D Is for Dinosaur [Hardcover]

Ken Ham (Author), Mally Ham (Author)

Book Description

The Three-In-One Multipurpose Family Book!

We have always had a tradition in our home of praying and reading the Scriptures each morning with our children, and having family devotions each evening. We have endeavored to purchase and use as much good children s material as possible, in order to train our five dear children in the things of the Lord from the day they were born. Unfortunately today, many precious lives are being led astray by the evil teaching of evolution. Young children spend countless hours, in front of a television set, watching humanistic evolutionary programs. It has been our burden to produce quality books that children and parents can use together, not only to learn about the Bible and God s word, but also to defend the Christian faith against the onslaughts of evolutionary ideas that are so pervasive in our society. The Scripture plainly teaches that the father is to be the spiritual head of the family, and the father to the children shall make know thy truth. (Isaiah 38:19) We believe this book provides a unique opportunity for parents, and particularly fathers, to spend time with their children, and teach them the wonderful truths of creation using those fascinating creatures the dinosaurs. We have tried to make this book entertaining, instructive, and colorful. We wrote it as a rhyme book, as we have found that most children enjoy learning and reciting rhymes. We hope this will be a book that parents as well as children will love. It should stimulate family togetherness, and encourage the reading of books, rather than the watching of television. It is our prayer that this book will cause children to request more and more: Please, read me a story, Daddy. Ken and Mally Ham

Product Details

• Hardcover: 123 pages
• Publisher: Master Books (June 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890511934
• ISBN-13: 978-0890511930
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book to Teach ABC's and Scripture!, February 21, 2008

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D. Jacobs (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D Is for Dinosaur (Hardcover)

This book is written from a creationist viewpoint, a literal interpretation of scripture. The rhyme is delightful, the pictures are great! I read this to my son's from birth on ... It is highly enjoyable!

42 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I.D. is for Intelligent Design, November 12, 2005

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R. Bumpas (Wood between the Worlds, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D Is for Dinosaur (Hardcover)

Do you want to teach your child to think critically, or to swallow everything he/she hears without question? Unfortunately, many are ruled by passion rather than logic, and are therefore unwilling to consider the possibility of a view not held by the establishment. This book introduces young children to the idea that this world and its inhabitants came into being by the work of an Intelligent Designer, rather than by a Big Bang.

Folks argue on both sides using the same scientific evidence to back up their claims. Their presuppositions affect their interpretation of the data. However, a visit to www.discovery.org will provide a list of scientists as well as an intelligent basis of their conclusions. Or, you may want to read Science and Evidence of Design in the Universe by Dr. Stephen Mayer or Darwin's Black Box by Michael Behe.

For those who want to introduce their children to the idea of an Intelligent Designer, D is for Dinosaur is an excellent resource. It's fun rhyme allows it to be sung to the tune of the ABC song. The illustrations are bright, humorous and attention grabbing. Plus, they are reproduced in the back for you to copy so your children can put in their own colors. Additionally, the author provides other resources helpful for parents and educators.

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creationist gem, May 5, 2007

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MBW "Homeschooling mom" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D Is for Dinosaur (Hardcover)

If you're a creationist, then you know how hard it is to find books like these. My husband found it a little too flippant, but our daughter enjoys it. I think it's cute and well done.