Made Like Me

In her note at the beginning of this book, Jen Wilkin explains her purpose in writing it. As a child, she was not familiar with the account of Adam naming the animals and finding no helper suitable for himself.

In response to that gap, this rhyming picture book teaches children about the events of Genesis 2:19-20.

Jen's poetry is easy to read, and she uses strong vocabulary to convey her message. As children hear this story, they will learn that just as every animal has a helper, we need friends and family to support us. And more than that, we can rely on God for strength.

The illustrations help convey Adam's need for a helper. Time and time again, we see animals traveling in pairs—two sloths, two lizards, two foxes, and two raccoons. Many of the illustrations are symmetrical with the animal pairs mirroring each other, while Adam is the one character who breaks the symmetry.

If you've looked at many picture books about Eden, then you know how ridiculous some of the cover-ups can be (floating fig leaves, anyone?). The illustrator of this book, Rommel Ruiz, drew Adam with hair that touches the ground, and this hair serves as his covering.

Some parents may want to know that this book contains a few vague illustrations that may be intended to represent the Godhead, though it is unclear whether the figures are meant to depict God or Adam.

There's no reason to avoid this book with younger kids, although some of the vocabulary may be difficult. For that reason, I recommend this book for children ages 5 and up.

Ok I was already captivated by the beauty of this book cover.. but what’s inside was so much more beautiful that I anticipated!

As a mom in a house of boys- I focus a lot of my energy on “men”. This book was an unexpected breath of fresh air for my femininity.

It wonderfully shows Gods design of creation and ...how it points to a longing for a compatible companion for man- woman.

The illustrations are mesmerizing, the rhythmic Text flows beautifully and it points to the love of our Creator to make man and women different yet cohesive in His might plan.

10/10 recommend this book by @jenwilkin @thegoodbookcompanyusa

I received Made Like Me compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.

Made Like Me is author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin’s first children’s book. From the content to the illustrations, this book is absolutely lovely. It uses poetry to help children understand that God created men and women to work together in His family.

When I first read the book, I cried. I’ve heard many sermons that have made women out to be inferior and not necessary to the kingdom of God. Although this book is for children, it comforted my heart as an adult.

The message that men and women are partners in God’s kingdom is essential for kids to hear early on. This book does a wonderful job of laying the foundation for further conversations about men and women in the church kids will likely have with their parents as they grow older.

I’m so grateful to have this book in our home library, as it’s one I’ll enjoy reading repeatedly to my kids.