Book Details:
Book Title: Night of Mysterious Blessings by Sally Metzger
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 5-8), 40 pages
Genre: Picture Book/Early Reader
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing
Release date: November 3, 2021
Content Rating: G. My book is rated G because it has a Biblical world view.
Have you ever had great big tingly goosebumps? Or tossed and turned too long on a sleepless night? Have you ever seen tall shadows dance in your doorway? Or found a RELAX-let-go peace deep inside? In Night of Mysterious Blessings, you’ll share in the adventures of a boy and his beloved dog. Enter this curious, oh-so-mysterious night, and be amazed at what you see in the morning’s light. Best of all, uncover the priceless key to worrying less and smiling more.
So many books stress God is always with us. How fantastic for a book to proclaim the Scriptural truth that God is also within. It’s a lifelong gift for children to discover God makes his home inside them while their hearts are open to receive the mystery.
Metzger, Sally. Night of Mysterious Blessings. Illustrated by Courtney Smith. Plymouth, MA: Elk Lake Publishing, 2021.
Night of Mysterious Blessings is a picture book for young children, but in it Sally Metzger shares a lesson adults need as well. When we feel stressed and can’t sleep we need to remember that God never sleeps and He’ll take care of things. It is a beautiful story of a young boy who can’t sleep, going through all the tricks to try to sleep.
Metzer added some discussion questions and a couple of craft suggestions at the close of the book. Parents could use this book as part of a family devotion time.
Courtney Smith’s illustrations complement the text well. I also appreciated that the type is very large – making this a good book for young children learning to read.
Night of Mysterious Blessings would be a good addition to a k-12 Christian school library picture book section. It would also be a good addition to a family library and useful as a bedtime story.
I received a complimentary copy of Night of Mysterious Blessings. This is my honest review.
Meet the Author – Sally Metzger:
As a teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader, Sally Metzger has helped young people discover God’s boundless love for them for over 20 years. She developed and taught a course in faith formation for university students, religion teachers, youth ministers, and parents, and she is the author of two children’s books, Night of Mysterious Blessings and Jesus, Were You Little?
Sally has a Master of Theological Studies degree, focusing on pastoral care, and is active in chaplain ministry. Her message: It’s Raining Grace! And through God’s power, we can find and joyfully fulfill our purpose in life. Sally is married to her high school sweetheart, cherishes her children and grandchildren, and enjoys outdoor adventures and travel.
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I really appreciate your excellent review, Jane. I love the idea of using the book for family devotions. The thought of contributing in some small way to such a sacred gathering brings me terrific fulfillment! Sally Metzger
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