Children of the King

Author: Max Lucado

Illustrator: Sergio Martnez

Abstract:When the king comes to adopt some children, they are all too busy trying to impress him with their talents, except for one little girl who offers only her kind heart.

This classic children’s book has been redesigned with a fresh look and continues to remind kids of God’s deep desire to spend time with them. Best-selling author Max Lucado helps children comprehend and cherish this incredible truth as he tells the story of a king who comes to adopt some children. All the kids are too busy trying to impress the king with their talents, except for one little girl who offers only her kind heart. Combining Lucado’s characteristic warmth with charming illustrations from award-winning artist Sergio Martinez, this heartwarming tale will entertain and encourage young readers by highlighting God’s tender love and affection toward all of his children.

One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is the assurance that mom and dad love them just as they are, apart from anything that they do. But telling them once won’t make it sink in. Kids need to be reminded of that foundational fact over and over, until the truth takes root deep within their hearts.

In the same way, children need to hear again and again that their heavenly Father loves them and wants to spend time with them–even if they’re not wonderfully talented, extremely smart, or exceptionally popular.

That message of God’s unconditional acceptance and deep desire to enjoy a friendship with his children is at the heart of this book.

Originally published by Crossway in 1994, The Children of the King has now been redesigned to enchant a whole new generation of children. Combining the warm narrative of best-selling author Max Lucado and the engaging illustrations of award-winning artist Sergio Martinez, The Children of the King will give parents and grandparents fresh opportunities to remind children of God’s never-changing affection for them.

That truth–the assurance of God’s delight in them–is a blessing that has eternal impact for all children of the King everywhere.

Hardcover,31 pages
9781433540912Crossway Books