Book Review: “The Wisdom of God” by Tyler Van Halteren
What does it mean to live with wisdom? And how do we teach that to our kids? The Wisdom of God book review you’ll find here highlights this beautiful Bible storybook by Tyler Van Halteren. Published by Lithos Kids, it is a gospel-centered resource that helps children understand the difference between wisdom and folly through Scripture-rich teaching and beautiful illustrations. Here’s why it’s a favorite in our home.
Fast Facts:
- The Wisdom of God: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, & Job
- Author: Tyler Van Halteren
- Illustrator: Aleksander Jasinski
- Type: Bible Storybook
- Genre: Biblical Wisdom Literature, Children’s Non-fiction
- Reading Level: Picture chapter book, ages 8-12
- Recommended for: Ages 6–12
- Ideal For: Family devotionals, homeschool studies, Sunday school lessons
- Themes: Wisdom, faith, perseverance, God’s sovereignty
- Publisher: Lithos Kids
- Published: March 2025
What’s It About?
The Wisdom of God walks children through the Biblical books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. With rich narrative, theological clarity, and vibrant illustrations, it explores the meaning of wisdom and how we apply it to everyday life. The book tackles deep questions like:
- Why is it sometimes easier to walk on the path of folly?
- What is true success?
- Why do we suffer?
- In what ways can we use our money to help others?
- How can we trust God when hard things happen?
My Thoughts
Wisdom is more than knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to put knowledge into action. It is the skill to apply God’s truth to the many decisions we make in our daily lives.
— The Wisdom of God, Lithos Kids
As parents of four boys, my husband and I carry a weighty desire to raise them into men who walk in wisdom. Men who know God’s voice, seek His ways, and stand firm in a world that often prizes foolishness. Every morning over breakfast, we read the Proverb of the day aloud together, a rhythm that grounds our day in God’s truth and gives our boys instruction for wise living. This book beautifully complements that daily practice. The Wisdom of God doesn’t just present Scripture; it unpacks it in ways children can really understand. I especially love how it explains the difference between wisdom and folly, not just in abstract terms, but with real-life application rooted in God’s Word.
The opposite of wisdom is foolishness, which the Bible often calls folly. It is folly to trust in ourselves instead of God. It is folly to treasure earthly things instead of eternal ones. It is folly to tremble before people rather than God.
— The Wisdom of God, Lithos Kids
This is a book I plan to keep close at hand; one we’ll return to again and again as we train our boys to fear the Lord and seek His wisdom. We’ve read The Wisdom of God several times already, and I knew I wanted to share this book review to help other families discover it, too.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
— Proverbs 9:10
Why We Love This Book
- Faithful Representation of Scripture: Deeply rooted in Scripture, yet easy for children to grasp.
- Engaging Illustrations: Aleksander Jasinski’s art is bold and expressive.
- Interactive Structure: Each chapter ends with a short summary and discussion questions, making it great for family and classroom use.
- High-Quality Production: Hardcover with cloth texture, gold-foil title, ribbon marker 👌 This is a keepsake and would make a great gift!
Rating:
- Wholesomeness: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Engagement: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Read-Aloud Appeal: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Illustration Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
- Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Bottom Line:
The Wisdom of God is a beautifully crafted resource that brings the profound teachings of Biblical wisdom literature to children in an accessible and engaging way.
Until next time,
Happy reading!
