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The Little Rose of Sharon

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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.

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!

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!

This book truly shows the love of Jesus. Its story of love and grace is something that I want to teach my children. Because of the moving story and lovely pictures, children (and adults) will love to read this book again and again.

This is a beautiful story of sacrifice. About a rose who gives up her most prized possesion (her lovely pedals) to save a baby dove. My children love it. I love it. And all I let read it love it. It touches the heart. You may even shed a tear or two.

Nan Gurley has given us a story about love that is too wonderful for words. You have to EXPERIENCE this book. There is usually a risk when we try to help another, and this rose gave up her beauty so that another would be comforted, but was blessed by God To hear Nan sing the song is another beautiful experience. So I suggest she put the whole experience on VIDEO!

My cousin had recently purchased this book at a yard sale and we had borrowed it. When we read the book me and my 6 year old daughter both cried. So I went on Amazon and purchased it for it. She reads it every night before going to bed. She also takes with her to school everyday. Recommend for anyone.

I bought this because it was the first book for April in Catholic Mosaic: Living the Liturgical Year with Literature an Illustrated Book Study for Cathoilc Children, a curriculum that combines literature with liturgical celebrations and Catholic teachings. It is an absolutely beautiful story. I teared up reading it for the first time. The illustrations are divine as well.

We love this book! The pictures are stunning, the story is amazing. We've read it over and over to our kids. It is a must for a family or for any person. A special book to have.

This book is nourishment for the sight, mind, and soul.

As the story unfolds, one is taken page by page through a lush, vibrant, tapestry of visual art.

As we learn or are reminded of the even more breathtaking awesome power of selfless love, our spirit is deeply magnified.

I too cried. This book belongs in every home. It encompasses age, gender, and denomination.