Review of Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
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Review of Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids" by Jemima Paul, Arvind Paul.]
Have you ever dreamed of paradise? That’s exactly what happens in Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul. The husband and wife duo have written a simplified account of what occurred when their eldest daughter had dreams about heaven. Emma (a fictional representation of their daughter, Priyanka) has vivid visions of heaven in her sleep. Her sister, Bella (the fictional counterpart of the Paul family’s second daughter, Deepika), accompanies her on these trips to paradise. Emma says she actually saw Jesus and God. She also describes seeing predators and prey animals lying peacefully together. All of the details are consistent with scripture, but Emma ends up seeing some frightening scenes as well. She learns that just as heaven is real, so is hell. Her parents tell her that they must preach the gospel to spare as many people as possible from eternal damnation.
The cover image portrays two little girls entering the gates of heaven, and the title is printed in a bold orange font. The book contains many other illustrations. The text is separated into seven brief chapters. The central theme of this children’s book is Christianity, and its core tenets are explained. Because the story’s content is nondenominational, anyone who believes in the Bible’s message can read and enjoy this publication. Some of the details about hell are upsetting, but they are not too graphic.
I appreciate the nuclear family dynamics presented in the book. I also commend the authors for referencing Bible verses to confirm the accuracy of what Emma saw in her dreams. I like how Emma meets famous people from the Bible, such as Esther and Noah. I especially like the little details in the illustrations, including the children’s drawings hanging on the walls of their room and the sparkles in the flowers that were in heaven. Additionally, the editing is perfect; I did not find a single error in the text.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. However, I noticed an inconsistency between one of the illustrations and the text. Emma said that in her nightmare, the people in hell “wore no clothes and had no hair,” but the corresponding image depicted people who wore black clothes and had hair on their heads. I understand if the authors did not want to depict nudity in a children’s book, but the artist could have created the images in a manner that covered the people’s genitalia while still conveying the fact that they were nude.
Apart from that minor issue, this is a perfect book to spread the Easter message. Therefore, I award Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul a rating of five out of five stars. This well-written chapter book is recommended for children between the ages of four and eight years old. Christian parents will enjoy reading this story to their children to remind them of God’s Word and to strengthen their faith.
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Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids
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Have you ever dreamed of paradise? That’s exactly what happens in Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul. The husband and wife duo have written a simplified account of what occurred when their eldest daughter had dreams about heaven. Emma (a fictional representation of their daughter, Priyanka) has vivid visions of heaven in her sleep. Her sister, Bella (the fictional counterpart of the Paul family’s second daughter, Deepika), accompanies her on these trips to paradise. Emma says she actually saw Jesus and God. She also describes seeing predators and prey animals lying peacefully together. All of the details are consistent with scripture, but Emma ends up seeing some frightening scenes as well. She learns that just as heaven is real, so is hell. Her parents tell her that they must preach the gospel to spare as many people as possible from eternal damnation.
The cover image portrays two little girls entering the gates of heaven, and the title is printed in a bold orange font. The book contains many other illustrations. The text is separated into seven brief chapters. The central theme of this children’s book is Christianity, and its core tenets are explained. Because the story’s content is nondenominational, anyone who believes in the Bible’s message can read and enjoy this publication. Some of the details about hell are upsetting, but they are not too graphic.
I appreciate the nuclear family dynamics presented in the book. I also commend the authors for referencing Bible verses to confirm the accuracy of what Emma saw in her dreams. I like how Emma meets famous people from the Bible, such as Esther and Noah. I especially like the little details in the illustrations, including the children’s drawings hanging on the walls of their room and the sparkles in the flowers that were in heaven. Additionally, the editing is perfect; I did not find a single error in the text.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. However, I noticed an inconsistency between one of the illustrations and the text. Emma said that in her nightmare, the people in hell “wore no clothes and had no hair,” but the corresponding image depicted people who wore black clothes and had hair on their heads. I understand if the authors did not want to depict nudity in a children’s book, but the artist could have created the images in a manner that covered the people’s genitalia while still conveying the fact that they were nude.
Apart from that minor issue, this is a perfect book to spread the Easter message. Therefore, I award Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul a rating of five out of five stars. This well-written chapter book is recommended for children between the ages of four and eight years old. Christian parents will enjoy reading this story to their children to remind them of God’s Word and to strengthen their faith.
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Wow! This book sounds lovely!
I like the fact that you listened to the audiobook and had a great experience reading along while the narrator spoke. I am sure Christian parents would love for their children to read this book .
Thank you for another good review, makhan pal !
I like the fact that you listened to the audiobook and had a great experience reading along while the narrator spoke. I am sure Christian parents would love for their children to read this book .
Thank you for another good review, makhan pal !
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It's a good book
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"Snatched Up to Heaven for Kids" by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul provides a captivating account of their eldest daughter's dreams about heaven. The book features Emma, a fictional representation of their daughter, Priyanka, who vividly describes heavenly visions, encounters with Jesus and God, and the peaceful coexistence of predators and prey animals, consistent with scripture. However, the narrative takes an intriguing turn as Emma also witnesses frightening scenes, emphasizing the reality of both heaven and hell. The book effectively combines spiritual themes with an engaging storyline, making it a thought-provoking read for children.
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Its a good book. Really childrens love it.... Its give us a dreamy mood while reading. Its enhance childrens imagination and while hearing this story they really wondering about next lines and seems happiness in their face... Really the book have a unique beauty...... 
