by Terence Lester and Zion Lester
Illustrated by Subi Bosa
IVP Kids
978-1-5140-0669-0
Reviewed by Clint Walker
Terence and Zion Lester have written a children's book entitled Zion Learns to See, which is a wonderful story about discovering a vibrant, living faith committed to loving others, and standing in solidarity with those who are under resourced.
In a book that appears to be autobiographical, Zion goes to work with her dad one Saturday morning. Her dad works at a community center in a neighborhood that has people who are homeless and hungry. Terance introduces her to his friends, and Zion helps meet some of the needs of hungry and unhoused. She begins to understand in her heart a lesson that her father was teaching her, namely that "Every person matters to God. And that means every person should matter to us"
This is a great book for teaching Christian values and social responsibility to children and adults alike. The illustrations are well done. The narrative tells a story of personal transformation by a young girl, which will encourage others to be transformed as well.
This book belongs in any home that is trying to disciple their children to be thoughtful, compassionate, and committed to loving others. It also belongs in church libraries, city libraries, and Christian schools.
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