A Very Big Problem
Brand: Flyaway Books
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Religions



Dimensions: 10.25 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
Reading age: 5 - 6 years
ISBN-13: 978-1947888111
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1947888110
Publisher: Flyaway Books
Print length: 40 pages
Publication date: August 3, 2020
subtitle: Hardcover – Picture Book, August 3, 2020
author: Amy-Jill Levine Visit Amazon's Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Page search results Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Annie Bowler
review: Editorial Reviews Review "A well-crafted story of cooperation and sharing within the context of the biblical story of Creation." —Kirkus Reviews ing and original picture book." ―<em>Midwest Book Review</em></p> --<em></em> "With the biblical story of creation as their backdrop, each new natural element boasts that it is the best and the most loved, turning the peaceful garden upside down...In keeping with the book's midrash style of storytelling, children are encouraged to imagine, question, and reflect on the world around them, while colorful illustrations (and a note to adults) complete the experience." —Foreword Reviews "A heartening look at God's intervention when each part of creation vies to be loved most." — Spirituality & Practice "The artwork is colorful and multicultural depicting a world filled with beauty...Accessible and written in age-appropriate language." —Association of Jewish Libraries "A wonderfully entertaining and original picture book." — Midwest Book Review About the Author Amy-Jill Levine , the author of numerous acclaimed books, is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita as well as Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita at Vanderbilt. She has cowritten many children's books with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, including A Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, The Marvelous Mustard Seed, and Who Counts? Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is the author of many popular books for children and adults, the Director of Religion, Spirituality and the Arts Initiative at Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) Arts and Humanities Institute, and Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Her children's books include The Story of AND, When God Gave Us Words, and, co-written with Amy-Jill Levine, A Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, The Marvelous Mustard Seed, and Who Counts? Annie Bowler is the illustrator of Walking toward Peace by Kathleen Krull and A Very Big Problem by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Both picture books were named Junior Library Guild Selections. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, 3x3 Illustration, and the Society of Illustrators.