I had read the original version of Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo and really enjoyed it. When I saw that the version for kids was available, I could not wait to get it. When I read it to my children, they were captivated by the story. They loved the pictures and had many questions as we read the book. The book is very easy for kids to read and understand. The illustrations are cheerful and colorful and it also includes some photos of the Burpo family as well as the pictures of Colton's grandfather that he met in heaven as well as the painting that Colton recognized as Jesus.
This kids version of Heaven is for Real is very condensed and does not include a lot of the details that are included in the original book. It is short and can be read in just a few minutes. It is long enough that it shares details about Colton's experience and message, but short enough that it holds the attention of younger kids. I thought it was very well written and my kids loved the book and wanted to read it again the next night!
This is a book that we will no doubt read many times as a family. My children are small and even at their young age, they had lots of questions and I was thrilled with the conversation that we had about the book as well as heaven and what happens when we die.
I have read other people's comments about the book regarding some theological questions about Colton's experience not completely lining up with Scripture. While I see their point, I still see this book as a great opportunity to share with my kids what Colton experienced and to then build on that topic with what the Scriptures have to say about death and heaven.
I loved the book and encourage every parent of small children to read it with their children.
I was provided with a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for my review but was not obligated to provide a positive opinion.
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