(Proverbs 22:6): “Start children off on the way they should go…when they are old they will not turn from it.” The Bible says there is something significant about learning lessons early in life. Life lessons based on God’s love for them help children have something to fall back on when they face adversity and problems later in life.

I believe you should teach very young children to love God first and foremost; and, then love themselves just the way they are. God loves them just the way they are and they need to know that. Even though there is no direct reference to God in the book, a simple storybook like Timmy Teacup Transforms helps little ones learn to love themselves in a way they can understand. When writing the book, I decided to let the parent(s) do the teaching about God in their own way.

The earlier children can learn about subjects like self-esteem, body image, and being grateful for what they have, the easier it is for them to learn.