyed the charming illustrations by Jess Rose and the lyrical storytelling in this book. I received Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review. My girls and I really enjoyed Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream and look forward to reading more in the Do Great Things for God series. I hope that by reading this book and the rest of the series with my children they will be encouraged to live lives marked by ordinary faithfulness and a deep trust in God. Although the book’s primary audience is young children, I found myself inspired by reading about how God used a seemingly ordinary woman like Gladys to further His kingdom’s purposes. I’m so thankful the story of Gladys’ life is preserved in a manner for young readers to understand because her endurance is rare and encouraging. The book serves as a mini biography of sorts, introducing young readers to Gladys and her story in a condensed manner. Although it often seemed that it would be impossible for Gladys to serve God in that way, He worked to remove incredible barriers and used her greatly for His purposes. Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream tells the true story of Gladys Aylward, a woman who desired to serve God as a missionary to China. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This can be a family read-aloud or an independent read, and is appropriate for even very young children. I greatly enjoyed this book, and would highly recommend it. The book is very educational, ties in with different world events, and emphasizes Aylward's faith and humble, long-term service. This new installment in the Do Great Things for God series is a great option for Christian families, churches, and Christian schools. She especially focused on caring for children, and helped save many children's lives during World War II. Aylward's story is a great example of someone who originally met resistance from the people she wanted to serve, but who gained their trust and built mutually respecting relationships with them. Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream is a great missionary biography for children, and the story is exciting enough to lend itself to repeated reads, as Aylward faced various obstacles throughout her journey and her attempts to connect with the Chinese people. It also includes a timeline in the back with additional details. Even though I remembered several details from her story, I was fuzzy on the timing, and this book was a great refresher. When I originally read about Aylward, I was in elementary school. The pictures help tell the story, bringing key details to life, and the warplanes on one page reminded me just how many of the missionaries I read about as a child were affected by World War II. The simple text from Laura Caputo-Wickham expresses complex realities in basic terms that children can understand, and the illustrations from Jess Rose are colorful and expressive. This picture book biography is a wonderful introduction the life of Gladys Aylward, a young woman who became a missionary to China.
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