Sometimes Smart is Good (English and Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

Dena Fox Luchsinger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802852157 ISBN 13: 9780802852151

Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2007

Synopsis

Smart people can explain the world around us; strong people can keep us safe; talented people can show us things that are beautiful. It's good to be smart, and strong, and talented. But what about people who don't have these abilities?

With sweet, sensitive illustrations, this English-Spanish bilingual book underscores the values of love, patience, and kindness, teaching young readers that all people -- regardless of their abilities -- are valuable as children of God. Sometimes smart is good, but unconditional love and acceptance are always good.

About this title

About the Author:

Dena Fox Luchsinger is the founder of Proyecto Down, as series of programs designed to serve families affected by developmental disabilities in Mexico. She lives with her family in Alaska. This is her first children' book.

Review:

World
"Wise and brightly illustrated."

Catholic Observer
"This bilingual children's book is not only a joy to behold, with its rainbow-hued illustrations on every page, but also has a message that touches the hearts of any age."

Montreal Anglican
"With appropriate illustrations . . . the story differentiates between the traits that are 'sometimes good' and others that are 'always good.' "

About this edition

• Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0802852157
• ISBN 13: 9780802852151
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Karen A. Jerome