And God Cried, Too: A Kid's Book of Healing and Hope [Paperback]

Marc Gellman (Author), Harry Bliss (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

Little Angel Mike

is a guardian-angel-in-training. He doesn't understand how God can let bad things happen in the world. Whether it's the tragic events of September 11, 2001, or the loss of a beloved pet, shouldn't God be able to stop the bad things? Big Angel Gabe is a wise old angel, and it's his job to help answer Little Angel Mikey's tough questions and to guide him through the mystery of suffering and into a hopeful place. In a nonpreachy, accessible manner, the message of God's great compassion and our ability to bear even the greatest burdens is offered here with a gentle wisdom.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Similarly, Rabbi Marc Gellman (he and Monsignor Thomas Hartman together are known as the God Squad) offers stories for sustenance in And God Cried, Too: A Kid's Book of Healing and Hope. The collection stars Mikey, a "guardian-angel-in-training" and his teacher, "chief angel," Gabe. Each chapter is based on one of Mikey's questions ("What if nothing makes any sense?" and "What can I do when I'm afraid?" among them); Gellman's "Things to think about" section sums up each chapter.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-Two characters, Angel Gabe and young angel-in-training Mikey, raise tough questions and seek compassionate, loving answers. In 15 chapters, they wrestle with issues of why September 11 happened, why a pet died, why God works miracles, etc. The stories and conclusions represent a Judeo-Christian view of the world where God is compassionate and loving, and where neighborliness and kindness to others are of utmost importance. Each chapter ends with "Things to Think About." The book is conciliatory, comforting, and gentle.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: HarperTrophy (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060098864
• ISBN-13: 978-0060098865
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent help for parents and children, February 8, 2003

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This review is from: And God Cried, Too: A Kid's Book of Healing and Hope (Paperback)

I found this book to be an excellent way to "talk about" the events of 9/11 with my 9 year old child, and try to understand at her level (or younger) "why God let it happen". We read it together, discussing it as we went along. She looked forward to reading it together, which was an opening to talk about her feelings about that horrific day and giving some explanation of what happened to all who died on 9/11 and after.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much need answers, August 7, 2006

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Denise M. Cousino (Bristol, Vt United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: And God Cried, Too: A Kid's Book of Healing and Hope (Paperback)

My daughter at the age of 7 lost her father in a tragic death. Now she is 9 and is worried about her own self dying and whether there is indeed a heaven and also worries about leaving everyone behind. This book helped her feel better about what goes on in heaven and gave some great ideas to reassure her about her own life and the after life. Eased alot of questions she had and also gave me guidance as well. We saved time through out the day to read when she was ready.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "And God Cried, Too." Great ideas to help understand tragedy., June 27, 2009

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J. Williams "Parish Nurse" (The Shenandoah Valley, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: And God Cried, Too: A Kid's Book of Healing and Hope (Paperback)

"And God Cried,Too" is a child-sized, simple explanation of the questions we encounter as we face the hard times of life that come to us all. Mikey, a small angel works to receive his halo, observing and learning with help from Gabe, his tutor. As Mikey's skills increase, the reader finds ideas & skills to consider as they face similar situations.

As the faith community nurse at my church, I have given copies to children and adults. I, myself find that when times are tough for me, I can sometimes comprehend best through a book like this written for children. Somehow the experiences translate into my life faster, helping me begin "living through" and beyond whatever I'm facing. After that I can gain more as I read resources written for adults.

I wish the publisher would re issue the paperback version of this very insightful book. It seems to be a nearly perfect beginning for explaining very hard realities, leading springboards for discussion & possible understanding for those of every faith.