Joni Eareckson Tada (Hardback) by Kristyn Getty and Hsulynn Pang

In this beautifully illustrated hardback, Kristyn Getty recounts Joni Eareckson Tada’s lively childhood, life-changing accident, and challenging adjustment to a very different way of life, and shares how God has used her in amazing ways to bless others.

Children will hear how, when a terrible diving accident left her severely disabled, Joni was left with a lot of questions about God. It was easy to trust him when she was healthy and happy, but did she want to follow him now that life was so hard?

As young ones discover how Joni held on to her faith and used her circumstances to love others, they'll be inspired about the great things they can do for God, like being a friend to those with disabilities or in hard situations.

As well as being an award-winning hymn writer and a mother of four, Kristyn writes as a good friend of Joni, bringing a uniquely personal touch to the story.

This book is part of a series designed to show kids how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Download free extras, such as worksheets, to help children interact with the true story and think of ways in which they can also follow God and encourage his people today.

Title

Joni Eareckson Tada
Author(s)

Kristyn Getty and Hsulynn Pang
Series

Do Great Things for God
ISBN

9781802540673
Format

Hardback
Publisher

The Good Book Company
Age Range

4-7s
Audience

Children
Pages

32

Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

Joni Is An Absolute Joy!

I received Joni Eareckson Tada compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review. Joni Eareckson Tada is the latest title in the Do Great Things for God series by The Good Book Company. The book's author is Christian singer and songwriter, Kristyn Getty. This is the first book in the series dedicated to a Christian woman who is still living and it is absolutely delightful! The book details the biography of Joni Eareckson Tada, a Christian woman who became severely disabled in an accident that left her wheelchair bound for the rest of her life. I appreciate that the book doesn't shy away from Joni feeling angry after her accident. It also shares how she had hard questions to wrestle through. I find it very important for children to understand that trials are a regular part of the Christian life (John 16:33) and I'm so grateful that they can learn how to struggle well by Joni's example. Motivated by the comfort she's received in Christ, Joni started a nonprofit called Joni & Friends that provides gospel help and hope for individuals with disabilities. An especially precious aspect of the book to me was its inclusion of Romans 8:28 because it happened to be the verse my oldest daughter is working on memorizing as a part of her school curriculum. Joni Eareckson Tada is a beautiful dedication to Joni's life and the global impact she's had for Christ. The illustrations are aesthetically appealing and the book moved me to tears. This is my oldest daughter's favorite book series. We greatly enjoyed this volume in it and eagerly anticipate reading forthcoming volumes.