Practicing for Heaven by Brad and Wendee Wilcox

I was privileged to receive a wonderful book called, Practicing for Heaven The Parable of the Piano Lessons by Brad Wilcox, Wendee Wilcox  and illustrated by Brian Call.

About:
 David hates practicing piano. He's frustrated by how hard it is and all the mistakes he makes. With his mom's help, he comes to understand how that's all part of the learning process. She also uses the moment to help David comprehend more about the Atonement: Christ has paid the price so that we can learn and improve. We aren't earning our way to heaven—we're practicing for it, and Christ is willing to help us every step of the way.

Practicing for Heaven also includes teachings tips for parents who wish to teach children of all ages about the Savior's Atonement and grace.

About the authors:

Brad Wilcox

BRAD WILCOX has lived in Ethiopia, Chile, and New Zealand; he and his family now make their home amid the Rocky Mountains. Brad taught sixth grade before obtaining his PhD in education from the University of Wyoming. His contributions as an author and teacher have been honored by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and his work has appeared in Guideposts magazine and Reader's Digest. He once served as a member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America and has addressed thousands of youth and adults across the United State, Europe, Australia, and Japan. He and his wife, Debi, are the parents of four children.

Wendee Wilcox Rosborough

WENDEE WILCOX ROSBOROUGH graduated from BYU with a BS in Home and Family Living. She once served on the planning committee for BYU Women's Conference and has also spoken there with her father, Brad Wilcox. She lives with her husband and two boys in Provo, Utah, and loves to read, write, travel, and play the piano when her sons allow her a few spare moments.

Brian Call

BRIAN CALL studied illustration at Ricks College and BYU. His illustrations have graced the Ensign and Friend magazines, as well as the children's books Illustrated Book of Mormon Stories and Illustrated Bible Stories for Latter-day Saints. Brian currently teaches in the art department at BYU-Idaho. He lives in Ammon, Idaho, with his wife and six children. Brian's children play the piano beautifully, but he never could put down his paper and pencils long enough to practice.
In my opinion:
 I loved this book!! The authors simply presented a parable comparing piano lessons to the Atonement. It’s a story about a young boy who hates practicing piano because of how frustrated he is with all the mistakes he makes. With his mom’s help, he comes to understand how that’s all part of the learning process. She uses a “teaching moment” to help her son understand the Atonement: that Christ has paid the price so that we can learn and improve. With His help, we arepracticing on earth to be more like Jesus Christ. Two of my children, who play piano, were able to relate to this wonderfully illustrated book. This is a perfect family home evening story to teach children of all ages about the Savior’s Atonement and grace. There are also additional teaching tips at the end of the book for further helps with teaching children. I highly recommend this book!! Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services for free in the hope that I would mention them on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.