Child of God you are growing up by Don Johnson and Friedrich Peter (artist), published by Don and Lois Johnson, Canada, 2006, 24 pages, $12

A small book that parents or Godparents might want to give a young child either at baptism or on its anniversary, this is a delightfully illustrated explanation of what to a child (if left unexplained) must be the rather strange experience of Baptism.

The author, Don Johnson, has been a Lutheran pastor for 50 years. He serves as a member of the diocese's Justice and Peace Unit.

This book makes the connection between Baptism and the other major sacrament, the Eucharist. Johnson years ago helped his Canadian church become the first in the world to adopt a policy of communion for all baptized, no matter what age.

The book is available from the Vine and Fig bookstore in Vancouver. Pastor Johnson is willing to read the book to children in Sunday school. He can be reached at 604 984-7331.