Angels, Angels Everywhere by Susan M Branz is an illustrated young children’s book about angels, told from a biblical perspective. Alieya, the main character, is a very young girl who receives instruction from her family about angels and their purpose. The pictures are painted in simple watercolors. Our world is filled with many frightening things. Wars, crime, bullying, poverty, injustice and the like can make many people think or feel that things are out of control, that no help will ever come from an outside source. Children are especially vulnerable when exposed to these ills of society, which is one reason why family is so important, especially the parents. They teach children about the things that can’t be seen with physical eyes, but are there nonetheless. Angels, being the main subject of this story, are shown as those beings sent by God to help people on earth. They are strong. They protect and help people. And they are everywhere.

What I appreciated about the story is that the perspective is on angels, and not the things they fight. The comfort brought from the pages focuses on those beings that are in control, namely God and the angels that He sends to help. With this knowledge, Alieya can be at ease during the day and sleep peacefully at night, knowing that someone is watching over her all the time. Angels, Angels Everywhere by Susan M Branz is recommended for young children, especially those whose life circumstances are filled with worry and care.

Everyone loves angels. What’s not to love about beautiful winged creatures? I was fascinated with angels as a young Christian boy growing up in Alabama. My mother encouraged this. She encouraged anything to do with God and the Bible. Her encouragement led me to read more and more about angels and their place in God’s plan. She would have loved it if I had read Angels, Angels Everywhere when I was a kid. I would have loved it too. Author Susan M. Branz has created a beautiful story and Ashley D. Bostanic has helped her turn it into a beautiful book. The story and the illustrations combine to create an experience that a child can keep throughout their lifetime. The colorful pictures and the thoughtful words certainly contain the possibility of this book becoming a children’s Christian classic.

There is nothing not to like about Alieya, her cat Tajo, her mom, and her dad. They are the perfect family. Alieya is a perfectly curious, normal little girl. Her parents are sincere, typical Christian parents trying to teach their child about God and the angels that help Him. The story is simple, the characters are nice and very likable. Children will love Angels, Angels Everywhere by Susan M. Branz and I think their parents will appreciate the effort it has taken to create a beautiful book that teaches traditional Christian values. The artwork is superb. The story is great and, in a world that seems to be moving away from traditional Christian values, Angels, Angels Everywhere will be a breath of fresh air.