tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51978087597223811982024-03-13T17:44:23.930-05:00Picture Book TheologyConnecting Scripture to Story with Picture Books
Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.comBlogger783125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-89497685819049950722024-03-04T13:01:00.004-06:002024-03-04T13:05:20.477-06:00Link: LATEST PBT WEBINARClick on the link above to see me presenting the benefits of PBT with seminary students and others at Knox College, a Canadian institution of higher education. This 1-hour webinar was hosted by picture book author Laura Alary. Additionally, because it was recorded in October, I briefly offer some book recommendations for the fall & winter holidays Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-46622617424246149032023-01-09T16:46:00.011-06:002023-10-18T04:39:02.541-05:00800 PBT POSTS!I’m
celebrating my feat of writing 800 PBT posts by taking a little time off from
PBT and discerning its direction. I've earned it since there are about 900 picture books here that are connected to scriptures. I’d love to hear from you and how you use
PBT! Got any wishes or preferences? Tell me in a comment or email.
If
you’re wanting a book to read for Epiphany, simply go to the
Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-8894166405761632062023-01-09T16:27:00.032-06:002023-02-08T12:24:54.499-06:00Global Hymns of PraisePicture Book: A World of Praise
Author: Deborah
Lock
Illustrator: Helen Cann
Summary: This
book begins and ends with psalms! Between those pages, experience simple poetic verses integrated with beautiful scenes
of diverse children enjoying the glories of God’s creation all over the world! You’ll see mountains & flatlands, cityscapes & rural spaces, contemplative
children &Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-19563015176514449952022-12-21T14:42:00.015-06:002023-08-05T18:43:57.844-05:003 Books for Winter SolsticeSome
churches are having Winter Solstice or Longest Night worship services. They view
this as an opportunity to acknowledge the darkness of the season, particularly
for those who have experienced loss or those who don’t find the hope of
Advent as easily as our culture expects. Below I give you links to a couple of PBT
books that could inform your worship planning. Also, these books could be Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-21764997547325417462022-12-10T07:14:00.003-06:002022-12-12T07:13:37.486-06:003 Ellie Holcomb Books (1 for December)You may know Ellie Holcomb as an award-winning Christian singer/songwriter, a solo artist and a member of her husband Drew Holcomb's band. Her books share several attributes: They are large board
books. I’ve written that too many abstract or lengthy books are being
made in board book form, which will turn off a child beyond the need for those
kinds of books. All are available in tablet Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-74320940017245815322022-12-07T17:16:00.006-06:002022-12-12T07:30:10.158-06:00Another Dodd book for Christmas!A
while back, I enthusiastically told you about 9 of Emma Dodd’s books. Find that
post HERE . She’s an author/illustrator of simple but
profound books for young children. These
larger than usual board books have a particular look. They are grounded in loving relationships. In fact, these books are in her series called “Love
You Books.” This year she’s come out with a book about Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-82033565641947347992022-11-19T00:30:00.027-06:002022-11-19T09:35:30.445-06:00Mr. Panda for the Holidays! If you like quirky books, this PBT post is for
you! From the Mr. Panda series by author/illustrator Steve Antony, I found a
book for Thanksgiving, a book for Advent, and a book for celebrating love. That last book could be for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you are anticipating a loving ritual. Because these humorous books have little text but complicated social situations, they Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-72880333936468026952022-11-18T13:19:00.010-06:002022-11-19T13:17:10.092-06:00PBT Picture Book ClassicsThe Brooklyn Public Library is marking their 125th birthday by making public a list of their 125 most borrowed books! I read about this on NPR and was pleased to read that many of the most checked out books are here at PBT. Click HERE for the NPR article.And click HERE for the list at The Brooklyn Public Library's website.Perhaps with today's post you'll enjoy somePicture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-52465440020892869012022-11-04T11:40:00.005-05:002022-12-08T07:24:30.327-06:00Grab N Go Bks & God Bks for Our YoungestFor
