Lisa Tawn Bergren has a series of books for
young children that all begin with; “God Gave Us …” The latest in the series is
God Gave Us Sleep. I’m sure that the
other books in her series are cute, enjoyable, fun reads for a little one. I
haven’t actually read any of the other books though. This was the first one
that I have had the opportunity to read. After reading God Gave Us Sleep, I wouldn’t hesitate to read or recommend Bergren’s
other children’s books. As a child, I was a reader, and I enjoyed being read to
as well. I have read many children’s books during my life, and I can’t wait to
get to read this book to my child someday. (First baby on the way.)
An aspect of God
Gave Us Sleep that is so charming is the artwork. Laura J. Bryant has
created these adorable pictures that I can imagine any child loving. Who wouldn’t
love a super cute cub and all of her arctic friends? The art is beautifully
done on every single page, giving the child plenty of pictures to look at while
reading the story. These pictures help to make the story come alive.
Bergren does a great job of not just making this
a book about bedtime, an often stressful and tiring time for parents. She
includes why it is important to get sleep, what happens if you don’t get the
needed sleep, and things that can seem scary about sleep to a child. In my
opinion this adds depth to the book that can be appreciated not just by kids,
but by their parents too. For me, a mark of a good children’s book is one that
a parent wouldn’t mind having to read multiple times to their child. This book
falls into that category for me.
