Emma and Mommy Talk to God
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060264640 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book begins with Emma and Mommy praying together as Mommy tells Emma of God's love for everyone. Unfortunately, this book will more likely mislead children about the power of prayer, and it may even leave them convinced that they are failures or unworthy of God's attention. Emma learns that God is always with her, that she need not be afraid. Ages 3-7. That is an unfortunate impression to leave with children, who will most likely not have such rapid and direct answers to their prayers and will consider that they have only themselves to blame. . From Publishers Weekly Best known for her book A Return to Love and her commentary on A Course in Miracles, Marianne Williamson now turns her attention to children. Later in the book, however, Emma encounters a mean boy at school. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Mommy encourages her to pray for the mean boy, and, as if by magic, he is a perfect gentleman the next day. In an epilogue to parents, she writes that she hop
When Emma asks her mommy to tell her about God, she teaches Emma that she is never alone because God is always with her, and God is all the love in the world. Each day, Emma and her mommy pray together and say thank you to God. Emma isn't quite sure who God is and what it means to believe in Him, but her loving talks with her mother help her to realize that God is always with her to help her find her way. This touching and uplifting story from renowned author and philosopher Marianne Williamson will help children and adults alike begin
Love this book Love this book! What a sweet and simple way to introduce prayer. Our 3 year old is really into it.. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Very very beautiful. I love it. Thank you Marianne Williamson. A Customer said Wonderful book to show children God is in their lives. The first time I read this story to my daughter (then Wonderful book to show children God is in their lives A Customer The first time I read this story to my daughter (then 4), she asked that I substitute her name for Emma's - she was so thrilled to see what we do every day reflected in a book. I like the fact that this book refers to "talking to God" rather than "praying" - a much easier concept for small children to grasp and adopt. The drawings are ethereal and loving, and the love and respect Ms. Williamson has for her daughter and all children is palpable. I can't recommend this book enough to parents of small children (. ), she asked that I substitute her name for Emma's - she was so thrilled to see what we do every day reflected in a book. I like the fact that this book refers to "talking to God" rather than "praying" - a much easier concept for small children to grasp and adopt. The drawings are ethereal and loving, and the love and respect Ms. Williamson has for her daughter and all children is palpable. I can't recommend this book enough to parents of small children (