God's Paintbrush

Rating:
Summary: Great book for those exploring the meaning of God
Review: Broaching the subject of "God" and answering children's questions about God is not easy. "God's Paintbrush" is a wonderful springboard for exploring and discussing the question of God and is written in a way that will stimulate thinking about God and our relationship to God by both children and adults.

The book uses non-sectarian and non-sexist language which many readers will probably appreciate, since so many books refer to God as a "He."

Rather than defining God, the author helps children explore God and their relationship to God through moments in their own lives. "I wonder if God has a big lap to curl up in just like Mom's and strong arms like Dad's to lift me up and catch me when I fall."

When a child looses a tooth in order to make room for a new one, he wonders if the trees mind losing their leaves in the fall or if the snow minds melting to make room for spring..."I think God paints the leaves bright colors in the fall and makes the sun warm in spring because God likes changes. God likes the world to grow."

The book is interactive as each page ends with questions directly related to the text that help children explore God and their relationship to God.

The illustrations are colorful and comforting, showing people from different races.

I highly recommend "God's Paintbrush," especially for those who are looking to explore the meaning of God with their children. It will engage and stimulate the religious imagination of children and help them to think of God as a special friend.

Rating:
Summary: beautifully written and illustrated
Review: perfect for children's faith formation programs and there is an workbook published for adults who work with children to use, although I could not find it on this website