God's Dream

Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams, Leuyen Pham

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Candlewick Press
04 May 2022

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA); Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Christianity; Personal & social issues; Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's&YA)

With warmth and humor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu distills his philosophy of unity and forgiveness into a picture book 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: Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
Illustrated by: Leuyen Pham
Imprint: Candlewick Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 236mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 201g
ISBN: 9781536223538
ISBN 10: 1536223530
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 04 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his efforts to bring equality, justice, and peace to South Africa. In 1995, Nelson Mandela asked him to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which became a model of national forgiveness and coexistence. Archbishop Tutu currently chairs the Elders, an international conflict-resolution group. He lives in South Africa. Douglas Carlton Abrams is the coauthor 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