Why I Believe in God: And Other Reflections by Children [Hardcover]

Dandi Daley Mackall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 1999

Out of the mouths of babes come words of wisdom. Author Dandi Daley Mackall asked children across the country why they believe in God. Their heartwarming—and often hilarious—answers will charm, inspire, and delight you. Inside, you'll discover such gems as:

• I believe in God, but I still wonder about a lot of things. Like I wonder how He made eyeballs.
• God is very powerful. He made the whole world in six days. It takes me that long to clean my room!
• There are so many people talking to God at the same time. He listens to every one of them and doesn't even have call waiting.
• And many more!

About the Author

Dandi Daley Mackall has written dozens of articles for popular magazines and published more than 170 books for children and adults alike. She lives in rural Ohio with her husband, three children, two horses, a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.


All writing and artwork originally created by children ages 5 to 12.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kids Say the Darndest Things—Especially About God

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (October 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761516492
• ISBN-13: 978-0761516491
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,479,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dandi won her first writing contest as a 10-year-old tomboy. Her 50 words on "Why I Want to Be Batboy for the Kansas City A's" won first place, but the team wouldn't let a girl be batboy. It was her first taste of rejection.
Since then, Dandi Daley Mackall has become an award-winning author of over 400 books for children of all ages, with sales of 4 million copies in 22 countries. Recent picture books with Sleeping Bear Press include Legend of Ohio, Rudy Rides the Rails: A Depression Era Story (Notable Book 2008 - Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People National Council of Social Studies & Children's Book Council; winner of the Angel Award, 2008; Winner of the "Award of Excellence" from Chicago Book Show 2007) and 2008 release, A Girl Named Dan (her own "batboy" story, and a lesson on Title IX), 2 Mom's Choice Awards & Amelia Bloom Award. Eva Underground, Harcourt young adult novel, nominated ALA Best Book 2007, starred Kirkus review, awarded a Top Teen Read by New York Public Library, finalist for Ohioana Award, was based on the author's experiences behind the Iron Curtain. Love Rules was awarded Romantic Times' Top Pick. Middle-grade fiction, Larger-than-Life Lara, Dutton/Penguin, which teaches how to write, while tackling the problem of bullying, is on the KY Bluegrass Award List 2007-8; William Allan White Award list, 2008-9; KS and KY Children's Choice lists. Her Winnie the Horse Gentler series has sold over half a million books and Starlight Animal Rescue is a Gold Medallion finalist. Dandi received the 2009 Helen Keating Ott Award for distinguished contribution toward promoting high moral and ethical values in children and young adult literature. She also received the Distinguished Alumna Award in 2008 from the University of Missouri. Dandi is a national speaker, keynoting at conferences and Young Author events, and has made dozens of appearances on TV, including ABC, NBC, and CBS. Visit Dandi at www.dandibooks.com, winniethehorsegentler.com, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85oaIUbJ8j8

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely made me laugh! A great little gift book!, October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Why I Believe in God: And Other Reflections by Children (Hardcover)

I'm always amazed at the wisdom in what kids say. And the author has collected some of the best insights I've ever seen from kids. I especially liked the comment that there are so many people talking to God and he doesn't even have call-waiting! Humorous and insightful. A great little gift book or stocking stuffer for the Holidays. I've purchased seven for gifts already!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewer from Norman, Oklahoma, December 14, 1999

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J. T. Pento "tp" (Norman, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why I Believe in God: And Other Reflections by Children (Hardcover)

This is a book to give as a gift to someone you want to make laugh and still get to the essence of who God really is. The child like perception of the greatness of God revealed by children all over the country is expertly compiled by the author in a clever , uplifting way. The childlike faith expressed in the book will hopefully "rub off" on the adults and children alike who will be reading the different comments in the book. I have read all of Dandi Mackall's books and this one continues in the excellent tradition that has made her an outstanding author for Christian children's books!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The World is in Good Hands, April 19, 2000

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KW (Central Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why I Believe in God: And Other Reflections by Children (Hardcover)

With all of the talk about children and violence these days, it's so refreshing to see that children still have faith. Each child's individual account of how they imagine God is so touchingly innocent, I waivered between chuckling and happy tears. This is a perfect gift for Mother's Day to show moms that their religious influence can make a difference!