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Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian
Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Religious Leaders
"God was sad that the Prince and Princess had refused to see the answers to their prayers.…"
Water and oil, light and dark, summer rain and desert wind: In this fable of opposites, award-winning author Sandy Eisenberg Sasso shows children and adults of all faiths and backgrounds how self-centered actions affect the people around us, and how by working together we can work with God—to create a better world.
"Reminds us to listen to the wisdom of children and illustrates how we are each God in action. A thoughtful tale no matter our age."
—Mimi Doe, author of 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting
"Beautifully and creatively told…. Shares God's truth as good stories do in powerful ways that can move us to act more compassionately and justly."
—Linda Vogel, Professor of Christian Education, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
“Rich in meaning for children of all ages…. Has particular poignancy for various situations in the world today.”
—Fr. Joseph F. Girzone, author of the Joshua series
“In her insightful and inspiring tale, Sandy Sasso reminds us how we adults can learn from our children. This book is for all families who cherish the values of humility, kindness and understanding.”
—Rabbi Michael Klayman, coauthor of Sharing Blessings: Children's Stories for Exploring the Spirit of the Jewish Holidays
“An excellent way to honor the imaginative breadth and depth of the spiritual life of the young.”
—Dr. Robert Coles, Harvard University
“A lovely tale…. Children of all ages should be drawn to this parable for our times.”
—Tomie DePaola, artist/author of books for children