those of you wanting books about God for toddlers & preschoolers, below 2 PBT
links feature 2 trustworthy series! Psychologically and spiritually they
are right on target for the youngest in faith communities who are learning first
concepts about God’s great love. These board books are not too wordy like many first written for older children. There are many books in these series. Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-85676363347363853712022-10-29T15:36:00.008-05:002022-11-15T11:46:43.771-06:00Another Nora's Ark!I started PBT Easter morning of 2014. That first year, I posted a book everyday! Since that year, I've posted less often, but you'll find 900 or so books here connected to scripture with ideas for using them in ministry, church-based schools, family devotions, and even spiritual direction. That first year, I featured a book called Nora's Ark. It was a play on the plot of Noah's story in Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-47024834936850810642022-10-22T17:57:00.011-05:002022-10-23T09:17:33.138-05:00I Went to the Carle!You may have no clue what my title here
means. A couple of weeks ago, I visited a museum that I had been determined to
see: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. It was founded in 2002 in Amherst, MA (less than 2 hours from Boston). It was a dream come true for the beloved artist and his wife Barbara. The experience was all I had hoped and then some! I found myself a bit Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-29166112563219384672022-10-14T16:20:00.007-05:002022-10-14T16:28:50.050-05:00Holding On to GrandparentsWith
gratitude practices as favored health regimens, Thanksgiving plans upon some (sorry I'm too late for countries who had
Thanksgiving already), and legacies of our saints remembered in early November, this book seems perfect to feature. Meaningful rituals, issues of memory, a grateful orientation, profound joy, and loving grandparent legacies (think Lois mentioned
in 2nd Timothy 1:2) are Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-25055812742053040342022-10-06T16:24:00.002-05:002022-10-09T08:53:00.978-05:00Updates to PBT Questions cont.Like in last week's post, here you'll find links to important PBT posts in which I've added new books! You'll see a sampling of some of those added books in the photos here. Last time, I gave you links to the Introduction to the 5 PBT questions and the first two PBT Questions. Here are links to the last three PBT Questions. You'll find dozens of books with these updates! PBT Question # 3PBT Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-42538544555853938542022-09-29T18:50:00.000-05:002022-09-29T18:50:33.725-05:00Updates to PBT QuestionsFor
today’s PBT post and my next, I have gone back to 6 of my best posts and added new books! A sampling of some of those books I've added are in the photos here. I’ve given you links to the first 3 posts
today. Intro to 5 PBT QuestionsPBT Question #1PBT Question #2Next week look for links to those last 3 questions. This series is at the
heart of what I do here at PBT. There are many Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-15351412753366731732022-09-22T16:43:00.011-05:002022-09-22T17:18:19.873-05:00Our Home: Our EarthBelow
I describe a brand-new book by one of my favorite picture book authors! This
book will have your audience thinking seriously and expansively about Earth, our Dot - the
home we all share.
Picture Book: Here: The Dot We Call Home
Author: Laura
Alary
Illustrator: Cathrin Peterslund
Summary: This beautiful book offers a wise young girl's wide view of home, time, and space. Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-46704291939514182422022-09-14T15:24:00.006-05:002022-09-20T09:57:20.324-05:003 Books from an Author You Should KnowDorena
Williamson
is on a mission to write picture books for children that celebrate differences.
Her books are God Books. Here are PBT that means they are not secular. In this case, they mention God. Note
the extra L in the key word in the titles and her use of masculine language for
God in some of her books. You can make adaptations to her words if you choose.
