A book review by Fiona Taylor

As a home-schooling Mum and Girls’ Brigade leader, I was very keen to try this book – a missions-focused, narrative for children about unreached people.

I wasn’t disappointed!  This large format book tells the story of Little Bean, a young boy en route to visit his Grandmother in China alone (complete with disclaimer in the book that children should not give it a try themselves!).

The trip does not quite go to plan and he embarks on a journey across the country encountering Bible-less people groups.  The illustrations are lovely and include icons to assist children (and adults) to remember where Little Bean has gone and with whom he has spoken – an icon for each people group which ties in to his adventure.

Each chapter has a page where children can try to find all the icons hidden in a vine, which will hold the attention of the wiggliest little people.

The children I have shared this with thus far have really enjoyed it.  There is nothing so precious as sharing God’s heart for the unreached with the workers of tomorrow.

Books are available through the Wycliffe New Zealand office (prices include shipping within New Zealand):