God Said Amen: God Said Amen

by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Avi Katz (Illustrator)

Overview

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian
Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Religious Leaders

"God was sad that the Prince and Princess had refused to see the answers to their prayers.…"

Water and oil, light and dark, summer rain and desert wind: In this fable of opposites, award-winning author Sandy Eisenberg Sasso shows children and adults of all faiths and backgrounds how self-centered actions affect the people around us, and how by working together we can work with God—to create a better world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580230803
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	04/01/2000
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 12.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, a parent, spiritual leader and storyteller, is the award-winning author of God's Paintbrush, In God's Name, God In Between and many other inspiring books for children of all faiths and backgrounds. The second woman to be ordained as a rabbi (1974) and the first rabbi to become a mother, she and her husband, Dennis, were the first rabbinical couple to jointly lead a congregation—Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. They have two children, David and Debora, and three grandchildren. Sasso, who holds a doctorate in ministry, is active in the interfaith community, and has written and lectured on the renewal of spirituality and the discovery of the religious imagination in children of all faiths.

Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is available to speak on the following topics:

• Nurturing the Spiritual Imagination of Children
• Tell Me a Story: Reading the Bible and the Religious Imagination of Children
• Filling in the Blanks: How Women Read the Bible
• Women and Judaism: A Personal Journey
• Midrash as a Tool for Spiritual Reflection

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Avi Katz is the illustrator of numerous children's books published in the United States and the Middle East, including the award-winning King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Princess Alopecia and My Travels with Alex. His work appears regularly in the Jerusalem Report. Katz's art is exhibited in Europe, Israel and the United States. He lives in Israel.

Editorial Reviews

"Reminds us to listen to the wisdom of children and illustrates how we are each God in action. A thoughtful tale no matter our age."
—Mimi Doe, author of 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting

"Beautifully and creatively told…. Shares God's truth as good stories do in powerful ways that can move us to act more compassionately and justly."
—Linda Vogel, Professor of Christian Education, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

“Rich in meaning for children of all ages…. Has particular poignancy for various situations in the world today.”
—Fr. Joseph F. Girzone, author of the Joshua series

“In her insightful and inspiring tale, Sandy Sasso reminds us how we adults can learn from our children. This book is for all families who cherish the values of humility, kindness and understanding.”
—Rabbi Michael Klayman, coauthor of Sharing Blessings: Children's Stories for Exploring the Spirit of the Jewish Holidays

“An excellent way to honor the imaginative breadth and depth of the spiritual life of the young.”
—Dr. Robert Coles, Harvard University

“A lovely tale…. Children of all ages should be drawn to this parable for our times.”
—Tomie DePaola, artist/author of books for children

From the Publisher

Gr 1-3-A story that explores the consequences of pride and vanity. The Kingdom of Midnight has plenty of water, but no oil to light the lamps at night. The Kingdom of the Desert has plenty of oil, but no water for the gardens. The Grand Prince from Midnight and the Grand Princess from the Desert both pray to God for an answer to the problem. They are shown that the answer lies in the other kingdom, but both of them are too stubborn and prideful to ask the other for help. Through the aid of two children, they do finally meet in the valley between their kingdoms, but neither one is able to make the first move. Instead, they stand waiting and in the process turn into stone mountains. While looking for the two rulers, the children meet and exchange their precious resources. In this way, the people's desperate needs are met. Sasso's lyrical style carries readers through the story, masking the didactic tone of the text. Katz's use of lush blues and purples for the Kingdom of Midnight and golden yellows for the Kingdom of the Desert in full- and half-page spreads makes this a good choice for storytimes.-Tali Balas, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York City Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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