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Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God series has enjoyed boundless success, making his dialogue with God accessible to a worldwide audience of adults. The Little Soul and the Sun distills the essential message of the Conversations with God books and sews it into a story that even children can identify with. Frank Riccio's poignant illustrations are the perfect companion to Walsch's parable of a little soul who discovers that it is "the light" but still wants to know how it "feels" to be the light. This proves to be a problem, as God created nothing else but the light. God's solution, with the help of another soul, is to surround the little soul with darkness, so that it can feel what being the light is like. This deceptively simple tale of self-discovery carries such a profound message that adults as well as children will read it over and over, each time learning a little more about who we really are and why we are here on earth. --Brian Patterson
Book Description
This is a dramatic and orchestrated companion to the childrens book "The Little Soul and the Sun", by Neale Donald Walsch, author of "Conversations With God". The story is narrated by the author and performed by a cast of characters. The performance is brought to life with a rich orchestral underscore and special effects, and includes four songs which reinforce the story's profound messages. The story is followed by an inspirational orchestral reprise and Overture.
Customer Reviews:
Spiritual - Little Soul.......2007-09-02
I LOVE THIS BOOK! It may look like it is just a children's book - not so.
This book is especially meant for all of us to read. I have given it to many friends and they all have called to thank me for introducing them to this wonderful book. In addition to being a great book for kids, most adults will find the messages to be very meaningful to them as well. It changed my way of looking at a lot of things and helped to heal some long lasting wounds. I read it at least once a month and am moved to tears every time. I highly recommend this book for kids of all ages ---- especially adults. It will open your mind to the light and change your life forever.
Lovely.......2007-08-14
I am glad i got this book for my little girl and I cant wait until she starts understanding it. She is only 5 months but I couldn't wait. BUY IT, You wont regret!
Good Story and Great Pictures!.......2007-07-06
This is really good book for children as well as those who are reading the conversations with God as I am. The story will help children to realize why some bad things happen and how they can always look for the positives in the bad. I know that I will read this book alot and to my siblings. Some kids might find some things alittle confusing, but I would just keep reading and explaining it to them. The books that Neale has produced can do nothing but help people. I think this book is great and every school should have it. The only problem i have is that the book is kinda pricey. I just bought it for 17 dollars at barnes and noble and on amazon is twelve something, but then theres the shipping cost so then its still around 17. Anyway, it's an awesome book with great pictures.
Seeing Beyond Offense.......2007-06-07
I read this book almost every day for a month. This increased my compassion for myself and others. I started seeing new perspectives on people who seemed bullying or offensive previously--I now see a new part of them that perhaps they have forgotten. And, I see how their "offense" is perfectly orchestrated for my growth! In fact, in one case, it was obvious to me that my "offender" was simply repeating something my own ruthess inner critic had been saying so that I could hear how ludicrous it was and laugh it away!
again- I'd give it 10 STARS!.......2007-03-23
Absolute perfection!
Great book and my 3 year old daughter wants to read it over and over! We also have the CD she can listen to. I believe you can by it on amazon, if not, contact the author himself...its even more powerful and my daughter loves listenning to it on her CD player in the car. Especially long trips!
A MUST to have together with the "Little soul and the Earth- I am somebody!"
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- Wah Wah Ramji!
- best living room book ever ;-)
- the best little explaination of a complex religion
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Book Description
In The Little Book of Hindu Deities, Pixar animator Sanjay Patel brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The stories of Hindu mythology cover everything from love and jealousy to petty grievances and epic battles, with characters ranging from monsters and demons to noble warriors and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut it off!) and why Kali, the Goddess of Time, is known as “The Black One” (she's a bit goth).
Customer Reviews:
Fun & Educational for everyone.......2007-10-04
I am going to echo the other praises here. What a lovely book to give to any child. It is colorful, entertaining and educational. I could even see this as a really cool coffee table book.
Wah Wah Ramji!.......2007-09-19
This is an entertaining and educational book concerning the Hindu Pantheon. Although it has the appearance of a children's book, this is actually aimed towards a teenage audience and regardless of your age this is just a great introduction and pictorial glossary of the Hindu gods and goddesses. Anyone that's attempted to take on the Bhagavad-Gita or heaven-forbid the entire Mahabharata without having at least a rudimentary knowledge of the Hindu Pantheon will no doubt find themselves confused.
