My little golden book about God [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library

This poetic book illustrates how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted, like the “jewels on the insect's back,” are part of God's great plan. A comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God, it is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated books on the Golden list.From the Hardcover edition.

This poetic book illustrates how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted, like the “jewels on the insect’s back,” are part of God’s great plan. A comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God, it is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated books on the Golden list.

Carlee Hallman - Children's Literature

God is great, God is good, God is love, and God is with us even when we are sorry or sad, are the themes carried out by the lovely free verse of the text and watercolor illustrations. The well-recognized artistic style of Eloise Wilkin enamors adults and children alike. The pictures of a chubby faced child examining a grasshopper, of a brown-skinned child wearing a red tam and holding flowers, and of a boy with his nose pressed against a robin's breast remind the reader of the wonders of childhood. A boy hugged by his mother and a girl hugging her father portray the essence of a secure childhood. The book embodies a sense of peace found in an earlier time. This reissue of a children's classic will aid Sunday school teachers and parents to share the love and hope in this book with another generation. Every child's library needs a copy. 1984 (orig. 1956), Golden Books/Random House, and Ages 2 to 5.

This work provides comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God to juvenile readers. It book illustrates how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted, like the "jewels on the insect's back," are part of God's great plan Encourages youngsters to look at the world through inspired eyes by showing how nature and everyday life reveal God's love and greatness Colorful illustrations and simple text are used to introduce the concept of God to young children Tells of God's Creation and the special gifts He gives to human beings Tells of God's creation and of his special love for children