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God Believes in You
Holly Bea's beloved bullmastiff, Buddy, is having a bad day. Left alone to guard the house, he is taunted by the neighborhood cats, who know that he can't touch them. Buddy is worried—will Holly be back soon, or is she gone for the day, or even forever? Much to Buddy's relief, Holly returns. They go to the park, but Buddy's fun is cut short by a pack of hostile squirrels and a team of Dalmatian firedogs who challenge his self-esteem. Will this day ever end? Buddy's day is a metaphor for the doubts and anxieties children face, and a soothing reminder that God will always be there for them.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published June 11, 2004
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July 26, 2023
How to endure chaotic events, disappointments, even self-doubt? Here's how author Holly Bea aims to help young readers:
Supplying a dog. A dog who has thoughts, like human thoughts. Even though dogs are incapable of human thoughts.
More specifically, when the main character in this book finds hope from within... That main character is Buddy, a dog.
This book could be useful is you're aiming to pass your religion along to your child. Why not get started as early as possible? Pound away!
FIVE STARS is what the appropriate rating would be for this book, given such a readership.
PERSONALLY, THOUGH?
To me, this book is kind of a cheat. Because humans have consciousness, we have a capacity to think in ways a dog never could. Even as children, we can form understandings and make choices. For us, to experience God directly is a privilege no dog can have. Rocks can't do it either.
In so many ways, one could write books about all the ways that a child could experience the presence of God. Could see the light of God. Could learn about the power of God. And could feel the love of God.
Anything like that might serve as a highly nutritious drink for the child's inner self. By contrast, imo, this book merely checks off a theological box. One more religious belief installed!
But in terms of really nourishing and helping a child? It's pretty weak tea.
Supplying a dog. A dog who has thoughts, like human thoughts. Even though dogs are incapable of human thoughts.
More specifically, when the main character in this book finds hope from within... That main character is Buddy, a dog.
This book could be useful is you're aiming to pass your religion along to your child. Why not get started as early as possible? Pound away!
FIVE STARS is what the appropriate rating would be for this book, given such a readership.
PERSONALLY, THOUGH?
To me, this book is kind of a cheat. Because humans have consciousness, we have a capacity to think in ways a dog never could. Even as children, we can form understandings and make choices. For us, to experience God directly is a privilege no dog can have. Rocks can't do it either.
In so many ways, one could write books about all the ways that a child could experience the presence of God. Could see the light of God. Could learn about the power of God. And could feel the love of God.
Anything like that might serve as a highly nutritious drink for the child's inner self. By contrast, imo, this book merely checks off a theological box. One more religious belief installed!
But in terms of really nourishing and helping a child? It's pretty weak tea.
November 30, 2022
Good for younger kids to talk about God always, well, believing in you. Illustrations are cute.
April 28, 2009
A wonderful book with a beautiful message and marvelous art work!
February 24, 2016
This books tells children that no matter what happens God believes in them. If this is your belief, it is a cute book with equally cute illustrations
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