This book isn't written for children as the language is about middle school to high school level, not to mention the many Hindi words the book introduces. The book is easily laid out as an easy resource guide that you can turn to whenever you need a refresher concerning a particular god, goddess, or avatar. Each pair of pages is an illustration of the god or subject being discussed with the description on the other.
Table of contents
10 Introduction
14 Ganesha
19 Trimurti - Hindu Trinity
27 Manifestations of Shiva
39 Mother Goddess (Mahadevi)
52 Ten Avatars of Vishnu
74 Hindu Epics
83 Demigods
102 Nine Planets
123 Animal Gods
132 Chronology of Creation
The 'Samurai Jack' style illustrations are well done and add a personality that is easy to identify with. Using this book will add a element of fun to your studies of Hindu literature or perhaps just help you to know just what the heck they are always talking about in those Bollywood movies. Whatever your purpose, the only time you will be disappointed with this book is when you turn the last page.
best living room book ever ;-).......2007-08-17
Everyone that comes to my place falls in love with this little book, children, adults and "even" hindus, we always have a great time going through the wonderful illustrations and reading it aloud.
I sometimes think of keeping a spare one at home to lend/give/trade/sell.
the best little explaination of a complex religion.......2007-07-16
Looking for an introductory text on the Hindu pantheon I stumbled on _The Little Book of Hindu Dieties_. While a bit corny (the illustrations are reminiscent of "Hello, Kitty" and the stories behind them are geared towards a younger audience), this book is more than an encyclopedic of the major Hindu dieties - it is also explains the Hindi epics Mahabharata (including a separate section on the Baghavad Ghita) and Ramayana in addition to several demigods, the Indian solar system, and animal gods. In short, it is a fabulous introduction to Hinduism's major dieties and literature - quite an achievement, and worthy of 5 stars.
The Best Little Book about Anything!.......2007-05-12
Sanjay Patel's illustrations are so amusing. That's the only reason to purchase this books. It helps to play with imagination. Hindu Gods and Godesses are full of symbolism and Sanjay Patel is able to explain a lot of it through his text. Although, the descriptions of the deities can be a little corny, and it is a little iffy - if that's what you want your child's first impression of God. But it is a cute book overall.
Book Description
The wonderful teachings of Proverbs come to life for young boys, ages 4–7. Memorable rhymes play alongside colorful watercolors for a charming presentation of truths to live by.
Customer Reviews:
Great character builiding.......2007-09-01
This book is great with beautiful illustrations. I would love to purchase a second copy just to frame the pictures! This book can be read, just one character trait a day or as the entire book. I like it as a book to help emphasize good behaviors. The book is very much enjoyed by my child.
Never too early.......2007-06-29
Although my son is only 10 months he loves the pictures in this book. It is encouraging and refreshing to know that I will have this great resource through the years to aid in teaching my son truths about God and the Christian life.
A Must-Read for ALL little boys.......2007-01-29
Although these are "character-building truths" taken from Proverbs, this book is great guidance for any little boy anywhere, no matter what religion or lack of. The book is so beautifully done with lovely illustrations, it will appeal to all children and their parents. It isn't preachy at all, but tells each virtue in just four short lines with a proverb to match. My 6-year old grandson was immediately attracted to the book, and read portions of it to me. Another nice thing is that 14 new words to a child are given with their meanings at the back of the book for easy understanding. I highly recommend this book as a gift for your child, grandchild, or your friends with young sons.
Best Boys Book.......2007-01-22
Every little boy should have this book. It's awesome. It's a great visual for them to learn to be their best and helps them to really see and understand what the scriptures mean. Don't know what we'd do without this book.
Wonderful for a child's heart development.......2007-01-10
My son and I LOVE to read this book together. We have read it since he was two (he is now 4 and I think we will read it for a LONG time). What a great way to encourage godly character traits in your child. The scripture that goes along each page is great too. I actually made an encouragement chart that is based on the characteristics listed in the book. When he displays responsibility, courage, generosity...he gets a star. When he gets to 5 stars he gets a special time with mom or he can do a craft. He loves it and it helps me to remember to encourage him.
