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Que es dios?
What is God? is an eloquent introduction to the ideas behind God and religion, and brings forward complex ideas in a way children will understand. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully illustrated with just the right blend of seriousness and humor.
What is God? compares different religions -- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism -- and their holy books, looks at misunderstandings and arguments among people of different religions, and talks about praying as well as feeling connected to everything in the world. If you want to talk about spirituality with a child, or introduce them to philosophy or religion, or just help them to begin to center themselves and their feelings about the world, this book is a great beginning.
What is God? compares different religions -- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism -- and their holy books, looks at misunderstandings and arguments among people of different religions, and talks about praying as well as feeling connected to everything in the world. If you want to talk about spirituality with a child, or introduce them to philosophy or religion, or just help them to begin to center themselves and their feelings about the world, this book is a great beginning.
38 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2004
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May 30, 2016
Etan Boritzer's 5th children's title in the best selling "What is?" life concepts series addresses sensitivity and awareness in children's humor.
"If I slip on a banana peel, is that funny?
If YOU slip on a banana peel, is that funny?
What is Funny?"
This book is useful to educators and parents also who are confronting the issues of bullying, taunting and teasing in the children's development.
"If I slip on a banana peel, is that funny?
If YOU slip on a banana peel, is that funny?
What is Funny?"
This book is useful to educators and parents also who are confronting the issues of bullying, taunting and teasing in the children's development.
Displaying 1 of 1 review