Here’s another favorite God Book from PBT’s archives. Most books here are secular, but I include God
books because they might be difficult to know about or find. These books are about the general nature of
God or our relationship with God. I could have put this book in the PBT Grab & Go series because there is so
much intriguing text. Little prep
would be necessary for a great lesson; a discussion will naturally follow.
Picture Book: I Wanted
to Know All about God
Author: Virginia L.
Kroll
Illustrator: Debra Reid
Jenkins
Summary: This picture
book is designed to encourage children to be attentive to how God’s creation
might inform them about God's nature. Various questions and environmental
contexts are offered. The sentences have a somewhat repeated pattern: I wanted
to know if God… then I …. Here are two examples:
I wanted to know if God
likes music, then I heard a pond on a summer night.
I wanted to
know what colors God likes. Then I met several children of other races.
Hanna’s Comments: Two
strengths of this book are the diversity of the children and the variety of experiences
depicted in the illustrations. A book like this could be interrupted at each
double page spread with conversation about whether your audience members have had similar questions or experiences. Help them see how their experiences might give hints to
God’s nature. You could end your time together by writing some new pages to the book with the same pattern of words. Talk about what the illustrations might show or have the children create some illustrations if you have time. If you want to share this book with adults but aren't sure how they will respond to having a picture book read to them, simply transfer the text to your notes and read it. BUT do give the author credit at some point during your lesson by showing or explaining that the text came from a book.
Publisher & Date of Publication: Eerdmans,
1994
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 4 and
up, Pre and up
Formats other than Book: None at
present
Scripture Connections: Elijah
in the cave encountering God (1 Kings 19); The Lord is my shepherd (Psalm
23); Jesus’ "I am..." statements (John 6-15)
Idea(s)
for Application: Read this book before going on a nature walk with children. On the
walk, invite them to reflect on how God's creation informs them of God’s
nature.
It is uncommon to discover a kids' book about God that allows kids realize that God is constantly present: wherever they go, in all that they see, contact, hear, and do, and in everybody they love. To put it plainly, God's manifestations are surrounding them, and in their reality. This story delineates a youngster who is interested about what God resembles, on the off chance that He is solid, what things He enjoys, and so on. Right now, youngster's inquiries are replied by indicating the kid a portion of God's manifestations. These are straightforward, yet inexplicable manifestations that are available in our kids' regular day to day existences, and simple for them to identify with.
ReplyDeleteA very thoughtful response! Thank you! I do think the message of this book is very comforting and thought-provoking. I hope you enjoy and benefit from PBT! Hanna
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