Jonathan Gibson
What is it?
“In “The Moon Is Always Round”, seminary professor and author Jonathan Gibson uses the vivid imagery of the moon to explain to children how God’s goodness is always present, even when it might appear to be obscured by upsetting or difficult circumstances.
In this beautiful, full-color illustrated book, he allows readers to eavesdrop on the conversations he had with his young son in response to his sister’s death. Father and son share a simple liturgy together that reminds them that, just as the moon is always round despite its different phases, so also the goodness of God is always present throughout the different phases of life.
A section in the back of the book offers further biblical help for parents and caregivers in explaining God’s goodness to children. Jonathan Gibson reminds children of all ages that God’s goodness is present in the most difficult of times, even if we can’t always see it.”
– New Growth Press
Who’s it for?
This is a great book for parents to read with their kids. It is best paired with loving conversation and explanation, rather than just read alone. This could also be used by a parent in preparation for a conversation with their child. While the book is aimed at a pretty young audience (3-5 year olds), the principles of this book could be used to help people of any age understand the goodness of God in hard times.
How’d it go?
“I have been borrowing the liturgy from this book and using it with my daughter for about a year. The beauty of this book is the practical tools it gives parents to use before hardship comes. When dark days do arrive, I am able to call back to the message of this book and remind my daughter that God is still good.” – Carter Brown
NOTE: To hear Jonathan Gibson share a little more about the context of this book, check out his podcast interview with Kevin DeYoung here. Their conversation about this book starts at 40:58.