“This book is an affirmation of who our boys were made to be: godly men who are strong, wise, and loving. I picture my own son as I read these words!”
—Phylicia Masonheimer
Author of Every Woman a Theologian
When Kelsie Detweiler was looking for a good book that would teach her own young children they were perfectly created by their loving Creator, she discovered there weren’t a lot of books out there that celebrated His beautiful intent for each one of us.
Wanting something that would show her son he was “fearfully and wonderfully made,” Detweiler developed a beautiful picture book to discuss the uniqueness of each boy. The result is God Made You, My Darling Boy—a delightful, age-appropriate book to help begin the conversation about God’s handiwork in our creation and what it means to be a boy.
Also available is the companion book, God Made You, My Darling Girl.
“I can’t imagine a better motivation for writing a children’s book than Kelsie’s expressed purpose in writing this one: she went looking for a book to read to her young son about the unique, God-given wonders of being a boy and couldn’t find one. As a parent and grandparent of boys, I am thrilled that Kelsie has written this delightful book to affirm God’s unchanging truth and encourage little boys to fully embrace who He created them to be. It’s so refreshing to see a young mom shine a light in the midst of so much cultural confusion about gender issues.”
—Mary Ann Crum
Newspaper columnist, Podcaster of Unquenchable Hope,
and author of A Giggle Goes a Long Way and Live. Learn. LAUGH!
“As someone who has suffered a public attack for standing up for the fact that boys are boys and girls are girls, I can tell you that it is a very brave thing that Kelsie has done to write this book and a brave thing that her publisher is doing to publish it. I hope the day comes when the statement I just made sounds odd to the reader. But until then, thank you for this ‘must-read’ for parents, teachers, and family ministry leaders in need of a sensitive, well-written narrative for children on the subject of gender identity.”
—Angela J. Didway, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in children & families
Owner, Maximum Child Learning Center
Founder & CEO, Maximum Elementary Christian School
“Now is the time, Mom and Dad, to teach your young son how very special he is to be created by God as a boy. Kelsie Detweiler does a beautiful job intertwining God’s Word in God Made You, My Darling Boy in a way that will lovingly open up your son’s eyes to God’s truth. Unfortunately, the world is teaching our children otherwise! This invaluable, illustrated book will be a joy to read aloud to your little one over and over again.”
—Kirby King
Speaker and author of Abiding in Christ—What is it Anyway?
and Walking Through Fire Without Getting Burned
“God Made You, My Darling Boy tenderly addresses gender identity in a way that even a child can understand. In this story, Detweiler lifts up the uniqueness of boyhood and its important place in our world. Readers are reminded that ‘boy-ness’ is a joy-filled gift given by the Creator to all of His male children. I personally recommend this book to anyone who wants to help their young son, nephew, or other special boy in their life to know God’s love for him just the way he is!”
—Stephen Bradshaw, MBA, MA, Christian Ministry
Preaching Minister, Haigler St. Church of Christ
Abbeville, South Carolina
“In our confused culture, parents cannot wait to begin teaching their children the goodness of God’s design for their bodies. This book is a great first step in building a biblical foundation on gender in the hearts of our sons.”
—James Norris
Pastor, New Hope Presbyterian
Abbeville, South Carolina
“In God Made You, My Darling Boy, Kelsie beautifully communicates biblical truth. She accurately highlights that the men of the Bible were also created by God and that they had important work. This book is needed.”
—Rachel Benham
Author and illustrator of You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
“God Made You, My Darling Boy is an incredibly beautiful read for young boys! The message in this book shows just how special boys are, why God made them, and how vital they are in our lives. It is a sweet and heart-warming read to share with that special little boy in your life!”
—Yalixa Rodriguez
Author of Mila & Mica Butterfly Cheese
“A precious book celebrating God-given masculinity.”
—Carmen Schober
Author
About
Kelsie Detweiler is a wife and thankful mom of two who enjoys homeschooling her children, playing instruments, and spending time with her family and friends. She is passionate about child discipleship and hopes her writing will influence others to think biblically when it comes to cultural issues. She can often be found drinking coffee, taking a walk, or scheming up new hobbies. She can be found on Instagram @kelsiedetweiler.