Eight-year-old Melinda Carson hopes to keep herself awake until the wee hours of the morning on December 25 to make sure that she sees Santa. She's waited every year, but this year she makes it! Santa's arrival is witnessed! And furthermore, she gets to talk with Santa himself! And that's when things get interesting. For among the things the two discuss is Melinda's unexpected question: "Who is your God?" She tells of the classmates at her school, some of whom pray to Allah, some to Jehovah, some to The Lord, some to Yahweh, some to Krishna . . . and she asks, "Santa, which God do you pray to? Which God is the real God?" Santa's answer brings the world a message that will warm the heart of every person who hears it.
Here, in a remarkable story appropriate for every child and every family regardless of spiritual tradition, is a breathtaking insight that will be remembered every holiday for years to come. Destined to become a children's Christmas classic, Santa's God is written by six-time New York Times bestselling author Neale Donald Walsch, with the whimsical drawings of children's book illustrator Em Claire.
Frenchii
Posted January 23, 2010
This is a really great book! I highly recommend! I'm a spiritual but not very religious person & I love how this book explains God.
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Posted January 20, 2010
This a neat book to help answer younger children's questions about the relationship between God and Santa while they still believe in Santa without destroying that belief. The illustrations are nice too. I still believe!
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Posted December 2, 2012
To all the people saying this book is not about the God of the bible or about Christ.. R u serious? What did Jesus teach? LOve , compassion and acceptance of all. You should be ashamed of yourselves! We all believe in one God. We just do it differently and follow our own paths. (which should be respected) If you actually educated yourself in other religions before you criticize them, you would come to realize they are all very similar, They have different rituals and practices and specific beliefs than you do but the main concept is still there. Open your mind and hearts and practice what you preach!! This book is excellent to teach child about religious tolerance and respect. Something I am sure GOD approves of!!!
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Posted November 21, 2009
I chose not to buy this book for my 2-1/2 year old grandson because it does not truthfully tell of the God of the Bible. Instead, I chose The First Christmas by Carol Heyer, which presents the story of Christ's birth and explains why we celebrate Christmas, simply told and beautifully illustrated.
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Posted November 17, 2009
This children's book is for anyone who strives to teach their children love, acceptance, empathy for ALL individuals under one universal God.
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Posted November 15, 2009
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THIS BOOK HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. IT ATTEMPTS TO EQUATE DEITIES OF OTHER RELIGIONS WITH THE GOD OF THE JUDEO CHRISTIAN FAITH. IT IGNORES THE FACT THE THE BIRTH OF CHRIST IS THE REASON WE HAVE CHRISTMAS NOT BUDDHA. NOT A GOOD BOOK FOR ANYONE WANTING TO TALK WITH THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT CHRISTMAS AND THE REASON FOR CHRISTMAS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY BETTER BOOKS THAT HAVE COME BEFORE
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Overview
Eight-year-old Melinda Carson hopes to keep herself awake until the wee hours of the morning on December 25 to make sure that she sees Santa. She's waited every year, but this year she makes it! Santa's arrival is witnessed! And furthermore, she gets to talk with Santa himself! And that's when things get interesting. For among the things the two discuss is Melinda's unexpected question: "Who is your God?" She tells of the classmates at her school, some of whom pray to Allah, some to Jehovah, some to The Lord, ...