From the Hebrew word shalom to the eternal city of Jerusalem, Israel: Chosen and Cherished takes young readers on a joyful, faith-filled journey through the ABC's of one of the most significant nations in all of Scripture.

Written for Christian families, this vibrant picture book introduces children ages 4-8 to the deep and beautiful connection between the Jewish people and the Christian faith. Using a simple alphabet format using the letters in the word, Israel, each letter unlocks a new truth - that Israel is the apple of God's eye, that the Bible was first written in the Hebrew language, that the roots of the Christian faith are found in the Jewish people, and that Jerusalem is the eternal city where God has placed His name forever.

Along the way, young readers and their parents will discover:

Why God chose Israel and the Jewish people

How Christians are "grafted in" to the family of God through Israel

Fun facts about Jerusalem and the Holy Land

A heartfelt prayer for Israel and the Jewish people

Supporting Bible verses from the Old and New Testaments

A child-friendly glossary of key faith terms

Israel: Chosen and Cherished, l also includes a thoughtful "A Word to Parents" section with practical guidance for raising children who understand and appreciate the Jewish roots of their faith - especially in a time of rising anti-Semitism and cultural confusion about Israel.

Part of the Love and Truth Book series by Rebecca J. Berschwinger - a series created to give parents and grandparents a simple, biblically sound tool to speak truth into the lives of their youngest loved ones, early and with confidence.

Perfect for: Christian families, Sunday school classrooms, homeschool curricula, church libraries, Jewish-Christian dialogue ministries, and as a gift for children ages 4-8.