Title: God's Very Good Idea
Author: Trillia J. Newbell
Illustrator: Catalina Echeverri
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Publication Date: September 1, 2017
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32 pages
Approximate Dimensions: 26.8 cm × 22.9 cm × 1.1 cm
Recommended Age Range: 3–6 years
ISBN: 9781784982218
What if God’s very good idea was to make a family—diverse and beautiful?
God’s Very Good Idea lovingly portrays how God’s design for humanity includes a beautiful variety of people, all created in His image, yet unique. Through colorful, joyful illustrations and simple storytelling, this book invites children to celebrate diversity and understand that God’s family includes everyone—because of Jesus’ redemptive love.
Other books in the Tales that Tell the Truth series:
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer
The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party
The Big Wide Welcome
The Friend Who Forgives
The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross
The God Contest
Goodbye to Goodbyes
Jesus and the Lion's Den
Jesus and the Very Big Surprise
One O'clock Miracle
The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song
The Storm that Stopped
Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start
The Christmas Promise
God's Very Good Idea
Highlights & Benefits
Diversity Celebrated: Showcases God’s design of inclusion, bringing clarity to the idea that all people—regardless of race, culture, interests, or age—reflect His image.
Gospel-Centered Themes: Explains that despite our sin, everyone can be included in God’s family through Jesus.
Playful & Engaging Illustrations: Catalina Echeverri’s art is colorful, expressive, and full of life, offering a warm visual encounter with the message of belonging.
Accessible Storytelling: Written in simple, clear language that young children (3–7 years) can both engage with and understand.
Perfect for Teaching Inclusion: An excellent book for sparking conversations about diversity and unity in families, schools, or church settings.
Series Credibility: Part of the Tales That Tell the Truth collection—trusted for Gospel-centered and thoughtfully crafted children's content.
Inspires Belonging: Empowers children to understand that they belong to God's family and that others belong too—highlighting unity in our shared identity as God’s image-bearers.