$16.79
- Board Book
32 pages
- Release Date
26 January 2010
Summary
God’s Dream: A Vision of Unity and Forgiveness
Available in a board book edition! With warmth and humor, Archbishop Tutu distills his philosophy of unity and forgiveness for the very young.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has a vision of God’s dream, which he shares here with the youngest of listeners. It involves people who reach out and hold each other’s hands, but sometimes get angry and hurt each other — and say they’re sorry and forgive. It’s a wish that everyo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763647421 |
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| ISBN-10: | 076364742X |
| Author: | Douglas Carlton Abrams, Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, LeUyen Pham |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Board Book |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 26 January 2010 |
| Weight: | 437g |
| Dimensions: | 207mm x 179mm x 17mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Unassuming sweetness…heartfelt appeals.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Incandescent graphite, watercolor, and ink illustrations of captivating multicultural youngsters engaged in the carefree pastimes reinforce the overarching themes of love and inclusiveness. The angelic, trusting faces reflect the hope that Archbishop Tutu holds for all the world’s children.—School Library JournalSimple but eloquent.—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Douglas Carlton Abrams
Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He also served as Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, from 1986 until 1996. In 1995, former South African President Nelson Mandela asked him to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which became a model of national forgiveness and coexistence. Archbishop Tutu co-authored God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time and is the author of Desmond and the Very Mean Word.
Douglas Carlton Abrams is the co-author with Archbishop Desmond Tutu of God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time. He lives in California.
LeUyen Pham is the author-illustrator of Big Sister, Little Sister and has illustrated many other books for children. She lives in San Francisco.
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