The Sunbeam and the Wave (Weewisdom Books) [Hardcover]

Harriet Elizabeth Hamilton (Author), Connie Bowen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Weewisdom Books

This charming story of the careful Sunbeam and the questioning Wave teaches all of us that when we overcome our fears, we will discover that we are home, safe and loved as a part of all Creation.

Inspired by a passage in the book A course in Miracles, Harriet Elizabeth Hamilton's tale of the sunbeam and the Wave is brought to life by the colorful illustrations of Connie Bowen. through word and art, The Sunbeam and the Wave tells an uplifting story that families will want to share again and again.

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About the Author

Harriet Elizabeth Hamilton spent her childhood in Europe and lived as an adult in Mexico. The former writer/producer/director for a Peabody Award-winning children's radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas, resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she is a teacher, healer, and freelance writer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 33 pages
• Publisher: Unity; 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871592509
• ISBN-13: 978-0871592507
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,533,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Kids of All Ages, April 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sunbeam and the Wave (Weewisdom Books) (Hardcover)

As a grown up reader, I must say that this book is truly enchanting. I enjoyed the reading, and the artwork was fantastic. Children of all ages will enjoy this work. The lessons on friendship taught by the author are exactly what children today need, and adults would not be hurt by the refresher course. Yes, it is a children's story, but aren't we all children at heart anyway?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, spiritual message w/out being preachy - 2nd-4th grade level, April 28, 2011

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This review is from: The Sunbeam and the Wave (Weewisdom Books) (Hardcover)

This is a nice children's book published by Unity Church, mostly about friendship between an ocean wave and a sunbeam. But it raises a lot of other issues as well - nature, nurturing, handling fears, bed time themes, oneness, etc.

The reading level is inappropriately marked, which may be why this book has not caught on more. I would estimate a *minimum* 2nd grade reading level. Some of the pages have up to 15 lines (250 words per page), and trying to sound out words like "impatiently" and "bellowing" would just frustrate a kindergartener.

Plus it has some abstract themes - "the majesty of everything", "oneness with nature", infinity - which are fantastic themes to introduce to your child, but may be a stretch for some 2nd graders.

Highly recommended. I like the universal spiritual themes, without being preachy or specific to any one faith tradition. Appropriate even for public school teachers, but not for youngsters. I would say 2nd to 4th grade reading levels, and even up to 5th or 6th grade for struggling readers. The illustrations may be a bit young for 5th-6th, but the themes and imagery will keep them engaged.