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I’M BOB THE TOMATO, and I’ve got some news!

It’s wonderful! Excellent! No time to snooze!

God made you special, but here is the rest …

He loves you so much-he thinks you’re the best!

God loves me too, and it’s so good to know There’s someone to count on when I’m feeling low.

I know that he’ll listen; I know that he cares.

God loves me so much, and nothing compares.

HEY, BOB,

thanks for sharing your news with us all.

It’s good news for everyone, both big and small.

Like me, I’m forgetful, I’m green, and I’m funny.

I play the tuba and save all my money!

God loves me so much, and it’s not by chance It makes me just want to jump up and dance!

WE ARE ZEE FRENCH PEAS, and we are loved, too!

God loves us so much, just like he loves you!

We like to tease and poke fun that is funny.

We like to eat chocolate, especially zee bunnies.

We once were fish slappers; we’ve even thrown shakes, But God loves us even when we make mistakes!

A VERY BLUE BERRY DIDN’T KNOW WHAT SHE HAD, WAS NOT VERY THANKFUL, WAS NOT VERY GLAD.

Then I tried to help! I showed her great stuff!

Like toasters and dishes and marshmallow fluff!

Pastries and blenders and three pink earmuffs!

I had to point out that she hadn’t enough!

But I learned a lesson because of God’s love, It really was something I should have thought of.

My heart can be happy. I know that God cares.

I’m thankful for all of the love that he shares.

HEY! GOD LOVES ME TOO, … and I’m sorta small.

But that doesn’t matter ‘cuz God loves us all!

I always remember when I am afraid

That God will watch over and come to my aid.

And whenever I have to learn something new, God will be there to help me. It’s true.

When I’m feeling sick with a cold or the flu, God makes me well, makes me feel brand new.

The hugs that I get from my mom and my dad Remind me of God and make me feel glad.

‘Cuz God sent those people to watch over me, To show me his love, now don’t you agree?

GOD LOVES US, TOO!

We think you should know.

He’s always there, wherever we go.

Whenever we git to complainin’ fer long, We try to remember complainin’ is wrong.

‘Cuz God loves us all, he done gived us a lot!

We’re right thankful fer all the things that we’ve got.

WE ARE THE GOURDS,

and we like to eat.

Caramel and coconut, even crab meat!

Old cottage cheese and anything sweet!

Popcorn meteors, oh what a treat!

DON’T YOU MEAN POPCORN BALLS?

Yes, Bob, those too, they’re really first rate!

God gave us big stomachs, so we clean our plate.

God loves us so much, he shows his affection And we show it, too, right in our mid-section!

GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH, PLEASE DON’T OVERLOOK …

Larry! C’mon now! This is my book!

You had your turn, your message to share.

With each boy and girl, with kids everywhere!

But Bob I just wanted to add one thing more.

It’s all about friendship, so please don’t be sore.

I know that God loves me; I know that God cares ‘Cuz you are my friend and God hears my prayers.

GEE, THANKS, LARRY!

YOU’RE WELCOME, BOB.

God’s love is for everyone, isn’t that great?

So please join us now as we celebrate!

Cuz God loves you, too, I sure hope you know.

He’s right by your side, wherever you go.

Zonderkidz

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