Christian Book Notes

Elliff, Jim. Illus. by Caffy Whitney. The Eaglet. Parkville: Christian Communicators Worldwide, 2006. 27 pp. $3.16 or less.

Introduction

Christian Communicators Worldwide (CCW) is a ministry based in Parkville, Missouri—a town in the Kansas City metropolitan area. CCW exists to spread the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ as far as they possibly can. They do so through three main websites, CCW online, Way to God, and Bulletin Inserts. These three websites offer a plethora of free downloadable articles and gospel literature.

The “main man” (he would kill me if he knew I was saying this) of the ministry is Jim Elliff. He has a wonderful speaking ministry as well as a writing ministry. We featured quite a few of his books here at Christian Book Notes recently.

Summary

The Eaglet is a children’s book that plants gospel seeds in the hearts of the young and old alike. We follow a baby eagle as he grows and defies the commands of his father because he is big enough to do what he wants to do. He quickly learns that he should never have defied his father. As his father swoops down and saves him, we are reminded that even though we have (and continue to do so) defied our Father in heaven, He has still “swooped” down and offered to save us.

Review/Recommendation

This booklet is a short read that will have a lasting impact on both the reader and the hearer (assuming you read it to your children). The story is short enough to keep the youngest child’s attention while the message is deep enough to cause a grown man to think.

The artistry, done by Caffy Whitney, is cute and pointed. You can see a stern father telling his young son that he must obey his command. You can see the little eaglet as he is realizing the error of his ways in disobeying his father. Finally, you can see the Savior as the young eaglet cries because of his disobedience.

Given how inexpensive the book is, I would pick up many copies to give to the families in your congregation if you are a pastor or the members of your Sunday School class. Shoot having some on hand to give to your children’s friends would be worth it. I know my children love it and talk about it to their friends.