Book details

  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:Religious / Christian / Early Readers
  • Age Range (years):3 - 8
  • Language:English
  • Pages:36
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798986464930

What God Says

By Erika L. Turner, LCSW

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Overview

What God Says is a book written to help children understand how scripture is relevant to them and to their experiences. The Bible is full of encouraging and inspiring words that are meant to uplift and to empower. In a world where children are often exposed to negative imagery and messages about themselves and others, and where division is encouraged, What God Says aims to teach children the wonderful things that God's words say about who they are as His children.
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Description

What God Says is a beautifully illustrated book that was written to inspire children to read and to understand the Bible in their own developmental language. The scriptures in this book are used to uplift and empower, while encouraging the development of self esteem. Children often experience trauma and hard times, the same as adults. Scriptures can be used as tools to help children develop strength and resiliency during difficult times. Scriptures can help children to feel safe when times are uncertain. Scriptures can help children discover all of the gifts and talents that they possess. Scriptures can help children understand that they are loved and appreciated by God, despite their physical circumstances. With unity and cultural diversity as a focus, What God Says is a book that shows that every child is embraced and valued in God's family.
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About The Author

Erika L. Turner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Owner/CEO of Beauty For Ashes Counseling and Mental Health Services LLC, which is a mental health private practice that offers virtual counseling and psychotherapy services in the states of Georgia, Florida, and Vermont. She has worked in the social work and mental health fields for over 20 years. Ms. Turner received a Bachelor of English degree in 1996 from Spelman College, a Master of Science degree in Non-profit Administration in 2001 from Georgia State University, and a Master of Social Work degree in 2007 from Howard University. She specializes in the treatment of trauma and has earned the designations of Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Ms. Turner is passionate about incorporating christian and biblical principals into her practice, when desired by her clients. Erika L. Turner is also the author of the award-winning children's book "A New Family For Tate", which was the winner of 3 Bookfest Awards in 2024 for Animals, Social Themes, and Picture Books, and a Chrysalis BREW Children's Book Excellence Award in 2024 for Illustrated Book of the Year.
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