In this joyful picture book, author Aimee MacIver and illustrator Mattie Karr invite young readers to discover a truth that shapes everything: God created them on purpose, with love, and for a reason. This beautifully illustrated story helps boys ages 4-8 understand who they are by showing them who God says they are.
Some boys are loud and adventurous. Others are thoughtful and quiet. Some love sports, while others prefer reading, building, or creating. Each page reinforces the same message: every personality, interest, and strength can reflect God’s goodness.
Boys learn that their worth is not based on what they look like, what they enjoy, or how they compare to others. They are good because God made them. They are needed because God chose them.
Rooted in the truth that every child is made in the image and likeness of God, this story encourages boys to embrace their unique gifts while growing in virtue. It gently points them toward the many ways a life can be lived for God, whether as a husband, father, priest, or faithful single man.
A “Find the Saints” section at the back introduces real men who lived this truth in different ways. Woven throughout the illustrations, these saints make holiness feel tangible and possible, helping boys see that they, too, are called to greatness.
This book reminds boys that God knows them, calls them by name, and has a purpose for their life that no one else can fulfill. Because when a boy lives as he was created to be, he helps make the world stronger, brighter, and more full of God’s love.