Customer Reviews:
Pretty good.......2007-02-14
My only (big) beef with this book is that the author consistently paraphrases the Bible, then puts the paraphrase in quotes. Perhaps that sounds nit picky, but then again we are talking about God's Word.
Good Doctrinal Study for Children.......2007-01-15
This book has been a great tool in teaching our children the basic doctrines of the Bible. It takes you through What is sin? Why do we sin?, Who is God?, Who is Jesus?, How to become a Christian? Why do we go to church? and lots more. It has a brief story to read, scripture verses to look up, scripture verse to memorize, a prayer and sometimes a hymn to sing. This book is great for nighttime devotions. It is very easy to understand. A great book to use along with the Bible.
An excellent devotional.......2007-01-11
We love this devotional!!! It explains issues like the trinity and other topics. It draws you closer to God and the Children learn more about God.
Perfect at home study for children.......2006-02-24
I have purchased this book as a family devotional for the evenings. I have three little ones ages 7, 5, and 3, whom look forward to hearing the stories each night. It is an older book, however like many things, and oldie but goodie. Each chapter contains a story, scripture, memory verse and questions. I would highly recommend it, especially for those whom have kids ranging in age, as this book has something for everyone!
An exceptional book for teaching foundational Biblical truths to young ones.......2005-11-01
This wonderful book overviews the entire scope of Biblical teachings, from a topical rather than an historical perspective. It is well-organized and explains Bible truths using illustrations and language that are very clear yet accurate for young children. Also, it explains Biblical doctrines in a way that is very oriented toward life rather than just an intellectual exercise.
It would be preferable if the artwork were slightly more up-to-date and the Bible verses and hymn excerpts were in easier language for younger children. But these are certainly not show-stoppers.
I was looking for a book to help me explain the basic truths of the Bible to our 6 and 5 y.o. in a way they could grasp clearly. For this purpose I don't think I could have found a better book than this.
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Parents and children alike will be won over by the lovable innocence of Gigi, a little girl who just knew she was a princess-she had known it from birth! But where were the castle and royal jewels? With a little help from Mommy and Daddy, Gigi realizes that she is not just any princess-she is the daughter of the greatest King of all!
A wonderful discovery for little princesses everywhere,
Gigi, God's Little Princess will subtly teach girls of their importance and belonging to the King of all kings.
Customer Reviews:
For those children of the King of Kings!.......2007-04-26
If you have a "little princess" in your home, you have to read this book. I laughed so hard at little Gigi and her "misunderstanding" that being a little princess meant that she was really royalty, when in fact Walsh drives home that point that all God's children are royalty, heirs to the throne and children of the King of Kings! Gigi is a mess, but what a fun way to bring home this concept to children. With the help of her cat Lord Fluffy and her loyal subject and friend Frances, Gigi comes to the self-awareness that life is about more than just her - and the great news is that Gigi learns that she truly is royalty, but not in a kingdom that will rust and be destroyed, but rather in an eternal Kingdom where she will reign forever!
Great read for boys and girls - but your little princess will especially love this book!
Excellent Story!.......2007-04-09
This is a great book!!! My daughter loves all of the Gigi books, but this is her favorite so far. After stating the fact that we are all children of the King of Kings at the end, it doesn't go into any details of what that means. I think this makes it even better because it allows us to have conversations with our children. My princess & I have had many great bedtime talks about this, and I love it! The book is very funny. Gigi is full of herself, but it is also a great underlying lesson about pride. Her bubble gets burst when she discovers she is indeed NOT the only princess! GREAT BOOK! Buy it!
Don't bother!.......2007-01-11
I was disappointed with the content. The pictures are delightful, and for that reason only, it got 2 stars. I found the story line thin, when in fact, the truth that we are ALL children of the King is really quite profound. Gigi is completely absorbed with herself - not a worthy role model. This is not because we don't suffer the same, but because she does not move from that position and it is not addressed or reinforced by anyone else in her life. Her father abdicates from the discussion, her mother gives her a one liner and her friend she considers her "subject". I thought Gigi was quite horrid!
Daughter loves it.......2006-07-02
My daughter loves this book and wants us to read it to her all the time before bed.
