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And God Cried, Too: A Kid's Book of Healing and Hope Paperback – September 1, 2002
Little Angel Mike
is a guardian-angel-in-training. He doesn't understand how God can let bad things happen in the world. Whether it's the tragic events of September 11, 2001, or the loss of a beloved pet, shouldn't God be able to stop the bad things? Big Angel Gabe is a wise old angel, and it's his job to help answer Little Angel Mikey's tough questions and to guide him through the mystery of suffering and into a hopeful place. In a nonpreachy, accessible manner, the message of God's great compassion and our ability to bear even the greatest burdens is offered here with a gentle wisdom.
- Reading age7 - 10 years
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 4
- Dimensions5.13 x 0.26 x 7.63 inches
- PublisherHarperTrophy
- Publication dateSeptember 1, 2002
- ISBN-100060098864
- ISBN-13978-0060098865
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- Publisher : HarperTrophy (September 1, 2002)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0060098864
- ISBN-13 : 978-0060098865
- Reading age : 7 - 10 years
- Grade level : 3 - 4
- Item Weight : 3.68 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.13 x 0.26 x 7.63 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,116,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #20,819 in Children's Religion Books (Books)
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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They mention it answers children's serious questions with humor and insight. The book is geared for young kids, but even older ones will like it. Readers appreciate the author's unique ability to communicate difficult topics with love and compassion.
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Customers appreciate the book's understanding for those of different faiths. They find it uplifting and helpful for grasping complex life realities in the nurturing hand of God. The book provides great ideas to help understand tragedy and spurred amazing conversations about loss. Readers praise the healthy theology and mention that God is compassionate and empathetic.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023Family liked it
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2009"And God Cried,Too" is a child-sized, simple explanation of the questions we encounter as we face the hard times of life that come to us all. Mikey, a small angel works to receive his halo, observing and learning with help from Gabe, his tutor. As Mikey's skills increase, the reader finds ideas & skills to consider as they face similar situations.
As the faith community nurse at my church, I have given copies to children and adults. I, myself find that when times are tough for me, I can sometimes comprehend best through a book like this written for children. Somehow the experiences translate into my life faster, helping me begin "living through" and beyond whatever I'm facing. After that I can gain more as I read resources written for adults.
I wish the publisher would re issue the paperback version of this very insightful book. It seems to be a nearly perfect beginning for explaining very hard realities, leading springboards for discussion & possible understanding for those of every faith.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021Rabbi Gelman has a unique ability to communicate difficult topics with so much love and compassion.
I read this book to my children 20 years ago. And was reminded of it again. I just ordered it for my grandbabies. Thank you Rabbi Gelman for such a beautiful book.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019Excellent writer directed to children’s very serious questions. Myself — Having been in front of a 4th grade class on 9/11, when a knock on my classroom door came and I was quietly told to hold the class from returning to their homeroom and to carefully explain something had happened to 2 buildings in NY City that they will hear more about when they get home, etc. soon were back in their homeroom and it was dismissal time!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016Our son is dealing with the death of a young person. This book is sweet and uplifting. It is geared for very young kids, but even older kids will like it. My son is 11, but even a 5 or 6 year old could have this read to them. If you have a tragedy that your child is dealing with, finding this out-of-print book is worth the effort.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013My husband died when our kids were 5,6, and 6. Six months later this book was recommended. Not only do the kids enjoy the stories and humor, they are also grasping complex life realities in the nurturing hand of a loving merciful and empathetic God. It has spurred amazing conversations about our loss and what to do with it. I am grateful to the authors for this gift.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018Not bad for an older child. I'd hoped it would be more appropriate for a younger audience.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014Read this to my two grandchildren after their Poppa died and it gave them an enormous amount of
comfort - answering many of their precious questions. They are 7 and 4 years of age.
Rabbi Gellman is a true angel here on earth!
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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