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Introduce kids 3+ to God’s good design for us to work together and help each other. Whether they’re shy, sociable, timid or convinced they can “do it themselves,” children will discover that we are wonderfully made to need one another.
Beloved Bible teacher Jen Wilkin uses memorable rhymes and delightful storytelling to show kids that it’s wonderful when we live, work and play as a team.
Marveling at Rommel Ruiz’s vibrant illustrations as they listen to the story, kids will see that…
Starting with the story from Genesis 2 of Adam naming pairs of animals and then God creating Eve, this book lays a foundation for kids to discover…
“From these two came four and more,
Helpers, siblings, friends galore
Boys and girls all made to be
Partners in God’s family.”
With childlike simplicity and deep theological insight, Jen Wilkin shows kids that God has given us a gift in giving us each other.
Rooted in the Creation account of Genesis 2, Made Like Me follows Adam as he names the animals and realizes that while every creature has a matching companion, he is alone—until God creates Eve. Using rhythmic rhyme, Bible teacher Jen Wilkin reframes human need and dependency not as a flaw or sign of weakness, but as an intentional design from God. Coupled with vibrant, modern artwork by Rommel Ruiz, this picture book offers a counter-cultural message against self-reliance, teaching young children that we were created to live, serve, and thrive in community.
"Made Like Me" is a beautifully written and illustrated story about why we were made to have partnership. My 4 year old asks for this one regularly.
In her note at the beginning of this book, Jen Wilkin explains her purpose in writing it. As a child, she was not familiar with the account of Adam naming the animals and finding no helper suitable for himself.
In response to that gap, this rhyming picture book teaches children about the events of Genesis 2:19-20.
Jen's poetry is easy to read, and she uses strong vocabulary to convey her message. As children hear this story, they will learn that just as every animal has a helper, we need friends and family to support us. And more than that, we can rely on God for strength.
The illustrations help convey Adam's need for a helper. Time and time again, we see animals traveling in pairs—two sloths, two lizards, two foxes, and two raccoons. Many of the illustrations are symmetrical with the animal pairs mirroring each other, while Adam is the one character who breaks the symmetry.
If you've looked at many picture books about Eden, then you know how ridiculous some of the cover-ups can be (floating fig leaves, anyone?). The illustrator of this book, Rommel Ruiz, drew Adam with hair that touches the ground, and this hair serves as his covering.
Some parents may want to know that this book contains a few vague illustrations that may be intended to represent the Godhead, though it is unclear whether the figures are meant to depict God or Adam.
There's no reason to avoid this book with younger kids, although some of the vocabulary may be difficult. For that reason, I recommend this book for children ages 5 and up.
