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God's Dream

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God's Dream by Douglas Carlton Abrams and Desmond Tutu is a heartwarming children's book that explores themes of compassion, empathy, and the beauty of diversity. Through vibrant illustrations and gentle storytelling, it encourages young readers to understand love and acceptance by showcasing how different people can come together to fulfil a shared dream of unity and peace. It's a tender celebration of interconnectedness and the idea that love binds humanity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that celebrate love, unity, and the dreams we all share. It's perfect for young readers and those who enjoy beautifully illustrated tales about kindness and understanding.

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God's Dream

With warmth and humor, and aided by vibrant artwork, Archbishop Tutu shares his vision of God's dream with youngsters, and offers the essence of his ubuntu philosophy of unity and forgiveness. Full color.

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With warmth and humour, Archbishop Desmond Tutu distils 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.

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God's Dream is praised for its genuine warmth and heartfelt message. The book features stunning illustrations that depict children from various cultures, enhancing its themes of love and inclusiveness. Its simple yet powerful storytelling has been noted for effectively conveying hope and compassion to young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536223538

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leuyen Pham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 40

About the Author

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.

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