It’s hard to read this book without hearing Zach WIlliams’ voice singing along. It only adds to the fun of the story as the yellow bus winds its way through a charming small town teaching kids what it means to be like Jesus. The story not only defines the characteristics with words like goodness, patience, and love, but shows them in action. The illustrations are big, clear, and engaging. The kids and adults in the story represent a diverse array of individuals and interests, including one child with a disability, as well as an adorable cat and dog. It is a great story for parents to read to their children and then children to read to themselves.

Take a trip on the bus with Zach Williams in A Little More Like Jesus! A Little More Like Jesus show kids how to look at the world Jesus does and gives examples of how to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This book would be perfect for any Church Education setting or library. I love what this book teaches and I highly recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. My review is also on Goodreads.

An adorable little children's book about the love of Jesus, and how kids can share His love throughout their day with beautiful illustrations.

Another one I will be adding to my collection. Because it's about the fruits of the spirit and being more like Jesus....but with diverse representation. Refreshing to see and it focuses on community impact, something I long for my daughter to see. The type of Christian I long to be

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This book was published on August 20, 2024 so you can check it out today!

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With my kids going back to school this was perfect read. Hopping on the bus and following along with Jesus as our example and guide this helps kids to learn how to act in a positive way. Since we know Zach's song A Little More Like Jesus there were certain parts that my kids would sing along to the story as well as read it. This story helps remind kids that we all make mistakes and encourages them to treat others with kindness and love. It gives examples of how we can practice patience and forgiveness. In a world where bullying is completely out of control this is a must read. Cause is we all practiced a little more kindness, love, and patience the world would be a better place. My kids 3 and 8 both loved this story and recommended it!

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A Little More Like Jesus is an absolutely adorable book that has just as much substance and truth as it does colors and cuteness. Those of you who know and enjoy his song, “Less Like Me” will find comfort in the familiar lyrics. This children’s book is based on that song and rooted in biblical values. The desire to be more like Jesus is something we should instill in our children each day, and something we should aspire to and pray over ourselves and loved ones as well. A very sweet read that I would recommend to any family with young children. 🤎

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This is a cute little story! It starts with a little girl realizing times when she hasn’t paid attention to those around her, and a prayer that she can be a little more like Jesus. Then she gets on a bus with other kids (and Zach Williams!) and they take a trip through areas of town and learn about the fruit of the spirit and ways they can be a little more like Jesus every day. I’d recommend it for young elementary students- it was a little over my almost two year old’s head, but he liked the pictures (especially the animals sprinkled throughout) and listened to the whole thing. Definitely a good story with great truth, and we may purchase a copy when my son is older.

Thank you to Zonderkidz and NetGalley for the ebook version of this story. I was not asked to leave a positive review. My opinions are my own.

"Lord, help me be,

A little more like mercy, a little more like grace
A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith
A little more like patience, a little more like peace
A little more like Jesus, a little less like me."


I loved this adorable kids book based on the Zach Williams song, "A Little More Like Jesus".

The artwork was so cute, and the story was heartfelt and meaningful.

Kids need more books like this on the shelves!

This story features each of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and teaches kids what we all need to remember: to always put God first, and to think of others instead of only ourselves.

Kudos to Zach on a great new book I'd recommend to anyone!

I received a complimentary e-book from Zonderkidz-Books to review through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and the thoughts above are my own.

This is a sweet book. It's not one of the best I've read but there are some good truths in this and an introduction to some of the fruits of the spirit, and what it means to put them into practice. The lyrics are a bit twee in places. I'm guessing there's a tune this is supposed to be sung along to? I love the illustrations!

This is the cutest book! I pre-read the book before having my daughter (age 7) read it and I know she will love it! The book covers small ways kids can show kindness and love in different ways as well as spreading the Word. The bus route has special stops along the route to teach love, patience, peace, and faith. The illustrations are beautiful and show different cultures as well as those with special needs. I am a big Zach Williams fan and was thrilled to hear he had a children’s book coming out. He didn’t disappoint!

