Picture Book: God’s
Paintbrush
Author: Rabbi Sandy
Eisenberg Sasso
Illustrator: Annette
Compton
Summary: This book is designed to
evoke conversation between adults and children about what God is like and how
individuals might make their beliefs more meaningful. Through the imagination
of the child characters, God’s nature and design for our world are considered
via everyday images and experiences that children often encounter. Each page or
double page spread has 1 or 2 questions that will likely lead to meaningful
conversations.
Hanna’s Comments: This is
one of the most popular books for children about God’s nature. Although it is
written by a rabbi, she has written it in a way that is non-sectarian and very
open-ended. It's very inviting and non-threatening.
Parents, grandparents, teachers, and ministers will all see it as a valuable tool.
The 10th Anniversary edition has a message from the author and
ideas for encouraging even more conversation about God. Also available is God’s
Paintbrush Celebration Kit, a curriculum that offers materials on 5
topics: What is God Like?, Seeing, Hearing & Speaking, Touching, and Doing. These are the Biblical texts explored in this curriculum: portions of Genesis 1, Deuteronomy 6, 1 Kings 19, Psalms 29, 34, 100, & 150 and Isaiah 66. For very young children, look for I am God's Paintbrush, a board book version of this book.
Original Publisher & Date: Jewish Lights,
1992
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre
and up
Formats other than Book: Tablet
Scripture Connections: O Lord, how
manifold are Your works (Psalm 104:24); for we are God's workmanship (Ephesians
2:10); work heartily as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23)
Idea(s)
for Application: Read
this book as part of a discussion with children on
what God is like. Be sure to take advantage of all the questions provided in
the book for an easy and meaningful lesson for many age groups.
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