Can't wait to read the ending...........2005-12-28
My 4-year-old daughter received this book - it was her gift she opened on Christmas eve. We sat by the lighted Christmas tree and fire and she settled into my lap for a goodread. The illustrations ARE precious, as other reviewers have said. The story started off beautifully - very believable for a little girl. We got to the part about "the King" and I got intrigued as to how the writer would explain this - then the book ended. It just ENDED. No further explanation, no further story. Just a few more pages would have turned this almost good book into possibly a great book. I am sad that it didn't make it - I had high hopes. Perhaps you might want to check it out from the library first to see what I mean. :( (I did give it 2 stars because of the sweet illustration and the beginnings of a good book.)
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The surprise winner of the 2003 Man Booker Prize, DBC Pierre's debut novel, Vernon God Little, makes few apologies in its darkly comedic portrait of Martirio, Texas, a town reeling in the aftermath of a horrific school shooting. Fifteen-year-old Vernon Little narrates the first-person story with a cynical twang and a four-letter barb for each of his diet-obsessed townsfolk. His mother, endlessly awaiting the delivery of a new refrigerator, seems to exist only to twist an emotional knife in his back; her friend, Palmyra, structures her life around the next meal at the Bar-B-Chew Barn; officer Vaine Gurie has Vernon convicted of the crime before she's begun the investigation; reporter Eulalio Ledesma hovers between a comforting father-figure and a sadistic Bond villain; and Jesus, his best friend in the world, is dead--a victim of the killings. As his life explodes before him, Vernon flees his home in pursuit of a tropical fantasy: a cabin on a beach in Mexico he once saw in the movie Against All Odds. But the police--and TV crews--are in hot pursuit.
Vernon God Little is a daring novel and demands a patient reader, not because it is challenging to read--Pierre's prose flows effortlessly, only occasionally slipping from the unmistakable voice of his hero--but because the book skates so precariously between the almost taboo subject of school violence and the literary gamesmanship of postmodern fiction. Yet, as the novel unfolds, Pierre's parodic version of American culture never crosses the line into caricature, even when it climaxes in a death-row reality TV show. And Vernon, whose cynicism and smart-ass "learnings" give way to a poignant curiosity about the meaning of life, becomes a fully human, profoundly sympathetic character. --Patrick O'Kelley
Book Description
When sixteen kids are shot on high school grounds, everyone looks for someone to blame. Meet Vernon Little, under arrest at the sheriff's office, a teenager wearing nothing but yesterday's underwear and his prized logo sneakers. Moments after the shooter, his best buddy, turns the gun on himself, Vernon is pinned as an accomplice. Out for revenge are the townspeople, the cable news networks, and Deputy Vaine Gurie, a woman whose zeal for the Pritikin diet is eclipsed only by her appetite for barbecued ribs from the Bar-B-Chew Barn. So Vernon does what any red-blooded American teenager would do; he takes off for Mexico.
Vernon God Little is a provocatively satirical, riotously funny look at violence, materialism, and the American media.
Customer Reviews:
Catcher in the Rye on Crack.......2007-05-29
I hate to be another reviewer comparing Vernon God Little to Catcher in the Rye, but sometimes comparisons are inevitable, especially when a book clearly takes influence from another. Obviously Catcher is the superior book, but thta would be obvious if you were comparing Catcher in the Rye to most books. Anyway, all comparisons aside...
Vernon God Little is the story of Vernon Little who lives in a heightened version of our own reality, in a small Texas town called Martirio. Like many people Vernon hates everything about his small town, including his house, his mother, and himself. Like Holden Caulfield before him, Vernon Little spends most of this narrative novel telling us his "learnings" on various topics while making a harebrained journey to escape his life. In Vernon's case, though, he's got more reason to escape: the cops are after him.
The first quarter of this book is a little tough to get through. DBC Pierre's writing style asks a lot of the reader. Readers must learn to accept an entirely new way of plot and character development, where little plot is given and a character we don't yet know starts right in on everything he thinks about the world around him. Only about a quarter of the way in do we find out that a school shooting has happened at Vernon's school, and that his best friend Jesus was responsible. But that leaves no one alive to defend Vernon's honor and now the police see him as the number one suspect.
