God's Dream

by Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams

Book Overview

With warmth and humor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu distills his philosophy of unity and forgiveness into a picture book for the very young. Archbishop Desmond Tutu has a vision of God's dream, which he shares here with the youngest of listeners. It involves people who reach out and hold each other's hands, but sometimes get angry and hurt each other -- and say they're sorry and forgive. It's a wish that everyone will see they are brothers and sisters,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763633887
• ISBN13: 9780763633882
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.0" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

A must read

I am a Muslim mom and I loved reading this book to my 6 year old. The message of unity, not division is so powerful and the illustrations are absolutely beautiful. These are the kinds of life affirming lessons our children need to hear in the world today. Diversity is strength and our success is dependent on us coming together as one people. That is and will always be God's Dream. Highly, highly recommended.

esloan

The story and illustrations in this book are appropriate for early elementary-aged children. The authors convey to the readers a solid, nondenominational message of friendship and acceptance without being overly pragmatic or preachy. I would recommend this book for purchase by parents or teachers looking for a story of morality and values with a religious spin, but in a format that is attainable by a younger audience.

This is the perfect book to emphasize the importance of peace, love, sharing and the fact that we ar

There are all different kinds of children in the world, but two things they have in common are that they are all God's children and each and every one of them dreams. God dreams too and many little children might just wonder what he dreams about. Archbishop Tutu thinks he might know. Among the many dreams that God dreams he says that: God dreams that we reach out and hold one another's hand and play one another's games and laugh with one another's hearts. Not everything goes well in the life of a child, but God will always be with him and in his heart. We are all different, yet we are all in the same family. There is a way to make God's dream come true. Do you know the secret? This is a charming book with wide-eyed illustrations that compliment it perfectly. This is a book with no specific audience, but rather one that is universal. It is the perfect book to emphasize the importance of peace, love, sharing and the fact that we are all brothers and sisters.

Great

What a great man Bishop Tutu is, It is unfortuate that we only like to celebrate celebrities for whom most have not done very much for the human family. This book contains some of the greatest words of liberation and ascendancy. Not to mention some of the best of,prolific prose, quotes, and profoundity of all times. This is a must have for "all people" and "all times"! Yes, for kids!

God's Dream Review

This is an excellent book for children of all faiths. My two year old grandson continues to ask us to read it to him - it is his favorite book. I recommend it hightly.