At first glance, “The Boy Who Changed the World” is a feast for the eyes. The illustrations engulf you and transport you to where the author, Andy Andrews, is. The illustrator, Philip Hurst, is fantastic. Bold colours, not too busy, but totally captures the essence of the story. Definitely drawing in young children to stretch their imagination.
Now, on to the story. I was very impressed with the direction of Mr. Andrews story. In a world of ‘me me me’, it is so imperative that our children hear of ideas and ways to change the world by looking outside of theirs. God gave us creative minds and a will, and how blessed we are when we help others. Even grown-ups need to hear this story – it’s never too late. The story is about Norman Borlaug, and Henry Wallace, and George Washington Carver, and Moses Carver, and the choices they made to change the world. What is interesting and fascinating, is that the people who encouraged and guided these young children also had a part in changing the world. The words we speak to others, mainly to our children, really do impact. More than the message of “change the world” from this book, was “encourage your children, help them think outside of just themselves”. Excellent book.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program.
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