With a sleazy TV repairman turned news reporter on his trail, his mother always waiting for his new refrigerator, and a girl from his high school out to seduce him, Vernon has to figure out an escape plan and high tail it to Mexico.
Vernon God Little is a hilarious, highly farcical romp through many taboo subjects. DBC Pierre doesn't stop to apologize as Vernon discusses his thoughts and experiences on every subject from pedophilia to murder to bowel movements. With an out of this world cast of characters and a brilliant sarcastic narrator, the reader can't go wrong.
The first 75 pages took me a few days to get into, but the last 200 I read all in one sitting. It's that good. If you get a chance to check the book out, go for it. Like I said, it's The Catcher in the Rye on crack.
I don't get it.......2007-05-28
Remember the scene in "Big," where Tom Hanks' character comes up with a brilliant idea for a new toy and his boss couldn't be prouder? And he has this annoying colleague who keeps saying, "I don't get it?"
Learning that this book has won a major literary prize and gotten showered with accolades, makes me feel like that annoying guy. It's a coming-of-age novel that has been compared to "Catcher in the Rye", as these kinds of books invariably do. Yes, if Salinger had been bedridden for years and force fed a steady diet of American TV. It's that bad.
Vernon God Little is a teenager who has gotten mixed up in a school shooting by his best friend, now dead. He lives in one of those strenuously wacky Southern towns that only occur in literature such as this and Hollywood movies. Everyone is overweight, talks in slang, has a colorful name, and is a few sandwiches short of a picnic. Ha ha. Aren't Americans trashy? This is not exactly new news, and cariactures may be amusing but don't make a lasting impression on the reader, at least not this one.
Little's clumsy attempts to clear his name all backfire and he winds up on death row. There, he suddenly gets fed a heavy dose of life lessons. Does he die? If you make it to the end, you'll find out, but by then you might be exasperated with the book.
Authors like Jodi Picoult, who recently came out with a school shooting novel, clearly have done their homework and interviewed people who were actually involved. Although their books are fiction, they are based on real events and sound authentic.
Also there were no real sympathetic characters, unless you counted the dimbulb blond girl who liked sex. The deceased school shooter sounded as if he might have been an interesting character to flesh out more, but he remained as sketchy as the rest. The genius of "Catcher," as dated as the slang is now is the lasting impact of Holden's desire for human connection. He loved his mom, as clueless as she was, whereas Vernon regards everything his poor one does as a "knife in his back." While this may be accurate, it wound up making me more sympathetic toward his mom, not him.
unfunny, annoyingly written.......2007-03-13
I read this novel as part of my (perhaps crazy) self-imposed plan to read all the novels that have won or been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. So far, I must say that VERNON GOD LITTLE is my least favorite. The characters are cartoonish and unreal, but that's okay--many likeable novels have been told that way. The plot is contrived and unbelieveable, culminating with an absolutely preposterous, deux-a-machina ending, unredeemed, in my view, by any real charm or humor. But I suppose the facet of the book I found the most annoying was the text itself, clunky, awkward prose trying too hard to be cute. The narrator expresses himself in a way no other human ever has, and certainly no fifteen year-old American, from Texas or anywhere else. Except maybe Pluto. I think it's unwise for a writer to attempt to characterize the inhabitants of a culture foreign to his own in such a way. A brave artisic attempt? Possibly, but a failure, to me, at least. I can only assume the Booker Prize was awarded to this book more for political reasons than artistic ones--the other nominees I've read have not let me down in this way. And yes, I understand that VERNON GOD LITTLE is meant to be a satire of America's media-driven shallow consumeristic ways, but it doesn't take much talent to hit an easy target. VERNON GOD LITTLE is about as subtle as a train wreck, and every bit as funny.
