Psalm Twenty-Three

by Tim Ladwig (Illustrator)

Overview

Through poignant, heart-warming images of an urban African-American family, children experience the comfort and encouragement this favorite psalm still offers — the powerful message that they can rely on the Lord as they thread their way through the risk-filled maze of daily life in the city.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802851635
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/30/1997
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

When he was eight years old, Tim lost an eye in anaccident. During his recovery, his father gave him oilpaints, a couple of brushes, and a small canvas. He painteda clown with colors straight from the tube. Tim's firstwork was promptly framed, and his love of painting wasborn.

Editorial Reviews

AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
 
American Booksellers Association, American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
Booklist, Top Ten Religion Books for Youth
Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Award
Parent Council, Ltd., Selected as Outstanding

Booklist


"Notable for Ladwig's glowing, realistic paintings of two African American children who are part of a warm, extended family in a bleak, urban neighborhood. . . The pictures express the fears of everyday life and the love and faith of one of the most beautiful psalms."
 
Catholic Parent
"Ladwig's beautiful illustrations depict God's grace in the day-to-day activities of the members of a loving African-American family amid the ever-present dangers of an inner-city neighborhood."
 
Christian Library Journal
"Tim Ladwig's colorful, thought-provoking illustrations evoke new contemporary images and show Psalm 23 as fresh and relevant in today's world. This book brings a powerful message of hope, faith, and comfort into a new setting."
 
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"This lovely, reassuring book makes visible the idea of community, good people acting together to make a safe place for the young."
 
Washington Parent
"A beautiful book."

From the Publisher

Ladwig's beautiful illustrations depict God's grace in the day-to-day activities of the members of a loving African-American family amid the ever-present dangers of an inner-city neighborhood.

Catholic Parent

Tim Ladwig's colorful, thought-provoking illustrations evoke new contemporary images and show Psalm 23 as fresh and relevant in today's world. This book brings a powerful message of hope, faith, and comfort into a new setting.

Christian Library Journal

A beautiful book.

Washington Parent

This lovely, reassuring book makes visible the idea of community, good people acting together to make a safe place for the young.

Cleveland Plain Dealer