“Cold Case Christianity for Kids” by J. Warner Wallace & Susie Wallace

Summary:

Between the ages of 8 and 12, kids often start to wonder if Christianity is true. In Cold-Case Christianity for Kids, detective J. Warner Wallace draws readers into the thrill of high-stakes investigation by showing them how to think rather than telling them what to think. In this children’s companion to the bestselling Cold-Case Christianity, detective Wallace gets kids excited about testing witnesses, examining the evidence, and investigating the case for Christianity. Includes author illustrations and links to a website (coldcasechristianityforkids.com) where kids can download activities, fill in case notes, and earn a certificate of merit.

Detective Wallace gets kids excited about testing witnesses, examining the evidence, and investigating the case for Christianity.

 

My thoughts:

 

Cold Case Christianity for Kids is a fantastic way to help kids find their own faith in logical, realistic ways.  The book’s step-by-step analysis is the perfect way to help young ones evaluate the Gospels and understand details for themselves.  Written by a real-life detective, the book teaches how detectives evaluate evidence and look for clues so that children can approach the Bible the same way. 

 

I was most impressed with this approach.  The book takes an unusual perspective:  that of a fictional detective teaching a detective academy for kids, in which the reader participates.  With an inquisitive kid in the group, opportunities abound for discussion about evidence and investigative techniques. 

 

Cold Case Christianity for Kids isn’t just a fictional story, though.  The techniques taught are real and  are excellent ways to analyze information.  The authors extended the learning with a website featuring videos for each chapter, printables, notebooking pages, and a leader’s guide.  There are pictures scattered throughout the book to add visual interest to each chapter, and the comic-book style will appeal to boys and girls alike.

 

These extras will make it easy for any parent or ministry leader to implement this book as an ongoing study for their kids’ club or youth group.  It’s the simple writing style and solid steps, however, that I admire most.  The book is perfect for helping kids make the transition from learning about the faith of others to understanding it well enough to make it their own.  The authors also help kids understand why there are discrepancies in the Gospel stories and how to explain faith to others.

 

 

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I received a free copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity.  All opinions in this review are my own.