Nog's vision

By Brian P. Hall

Book Overview

The Pricklies led a comfortable life, never getting too close to each other, until a smooth blue creature named Nog was born among them and changed their way of life. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809117959
• ISBN13: 9780809117956
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Delightful parable on the importance of self esteem

Nog's Vision is subtitled A Fantasy Journey into Laughter, Dreams & Self-Respect for Pricklies & Would Be Non-Pricklies Young & Old. It is a parable illustrated with line drawings by Donna Griffin that is suitable for all ages. Into a world called Prickle City, where everyone is defined by their function, a laughing visionary dreamer named Nog is born. The people don't know what to do with this misfit until Nog shares his dreams with them. The dream transforms the people of Prickle City. It is the author's hope that it will transform you too, Gentle Reader. So if you are seeking a positive vision of self esteem and inner worth, this may be the book for you. Make Nog's Vision your own.

Educator's Dream come true. Values, Equity, Self-worth.

Ideal for children and adults... could be used and enjoyed at all levels. Easy to read. Especially good for younger children as the illustrations are outlines - they colour them in themselves.Good follow-on thinking and reflection opportunities and activities. An ending that cries out for MORE. Students can explore creative writing to continue.An amazing story.Continuing to re-read after 26 years of ownership!