I love the artwork and the concept of introducing the fruit of the Spirit in a creative way. Love how the artist got involved in the story. It's so so cool. However, introducing the fruits of the Spirit in this book lacks three things: 1. the exclusivity of it to a Christian as if someone just can hop on board the bus 2. Some of the fruits of the Spirit are missing 3. Without diving a bit more on each of the fruits of the Spirit, it felt that their is no distinction between each other example: love and kindness.

A Little More Like Jesus
by Zach Williams
Publisher: Zonderkidz-Books
Series: None
Rated: 3
Obtain: Borrow
Back of the Book: “Destination KINDNESS! All aboard for LOVE! Take a ride to PATIENCE, PEACE …and FAITH in God above! Climb on board for GOODNESS—it’s just up ahead! Buckle up for Jesus and hear the things he said.
Kids can uncover the joy of following Jesus’s example in A Little More Like Jesus by Christian music artist Zach Williams. This imaginative picture book invites children 4-8 to climb aboard for a journey that explores the fruits of the Spirit in a new and exciting way, using simple-yet-impactful rhymes that help kids see just how easy it can be to show more love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and goodness to everyone they meet. Paired with bright and engaging artwork that brings the message to life, this inspiring story for your young one will help them foster a strong connection with God through creativity and being exactly who God made them to be!
In addition, A Little More Like Jesus:
Aids in spiritual development by giving kids real-world, hands-on examples of ways they can show Jesus’s love to those around them
Is a perfect read-aloud for story time, family devotions, and bedtime
Makes a great holiday or birthday gift.”

Impressions: For reference I have an 8-year-old son who I read this with. The rhyming words were a bit juvenile for him. I felt the rhyming took away from the intention of the book. The text mimicked song lyrics of “Less Like Me” by Zach Williams. The idea was cute, but the format lacked depth. Rather than explaining the concepts of the song, the book creates a rhyme that felt all over the place. Perhaps I am being too critical, but I like to be intentional about what books we read together, and this didn’t feel like it had enough depth to bother with.

Quotes: “Forgive yourself and others too, for that’s the gentle thing to do.” - Is forgiving gentle? In a roundabout way maybe but forgiving is a command that stems from love not gentleness.

“Did I do all I could today to take someone's pain away.” It is a strange question to propose to a 4–8-year-old. As an adult I understand what is being referenced here and although the text references seeing people's needs, it is presented in an abrupt manner without depth.

I received an ARC of this book via the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review shared here.

It is always a blessing to find a children’s book that is more than just entertaining. Zach Williams has used ideas from his hit song to invite children (and adults) to get on board with Jesus, look beyond themselves, and serve others. The gorgeous illustrations really make it all pop and give a lot of things to point out and discuss without cluttering the pages. The bright colors will draw children in, and they will see the characters doing many different things to help other people. I immediately appreciated the variety of colors and abilities of the children depicted, making this a book any child will enjoy looking at again and again as they learn to put others first with God’s help. This is the type of book I wanted my children to have when they were little. It would make a perfect gift for any child.
Destination kindness! All aboard for Love!
Take a ride to Patience, Peace…and Faith in God above!
Climb on board for Goodness – it’s just up ahead!
Buckle up for Jesus and hear the things he said.
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from NetGalley and Zonderkidz. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC! I love Zach Williams and that isn’t necessary for this book! This is a happy, upbeat, positive children’s book. This book encourages the reader to be more like Jesus, which is all about being kind to others and putting others first. So everyone needs to learn that no matter who you are! My 3 yo was entertained by the illustrations too. Great book for the family!

I and my kids loved this book. It's super sweet and a great reminder to be kind and loving to all, just like Jesus.

Cute book that goes through some of the fruit of the Spirit and shows kids how they can be more mindful of treating others the way Jesus treats them and wants them to treat others. The illustrations are cute and detailed and the story has a sing-song rhyme to it that will appeal to younger children, and a message that will appeal to older children. Sweet book!

A big thank you to Netgalley and Zonderkidz- Books for an advanced read copy of this wonderful book!

A Little More Like Jesus is sweet little book based off of Zach William's song that ties in the fruits of the spirit. My kindergartener loved this book and spent time pointing out all the ways the children in the book could be more like Jesus. I love how this book pulls in the fruits of the spirit and gives practical examples of each in the illustrations. This is a book I will be sharing with my Pre-k/kindergarten Sunday School class as well.

This was such a good book!!! I love that it teaches kids how to think about others and help people! To let THE light shine through them!

Loved this book and how it teaches young children and even adults how we can be more like Jesus in a few simple ways. I adored the sweet illustrations and powerful message.

A Little More Like Jesus was a spiritual story about kindness, love, patience, peace, faith, and goodness and to try and be more like Jesus everyday!

The illustrations were beautiful and the message was well done. I cannot wait to read this with my children and get a copy for our home!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advanced Reading Copy.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was so cute and I loved the message. I definitely recommend this to be read to kids.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Oh my goodness! This book was so cute!

I just read this to my 6 year old and he loved it and asked me to read it again.

We both loved the message in this and the illustrations were very well done.

I can’t wait for this to be released so I can buy my son a physical copy for his shelf and he can read it over and over! I will also be buying multiple copies for all my friends kids!