In the Beginning… God
A Story of Creation and Responsibility
“Let there be light!” God said with a shout. “Make it shine as bright as can be!”
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Stories inspiring children to aim high.
Beautifully illustrated picture books that help kids see themselves as God sees them — full of wonder, value, and endless possibility.
Award-winning author
4.7★ from 350+ reader reviews
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The Books
Three stories, one big idea: you are God’s masterpiece.
Each book pairs Joe’s gentle, rhyming words with Alina Shabelnyk’s radiant illustrations — made to be read aloud, again and again.
In the Image of God
A Story of Identity and Value
“For you were made in the image of God. In the image of God, you were made.”
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Freddy Finds God
A Story of Meaning and Purpose
Freddy wakes up with a BIG idea. He is going to find God. …But where could God be?
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Loved by parents, grandparents, and little ones.
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This is such a beautiful little book and will not just teach children about Creation but will also teach them their responsibility to take care of all God has given them. Even small children will enjoy the book because of the illustrations and the sweet flow of the words.
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This was such an amazing and thought provoking read. For such a delicate topic for kids, the author beautifully and effectively expressed the importance of finding God in everything that we are, see and do.
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This is a feel-good story to remind your children who they are. It also helps them understand that even if others don't offer love and kindness, they can still be who they are. It's helped us with our child who's dealt with bullying at school.
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What a great story! Beautifully written and wonderful images. The diversity of characters means my kid “saw himself” represented in one of the characters. My kids loved this story.
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This book is perfect for children to read and learn about all that God says they are! The illustrations are adorable and the rhyming makes the book so fun for kids! My daughter loves repeating the last sentence of every page with me. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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This sweet book reminds our little ones just how precious they are. Me and my 8 year-old read it together and discussed how each of us is unique and how this book celebrates our individuality and gifts. A beautiful, important message, with cute illustrations make this book a favorite for us!
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This is such a beautiful little book and will not just teach children about Creation but will also teach them their responsibility to take care of all God has given them. Even small children will enjoy the book because of the illustrations and the sweet flow of the words.
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This was such an amazing and thought provoking read. For such a delicate topic for kids, the author beautifully and effectively expressed the importance of finding God in everything that we are, see and do.
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This is a feel-good story to remind your children who they are. It also helps them understand that even if others don't offer love and kindness, they can still be who they are. It's helped us with our child who's dealt with bullying at school.
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What a great story! Beautifully written and wonderful images. The diversity of characters means my kid “saw himself” represented in one of the characters. My kids loved this story.
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This book is perfect for children to read and learn about all that God says they are! The illustrations are adorable and the rhyming makes the book so fun for kids! My daughter loves repeating the last sentence of every page with me. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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This sweet book reminds our little ones just how precious they are. Me and my 8 year-old read it together and discussed how each of us is unique and how this book celebrates our individuality and gifts. A beautiful, important message, with cute illustrations make this book a favorite for us!
Meet Joe
Award-winning author and grandpa of six.
“I hope my books inspire children to see themselves through God’s eyes. If we see ourselves as God sees us, then, through Christ, anything is possible.”
Joe Caruso is a Christian children’s book author who writes stories with big truths to help kids see themselves the way God sees them. He wrote his first children’s picture book, Freddy Finds God, in 2020, followed by In the Image of God and In the Beginning…God.
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