Inspire kids with this true tale of God working powerfully through the simple sharing of his word. Jonathan Edwards’ story encourages kids to trust that God can do extraordinary things through everyday faithfulness.
Kids will follow Jonathan from his boyhood love of Latin, the Bible and nature to his ministry work as a pastor, author and missionary. They’ll see how God worked through Edwards' simple faithfulness to bring about revival.
Charming illustrations of 18th-century life in America draw kids into the story as they learn about God’s work during an important time in history. Kids will discover that…
This book is part of the Do Great Things for God series, designed to show kids how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Download free extras, such as worksheets, to help children interact with the true story and think of ways in which they can also follow God and encourage his people today.
This series can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for homeschool, Sunday school, missions events and more.
(Review written for 'Jonathan Edwards')
Jonathan Edwards is a thoughtful introduction to one of church history's most influential pastors and theologians. As with the rest of the Do Great Things for God series, the story presents important moments from Jonathan Edwards' life in a way that is engaging and understandable for young readers.
Children will discover Jonathan's love for God's Word from an early age and learn how God used his faithful ministry to bring about revival. The book encourages young readers to treasure Scripture, ...trust God's power, and recognize that He often works through ordinary faithfulness.
I also appreciate the free companion resources available through The Good Book Company, which make this an excellent addition to homeschool, family devotions, Sunday school, or church libraries.
Our family has enjoyed this series for years, and Jonathan Edwards is another worthwhile addition that introduces children to a faithful hero of the Christian faith while pointing readers to Christ.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
(Review written for 'Jonathan Edwards')
This is another wonderful addition to the “Do Great Things for God” series. We enjoy these short picture books as a way to learn about the lives of faithful Christians.
This series always has beautiful illustrations and this one is no exception. They take a story and make it accessible for children with an emphasis on how God works in their lives. Each book includes a real life photo and timeline of the person which is ever so helpful. This ...book also includes questions at the end and additional free resources for interacting with the person’s story. The homeschool mom in me loves these mini lessons! We really enjoyed the addition of the map pages at the end of this story as well.
While this series has been a favorite in our family since the beginning, my son is especially excited that they have been releasing “boy” books after a long line of wonderful stories about women. Jonathan Edwards having only sisters also resonated with my only son, and my children were surprised that people expected his sermons to last a whole hour! Because this book mentions the dispute from Edwards about who can partake in the Lord’s Supper, we’re able to have a great conversation with our kids about our beliefs as Presbyterians and how they align with Edwards based on our understanding of Scripture. I’m grateful for the hard working people that produce these books so that I can teach my children about such amazing people.
I received a complimentary copy as a reviewer and all opinions shared are my own.
(Review written for 'Jonathan Edwards')
The entire Do Great Things for God series from @thegoodbookcompanyusa is phenomenal! It’s a great way to introduce little ones to men and women of faith! There are bonus materials available for free on @thegoodbookcompanyusa website, which makes these books perfect for use in homeschooling, Sunday school, mission events, etc. Each book includes discussion questions, a timeline and a map.
This book introduces children to the amazing life of Jonathan Edwards, a famous preacher during the Great Awakening. The story ...follows him from his childhood (the only boy among 11 children) to his death. This story will encourage children to trust that God will work his extraordinary purposes through our everyday faithfulness. One of the things that struck me in this story was the way that Jonathan was a passionate Christian from such a young age, he was willing and ready to use his talents for God’s glory.
“Jesus had Jonathan’s heart, and he had Sarah’s. And thanks to the life and sermons and books of Jonathan Edwards, many other people have had minds and hearts for Jesus as well.”

Highly recommend getting a copy of this book! I love that this series has started including men of faith!
Thank you to @thegoodbookcompanyusa for sending me a copy of these wonderful books in exchange for my honest review!
