| Hot off the presses, this wonderful children's book details the creation story in words and illustrations. I just wish I had a grandchild to buy one for! |
| Quaker Life |
| November 1, 2006 |
| Imagining God in the act of creation, this picture book retells into the familiar story from the Book of Genesis. A poet with a background in Bible translation, Shaw knows something about the creative process as well as Biblical texts. She offers insights into the mind of the Maker, when, after imagining animals and breathing them to life, God thinks, "Excellent! Good work, God work, if I do say so myself." The text follows the outline of the traditional story, though stopping more than once to observe, "we don't know how it happened. We weren't there to see." More informal than most Bible translations, the language is sometimes prosaic, but at other times its invigorated by this less-than-traditional approach. The artwork, in black-and-white until the creation of color on the third day, pulses with energy. Sweeping lines express the forces of the universe and varied forms and colors celebrate the diversity found in nature. A fine, modem alternative to more traditional tellings of the oldest story. |
| Carolyn Phelang Miao |
| Booklist |
| October 1, 2006 |
| Butterflies Under Our Hats From best-selling children's author Sandy Sasso, an unforgettable story of losing— and finding—hope. Our Price: $15.25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prayers For Each and Every Day A colorful, classic collection of prayers for each morning and evening, plus festivals and seasons Our Price: $13.49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
