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I read What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts with my grandchildren, ages 3 to 11, and this review reflects their opinions as much as mine. The message is wonderful—kids learning they can control their thoughts instead of letting worries or mean ideas take over—and Jennie Allen presents it in a faith-based, encouraging way. But my grandkids struggled with the nonlinear layout. Bits of text scattered around the pages made it hard for them to follow, and the lack of smooth flow caused their attention to drift. That said, the illustrations by Nadia Gunawan were a hit—bright, whimsical, and full of heart. Despite the confusing structure, we had a great conversation afterward about our thoughts and how God wants us to use our minds for good.
** Thanks to Tommy Nelson for a complimentary review copy. The opinions are my own.