Vernon Genius Little.......2007-02-18
By the time you've watched TV people be devestated because a prince decided they're not chosen to fly to Europe with him for a date, or watched them be devestated because they'll be thrown out of the Big Brother house, it's hard to feel something other than tired when the newsbreak shows people reacting to something legitimately horrible. When you watch TV humans appear to rehearse all their lives for something really bad to happen to them. Understandable, then, is Vernon's supposedly incriminating "impassiveness" after he's witnessed his best friend do a school shooting then kill himself, leaving Vernon as the "skate goat". Unlike some reviewers, I found Vernon's mix of wise and puerile and ignorant believable for a guy his age who implies a couple of times that he's "a quiet one, a wordsmith", but towards the end I felt like if he died he should've willed his memoir to his mum so she could get it published and live off the winnings from some sort of literary prize. Vernon may sound his age, but he's not an average fifteen-year-old. There's some really wonderful wordplay in this book, and only occasionally despite Vernon's poetic Vern-acular did I find myself rereading something to figure out what the hell he was on about. One star fell from my rating because on some of the rereads I found out there was no denying that I'd tripped over a strained metaphor. That, and towards the end I felt like the message was that to survive in this world you have to be a con man--"you're supposed to be a psycho". Given Pierre's background this felt a little propaganda-ish.
(3.5) Definitely Worth a Look.......2006-11-06
I'd been meaning to read this book for awhile now, since my faith in the Booker Prize as a solid award has yet to be proven wrong, but every time I picked up a copy and read the first page I inevitably put the book back down wondering whether or not the overuse of simile and descriptive language would eventually overwhelm me, thus making the book impossible to read at a quick clip. It's one thing to use language in a powerful way, it's another to flourish poetic skill every other sentence. That being said, Pierre's Vernon Little is a wonderful voice, one that makes this otherwise flawed text, remarkable.
The best way to describe the book is to think about it as the kind of thing an angst-ridden teen would write if he or she had the maturity and artistic skill with language to see it to the end. Once I got past the first page and realized the tone would carry all the way through and more importantly, that the description was an authenitc part of the character, I began to really enjoy what was going on on the page. The social commentary (and even criticism) embedded in Little's struggle to prove his innocence in a high school shooting case that resembles what took place at Columbine. Pierre's inclusion of the way the media can warp certain things and how quickly a public hungry for drama will lap it up is a pertinent point, one that resonates throughout the novel.
Unfortunately, as strong as the voice is, it couldn't save a novel that lacked a coherent (or more importantly, one that could force a reader to suspend any feelings of disbelief) and an ending that did not do the work justice. As satirical and farcical as the novel is, the meandering plot takes away from the effectiveness of Little's voice. Some of the actions of the characters make no sense, especially those of Little's love interest. The ending, which provides one of those long tension building climaxes, fizzles when Pierre decides that everything has to work out in the end for our protagonist. He should have gone ahead and had him die.
Other than that, this is an exciting book because it stands as a solid debut from an author I look forward to reading more in the future.
Book Description
The collaborative team that brought you The Little Soul and the Sun (Hampton Roads, ISBN 1-57174-087-2, 1998) returns with an uplifting follow-up. The first book in a new series of Little Soul adventures, The Little Soul and the Earth finds our favorite little soul being asked by God to return to Earth in order to "experience who he really is." Walsch's first picture book, The Little Soul and the Sun, has sold more than 120,000 copies. Walsch, who has authored more than 20 books, is the bestselling author of The Conversations with God series. Frank Riccio is the Parents' Choice Award-winning illustrator of Curriculum of Love and other books.
Customer Reviews:
A bit disappointed.......2007-05-13
"The little soul and the sun" was better. I guess I expected to see more experience of the Little Soul in the second book.
Amazing.......2007-05-13
I have read this to my children many times and I encourage you to do the same.
So inspirational.......2007-04-07
This book is great for children and adults alike. It provides comfort in reflecting the truth of our being and purpose here on this Earth. I highly reccommend it to anyone who is interested in the enlightened approach to spirituality.
I'd give it 10 STARS!.......2007-03-23
This book is an absolute MUST if you have children or grandchildren.
I have been exposed to Mr. Walsch's work over on over, and love it. However this book is trully written in an amazing way, that if I'd have to explain to my 3 year old where she comes from and what happend etc...I'd be lost for words! Its a MUST book together with the "Little soul and the Sun"
Teach your Children Well.......2007-02-19
I only regret one thing, that I did not have this treasure book when I rreaised my oldest children. It is a critically required perspective that all children should have to live an abundant and happy life.
Book Description
Sugar and spice and everything nice—that’s what little girls are made of¼and so much more! In her first children’s book, bestselling author Elizabeth George draws from the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to encourage young girls to apply the positive traits and qualities illustrated in each verse.
Judy Luenebrink’s charming illustrations complement the text, which emphasizes that there is more to being a girl than simply being sweet and nice. God desires for them to be helpful, confident, thoughtful, eager, prayerful, creative, cheerful, and kind—one of His little girls!
A wonderful read–aloud book and perfect gift for parents or grandparents to give to their favorite little girl!
Customer Reviews:
WISDOM AT IT'S BEST.......2007-08-14
This beautifully illustrated book is full of wonderful prose and rhymes that could be read to any little girl old enough to know right from wrong. The stanza format is excellent, and if you were to work on and apply each page a week at a time (with repetitive reviews) it will turn into a lasting treasure.
Amazing.......2007-05-05
This book is excellent. It aligns the Proverbs 31 scripture along with daily life that little girls understand and can apply.
A Tough Subject to Simplify..........2007-03-10
Written by best-selling author Elizabeth George, God's Wisdom for Little Girls has a lofty goal: To help children understand Proverbs 31 and how it applies to their life today. Each page of this book (charmingly illustrated by Judy Luenebrink) deals with one character trait; through pictures and rhyming text, it shows little girls how that trait might apply to their life. The last page of the book breaks down some of the bigger words used in the book (like "diligent" and "gracious"), saying what they mean, and where moms can find the corresponding text in the Bible. God's Wisdom for Little Girls says that "God's little girl is:" priceless, kind, eager, helpful, cheerful, busy, hearty (giving it our all), diligent, caring, prepared, creative, prayerful, artistic, confident, gracious, careful, thoughtful, and cherished.
What I Like: The concept; Proverbs 31, while an important passage to all women, isn't always easy for grown-ups to understand. But the author does a fine job breaking down each concept and applying it to modern life. (Moms may learn something, too!) These virtues are things we should try to instill in our daughters from an early age, and God's Wisdom for Little Girls really help mothers do that. The illustrations vary in color intensity (some are vivid, some are pastel) and are quite detailed. They depict little girls playing, working, and loving.
What I Dislike: These aren't dislikes so much as cautions. I think it's important for mothers to tell their daughters they may not be able to live up to all these virtues - especially at first. It's also important to stress that we can only be a Proverbs 31 woman (or girl) if we lean on the Lord. Initially, I also questioned some of the named virtues; for example, "artistic." I couldn't recall a Bible passage that said Godly women should be artistic. But when I checked the last page of the book and saw how the author defined artistic ("a skillful expert"), my objection disappeared. Some parents may also object that God's Wisdom for Little Girls is sexist; it doesn't depict little girls romping around with cars and tools; they are mostly shown doing traditionally feminine things. There is certainly room for romping in every girl's life, but romping isn't one of the virtues mentioned in Proverbs 31. (There is a little girl shown digging in the garden, however.) Yet, overall God's Wisdom for Little Girls takes a pretty difficult subject and makes it approachable for preschoolers.
Overall Rating: Very Good.
Age Appeal: 5 - 8
Kristina, Editor at "Christian Children's Book Review"
Wisdom in easy to handle pieces.......2007-02-13
All of my 4 girls, ages 11 to 2, love this book. My three year old wants to hear it over and over. It has beautifully illustrated pages which they love, and it holds their attention to hear the content of what is being read to them. This book provides an excellent break down of Proverbs 31 for many ages. You can read it as is to the younger ones, or use the framework to delve deeper with older girls.
wonderful.......2007-01-09
I studied Proverbs 31 in hopes of becoming more like the woman it portrays, and I love that this is written for little girls to learn about her as well. This book has beautiful illustrations, and is a pleasure to read. My 6 year old daughter loves it.
Book Description
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Deuteronomy 6:6-7a
Your children are a blessing from God. A gift that brings an abundance of joy and the privilege of teaching them God's ways. When they're young their potential to learn is amazing. And because actions and beliefs go hand in hand, the lessons they learn from you now will shape their lives forever.
This wonderful book, with its easy-to-use story format, can help you teach the basic truths of the Christian faith to your children. They'll learn right along with Caleb and Cassie that God's ways are the best--and that even as kids, they can live for His glory every day.
