Miraculous Sky by Michelle Weltz is a story of hope, based on the true story of healing that her beloved dog received. The narrative shares the comfort that comes from trusting God as a Father who hears our prayers and knows our needs. Even though this picture book deals with tough subject matter, it's handles the content well, and ultimately directs children and parents to the truth of the Lord's incredible love and complete sovereignty.

A Quick Summary of Miraculous Sky:

Sky and her sister Tana love going out in nature with their humans. But one day, the family's playtime at the lake comes to a crashing halt. Sky's family discovers a sore in her mouth, and a trip to the vet reveals that Sky has cancer. The family turns to prayer, trusting that the Lord is able to provide all that we need, and to give healing more complete than we can ask for.

About the Book:

This beautiful picture book pulls at the readers' emotions from start to finish. We see the close bond between Sky and her family. We watch Sky grow more tired from her illness, and we see Sky's community gather around her in prayer.

Though cancer is a hard topic, this book shows the power of community and prayer in giving comfort to those dealing with sickness. Colorful and joyful illustrations share the spirit of hope and victory even when Sky feels the most exhausted. In the end, Michelle encourages the readers to turn to Christ in every circumstance. She reminds us that God is always there for us, through the good and the hard times.

Miraculous Sky is a wonderful book, especially for families dealing with illness or loss. It points us back to Christ in a gentle but powerful way.

Karley Conklin

Karley Conklin is a librarian by day, a writer by night, and a bookworm 24/7.

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