And God Created Squash: How the World Began

By Martha Whitmore Hickman

Book Overview

This lighthearted look at the Creation tells how, after making the oceans and the skies, the sun, the moon, and the stars, and animals of all shapes and sizes, a lonely God created people--for company... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080750341X
• ISBN13: 9780807503416
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Not impressed - not biblical

I was excited about this creation story based on other positive reviews. I was terribly disappointed once I actually received and read it. First major issue, God looked at his creation and instead of saying, "it is good", he says "so far, so good"... I am absolutely not interested in teaching my kids that a God who I believe is all powerful and all-knowing made our universe as a great big experiment and simply hoped for the best... It doesn't indicate that He formed humans out of the dirt, which I think was a very important distinction in the biblical account. It shows people multiplying and changing and then afterwards indicates a day of rest, which completely throws off the literal concept of a seven day creation. Very disappointed this was presented in other reviews as the Bible's creation story. I am not keeping it.

Fun, creative - love it!

What a fun, creative re-telling of the Bible's creation story! It shows a "fun" side of God that captivates kids and makes them think. The artist's rendering of God shows a friendly, approachable man with white hair. The people at the end of the book are wonderfully multi-racial. After God creates them he tells them, "...if you want me, speak my name. Remember, I made you for company, for me and for each other. So we could love each other. And I will never forget you.," And on the last page he says, "You may not see me, but I'll be here...".

What a fantastic book!

This book is wonderful for family members of all ages, even if you're not particularly religious. God is portrayed as a kind and gentle being with a sense of humor. God seems to have created the world when he was in quite a playful mood, and this book quickly became my four year old son's favorite anytime story. I anticipate many years of warm fuzzies from this book and highly recommend it to any and all parents of families who believe in God as our creator.

Classic story leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy

My 5 year old son and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is beautifully illustrated, funny and warm. Its a beautiful way to share the story of our creation with our children. I loved it!

Humorous Telling of Creation Story

This humorous telling of the Creation story will delight and enthrall children and adults. It's a must have for church, home and public libraries! God is truly a "creative Creator!"