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| View Larger Image | God Gave Us Two by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Laura J. Bryant
| | List Price: | $9.99 |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |  | |  | | Sales Rank: | 20517 | | Studio: | WaterBrook Press |  | | Binding: | Hardcover | | Reading Level: | Ages 4-8 | | Number Of Pages: | 40 | | Publication Date: | September 25, 2001 | | Publisher: | WaterBrook Press |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS | Product Description Now that Mama polar bear has another baby in her tummy, Little Cub is bursting with curiosity. “Why do we need a new baby?” she asks. “If we don’t like the new baby, can we send it back?” “Will you forget me when the new baby comes?” Gently and lovingly, Mama and Papa assure their firstborn that the new baby is a gift from God they want very much, just as Little Cub was–and still is. “God gave us you. Now he’s given us two!” The winsome sequel to God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Two playfully affirms a child’s uniqueness and place in the family and helps little ones accept, appreciate, and love their new siblings. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 12 reviews)
| Great for the arrival of a second child  We just had another child, about a year ago and I have been wanting to get this book. I bought for Christmas and it is just a wonderful little story. It explains that all children are loved even if Mommy is having another. Great Illustrations! January 07, 2008 | | Great book!  This is a great book to read with your first child as you prepare for your second. And since the "2nd" ends up being twins, it's great for multiples families as well. The "God Gave Us..." books are such a sweet way to talk about God with your children. December 29, 2007 | | BEST book if expecting TWINS!!  This book is wonderful if you are expeting twins! We received this book upon the arrival of our b/g twins and it was perfect for our 5 year old daughter. This book was a perfect fit for our family. I recommend this book for any family expecting twins. August 13, 2007 | | A suprise ending for a very specific audience  This story follows Little Cub as her family is about to grow: her mother is expecting a baby! Little Cub asks her parents all sorts of questions about the coming addition. "Why do you need a new baby?" "If we don't like the new baby, can we send it back?" "If the new baby cries too much, can I move next door?" "Will the new baby look like me?" "Will you forget about me?" These and many other questions are answered with love. "God gave us you. Now he's given us two." Mama's tummy continues to grow and grow until the big day arrives. Little Cub spends it with Gramma and Grampa having all sorts of fun until Papa comes to get her. Everyone is surprised with the news: she has a new little brother and a new little sister. "God gave us three!"
What I Like: Kids always have questions when Mom is about to have a baby. They're family is changing. This book does a wonderful job assuring older kids and putting their doubts and fears to rest. It affirms their uniqueness and solid position in the family. I love how the focus remains on God. Throughout the text Little Cub's parents point to God as a Giver of gifts and "a creative Creator."
What I Dislike: It has a very specific audience -- a little girl about to become a big sister to twins. The end was definitely a surprise. I found it odd that a family of naked polar bears was going to the hospital to have a baby. It seemed an unnecessary detail. Some of the text was random, requiring a second read to understand. Also, the illustrations were a bit "country-cutesy" for my taste.
Overall Rating: It's okay.
Additional Info: Please take note of the specific audience. The main character is a little girl about to become a big sister to twins, a boy and a girl. Also, this book may not be appropriate for families who choose a home birth. The reference of a hospital may scare or confuse kids who understand childbirth happens in a familiar place.
Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review (CCBReview *dot* blogspot) June 02, 2007 | | Not as good as God Gave us You  This was still cute but definitely not up to the caliber of God Gave us You. May 20, 2007 | |
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