Product Description: Here is the unassuming little book that charmed its way up the bestseller lists and now has over 1.2 million copies in print. This third edition of CHILDREN-S LETTERS TO GOD reveals again the surprising pleasures and provocations of what happens when kids decide to send a letter off to their maker. Whether posing a question, begging a favor, or expressing doubt or joy, these letters are notable for their refreshing directness, unexpected humor, and startling clarity of thought. It-s like seeing the world through a child-s bright eyesóeyes untouched by cynicism, eyes brimming with innocence, wonder, and curiosity.Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.
Adorable Innocence! Cutest book EVER. I love how the letters range from just hilarious to 'awwww' to sad. The funniest ones were the "bowling words" one and the Edison one XD It's just really refreshing to see kids talk about something as serious as God in such an adorable way, and the wacky ways they can interpret religion. I really hope there's another compilation, that'd be epic. I also wonder how they were compiled--were they letters found by postal workers, or did they gather a bunch of kids and tell them to write a letter to God, or what? Amazing read though, everyone should read it :)
Children's Letters to God Bought a couple of copies of this book - It makes a great gift for any occasion.
How "Children's Letters to God" has affected me I discovered this book a few years ago and feel blessed to have done so. As I was standing in a spiritual bookstore, I was drawn to this book. I began reading the touching things children were feeling in relation to God. I turned the page and my heart stopped as if I had just seen a photo of myself. What I did in fact see was my very own printing, and what I read was something that I wrote back in elementary school. I rushed to show my best friend who didn't quite understand my state of near hyperventilation and the tears in my eyes. She said, "So? Someone else shares your 'rare' name, big deal." I went on try and explain and in the process bought the book on the spot. It now sits on my bookshelf and I am still amazed at finding a piece of my youth and my feelings on God published. I have tried to piece the story together and to the best of my recollection, I have come up with this: my grade 4 teacher used to get us to write on deep thought provoking topics. She used to be very keen on submitting work of favoured students to various contests and the like. She must have submitted this somewhere and somehow it made it in the book. Those skeptical of my unknowing "contribution" to the book, were silenced when I provided my grade 4 science tests and the printing matched to a 'T'. In addition, anyone who knows me, knows that what I said way back when I was 8 or 9, still rings true 20 (wow) years later: "Dear God I don't ever feel alone since I found out about you." Nora *sigh*, it was truly by the Grace of God that I discovered this book. Reading here in these posts that a Rabbi quoted my writing, shows me that some things withstand the test of time. Beautiful. As another reviewer wrote, I too wish that there were more pieces of information about the children and/or the demographics of where these letters were obtained. To answer her what I do know: No, they were not all from the US as I am from Canada, and they were not all from a church or synagogue as mine was written in a public school. It would be amazing if all of us, who "wrote" letters to God when we were children, could be made aware of our contribution to books such as these. Hopefully, if there are other such books out there (I believe there are but have yet to seek them out), the publishers will make the children/their parents aware of their small contribution, so that they can knowingly treasure such books for years to come. So to all of those considering buying this book, just know that these letters were written by the true innocence of children at some point in their lives. God Bless! Love always, Nora.
Childeren's Letters to God People of all ages will enjoy this book. A perfect Christmas gift that can be enjoyed all year long.
Children Say the Dandiest Things!
What a sweet, stimulating and spiritual little volume this is! Yes, children say the dandiest -- and profoundest for that matter -- things. Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall have given us a view into the faith of the young, a very nice way to think about our own faith as well.
Neatly divided into categories, such as "Puzzlements, dilemmas and other imponderables" these few lines from each child are rendered in the juvenile script of each. Illustrated prettily by the artwork of a variety of budding Picassos, these letters could very well serve not only as conversation starters in a small group but subjects well worth exploring in depth through more disciplined religious studies. Or as a gift you give to someone you love.
Then again, savoring just a few of them in a quiet nook will serve to revive the spirit.
Try it!
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