GOD CHOSE ME! Book Review and Giveaway

If you’re looking for a biblically based book honoring the unique design of every child, then consider GOD CHOSE ME!: Celebrating Who God Made Me to Be.

The Author

According to her website, lexahle.com, Lexa Hale is a “devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, and storyteller with a heart for beauty, truth, and the wonder of childhood.”

A talented collage artist and jewelry designer, Lexa began writing children’s books and poetry around the time of her grandson, Calvin’s, birth. Lexa began crafting stories and poetry that speak to both children and their parents.  She frequently contributes to Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse, Jr. magazine.

GOD CHOSE ME! is Hale’s first published book. You’ll find cute color sheets that go along with the story at https://lexahale.com/creative-corner/

About GOD CHOSE ME!

Paraclete Press is the publisher of this 14-page board book written for ages 0 – 5.

Based on Genesis 1:27, this vibrantly illustrated rhyming board book helps little ones understand that God thoughtfully created them with love and purpose. With Bible-based messages, even the youngest readers will hear affirmations that they are wonderfully made, cherished by God, and unique in His eyes.

Readers tag along with six children visiting a zoo. They enjoy seeing animals in a variety of habitats.

The rhyming text and sweet illustrations remind us that God creates every unique detail in each person and animal. He makes no mistakes, and He loves and cares about each of us.

“The best choice God made
Was what I should be . . .
A boy? Or a girl?

And God chose . . .  ME!”

What I Especially Like

I appreciate how the artist, Dana Regan, used bright, cheery colors to illustrate children with various skin tones and attributes. One child sits in a wheelchair, and another child wears glasses.

I like the biblically-based, sweet reminder of how thoughtfully and wonderfully God creates each person. He chose every detail, from eye and hair color to the sound of our laughs. He makes no mistakes. Every decision has a purpose.

This book would be a great gift for a baby shower or a child’s birthday. It would make a great addition to the libraries in Christian schools, churches, and homes.

Giveaway

Thanks to the author and publisher, we have a copy of GOD CHOSE ME! to give away to one of you dear readers. We’ll randomly select a name from this blog’s email subscriber list on February 12, 2026, as the winner of this book. After receiving an email from this website, the winner will have two weeks to reply with their acceptance of the book. If no reply is sent, we take that as a nod to select another winner. As always, the winner pays nothing. All shipping costs will be paid by me (or occasionally the publisher).

Winners must be residents of the contiguous United States. Make sure you’ve entered your email address in the sidebar to get in on all of our giveaways and gain free admittance into the Library of Printables.

Winner Announced!

Congratulations to the email subscriber whose email address begins with “sunflowerchild.” Yay! You won! Look for an email from me and this website. If I don’t hear from you within two weeks, I’ll take that as a nod to select another winner.

I received a FREE copy of this product for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations.

A freelance writer, Sally Matheny’s work is published worldwide, online and in print, in publications including Appleseeds, Clubhouse Jr., Homeschooling Today, and The Old Schoolhouse.

As a writer, blogger, and speaker, Sally encourages parents to live victoriously and to courageously tell the next generation wondrous things. Connect with her on several social media sites, but her favorite hangouts are at SallyMatheny.com and Pinterest.