Recently I was asked to review two books by Randy Alcorn. At this point I have been able to read one of the books. This book is called Wait Until Then by Randy Alcorn and illustrated by Doron Ben-Ami. What a wonderful book!
This book is about a young boy and his grandfather. Both the grandfather and boy are disabled in different ways, but the grandfather tries to teach the boy that he is still valued and that when they get to heaven their infirmities will no longer be there.
It is a very touching story, even causing me to get teary. It is intended for children to help them understand heaven in a biblical way. Randy Alcorn did a wonderful job in presenting this topic in a gentle and theologically sound way. Both my children, dd7 and dd4, listened and enjoyed it. Although, it talks about death, it is done in a way that I feel is not frightening to children. It also opens up the possibility of dialogue that as parents we can often find hard to start.
I also want to just say that the art work in this book is outstanding! Doron Ben-Ami has an amazing talent that just amazed my husband and I. The pictures had a photo quality about them...so life like!
I would highly recommend this book. I think that it handles the subject of death and heaven in such a way that children will have a healthy understanding of it. If you are in need of dealing with this topic, consider reading this book.
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Jun. 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Yes, I created that AO YR 1 copybook, and also just finished a Proverbs copybook as well.
**** How are you liking AO? I've thought about it, but haven't tried it yet. Any thoughts? ****
So far (what little we've done, as September is when we jump in with *both* feel) I really like it! It seems very overwhelming at first, like a lot of 'stuff' to do, but really it's not at all! I made a schedule for the whole school year that shows just how simple AO is!
AO actually uses many of the books in the Bluedorn's book list (Hand that Rocks that Cradle) and then some other as well. I think the biggest drawbacks for *some* families for AO would be:
- unless you have a pretty good grasp on CM principles (I am still learning, I don't have a GOOD grasp, but I'll get there) it is JUST a book list.
- figuring it out (it's not as hard as it looks, honest!)
- keeping lessons short!
- nature study seems *too* simple, but it should be
- artist/composer also seem *too* simple, but it's just right
- some of the book selections may not sit well with certain families.
The thing I grappled with the most, would be some of the book selections. However, after pondering, thinking, I decided that it IS ok to read things to our children that we may NOT agree on! When *I* read books that have a theology that I don't agree with that is when I learn the most about what I DO believe. Brings in critical thinking, logic, discernment and Bible study!
Year 1 has a lot of fairy tales, some don't care for that and it's fine...just skip the fairy books. I personally love all the books so far that we've read from Year 1 (Peter Pan, Pocahontas, Little House in the Big Woods) and the ones I've previewed (all but 2 so far).
Even in Pocahontas your going to run across how the indians call on the great spirits and believe in Magic. It created great discussion for myself and my 6 year olds about how they don't believe in the REAL God (just like the Bible stories in the OT!).
If ya have any further questions email me anytime! The link to the email I use now is on my blog, above the avatar.
It was great hearing from you! : )
Dawne