Noel Piper’s latest book, Do You Want a Friend?, is now available. This beautifully illustrated hard cover book begins with the story of a little boy who moves to a new town with his family and wishes to make some friends. The narrator then asks questions like: Do you want a friend who loves you? Do you want a friend who comforts you? For each question, there is a colorful picture (over the two page spread) and an appropriate Scripture verse that shows how Jesus is that Friend. For example: Do you want a friend who helps you be strong? “I can do all things through him [Jesus, the Lord] who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Best of all, the book ends with a succinct and clear explanation of why Jesus can be this kind of Friend for us in spite of our sins.
The illustrator, Gail Schoonmaker, also does a terrific job. You may recall that Schoonmaker also illustrated the The Big Picture Story Bible.
Browse Do You Want a Friend? online or check out the publisher’s description.