Book: What Are Hands For?

Author:  Abbey Wedgeworth

Age range: 0-3 years 
Type: Christian / Board Book / Early Childhood Devotional

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What is this book about?

 

What Are Hands For? helps young children understand that God created their hands with a purpose. Through simple words and colourful illustrations, it shows children different ways they can use their hands — to help, serve, create, love, and care for others.

The book encourages children to see everyday actions as opportunities to reflect God's goodness.

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Why we recommend it

 

This is a simple but meaningful board book for introducing very young children to biblical truths.

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It helps children begin to understand that their bodies are gifts from God and that even small actions can show love and kindness. The simple wording makes it easy for toddlers to join in, while opening opportunities for parents to talk about serving others and using our gifts well.

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Beautiful illustrations and a clear message make this a lovely book for family reading.

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Main lessons & themes

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• God created us with purpose

• Our hands are gifts from God

• We can use our hands to love and help others

• Kindness and generosity

• Serving others

• Caring for God's creation

• Reflecting God's character through our actions

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Faith Focus

 

This book connects well with the truth that we are created by God and made to reflect Him.

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Children can be reminded that God gave us our hands, not only to do things for ourselves but to love and serve others. It connects naturally with Jesus' example of serving others, such as washing His disciples' feet.

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Bible connections:

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• Genesis 1:27 — God created us in His image

• Ephesians 2:10 — We are created for good works

• Mark 10:45 — Jesus came to serve

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Questions to ask your child

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• What are some things our hands can do?

• How can we use our hands to help someone today?

• How do you think God feels when we show kindness?

• What is one kind thing you could do with your hands?

• How did Jesus use His hands to love others?

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Ways to use it at home 

 

Simple ideas:

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• Read during bedtime or morning routines

• Use it when teaching toddlers about kindness and helping

• Pair it with a Bible story about Jesus serving others

• Create a simple handprint craft and talk about how God made us

• Use it as a reminder during the day: “How can we use our hands to love today?”

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