My Little Book About God (Little Golden Treasures) [Board book]

Jane Werner Watson (Author), Eloise Wilkin (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up | Series: Little Golden Treasures

A gentle introduction to the concept of God and the wonders of creation that is ideally suited to young readers. Noted illustrator, Eloise Wilkin, delivers this message in a heart-warming fashion.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style, she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear, We Help Mommy, and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book: 26 pages
• Publisher: Golden Inspirational (April 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307203123
• ISBN-13: 978-0307203120
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 6.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #785,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Little, It's a Book, and It's About God., September 18, 2001

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Dr. Christopher Coleman (HONG KONG) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Little Book About God (Little Golden Treasures) (Board book)

Truth in advertising, what more could you ask for? My Little Book About God is indeed little, and avoids taking any particular dogmatic approach. God is not described as an old man in the sky, nor are any particular religions held to be true to the detriment of others. Simply put, God is presented as great and loving, no more. Comparisons between the child's world and God's make these points explicit. Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Zoraster, Joseph Smith and the like never make so much as a cameo, and on this basis perhaps some will find the book too bland. But after all, it isn't My Little Book About How My Religion Is Right and Yours Isn't And You Are Going To Burn For All Eternity Because You Are An Infidel. Certainly devout atheists will find the book objectionable, but there is even room for secular humanists (God might literally be Love, and not a separate, intelligent presence at all) in in this approach. Hopefully most will find it a message of tolerance and love from which their children will benefit--two qualities that are far too rare in today's troubled times.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, February 24, 2011

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MKB "a reader" (VA, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Little Golden Book About God (Hardcover)

I am not at all religious, and not even sure if I believe in God...but picked up this book for my kids. Loved, loved, loved the illustrations and the very simple text with an overall message of love and caring.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Research Your Edition, March 24, 2009

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Theresa Williams "Zen" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Little Book About God (Little Golden Treasures) (Board book)

This book was first published in 1956. I was born in 1956 and I had this book as a child. I spent endless hours looking at the pictures before I could read. When I did learn to read, I enjoyed the book very much. I did not grow up in a religious family, and the concept of god that was presented in this book was gentle and, as I look back on it, profound. In particular, I loved how god was presented as being present in every aspect of our lives, from rain, to insects, to our parents' love.

I recently ordered a used copy of the book for research I am doing. The used copy is dated 1984. I was disappointed to see that some of my fond pictures were replaced in this edition with what I can only assume are "politically correct" pictures of African American children.

These new pictures are jarring because they don't fit stylistically with the earlier drawings. And, of course, I was disappointed that some of my favorite illustrations were missing. If you are buying the book based on your early memories of it, do the research and make sure you are getting the original illustrations.