Because I Love You
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Because I Love You

By Max Lucado, Mitchell Heinze (Illustrator)

A curious boy questions the purpose of a protective wall. Is love the answer?

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32 pages· 1,641 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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In a village built by the wise Shaddai, young Paladin's curiosity leads him to question the purpose of a mysterious wall. As he seeks answers, Paladin embarks on a journey to understand the depth of Shaddai's love. What secrets does the wall hold, and how will it reveal the true nature of protection and care? This enchanting tale invites readers to explore the profound love that guides and safeguards, challenging them to see beyond the surface and discover the heart's true intentions. Will Paladin find the answers he seeks?

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A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories. He gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a protective wall around their village, rock by rock. He did all of this for just one reason–because he loved them. One day Paladin, the village’s most curious child, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that makes him wonder about Shaddai’s love. Could there be a mistake? Young Paladin is about to discover the answer. And when he does, he will come to understand just how deeply he is loved. And so will you. Everything God does for your children, He does because of love. He protects them. He listens to their prayers. He provides for their needs. He even gives warnings and sets boundaries–for no other reason than love. As an adult you already know this. Now your children can know it too through this captivating tale, which was first published in the award-winning children’s bestseller Tell Me the Story. Let this timeless story of a curious boy’s choice and a caring man’s sacrificial response help you make the infinite love of their Heavenly Father as real to your kids as your own love. Because they need to understand about Him what you have already learned–that everything God does throughout our lives, He does for one reason only, and for the best reason of all: Because I Love You.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
1,641
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43534
Publication
Published
February 3, 1999
Publisher
Crossway
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780891079927

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