Sticky notes are helpful for this!Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-52149932196439332152022-08-26T16:06:00.011-05:002023-08-11T13:32:23.939-05:00I Am Whose I AmDespite having the same title, the books above are very different! The first book I describe below is a PBT God Book – a book about the nature of God. The great I Am, may be called by all these names and more. The second book is a book about
the nature of human beings. One of God’s names, I Am, found in Exodus 3:14, serves as a core theological perspective for both books.Both booksPicture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-81290957235444741792022-08-12T14:29:00.004-05:002023-02-10T13:07:26.136-06:00Listening as an Act of LoveA
few weeks ago, I posted a book about listening to godly sounds. Violinist Joshua
Bell playing in a subway was the story in that post. Check it out HERE. Today’s
listening is about perhaps the most holy kind of listening we humans can do...
listening to a family member, friend, or even a stranger who is hurting. This
is the best book I know about that holy practice. Like other excellent picture Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-58647056515950465802022-07-27T14:26:00.002-05:002022-07-27T14:26:16.796-05:00Not Just for GoodnightsI tend to disregard books about bedtime since I imagine most of the PBT applications happening at church, far away from homes and beds. But bedtime is about security and love, both very godly concepts! This fun picture book classic offers such an appealing story! It will connect to many important (perhaps surprising) biblical stories and ideas. At the end of this post, I give you links to Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-87488736762199348192022-07-14T07:26:00.000-05:002022-07-14T07:26:25.060-05:00A Heroic HummingbirdPicture Book: The Little Hummingbird
Author/ Illustrator: Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Summary: Based
on an indigenous story, this book begins with a group of forest animals. When “the
great fire” starts, animals huddle at the edge of a forest. They wonder what
they can do, but they are afraid and feel helpless. As the forest burns, Little
Hummingbird flies between the stream and the Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-880187932570272732022-07-01T00:00:00.075-05:002022-07-02T05:47:30.391-05:00Contemplate Wild PeacePicture Book: Wild Peace
Author: Irene Latham
Illustrator: Il Sung Na
Summary: This extraordinary book is about the peace found when imagining a nature journey, leading to observing
nature in all its Godly Glory and experiencing the peace such nature provides! It is the story of a young girl who is playing in a chaotic room with her 3 siblings. She is painting a nature picture. Then Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-39112317476699785192022-06-25T13:16:00.004-05:002023-03-05T11:51:46.590-06:00Circles Circles CirclesCircles are a favorite motif for me! They hold much in the way of
symbolism for life and my spiritual journey. They can be viewed as a
directional line. Seasons, relationships, and life issues come and go and then
return. And circles can be viewed as expanding or contracting inner spaces
& community spaces. In both spaces, the potential for connections are
infinite in number and rich meaning.Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-6894020223085412352022-06-19T20:39:00.039-05:002023-10-17T19:09:10.776-05:00PBT Techniques #11: Object PlayThe PBT Techniques series explores unusual ways to use picture books in ministry. If you want to see more of these PBT posts, there are quick links at the end of the post. Also, I mention the work of 2 other authors you should know about: Leanne Hadley and Diane Alber!Today’s book is excellent, but for a group read aloud it is a bit wordy. Also, the illustration details are Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-44523104531117766312022-06-04T11:41:00.010-05:002022-06-06T16:59:25.317-05:00Wonderfully Made Girls (Boys too!) Here
are 2 books with similar themes. Strong Suggestion:
Don’t dismiss these books because there are only females in them. Your boys
need to hear and will learn from books featuring only girls. Females have done this throughout literary history! Encourage your boys to use their inner voices to "translate" when necessary. Most experiences in these books will be applicable to all genders!&Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197808759722381198.post-40095300816614843032022-05-27T17:12:00.002-05:002022-05-27T17:14:57.699-05:00Hank's World Isaiah
40:1 Comfort, O comfort My people, says your God.
After
this month’s massacres in Buffalo, New York & Uvalde, Texas, I read again
Rebecca Dudley’s beautiful books and thought how they might be a comfort to a
child, a group of children, and even adult readers. The first book is about
being lost, found, gently cared for, and then returned. We hope we are the ones
doing these Picture Book Theologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078065225530829061noreply@blogger.com0