Title: Mary Magdalene A Disciple and Friend of Jesus
Author: Bonnie Ring
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1684866670
Pages: 56
Genre: Religion & Spirituality / Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
The education of children is one of the most sacred and crucial jobs a person can take upon themselves. The desire to make sure our children grow and understand the lessons that life has to offer, as well as the knowledge which can help them become productive members of society, is a pursuit many have worked and strived for in their lives, and part of education for some is the knowledge that comes from faith and a belief system.
One such important system is Christianity, and many parents in the faith are constantly looking for sources of education and fun to help bring the story of Jesus Christ to life. That is what author Bonnie Ring accomplishes in her children’s book, Mary Magdalene A Disciple and Friend of Jesus. The book not only illustrates the many important moments and lessons from Jesus himself, but showcases the power and strength Mary became for Jesus as she stood by him when his many apostles did not. The faith and love she brought to her relationship with Jesus and the work she did, made her an integral part of the life of Jesus Christ.
The author did a marvelous job of not only utilizing warm and compelling illustrations to help tell the tale of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but the lessons that Jesus taught to his followers as well. The theme of friendship, faith, and hope in the face of hopelessness made this story fly by, and children will be drawn to the emotional and faithful approach to the story which connects them to their faith or belief system overall. The quick pace of the narrative helps hone in not only on the story of Jesus, but of Mary herself, allowing readers to witness what total devotion and hope looked like for Jesus in his life.
This is the perfect read for those who enjoy religious books, especially those which take on the children’s book genre and use illustrations to help entice readers to be drawn further into the story. The book will not only educate and grow a child’s nurturing faith in Christianity, but will bring parents and children closer together than ever before. Filled with honesty and hope, this is one children’s book religious parents will not want to shy away from. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your own copy of this wonderful children’s book today.