Big Thoughts for Little People [Hardcover]

Kenneth N. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1990 | Age Level: 2 and up

This beautifully illustrated ABC book designed to teach Christian values will win the hearts of children and parents alike! Illustrations by Kathryn Shoemaker. (Ages 2 to 6)

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About the Author

Throughout his publishing career, Dr. Kenneth Taylor's dream was for all peoples of the world to read and understand God's Word and experience its power at work in their lives. From his earliest children's books to his generous support of Christian ministry, this vision was (and still is) reflected in his work. Ken Taylor, founder of Tyndale House Publishers, died in June 2005 at the age of 88.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 50 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; 5th edition (January 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084230164X
• ISBN-13: 978-0842301640
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book from my childhood, now for my children, October 8, 2002

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Michelle Potter (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Thoughts for Little People (Hardcover)

My children (3 & 4 years old) are getting excited right now that Amazon.com has a picture of this book, if that tells you how much they love it. This book contains 26 lessons, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each begins with a rhyme ("Z is for Zebra, Zebu, or Zoo. God made all the creatures, and He made you, too.") Next is a discussion of the highlighted virtue, and questions to ask your preschooler (In "F is Forgive" we are asked "Did someone hurt you or your feelings today? Did you forgive him?") To go along with this is a beautiful illustration of children both acting the way God would like, and acting in a way He would not like. Also in the picture you will find objects that begin with that lesson's letter (in "H is for Helping" you can find hay, hens, horses, hats, and holly) and hidden ladybugs to count. Finally, each lesson wraps up with a Bible verse to learn ("Happy are the kind and merciful. -- Matthew 5:7") This remarkable book has been an invaluable resource in our homeschooling efforts, but is sure to be a joy for all parents and children.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book teaches small children about Christian Living, January 21, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Big Thoughts for Little People (Hardcover)

The book uses the alphabet to teach small children how to be good. It teaches right from wrong with fun poems, interactive pictures and descriptive paragraphs, and questions parents can ask their children

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine book for living a fine life, July 3, 2002

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R. Tiedemann "Sunnye" (Bellevue, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Thoughts for Little People (Hardcover)

This little book uses the alphabet to teach children how to live good, moral lives and how to tell right from wrong. It teaches simple courtesy and manners. There is a Bible verse for for each thought and there are questions to encourage discussion of the text.

It is vitally important for children to grow up being treated with good manners and respect. If they see it all around them every day at home, and the example set by parents is one of good manners and moral conduct, this book will make a lot of sense to them.

Illustrations are simple, colorful and sometimes pretty surprising. Parents who are raising their children to live Christian lives will treasure this one.