- Gebundene Ausgabe: 56 Seiten
- Verlag: Scholastic; Auflage: Scholastic. (April 2001)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0439309085
- ISBN-13: 978-0439309080
- Vom Hersteller empfohlenes Alter: 6 - 9 Jahre
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 26,1 x 23,8 x 1 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (16 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 471.596 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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When all of creation--trees, stones, ants, the sky, fish—-begins arguing over who or what God is, quiet Old Turtle is the only one who has the wisdom and ability to see beyond herself to capture the essence. The debate escalates until Old Turtle finally speaks: "STOP!" She accepts and incorporates the beliefs of all the creatures: "God is indeed deep," she says to the fish in the sea, "and much higher than high," she tells the mountains. "God is gentle and powerful. Above all things and within all things... God IS." Old Turtle, after silencing the crowds with her understanding, makes a prediction about the appearance of a new "family of beings" in the world. These beings, human beings, do appear, and soon are fighting among themselves over the nature of God. It is only when people start listening to the mountains and winds and stones and stars that they actually begin to hear--and to heal the earth.
A graceful fable, with elegant, dreamlike watercolors by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee, Douglas Wood's modern-day classic makes a hushed but strong environmental statement, as well as a plea for universal acceptance. (Ages 5 and older) --Emilie Coulter -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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In a poetic fable, all creation debates the nature of God, each thing imagining that God reflects its own image: the antelope insists that God ``is a runner, swift and free,'' while the willow murmurs that ``She is a great tree...always growing, always giving.'' The wise old turtle ends the argument: God is all these things, and more. She also makes a prediction: ``There will soon be a new family of beings'' who will be reminders of what God is. However, the people in turn begin to argue about God, and also to harm the rest of creation. Then the ocean, the breeze, and even the stars remind them of God's presence and love, and in time the people begin to listen. Wood's graceful phrasing and understated irony give his plea unusual power, especially as complemented by Chee's outstanding watercolors, joyfully celebrating the world's beauty; his portraits of Old Turtle are masterfully detailed and delightfully subtle. A handsome, thought-provoking book, especially appropriate for collections that support religious instruction. (Picture book. 4+) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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This is a book worth having, if only for the stunning artwork by Illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee. But in addition to the artwork, the story is one that is ideal for young and old. In this story, the world begins as a beautiful place, filled with luscious trees and colorful plants and flowers, stuffed with a wide variety of strange and exotic creatures. They begin talking, then discussing, then arguing over who God is. Before they come to blows, Old Turtle offers her wisdom and view of the future. There is peace until God adds people to the earthly creatures, and they (we) go through the same argument - whose definition of God is the accurate or better one? The people argue, hurt each other, wars break out (stop me if you've heard this one!). Old Turtle comes to the rescue again. Diversity, God as in all of us - a wonderful book, and absolutely worth having or giving in hardcover.
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A wonderful gift for anyone. Teaches tolerance, understanding. Beautiful.
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My parents gave this book to me for Christmas and it was an honor to receive such a gift. This is one of my all time favorite books. I find myself reading this book often. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
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This book teaches a lesson for everyone!
I heard Old Turtle in a class last year, and I have remembered it since then. Finally it occured to me to look for it on Amazon.com, and I was so delighted! Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. November 1999 von Margaret B. Mears
A superb take that all talk of God is metaphorical.
For religious educators Wood's magnificent book is a true treasure. If you believe that for God to be God, God must be greater than anything we can conceive, then all talk of God... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 12. August 1999 veröffentlicht
Outstanding spirtual and environmental book for children.
How do you explain what God is to children? As a parent, how do you explain about the importance of caring for the environment and all living creatures? Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 20. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
Spirituality for the very young!
No matter what your beliefs are this book will touch your soul. It covers the earth's (as well as the universes) past, present, and future and will make the young and old think... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. Juli 1999 von Patricia M. Hartley
Thought provoking words of wisdom!
The words of Mr. Woods are timely. The book promotes unconditional love toward everyone. Hearing Mr. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 7. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
It is a awesome book
The water color pictures are breath taking. I recommed it for all ages. If you have not read it yet you should !!
Am 5. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
A wonderful book
This is a wonderful book for people of all ages. I had the opportunity to go to a book reading by Douglas Wood, he is an extraordinary person, and he has many songs that the kids... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 5. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
A thought-provoking, smile-inducing, really groovy story
The Old Turtle is truly an incredible book that works on so many levels. The author incorporated his love of, and respect for, the environment, as well as his concept of God, into... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. Dezember 1998 veröffentlicht
beautiful pictures accompany a universal message
this book is appropriate for all ages, as it contains a universal message of love and peace. the various animals all think they know who God is and they alone know the truth. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 10. Dezember 1998 veröffentlicht
This book is wonderful!!!
This book is a must have, even for adults. At times we tend to look to hard when we try to define God. This books allows you to see how God is in everything. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. September 1998 veröffentlicht
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