In the Beginning There Was No Sky

by Walter Wangerin Jr., Lee Steadman (Illustrator)

A parent tells a child a personalized version of how God created the world.

Genres: Faith, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Starting with the renowned Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin's writing career has encompassed most every genre: fiction, essay, short story, children's story, meditation, and biblical exposition. His writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books, Wangerin has won the National Book Award, New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year Award, and several Gold Medallions, including best-fiction awards for both The Book of God and Paul: A Novel. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

Reviews

[LeAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations are beautiful, but the text is too wordy and flowery for the picture book set. The story, which links God's creation to the child's freedom from fear, would have little appeal to an older child although it might appeal to an older child sick in bed and just wanting to cuddle and look at the pictures. In short, much as I love Wangerin, this is an adult book masquerading as a children's book.

[Helen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a nice idea and pictures, but I don't recommend it. It has a non-Biblical account of human creation.