Review of Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids

Spencer Zimuto · Post by **Spencer Zimuto** » 14 Feb 2022, 16:36

[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids" by Jemima Paul, Arvind Paul.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids by Jemima Paul,Arvid Paul is a book centered on a young eight year old girl named Emma. The book is indeed a perfect substitute for the Bible in this particular age group. It is indeed a good tool to evade the tedious task of narrating and explaining the genealogies and mystical revelations surrounding the after life experiences. In this book, the complex is simplified in a more dramatic, educative and unifying way.

Emma had her first dream of heaven when she was eight years old. Out of curiosity and desire to learn more, she prayed to God for further dreams. Fortunately, her prayers were answered, and she had more of those out of body experiences. She vividly described the beauty of heaven as revealed to her in the dream. Her parents enjoyed listening to their daughter's ordeals. Bella, Emma's younger sister was so inquisitive. Her mind could not comprehend these hidden and out of this world mysteries. To encourage his daughter to remain positive about her dreams, Emma's father took time to search scriptures and connect them to her experiences. It is important to note that the attention Emma received from her family motivated her to narrate her dreams much more openly as she received them. In her heavenly visits, Emma met with Jesus and many other people who appeared to live and enjoy a royal life. In addition, she saw God, angels, good vegetation and other heavenly creatures. On a lighter note, she also had bad dreams - dreams of hell and the condemned. From these series of dreams, Emma learnt the need to teach others the good about heaven and the doom of hell.

I rate this book 4 out of 4. It is an educative book which promotes good morals in the community. The authors involved all family members to drive their point home. In so doing, the book promotes inclusivity and if used in homes will not only leave the duty of raising and teaching children to mothers alone but to both parents. It was narrated by a young girl and reinforced by the elders through citations from the Bible. Each dream and experience was supported by a scripture from the Bible. This helped to clear doubt from the dreamer. I think this book will help all younger readers to believe in their dreams in literal sense though most dreams come as riddles with a need for interpretation. Emma's dreams needed little or no interpretation at all - a rare phenomenon though. Only confirmation from scriptures was required and the father executed his duty perfectly well.

I however recommend this book for Sunday School teachers. It helps the teachers to synthesize the Bible lessons on the escatology. Since young children cannot read the Bible through on their own and link related topics, the style of writing employed by the author simplifies the after-life experiences narrated by the servants of God. I therefore, strongly recommend the further use and reference of this book to the church community, home bible lessons and elementary schools."

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