Description

Updated lyrics for a new generation!

Discover a timeless message of love updated for today in Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World. The classic song “Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World” has been heard in homes and churches for over a century. With beautifully refreshed lyrics by Tara Hackney, this cherished classic celebrates the perfect way God made and loves every child, everywhere.

This delightful book includes three new stanzas that reflect God’s inclusive love. The vibrant photographs showcase children from around the globe, creating a captivating reading (or singing!) experience for preschoolers and their accompanying grown-ups. With the beautiful reminder that all children of the world are “made and loved so perfectly,” these updated lyrics celebrating God’s love will quickly become a favorite in your home, church, or school.

Key Features:

• Fresh, Inclusive Lyrics: Three revised stanzas that lovingly celebrate God’s love for all children
• Captivating and Fun: An engaging read- or sing-along for families, churches, and Christian schools
• Thoughtful Design: A colorful, image-filled board book created especially for small children

This book is more than just a reread of a familiar tune―it’s an invitation to teach little ones about God’s all-encompassing love. By sharing Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World with the children in your life, you’ll help teach them about God’s love for them and for all children. Get your copy today!

Q&A with Tara Hackney

What inspired you to write ‘Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World’?

Tara Hackney: Honestly, writing this book came from the deep well of protective mama love. As I held my newly adopted daughter whose skin did not match my own, I began singing to comfort her cry. I sang classics from my own childhood, but when I arrived at the list of colors in “Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World,” I stopped. There was no brown. And some of the other colors were somewhere on the spectrum between outdated and cringe-worthy. This song needed a redo.

Or maybe just tweaking. The heart of the song remained lovely . . .… timeless . . .… true. Jesus does love the children of the world! And in a world torn by divisiveness and ravaged by racism, the children of the world need to hear that simple message now more than ever.

Almost spontaneously, I began turning words in my mind, searching for a version that would include my daughter. For a version that would include everyone―all the children of the world. Every color, every shade, just exactly as He made.