C is for Christian

Jani Ortlund

C is for Christian is both a tool and a treasure for anyone—child or adult—who wants to follow Christ. Alistair Begg’s clear teaching and insightful questions help readers respond personally to God’s truth, bringing theology within the reach of young and old alike. I strongly recommend this beautiful book for every home library.

Jared Kennedy

When children think about the marks of a Christian, they may first think of things Christians do. But it’s also essential for us to teach kids who Christians are. That’s exactly what Dr. Begg does in C Is for Christian. This beautifully illustrated alphabet catechism will help the next generation learn and remember the Bible’s many vivid depictions of Christian identity.

“Beautiful Resource for Readers of All Ages”

I received C is for Christian compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.

C is for Christian is the first children’s book by pastor and author Alistair Begg. The book begins with Begg’s encouragement, “I hope that, as you read, you’ll become more and more amazed by all the God has done and is doing for his people—for every Christian, however young or old. And I pray that you’ll want to become or continue to be, a Christian yourself.”

Begg wrote C is for Christian to help little ones understand what it means to be a Christian. Using 26 words, one for each letter of the alphabet, children learn one aspect of being a Christian. The words Begg selected are based on words and concepts from the Bible and each one includes a Bible verse to support it and a brief commentary by Begg. For example, the page dedicated to the letter “c” includes the word citizen and Philippians 3:20.

The book is formatted like a devotional and each of the 26 entries concludes with a few questions or things to think about and a prayer. The illustrations are stunning and the book includes a ribbon bookmark making it a lovely gift idea for children. C is for Christian concludes with a captivating two page spread that contains all the letters of the alphabet making this resource helpful for teaching young readers the Bible and their ABCs. While this is a children’s resource, adult readers are sure to benefit from it too. This is one of my new favorite Christian books for kids and I highly recommend it!

“Great book for all Christians, young and old!”

I was very excited to see this book being released by @thegoodbookcompanyusa and it does not disappoint! The illustrations are beautiful and very child-oriented. The words of wisdom from Alistair Begg are exactly like listening to his sermons - full of grace and wisdom and the power of the gospel. Each two-page spread has 1 full page color illustration on one side and the corresponding text on the other. It goes through every letter of the alphabet detailing characteristics of a Christian. There is scripture below every illustration, 2 questions to prompt discussion as well as a prayer to end the reading. This is a fantastic book to go through with children. You could do 1 letter each day and incorporate it into family dinners, bedtime routines, or anytime you have a few moments together. There are also free printable files on The Good Book Company’s website that include an alphabet poster, worksheets for every letter, and a fill in the blank chart. The homeschool mom in me loves worksheets that go along with books! Such an easy lesson to add to our homeschool day.

“Love, love, love!!!”

I absolutely love this treasury! With beautiful illustrations, thoughtful devotions, engaging questions, and heartfelt prayers, I am thrilled to be adding this to our Morning Time routine so that my girls can be even more encouraged to praise, worship, and give thanks to Jesus, but also to grow in rich theological truths.

I also love the free complementary resources that are provided on The Good Book Company’s website, which are perfect for parents and homeschoolers looking to further engage their children during the reading.

This would also make a wonderful gift for an expecting mother or little one’s first birthday!

Thank you, The Good Book Company, for my copy in exchange for an honest review. What a blessing this is to have in our home!

“So well done!”

This book is PERFECT for family devotions, morning baskets, bedtime reading and more.

As it goes through letters A to Z, your child will grow in their understanding of what it means to be a Christian: and even more specifically the words that God has given us in His word as we follow him…

- Adopted
- Members
- Overflowing
- Pilgrim

…to name a few.

Each spread contains a beautifully illustrated page with the designated letter and a corresponding Bible verse and a theologically rich devotional with discussion questions and a prayer.

This book is such a gift and one to open time and time again as you work to disciple your children’s hearts (and your own!).

*I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review.

“Beautiful and engaging devotional!”

I loved this beautiful book. The teaching is so solid, the illustrations are beautiful and unique.
Each letter has a verse to go with it and concludes with reflection questions and a prayer. I really appreciated the way some of the language was explained, words like "upheld," "zealous" and "citizen." The devotions are very clear and easy to follow, but are taught in a way that will help children remember them. I read through this book on my own, but I plan to use this as a devotional for our morning basket! It would also be perfect for bedtime devotions and would make a lovely gift!

“A Wonderful Resource”

This is a shortened version of my full review. My full review is available at: https://www.lifeisstory.com/childrens-books/c-is-for-christian-alistair-begg-and-emma-skerratt/

This picture book teaches kids about what it means to be a Christian. It goes through the alphabet from A to Z, introducing different concepts, such as Christians being adopted, forgiven, light, new creations, pilgrims, sent, upheld, and victorious. Each letter has a double-page spread devoted to it, and the first page features an illustration for that theme, along with a Bible verse. The next page includes a page-length devotional from Alistair Begg.

The illustrations from Emma Skerratt are beautiful and creative, and I really enjoyed them. Each illustration shows a letter and represents the associated idea in some way, like when the trail on a map shapes the letter 'P' for 'pilgrim.' With each devotional reading, Begg starts out by asking a question that relates to the concept, such as, "What is the longest journey you've ever been on, and where were you going?" After that, he explains that day's word, its connection to Scripture, and what it means for the Christian life. Each devotional ends with questions that families can discuss together, along with an example prayer.

"C is for Christian" is a wonderful resource. I would recommend this for Christian families and Sunday school contexts, and it is also suitable for proficient readers to work through on their own. This would make a great gift for a child who is a new believer, or who has just experienced another spiritual milestone. I also appreciate how ecumenical this book is. This covers basic, foundational information about what it means to be a Christian without getting into specific denominational beliefs, and it is appropriate for a broad audience.

I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

“Alistair Begg nailed it!”

- I like the theme of this book: our identity in Christ and Alistair Begg nailed it in giving words on each letter. This gives the readers encouragement that we are not just believers that will be going to heaven, but we are a "somebody" before God. It's relevant too especially in this age of identity crisis among our young ones. Glad to have something that will anchor them to God's Word. This is sort of a devotional (with Bible verse, text, reflective questions and prayer). I also enjoyed the typographic art by Emma Skerratt. The book cover is lit. However, I wish there was more artwork in this book. Still a two thumbs up for me.

https://delightinggrace.wordpress.com/2024/08/31/august-quick-review-childrens-book-edition/

“Book of the year!”

This is such a phenomenal devotional for kids!
In my opinion, it’s the best book of the year!
Highly recommend for all ages! Young and old!
Beautifully illustrated and full of theological truths!

“Incredible for sharing with my grandkids”

I was meeting with someone in a coffee shop recently and saw this sitting out. I started to look through it and said I had to have this book. I am loving reading this for myself and to my grandkids. Even I'm learning new things.