It's Good to Be a Boy

“This is such a timely and important book—but it’s not only crucial; it’s delightful. You learn and laugh and experience a narrative so conspicuously absent from our culture’s loudest voices. This wonderful story will help boys form an identity rooted in truth and dedicated to using their strengths as servants. Best of all, it also points them to that perfect man, Jesus Christ. I love this book!” | “My son and I are often talking about what true strength and manliness looks like—and now I have a great book to give him! I’m so thankful for Champ’s enjoyable writing and faithful Bible teaching and look forward to giving this to many young boys we know.” | “In a world of gender confusion, parents need helpful resources to reinforce their children’s God-given identity. This is such a resource. Rich with gospel truth, It’s Good to Be a Boy celebrates manhood for young boys and points them to the ultimate man, Jesus Christ. Every family will want to add this to their bookshelf and read it often.” | It’s Good to Be a Boy is a beautiful celebration of God’s design. Rooted in Scripture, it offers an encouraging and worshipful vision of what it means for boys to be created in the image of God. Without leaning on tired stereotypes, it highlights the distinctiveness of boyhood while affirming the immeasurable value that every boy has in the kingdom of God. Young boys will be inspired to see how God has invited them to mirror his character in the world. | This is a helpful and positive exploration of what it means to be a boy. Using biblical examples, it emphasises the value and the distinctiveness of being created male, encouraging boys to use all the strength and gifts God has given them to love and serve others.” | Champ Thornton and his wife, Robben, live in Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three teenage children. He is Director of Children and Family Resources at Crossway, working with children’s books, acquisitions, and content development. And he's the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids.