Wonderfully interactive, invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God through moments in their own lives. Provides questions adult and child can explore together. Vivid watercolors imitate the childish virtue of putting enthusiasm before exactitude, creating a relaxed and comfortable setting for wondering aloud. A must for Chanukah, Christmas....For every day you want to help a child & parent find God in the world.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
An Excellent Tool:
I am a Preschool teacher in a Christian school. We have many children of different faith backgrounds that attend our school.
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso has taken the topic of faith and made it possible to discuss with any person of any denomination, religion or culture.
The book is very thought provoking and allows children of all ages to think about God in a personal way; to realize that He has a unique relationship with each one of us.
Each time I read one of her books to my class, the... more info
Touches the Mind and the Heart:
This book engages children of all ages as well as the adults who may be reading to them. Both my 7 year old daughter and my soon-to-be 11 year old son were drawn in by the relevance of the stories as well as the simple yet captivating images - which delighted even my 2 year old. The questions posed stimulated their imaginations and at the same time made God accessible. They were free to wonder about a God who now seemed more like a friend. A great work is one that touches not only our minds but our hearts.... more info
beautifully written and illustrated:
perfect for children's faith formation programs and there is an workbook published for adults who work with children to use, although I could not find it on this website
Great book for those exploring the meaning of God:
Broaching the subject of "God" and answering children's questions about God is not easy. "God's Paintbrush" is a wonderful springboard for exploring and discussing the question of God and is written in a way that will stimulate thinking about God and our relationship to God by both children and adults.
The book uses non-sectarian and non-sexist language which many readers will probably appreciate, since so many books refer to God as a "He."
Rather than defining God, the author helps children explore God... more info
