God Is Just Like Me
$40.52
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
23 January 2023
Summary
“Some days, I think God is just like me.”
God may be hard to describe, but one young Puerto Rican girl in New York City finds examples of God’s character all around her. As she goes day-by-day through the week, she talks to God about the delightful ways she and God are similar. From vivid sunrises and colorful paintings, dancing to music in the park, loud thunderstorms, and fishing on a quiet lake, the evidence that she is made in the image of God is everywhere she lo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781506482422 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1506482422 |
| Author: | Karen Valentin, Antonieta Muñoz Estrada |
| Publisher: | Augsburg Fortress Publishers |
| Imprint: | Beaming Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 23 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 260mm x 222mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“From Sunday to Saturday, a child notes evidence of oneness with God in this observational picture book… . Mu
“From Sunday to Saturday, a child notes evidence of oneness with God in this observational picture book… . Muñoz Estrada’s digital artwork incorporates watercolor effects in bright metropolitan scenes that share the beatific narration’s vision of unity with God.” –Publishers Weekly
“The colorful, cheerful pictures and boundless enthusiasm of the repeated refrain–‘Just like me’–revel in the wonder of childlike faith… . A sweet and child-friendly expression of Christian faith.” –Kirkus
About The Author
Karen Valentin
Karen Valentin is an award-winning American writer who is proud of her Puerto Rican heritage. She is the author of several books for children, including What Did Abuela Say? and Block Party. She is also the author of a young adult novel, The Summer She Changed Her Name. Karen has also published several books for adults, including a memoir, The Mother God Made Me to Be, awarded Best Parenting/Family Book in 2016 by The International Latino Book Awards. An avid traveler who speaks three languages–English, Spanish, and French–she taught English as a second language in France after earning a bachelor of arts in English literature from Fordham University.
Antonieta Muñoz Estrada is from Mexico. Her artwork is colorful and textured; she loves to draw funny characters with meaningful stories and wants to make others happy with her illustrations.
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