Through poignant, heart-warming images of an urban African-American family, children experience the comfort and encouragement this favorite psalm still offers — the powerful message that they can rely on the Lord as they thread their way through the risk-filled maze of daily life in the city.
City houses jammed together, streets filled with risk and danger--yet in this setting are helpful people who can be trusted and a home with an abundance of love. Through poignant images of an urban family's daily life, children experience the comfort and encouragement of this favorite Psalm in a contemporary setting. Full color.
Through this powerful series of illustrations, artist Tim Ladwig delivers the inspirational message of hope and rebirth found in the Twenty-Third Psalm. The words of the ancient psalm seem even more relevant against the backdrop of the inner city.
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
- American Booksellers Association, "American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
- Booklist, "Top Ten Religion Books for Youth"
- Parent's Guide to Children's Media, "Award"
- Parent Council, Ltd., "Selected as Outstanding"
- Booklist
| Format: | Paperback book |
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| Product code: | IC851635 |
| Dimensions: | 9.02" x 9.83" |
| Length: | 32 pages |
| Publisher: |
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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| ISBN: | 9780802851635 |
| 1-2 copies | $9.00 each |
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| 3-5 copies | $8.50 each |
| 6+ copies | $8.00 each |
Praise
Notable for Ladwig's glowing, realistic paintings of two African American children who are part of a warm, extended family in a bleak, urban neighborhood. . . The pictures express the fears of everyday life and the love and faith of one of the most beautiful psalms.
Ladwig's beautiful illustrations depict God's grace in the day-to-day activities of the members of a loving African-American family amid the ever-present dangers of an inner-city neighborhood.
Tim Ladwig's colorful, thought-provoking illustrations evoke new contemporary images and show Psalm 23 as fresh and relevant in today's world. This book brings a powerful message of hope, faith, and comfort into a new setting.
This lovely, reassuring book makes visible the idea of community, good people acting together to make a safe place for the young.
A beautiful book.
