"In their more recent work, Webber and McDaniels create a book that bubbles over with the joy of Psalm 65. Like many communal psalms of thanksgiving, Psalm 65 concerns itself with the whole world, especially with God the Creator's provision of food for everyone. This concern is wonderfully conveyed by the paraphrase of verse 5: 'you are the hope of all people everywhere, even people far beyond the ocean.' The two-page illustration accompanying the verse sets two groups of children on opposite pages, African children in their village and American children in the Midwest, connected by a rainbow." "These two books (Praise the Lord, My Soul and Shout for Joy and Sing!) provide wonderful resources for home and Sunday school. Both books show McDaniels' concern for inclusiveness; his children are a racially diverse bunch. Both books make it clear that worship stands a the center of our life with God by showing children happily singing in the sanctuary or eagerly on their way to church. The Psalms, after all, have always been part of the worship life of Judaism and the church."--Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC -- Denise Dombkowski Hopkins * Blurb from reviewer *<br />This is a beautiful book that paraphrases Psalm 65 for children. Young readers will love the beautiful illustrations. It could by used as a devotion and would be especially suitable in relating our praise and thanksgiving to God. --Christian Schools International * Christian Schools International *

Shout for Joy and Sing! is the second book in Morehouse Publishing's popular series, Psalms for Children, which makes the Psalms more accessible to preschoolers and early readers. The Psalms, as they appear in most translations of the Bible, contain abstract concepts and words that are too advanced for young readers. Here, Christopher Webber, author the The New Metrical Psalter, paraphrases Psalm 65 while keeping it true to the original text and meaning, so children can share the same delight in God's presence that spurred the writing of this Psalm centuries ago. Christopher L. Webber is an Episcopal priest and popular author whose many books from Morehouse Publishing include Welcome to the Episcopal Church, Welcome to Sunday, and Praise the Lord, My Soul: Psalm 104 for Children. He lives in Sharon, Connecticut. Preston McDaniels is a popular children's book illustrator. His books for Morehouse include God of the Sparrow, Now the Day is Over, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Earth and All Stars, and Praise the Lord, My Soul: Psalm 104 for Children. He lives in Aurora, Nebraska.
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Christopher Webber paraphrases Psalm 65 while keeping it true to the original text and meaning, so children can share the same delight in God's presence that spurred the writing of this Psalm centuries ago.
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Psalm 65, paraphrased for young children.

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ISBN
9780819219343
Publisert
2003-09-01
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Aldersnivå
02, J
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
32

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Biografisk notat

Christopher L. Webber, author of Welcome to Sunday, