The Little Rose of Sharon [Hardcover]

Nan Gurley (Author), Tim Jonke (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

When all the world was new, a little rose grew and bloomed. Her colorful petals caught the sun and pleased the Creator Himself. Yet soon she would discover that true beauty lies not in the outer appearance, but in a heart of sacrifice and giving.

Created for you to read and enjoy again and again, Little Rose of Sharon is a modern-day parable which brings to light its message of compassionate love for readers of all ages.

You are invited to enter into the wonder of earth's beginning through Nan Gurley's inspiring text and Tim Jonke's evocative illustrations.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 22 pages
• Publisher: Chariot Victor Publishing (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781430313
• ISBN-13: 978-0781430319
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #661,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A child's book every adult MUST read, December 20, 1999

By 

M. Elena Peck (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Little Rose of Sharon (Hardcover)

During our Christmas book swap, one of my 2nd grade students received Little Rose of Sharon from another student. Since we had a little extra time after our Christmas party, I decided to read to the students some of the books they had received and started with this one. I had to pause twice at the end... to let the tears roll. I was not prepared to cry in front of my class; however, I could not contain myself. Little Rose of Sharon is the wonderful illustration of how much value a beautiful little rose puts on her looks, thinking that these please her Creator. Nevertheless, as she sheds her petals to keep a fallen dove's egg warm, she discovers that the sacrifice she makes is far more pleasing to Him than her outward beauty.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read for Adults and Children, January 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Little Rose of Sharon (Hardcover)

This little story will truly touch the heart of everyone who reads it, young and old. My daughter, named Sharon Rose, brought it home from the school library. I suggest everyone buy a copy and donate it to your school libraries. It teaches a valuable lesson in self sacrifice while it ties in the love of God for His Creations. Super Book!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book about Self-Sacrifice, August 21, 2003

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shoutgrace "savedbyhisgrace" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Little Rose of Sharon (Hardcover)

The 'Little Rose of Sharon' is a lovely, poignant story about a rose who grew in a field of other flowers and trees. Nearby the rose was a fig tree where a family of doves lived. It was a time of when God's creation was of pure innocence and glory. The rose admired her beauty and hope the Creator loved her lovely red petals and sweet fragrance. The Creator smiled on the little flower. One day a terrible storm came. The little rose swayed in the wind, but she survived. But the little dove egg that was in the fig tree fell to the ground by the rose. Night came and it was cold. The rose thinking that if the baby dove was unprotected it would die. So the lovely rose shed it's beautiful red petals over the baby dove egg to keep it warm from the cold night. The parents of the baby dove saw the movement underneath the red petals and out came their newborn. The little rose was happy she did a wonderful thing. The Creator saw what the Little Rose of Sharon done and told her, "My Son will one day do the same for all mankind. He will give of Himself and sacrifice His love just as you have done." A wonderful story about the great lesson of love and self-sacrifice that surely will be appreciated by all ages alike. The illustrations are beautifully painted in a pastel-type renderings. Exquisite!