My Father's Angels - Hardcover

Gaither, Gloria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0310715652 ISBN 13: 9780310715658

Publisher: Zonderkidz, 2007

Synopsis

By award-winning author and lyricist, Gloria Gaither The companion picture books My Father's Angels, Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift and I Am a Promise all come with a bonus CD, making a trio of great music, inspiring lyrics, and dazzling art. My Father's Angels---This story reminds young hearts that God's heavenly protectors are always at hand. The words to Gloria Gaither's wonderful, reassuring song and enchanting artwork weave a promising message that children can sing along to, with CD included. Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift---In this heartwarming story, celebrated author and award-winning lyricist Gloria Gaither makes use of her song 'Ordinary Baby' as the basis to share the timeless truth of Jesus' birth and life. Written in a way that is simple and easy to understand, children can read along with the CD. Ordinary Baby makes known the story of not just why Jesus came, but why he chose to come to earth as a baby. With its vibrant and engaging illustrations,Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift is certain to become one of your child's most treasured books, with CD included. I Am a Promise---Because every child is full of promise, potential, and possibility, kids can be assured that with God's help they can become anything he wants them to be. Beautiful full-color art will delight young readers as they sing along with the music on the bonus CD. GLORIA GAITHER is an award-winning lyricist, author, scriptwriter, former adjunct professor of songwriting at Anderson University, recording artist with the celebrated Gaither Trio for thirty years, mother, and grandmother. Gloria and her husband, Bill, live in Alexandria, IN.

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Review:

"They're all above me," a young child whispers with awe, as she looks skyward to heaven. Of course she's speaking of angels, those magical guardians that children are irresistibly drawn to. In the next page we see a child climbing a tree and reaching for an alluring bunch of cherries as a watchful angel stands below, arms spread, ready to catch the cherry picker if he falls. "Beneath me, before me," the text continues. Page by page we see children sledding, answering questions in school, catching snowflakes on their tongues, as "my father's" Christian angels stand guard close by. Illustrator Barbara Hranilovich complements this tender text with all the richness it deserves in swirling, vivid pictures, seemingly made from chalk and watercolors. The book comes with a read-along cassette tape narrated by Gloria Gaither. (Ages 4 to 8) --Gail Hudson

From the Publisher:

In this luminous, large-format book-and-tape set, the words and music of My Father's Angels--by well-known songwriter Gloria Gaither--combine with innovative and enchanting illustrations to create a Christmas gift that will delight children ages 4 to 8. Full of hope and encouragement, it reminds young hearts that God's angels are always present to care for and protect them. This beautiful book features foil stamping, printed color endsheets, and a die-cut in the back cover that holds the cassette tape. The song plays in both vocal and instrumental versions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0310715652
• ISBN 13: 9780310715658
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Hranilovich Barbara