God Created [Hardcover]

Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones (Author), Jui Ishida (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

More and more children grow up without basic knowledge of their faith stories. God Created is beautiful retelling of the Creation account will provide children and families not only with that knowledge, but with a sense of joy and wonder at God’s creative act and all that God has made. God Created inspires repeated readings and will promote fascinating discussions of the natural world and how it came to be.

Editorial Reviews

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PreS. The simple, lyrical words and clear pictures of people across the world make this an elemental creation story to read aloud with children of many faiths. From a single leaf to all of heaven and earth, God created everything and everyone, and Ishida's pulsing illustrations connect people with each other and with ever-widening circles of the universe. On one page a mother embraces her baby; on the opposite page a father swings his toddler in his arms, and their intimate loving play is part of the ever-turning circle of life. In pictures that swirl around and circle the page, there are diverse faces--frowning, smiling, crying, laughing--and stories in many languages. Even very young children will enjoy pointing at individual pictures to see the wonder of one butterfly or one whale in the whole arc of creation. Hazel Rochman
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From the Publisher

A lyrical, wonderfully imagined retelling of the Creation story for children and adults.

--Lovely, lyrical narrative, perfect for reading aloud and reading along
--Imaginative expansion of the Genesis account encourages reflection and discussion
--Vibrant illustrations that capture the attention and imagination

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806645687
• ISBN-13: 978-0806645681
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #967,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book - appropriate for many faiths., June 14, 2005

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Foogiefive "Foogiefive" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: God Created (Hardcover)

I am Catholic, my husband is Jewish. We were asked to be the God parents of a baby who is Hindu and Episcopal. What to get her? I found this book and it is wonderful and beautiful and spiritual. None of that "God is a white man sitting on a cloud watching you like Santa". It is simple and respectful of all of nature and all walks of life. There were 3 copies in my book store - I bought all 3 so I could have one for my kids and one for another Baptism. I am going to make this my traditional baptism gift - and I am sure it is good for first communions too.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite. A Gem., March 30, 2005

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Dawn Matheson "Award-Winning Children's Autho... - See all my reviews
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This review is from: God Created (Hardcover)

Luminous, flowing illustrations form the bedrock for this simple and lovely story. God Created takes readers on a delightful journey through the stages of creation. "In the beginning ... Silence. Spirit." What transpires in this book is a feeling of connectedness, between Creator and created, and among all the life forms that inhabit our planet. God created it all. Even "tears and laughter, smiles, frowns, winces, hugs and friendships, too," says author Bozzuti-Jones. He makes the case that nothing is a mistake - that all we can "hear, taste, touch, see, be, or imagine" comes from God. The common refrain is: "and so much more." More than we could ever imagine, or see, or touch. And so ours is a world of infinite possibilities. What an invaluable lesson for children! The author's faith is reflected, simply, reverently, and beautifully, throughout the book.

Jui Ishida's montage-style illustrations reinforce this message: there's no beginning or end to any of them; the eye is drawn seamlessly from image to image. Page after page, the story unfolds. This author isn't in a hurry to tell his story. It's timeless and eternal. The feeling one gets from it is of promise and of peace.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Finally Here!, November 7, 2003

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This review is from: God Created (Hardcover)

This is the best children's book I've read. A very spiritual and powerfully religious retelling (the only retelling) of the Creation story that is age appropriate for small children (ages 2+). It truly conveys the emmense love of God for His creation, this and "so much more, so much more." A book to be read by and for children of all ages from 2 - 100. A wonderful gift!