What about Heaven? (Little Blessings) [Hardcover]

Kathleen Bostrom (Author), Elena Kucharik (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Little Blessings

What about Heaven? is the next book in the best-selling Little Blessings line, using captivating art from Care Bears artist Elena Kucharik, along with wonderful text from Kathleen Bostrom. Preschool children and adults alike can explore the mysteries of heaven.

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About the Author

Kathleen Bostrom has been an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) since 1983. She and her husband, Greg, have served as Co-Pastors of the Wildwood Presbyterian Church, Wildwood, IL, since 1991.

Kathy earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey; and a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.

Kathy and Greg have three children: Christopher, Amy, and David.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (February 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842373535
• ISBN-13: 978-0842373531
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Prayer
  • #52 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Devotional

More About the Author

Kathleen Long Bostrom is an accomplished author who has written numerous children's books, including Sunrise Hill and Mary's Happy Christmas Day. She lives in Wildwood, Illinois, with her husband and three children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What About Heaven, January 2, 2001

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Denise Faust (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What about Heaven? (Little Blessings) (Hardcover)

This is a comforting book for all ages; I am a 46-year-old grandmother. My grandchildren lost their great-grandmother (my Mother died August 4, 2000). My daughter purchased this book from the Christian bookstore in our town because my 3 1/2 year old grandson is having a very difficult time over the loss of his Nanny. This book immediately comforted my 6-year-old granddaughter. I read the book to them and noted the 3 1/2 year old seemed less angry about the Heaven deal and less resistant to any reference of Heaven. The book helped him in that he began asking, "Where is Nanny?" He had not asked about her at all. He is still slowly coming out with his feelings. When asked what he was getting for Christmas, he replied," I need to go to Heaven and check on Nanny." This may seem like a strange comment, it is not. It shows how much she is still on his mind after 4 1/2 months and that before reading the book to him he didn't know what to say to get his feelings out. Hopefully reading the book to him again will help him realize he can't go there now, he will have to wait. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THIS BOOK. I cry every time I read this little book. It is such a simple comfort, so plain and explains all I have ever believed about Jesus, death, dying and heaven along with scripture references to back up my beliefs. I read excerpts from the book to introduce it to a hospice support group I attended for coping with loss during the holidays. They raved about the book. I purchased Maria Shriver's book "What's Heaven?". I rate her book a "1" compared to the "5" I gave "What about Heaven?" and would have in fact given it a "10".

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly!, March 24, 2000

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LAURA STROM (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What about Heaven? (Little Blessings) (Hardcover)

My kids love this book! This is a sweet and rhythmic book that answers children's questions about heaven based on scripture (the scripture is in the back). The words are lovely and comforting and paint a beautiful picture of heaven. The illustrations are bright and friendly. I recommend this book to anyone with young children or to anyone who has ever suffered the loss of a loved one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done, June 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: What about Heaven? (Little Blessings) (Hardcover)

I applaude the author and her desire to keep this a faith based book. I have been disappointed in other books by well known authors who didn't teach the truth about heaven they just made up feel good scenarios. I think a child can be most comforted with the facts, they are more glorious than anything we could make up. The book is beautifully done.
I try to keep an eye out for Christian grief material for children and adults because I teach grief classes. I do recommend this book and a video I...
I wish the best to this author and thank her for her work. I know her book will help families and especially children who are grieving.