Children's Book Review: Helen Roseveare, The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What by Laura Caputo-Wickham, Illustrated by Cecilia Messina
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Christian Kids · Biography · Women in STEM
Inspire and excite little hearts and minds with fun biographies of those who courageously served God, in this delightful series from Laura Caputo-Wickham!
In this newest addition to the Do Great Things for God Series, children can learn the story of an amazing woman who became a doctor and served as a missionary in the Congo for many years, facing various trials and even imprisonment. Her faith persevered and she became a strong role model for many women of faith, to this day. This is a must-have for any little girl or boy’s library!
Helen Roseveare: The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What
Written by Laura Caputo-Wickham and Illustrated by Cecilia Messina
About This Book:
Part of the new Do Great Things For God series
Ages: 4-5, independent reading 6 and up
Read the true story of Helen Roseveare, a missionary doctor in central Africa.
On the day of her eighth birthday, Helen sat in Sunday school cutting and sticking pictures of faraway countries and, in her heart, made a decision:
“When I grow up, I will travel the world and tell other boys and girls about Jesus.”
Follow her life story from medical student to missionary doctor in the heart of Africa. You'll learn all about the ups and downs she experienced, including being held as a prisoner for many months, and you'll discover how her faith kept her going.
My Review:
As a mother to an energetic, bright young girl, I have been a long time fan of the Do Great Things For God series! This most recent release of Helen Roseveare is a fantastic addition to our beloved favorites of Betty Greene, Gladys Aylward and Fanny Crosby. These stories feature strong women of faith who serve as brave, insightful leaders and pioneers in a variety of professions that are unique and exciting to my daughter and I!
Helen’s story begins at any early age which I loved, making her story relatable to little ones. She studied hard and followed God’s call on her life, stepping out in faith to serve in the darkest parts of the Congo as a doctor and missionary. I enjoyed that this story focuses on her faith and the things she prayed for, in addition to the ways God answered her prayers. It’s inspirational and demonstrative of what faith can do!
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This book shares the reality that Helen was captured and imprisoned for some time, presenting it in a way that is relevant but not scary or overwhelming for little readers. In fact, it reminds them of the Scripture that was near and dear to Helen’s heart and displays her perseverance and trust in God as her protection.
The illustrations in this hardcover, glossy book are lovely, depicting a wide range of colors, children and emotions. My daughter (4.5 years old) really loved flipping through the book on her own. When we read it together, the story was short and entertaining enough to hold her interest. It also sparked several great conversations!
I love that this collection of books features a different color on each cover, making it a fun collection to display in our daughter’s library. While the book appeals to my daughter, I think it will just as easily appeal to little boys as well and be a great addition to a church or school library and for homeschooling families!
Be sure to check out the link below to grab some fun worksheets, a family project and see a look inside this book via my friends at The Good Book Co., the publisher for this series!
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Learn about Betty Greene, Gladys Aylward, Fanny Crosby and other women of faith in this amazing series that inspires young hearts and minds in their faith and desire to be all God has designed them to be!
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