Customer Reviews:
Great Introduction to Christianity.......2007-09-27
I am using this book with our 3 year old son and it is a fantastic resource for teaching him about God. He's a little young for it, so I read it to him during lunch so I'll have a captive audience. Each chapter starts with questions and answers and then is followed by a story to demonstrate the truths learned in the question and answers. I know he's catching some of it because he'll ask me questions about a previous days story or my favorite when one day while reading about how Jesus commanded the water and wind to stop in another of his story books, he turns to me and asks me "Mama, can they (the disciples) see Jesus?" I tell him yes. He thinks for a moment and then asks "Mama, is he (Jesus) pretend?" "No sweetie, Jesus is real and they can see Him," I reply. Then he says "But we can't see God Mama." He had grabbed two concepts from Big Truths for Little Children: We cannot see God because He is a spirit and Jesus is God." So this lead to a disucssion of the Trinity, and I don't know how much he understood, but nonetheless he's picking it up bit by bit, precept upon precept.
Great Addition.......2007-06-29
This book has been a great addition to the Kid's Quest curriculum by GCP that we use for our Wed night kid's bible study! The chapters/stories are short, applicable and entertaining.
Wonderful book.......2006-05-26
What a wonderful book. The stories are just long enough to hold the attention of a child, but not so long that they get bored. We look forward to using it in our family devotion time every night.
Perfect Choice for Parents with Small Children!.......2005-11-05
I have a 6 year old son. My wife and I desired to teach him "Big Truths" but in a way that was interesting and fun. I began searching for books that would help us to do this. Finally, I found this book, "Big Truths for Little Kids". Perusing it at the store, I felt like it would fit the bill. But once I got it home and began reading it to my son, I knew it was the right choice! He loves hearing the stories in this book. The book uses short stories to teach kids biblical truths in a practical and insightful way for children. All of the stories have the same characters - Caleb, Cassie, Angus, Daniel, etc. After the first few stories, your child will know all the characters and relate to them. This makes the stories even better! My son looks forward to reading these stories with great anticipation. He thinks it's just fun, but all the while he is learning great spiritual truths that will help him grow into a man of honor and integrity. I cannot thank the authors enough for the wonderful service they have done by writing this book for children. Thank you!!!
Big Truths for Little Kids.......2005-10-04
This book is awesome. We are using it in our homeschool tutorial for open assembly. The children love the stories and they can hardly wait to hear the next one. It gives the children a firm foundation in Christ. The book also provokes further questions from the children. I highly recommend it for home or school use.
Book Description
With this colorful book, Susan Hunt provides a fun way to help young readers learn about God's truth. Each letter of the alphabet has a corresponding Bible verse and is accompanied by a story to illustrate the scriptural passage.
Customer Reviews:
Children's Devotional.......2007-10-02
This is such a wonderful book. My four year old daughter can actually quote most of the verses we have read. The concepts about the Holy Spirit and grace in the stories are a little over her head but I am looking forward to reading it over and over as she gets older and seeing her master the concepts. My two year old son even sits in on the readings and is learning his letters.
My kids love this book!.......2007-09-20
We read from this book at the breakfast table each morning. My kids love it and are memorizing scripture at the same time. It is a great book and I highly recommend it!
Great book for kids!.......2007-09-07
I love this book. So happy I bought it. It has great lessons that every child should learn.
ABC Bible Verses.......2007-03-09
I recently purchased this book to read to my 4 year old daughter as I wanted to begin doing some sort of bible verse memorization with her. I am quite impressed with the ABC Bible Verses book. The ABC format is interesting to my daughter -- she likes doing the next letter each day. And I have been amazed by many of the verses my daughter remembers and even sometimes applies to her own situation. What suprised & pleased me too, was that, despite being in A-B-C order, the verses are not just a random selection but build logically on each other.
Fun, Interesting, Motivating Stories.......2007-01-05
My children have all loved this book. The stories are so interesting the children beg to hear them, and every story strongly reinforces a biblical worldview. My children have memorized all the verses in this book, and the verses have also proved very applicable to Mom! I probably have bought more than a dozen of these for gifts. I am a picky buyer because my house is so overflowing with books, but this volume is a MUST BUY.
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