God's Dream

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams, LeUyen Pham

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Candlewick Press,U.S.
01 May 2010

Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Christianity

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 everyone will see they are brothers and sisters, no matter their way of speaking to God, no matter the size of their nose or the shade of their skin. Aided by vibrant artwork evoking such images as a rainbow and a sharing circle, Tutu offers the essence of his ubuntu philosophy, a wisdom so clear and crystalline that even the smallest child can understand.

By: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
Illustrated by: LeUyen Pham
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 207mm, Width: 179mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 437g
ISBN: 9780763647421
ISBN 10: 076364742X
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 May 2010
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for God's Dream

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 Journal Simple but eloquent. --Kirkus Reviews Unassuming sweetnessi1/2heartfelt 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 Journal Simple but eloquent. --Kirkus Reviews