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I'll get right to the point

Liberals hate this book because it is Kirk Cameron
Conservatives love this book because it is Kirk Cameron

IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BOOK ITSELF!

As a librarian, I feel like I need to look at many books objectively. I believe a library collection should feature all sides, all different viewpoints. So when someone I know snidely said "I bet you don't have Kirk Cameron's book in your library....." I could report that there's did.

So I read it. And y'all, it's kind of garbage. It is not uber proselytizing (unless you read the back of the book and no one really does.). Even I, someone who is a Christian, had a difficult time connecting the dots to the Fruits of the Spirit. MANY PARENTS (including those who are not religious) want their child to love, experience joy, know there are difficulties in the world, and be gentle. That's just common decency.

Oh wait, we don't have common decency any more.

Many cannot be objective about this book. Assumptions are made based on the author and that alone. But come on, the book's font is far too small (do not get that stylistic decision) and the illustrations are far too busy. For that alone I am not a fan.....and if you have read my picture book reviews before, you would know this too.

Sigh. Try to be objective if you get this book. ( )