Book Review: The Whimsy Primsy Collection by Jenn Gibbs
Book Review: The Whimsy Primsy Collection by Jenn Gibbs
29 February 2020
Author Jen Gibbs uses Whimsy Primsy to teach children in and out of the church about the love of God.
Imagine a children’s picture book that entertains a five-year-old and teaches them a life lesson about God’s love. Now imagine that you learn the lesson too – that’s Whimsy Primsy.
New Zealand-based author Jen Gibbs tells the story of the intrepid and curious Primsy through three books, inhibiting the minds and hearts of children with her sweet illustrations, and simple but affirming narratives.
In Whimsy Primsy Runs her Race, Gibbs effortlessly teaches from Paul’s instruction in 1 Corinthians, and Christ’s command to “enter through the narrow gate” in Matthew 7. Kids will eagerly question what Primsy’s path is (there are multiple fantastic options along the way), yet at the end of the book, you can’t help but think this is also a lesson about self-comparison for adults.
The importance of connection and community is reinforced in Whimsy Primsy: From Sad To Glad, albeit with a lot of noise – making it the perfect book for any upcoming musicians in your life. And then in Whimsy Primsy: I Love You More, parental figures and children are given the opportunity to build connection through a narrative that uses positive affirmations to create trust, security and self-confidence.
Filled with the truth of Christ, yet without an inch of religiosity or Christian jargon, Whimsy Primsy will go down a treat for families and children inside and outside the church. This is a gorgeous and heart-warming series for the family home, playgroup or in children’s ministry.
All three Whimsy Primsy titles are available on Amazon.
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