Picture Book:
A Quiet Place
Author: Douglas
Wood
Illustrator: Dan
Andreasen
Summary:
In this refreshing text, a young boy explores
the possibilities, particularly in nature, when you want to find a quiet place
to get away from the noise of modern living. Everything from the beach to the
desert is considered. Inside experiences are described too such as a museum,
library, or book. Each setting offers the boy potential for his vivid imagination.
Hanna’s Comments: This is another “contemplative book”. I introduced this sub-category
of the God books last week on Day 176 with What
Does the Sky Say? by Nancy White Carlstrom. These are books about listening
and deeply experiencing nature or particular circumstances. God is not
mentioned, but God is all over this book and we are more intune with God when we are in quiet places.
Publisher & Date of Publication: Simon & Schuster, 2001
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 3 and up, Pre and up
# of Pages:
32
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: Tablet, amateur videos are on Youtube.com
PBT Category:
God book, Post 2K
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: abundance/bounty, adoration, adventure,
aspirations/dreams, attentiveness/observation/seeing, awe, beauty, blessings,
creation, creativity/imagination/ingenuity, Earth/world, the
environment/nature, exile/separation, exploration, freedom, God’s
care/providence, God’s presence, home, journey/migrations/pilgrimages/quests,
listening, perspective, quiet/silence, renewal/restoration, secrets,
self-discovery, wilderness, wonder
Scripture Connections: Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10); in
quietness and trust shall be your strength (Isaiah 30:15)
Idea(s) for Application: Use this book with children when you are teaching
them about the potential for and benefits of quiet time with God. Emphasize how
worship of God can happen anywhere at any time.
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