Mama, Sing My Song by Amanda Siebert

 

 Mama, Sing my Song by Amanda Seibert and illustrated by Sally Garland is a beautifully illustrated and sweetly written book based on Zephaniah 3:17, "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."

Don't you love the thought of God rejoicing over you with a song? I know I do. I also like the thought of passing on that loving thought to young children. Mama, Sing my Song encourages children to see how special they are and how much God loves them. Siebert has the reader's attention with the first lines, "Did you know there's a song for each child on earth about how much you're loved and how much you're worth. A song to remind you that you always belong--oh, Mama, Mama, will you sing my song?" 

I love the idea that every child could see how valuable and worthy they are through this book. We are all unique, special and valuable. Through Mama, Sing my Song it would be great if children could get that ingrained in them so when people try to tell them otherwise, they remember their worth in God's eyes. Besides the lovely pictures, the lyrical uplifting prose, there is a place for a caregiver to personalize the book by writing the wonderful qualities that particular child has--hopes and dreams for their life, the special meaning of their name, a word or verse spoken over their life, and a hand-written prayer for them. 

As a whole, I think Mama, Sing my Song is a wonderful children's book. My only other thought is that it would be nice if there was one that said, Daddy, Sing my Song or even something more neutral for children who no longer have a  parent living with them. Everyone needs to know God loves them and is singing over them.

Amanda Seibert is the founder of a company that creates personalized song and lullabies for children all over the world. This book also includes a free downloadable song with purchase.

I received this book from the publisher through JustRead Tours. All opinions within this review are my own.

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