Thank you Zach Williams and ZonderKidz Books for the advance copy.

Such a sweet book! I can’t wait to read this with my class when we focus on the fruit of the spirit. A beautiful message with gorgeous illustration. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy!

I found this book to be cute and sweet! I loved the illustrations. I wouldn't say it was my favorite when it comes to kids books. I have read other books that I found to be more in-depth when teaching biblical truths. But, this was still so cute and fun!

Truth time: I had never listened to a Zach Williams song until after I read this book. Now, I want to.

A Little More Like Jesus is a book you need to read to your kids; it's just precious. The illustrations are bright and cheery, the words are almost lyrical (which was probably intentional), and the message is valuable. The world would be a better place if we all just tried to be a little more like Jesus each day. How often do we go about our lives so incredibly focused on ourselves when there are others around us hurting or in need? How can we help them and be good members of our community? What needs need to be met? What wounds need to be healed? How often do we really reflect the light of Jesus and act as His hands and feet?

A Little More Like Jesus is a children's book, but boy, I sure felt convicted reading it. It's a great opportunity to start conversations with your littles about why and how we can show the world the love of Jesus and the Father, and I really value that.

This is a nice book about biblical virtues and how to practice them. The illustrations are nice, but a bit busy. My daughter enjoyed the rhyming.

If you listen to Christian music, you have probably heard Zach Williams’ hit – “Less Like Me.” Now here’s a children’s book to help us pass along the same message through simple text and purposeful illustrations perfect for younger children.

“A Little More Like Jesus” adapts the lyrics of the song to fit a nice rhythm and rhyme text encouraging the reader to be aware of others’ needs around them and the many ways we can let the light of Jesus shine through us. As a group of kids jump on a bus with Williams himself, they tour places they see practical daily acts of kindness, love, patience, peace, faith and goodness.

The colorful illustrations depict many of these simple acts and open up wonderful conversation starters. Let kids share what they see and discuss how they could do these same things in their own lives.

This book sets a great early learning stage promoting awareness and noticing needs of others and then doing what Jesus would do. There is also a sweet prayer which would be a great way to start each day – “Jesus, help me be like you in all the things I say and do. Please let me see the way You see and find Your light inside of me.”

Thank you to Netgalley and Zonderkidz for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is great book for young kids with really cute illustrations and a story about taking kids on a bus ride to different places, but it delves into more important topics than just a simple bus ride. Kids are shown how to implement the fruits of the spirit, with examples given for how to show kindness, love, patience, peace, faith, and goodness. It also reminds children to love their neighbors as themselves and to put the Lord above everything else. A really good book for younger children, and I would highly recommend it!

Cute book for kids that shows them practical ways of living like Jesus! I was expecting it to be more along the lines of the song, but it's still a sweet book.

Such a cute book! I don’t have children yet, but when I do this will definitely be going on the shelf and will be a go to book for baby shower presents.

In a little more KINDNESS, and little more LOVE, in a little more PATIENCE, PEACE..and FAITH in God above. In a little more GOODNESS that's how I'll be. A little more like JESUS, who shines his light in me.

A sweet cadence of the fruit of the spirit to share with your young readers. Each fruit leads to a life lived in abundance with the things that matter. A great read to read over and over.

A special thank you to Zonderkidz and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

It's incredible to find children's books that are not simply entertaining but rather provide opportunities for children and adults to look beyond themselves to serve others and Jesus. The illustrations in this book point to the story that Zach Williams is trying to tell about how to show the fruit of the Spirit to everyone they meet.

My favorite line from the story says "Jesus help me to be like you in all the things I say and do. Please let me see the way YOU see and find your light inside of me." The book points to seeking Christ in our lives rather than ourselves, which is much needed in the world.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zonderkidz for an advanced copy of this incredible book!