Review of God's Healthy Laws: Mamma, Why Do People Get Sick

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Review of God's Healthy Laws: Mamma, Why Do People Get Sick

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "God's Healthy Laws: Mamma, Why Do People Get Sick" by Gina R Jenkins.]
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God's Healthy Laws: "Mamma, Why Do People Get Sick?" is a children's story written by Gina Jenkins. The book teaches children eight essential health tips. These health lessons are interwoven in the conversations between the character Zarriah and her mother and are simplified with appealing illustrations and simple word choices.

What immediately stood out for me in this book was its engaging content, mainly achieved by presenting the information in a conversational format, thus making the communication of knowledge to the children very easy. Also, I appreciated the seamless transitions to new knowledge; it's either Zarriah or her mother taking the lead, and in each instance, this is so perfectly done. An example is seen on page 28, where the circumstance surrounding Zarriah's stomach ache paves the way to the introduction of the seventh Healthy Law, "Temperance."

Each of the eight healthy laws—which are trust, water, fresh air, sunshine, nutrition, exercise, temperance, and sleep—was thoroughly discussed and presented in a way children can easily understand (take, for instance, this excellent comparison: "Drinking water is like taking a bath on the inside," page 13), thus equipping children with the concrete knowledge they need to build a healthier, happier life. There are so many wonderful insights in this book, like the knowledge about the body's ability to heal itself, provided it is given the conducive environment to do so. Children will also be fascinated to know of the many benefits of quality sleep (it's funny that some children do not like to sleep!), which will make them appreciate the efforts their parents make to get them to sleep early and have quality rest.

The book was well edited. I found just two grammatical errors in it. There are some religious contents in the book, like some biblical quotations and mentions of God and Jesus, but these do not in any way affect the understanding or application of the health tips shared in this book. So I recommend it to any child between the ages of seven and twelve. It's my pleasure to rate God's Healthy Laws: "Mamma, Why Do People Get Sick?" five out of five stars for the aforementioned merits and because I didn't dislike anything in it.

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Your thorough review of "God's Healthy Laws: 'Mamma, Why Do People Get Sick?'" by Gina Jenkins highlights the book's effectiveness in imparting crucial health tips to children in an engaging and understandable manner. Your insightful analysis and recommendation make this review valuable and deserving of praise.

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What immediately stood out for me in this book was its engaging content, mainly achieved by presenting the information in a conversational format,
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The acknowledgment of the book's conversational format and seamless transitions between characters as a standout feature highlights the author's skill in presenting information in an accessible and enjoyable way. The specific example of Zarriah's stomach ache leading to the introduction of the seventh Healthy Law demonstrates a thoughtful approach to storytelling and education.
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This is a great book and will help children know the kind of lifestyle they need to live in order to maintain good health. They say knowledge is power, and this is just one instance of it. The conversational tone should easily capture and sustain children's attention as they read this book.
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A book that tells children how to live healthy, that's interesting. I believe this book is a must read for kids. The book should be able to enlighten them on what they need to do in other to stay healthy.
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Thank you for your detailed review! Your insights have piqued my interest, and I'm excited to dive into the book. Your review convinced me it's a must-read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - they've inspired me to explore further.
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I was fascinated by the book's cover. The author passes her message across in a way that her intended readers will find it easy to understand. Thank you for such a beautiful review.
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Thank you for your valuable insights, your review built interest in me to read this book. Great information is given by you about the book, thank you for that.
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You've explained very well about the book and you have mentioned the content of the book very nicely. I'll definitely start reading this book.
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The content of this book is incredible and much needed. As much as I like violent crime novel we also need books that promote positivity. This book seems like a must read. Awesome review!
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What a beautifully written review!
This sounds like a wonderful book to read to children. I will definitely have to read it to my 2 kids!
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Post by Tomy Chandrafrost »

Hey, this is another interesting book that teaches not only children but also their parents about health education. I like how your review sparked my interest in wanting to read this book. Nowadays, educating children needs to be done in a fun way, and this review triggered me to want to read this book. Thanks for writing it.
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