{"product_id":"gods-dream-isbn-9780763647421","title":"God's Dream","description":"\u003cb\u003eAvailable in a board book edition! With warmth and humor, Archbishop Tutu distills his philosophy of unity and forgiveness for the very young.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchbishop Desmond Tutu has a vision of God's dream, which he shares here with the youngest of listeners. It involves people who reach out and hold each other's hands, but sometimes get angry and hurt each other — and say they're sorry and forgive. It's a wish that everyone will see they are brothers and sisters, no matter their way of speaking to God, no matter the size of their nose or the shade of their skin. Aided by vibrant artwork evoking such images as a rainbow and a sharing circle, Tutu offers the essence of his ubuntu philosophy, a wisdom so clear and crystalline that even the smallest child can understand.Unassuming sweetness…heartfelt appeals.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncandescent graphite, watercolor, and ink illustrations of captivating multicultural youngsters engaged in the carefree pastimes reinforce the overarching themes of love and inclusiveness. The angelic, trusting faces reflect the hope that Archbishop Tutu holds for all the world's children.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimple but eloquent.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cb\u003eArchbishop Desmond Tutu\u003c\/b\u003e (1931-2021) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He also served as Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, from 1986 until 1996. In 1995, former South African President Nelson Mandela asked him to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which became a model of national forgiveness and coexistence. Archbishop Tutu co-authored \u003ci\u003eGod Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of \u003ci\u003eDesmond and the Very Mean Word.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas Carlton Abrams\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-author with Archbishop Desmond Tutu of \u003ci\u003eGod Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeUyen Pham\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBig Sister, Little Sister\u003c\/i\u003e and has illustrated many other books for children. She lives in San Francisco.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305552433381,"sku":"NP9780763647421","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763647421.jpg?v=1767728261","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/gods-dream-isbn-9780763647421","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}