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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
In Yahweh, That’s Who! by Yahnisa Leah Baht Israel, the wonders of the world are explored. This children’s picture book invites young readers to pause and question who made the various items we find in nature, including the sun, moon, flowers, and all the little “creepy crawling things.” Each of these gentle questions is answered in an easy-to-remember, engaging way: Yahweh. The simple, rhythmic text builds to how Jesus came to be and to moments when children might feel scared or unsure what to do. What should children remember when they’re worried or unsure?
I found reading Yahweh, That’s Who! by Yahnisa Leah Baht Israel to be quite soothing. The heartfelt words and expressive illustrations are very serene. From an educator’s perspective, I can see this story opening up discussions about Yahweh or God as children point to items and ask, “Who made this?” They will also want to explain the times when they have felt afraid or uncertain. This book can be extended by having them draw their own nature picture with the answer “Yahweh, that’s who.” I think the core message or theme of this read-aloud is an important one that youngsters can easily understand: trust and believe. The watercolor-like artwork wraps each line in soft images that help children follow along. I especially like how the language stays simple but still conveys big ideas about faith, safety, and who we can trust. Families or educators who are looking for a faith-based story about creation will definitely enjoy this tale.
