Keoni's Big Question [Hardcover]

Patti B. Ogden (Author), Mary Manning (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2008

A young boy who seeks answers about God's presence in everyday life finds that a family friend held the key to his revelation all along. This endearing tale follows the pair on a fishing trip that turns dangerous... then miraculous... leaving Keoni with more answers then he dreamed possible! All children wonder why we can't see God. Keoni's Big Question makes the answer easy to understand! Aimed for ages 4-8 Adults will love the beautiful illustrations and heart warming story too! Great for family reading time or to give as a gift.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Keoni has one burning question that no one seems to answer to his satisfaction...Can anyone see God? On a fishing trip with his friend, the Old Fisherman, Keoni gets a glimpse of nature, storms, God's amazing creation and protection. But does his friend know the answer to his question? Yes he does. Read Keoni's Big Question to discover the surprising answer. The illustrations complete the text, taking us down the river into the heart of God. --Author's Choice Reviews - Carolyn R Scheidies Keoni is troubled by a question that it seems no one can answer, but when he finally asks his friend Old Fisherman his big question, he finally hears the answer he has been searching for! Yes! God can be seen, He is everywhere, He is plainly seen in His amazing creation and shine through in His people. A truly beautiful book! I loved it! --Esther Olson - Reviewer for Lamplighter Publishing

Keoni is troubled by a question that it seems no one can answer, but when he finally asks his friend Old Fisherman his big question, he finally hears the answer he has been searching for! Yes! God can be seen, He is everywhere, He is plainly seen in His amazing creation and shine through in His people. A truly beautiful book! I loved it! --Esther Olson

Keoni is troubled by a question that it seems no one can answer, but when he finally asks his friend Old Fisherman his big question, he finally hears the answer he has been searching for! Yes! God can be seen, He is everywhere, He is plainly seen in His amazing creation and shine through in His people. A truly beautiful book! I loved it! --Esther Olson - Reviewer for Lamplighter Publishing

About the Author

Patti Ogden is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as well as an ambitious and enthusiastic Sunday school teacher. She has a gift for taking complex spiritual subjects and breaking them down to the children's level in captivating and imaginative ways. With a background in journalism and a sincere burden for today's children to learn biblical principles and inspire spiritual growth, she has written two more titles that are scheduled for publishing in 2009.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: BCH Fulfillment & Distribution; first edition edition (September 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098167836X
• ISBN-13: 978-0981678368
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,045,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and mentor ~ I have watched children experience times of hopelessness and helplessness, who had great needs of comfort beyond what a parent or relative could give. My writing comes from a deep desire to encourage and inspire children to have their own relationship with Jesus and know how to call Him on the scene in times of trouble ~ to understand that His presence is near in everyday life.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keoni's Big Question - Wonderful Children's Book, September 10, 2009

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W. Barker ""http://wendisbookcorner.blogs... (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keoni's Big Question (Hardcover)

Perfect for : Great for reading with your child, Sunday School

In a nutshell: This is a wonderful book for children of all ages. Patti Ogden has done a beautiful job of explaining how we see God in everything around us. It is sometimes hard to take things blindly by faith, and here, she gives us a story that shows us that God is in the people we know, in the stars and the moon, and in the things around us. Join Keoni on his fishing trip with the kind man next door, who helps him learn the answer to his question, "Can anyone see God?"

Extended Review:

Characters: Both Keoni and the Old Fisherman from next door are very sweet and lovable.

Illustrations: The illustrations are wonderful, showing beautiful details from nature, and lending wonderful characteristics to the characters in the story. My son especially loved the pages with animals on them (ducks, fish). He also loves the Old Fisherman with the beard.

Story-Line: The story follows Keoni as he searches for an answer to his question, "Can anyone see God?"

Readability: Easy to read. There were one or two pages that didn't have spaces between the paragraphs, but that was the only thing that distracted me while reading my son the story.

Overall: A beautifully written and illustrated book that will help children understand that even though we don't see God directly, he is all around us in the things we see and the people we meet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Addition to Any Family's Library!, April 16, 2009

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A. Pohren (IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keoni's Big Question (Hardcover)

Keoni's Big Question is a delightfully written story whose words are gentle and mesmerizing. One of the big questions that many children ask is: "Why can't I see God?" and Keoni's Big Question answers that perfectly. As Keoni struggles with this bewildering question, adults and children alike will enjoy and revel in the path that Keoni takes to finally find the answer - and what a marvelous answer it is.

With beautiful illustrations to go hand in hand with this down to earth and memorable story, Keoni's Big Question is truly a treasure to grace every family's bookshelf to be read over and over again, for years to come. When difficulities strike and things in life don't always make sense, Keoni's Big Question is the perfect way to sit down and remind ourselves that God is truly all around us and that is what is the most important.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good spiritual insight for children, March 24, 2009

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Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keoni's Big Question (Hardcover)

I read this book to my kids (6 children ages 9 months to 12 years) and asked them what they thought of it when I was finished. I wanted to share their thoughts with you...

Chloe (age 9) said, "That was awesome! That was a really cool book and I liked the ending."

Sarah (age 12) said, "I loved it. Especially the part where Keoni is talking to the old fisherman."

Philip said, "I liked it." (That would be the opinion of an 11 year old boy :-)

They all agreed that they would definitely recommend it to other children.

In my adult opinion, I thought it was well done and really did a good job of answering an important spiritual question in an easy to understand way for kids. In this case the question is, "Why can't we see God?" Keoni asks people in his life this question but isn't really satisfied with the answers... he keeps asking until revelation comes. The concept of pressing in until the answer comes is wonderful for kids to grasp.

The illustrations are fanciful and Chloe said she like the picture that showed Keoni and all the light (his moment of revelation). All in all this is a lovely children's book with a good spiritual storyline that I am trying not to spoil for you.