Nicole Lataif - Forever You. A Book About Your Soul and Body

A Book About Your Soul and Body

Written by Nicole Lataif
Illustrated by Mary Rojas

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Lataif, Nicole, author.
Forever you : a book about your soul and body / written by Nicole Lataif ; illustrated by Mary Rojas.
pages cm
ISBN-13: 978-0-8198-2708-1
ISBN-10: 0-8198-2708-8
1. Soul--Christianity--Juvenile literature. 2. Human body--Religious aspects--Christianity--Juvenile literature. I. Rojas,
Mary, illustrator. II. Title.
BT741.3.L38 2012
233.5--dc23
2012027316

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Illustrated by Mary Rojas

Design by Mary Joseph Peterson, FSP

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Copyright 2012, Nicole Lataif

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How can we show young children that theres more to them than theyor wecan see? Forever You: A Book About Your Soul and Body is a resource for Christian faith formation at the most basic level, intended to help you explain to children what being human is all about.

Forever You introduces the idea that each of us is both body and soul. Foundational concepts of Christian faith such as holiness, salvation, sin, and virtue can only be fully appreciated through an understanding that fully embraces the whole human person.

Forever You lays the foundation for a young childs continued spiritual and human formation. The simple and engaging text encourages imagination and wonder while teaching children basic principles of living our faith in Jesus Christ:

When we care for our bodies, we also care for our souls;

We build character through our actions;

The choices we make matter;

Our highest purpose is fulfilled by loving God and others.

Additionally, Forever You assures children that our souls live on forever, an essential message for a child to hear, especially in moments of grief and loss.

This book was created to help support you in opening a conversation with the children in your life about who they are, how they can love and be loved, and the eternal value of each human person. It is a joy to be human and to reflect on life as God has given it to us. This joy is made even more full when we share it with children!

Your soul is in all you are and dosoul and body, forever you!

Your soul is in all you are and dosoul and body, forever you.

Zebras have stripes.

Bunnies hop by.

Leopards have spots.

Birds fly.

You have a soul.

Your soul is your spirit.

Its the life in you that eyes cant see.

Your soul will always be.

Your soul gives life to your body.

Use your legs to climb a tree.

Use your hands to bang the drums.

Use your arms to swing a bat.

Use your feet to paddle fast.

Your soul is in your hands when you clap along.

Its in your ears when you hear a song.

Its in your toes when you splash the bath.

Its in your smile when you hug your cat.

Your soul is in all you are and dosoul and body, forever you.

Your soul lets people see you from the inside out.

Its in what you feel:

When you open a present,

When you stamp your feet,

When you win!

When you try again.

Your soul shows through in your hopes:

One more day at the beach,

One more hour of sleep,

One more minute with friends,

One more hug from grandpa.

Your soul is in all you are and dosoul and body, forever you.

Your soul shows through in what you like.

Your mind dreams of ice cream.

Your heart hopes for three scoops.

Your hands reach for the cone.

Your mouth smilesthat was yum!

Your soul shows through when you love.

You love your friends.

You love your family.

You love God.

Your soul is in all you are and dosoul and body, forever you.

Your soul shows through in your special gifts.

Grandmas soul is bright when she paints on her canvas.

Mamas soul is sweet when she bakes your favorite treat.

Papas soul is strong when he helps you along.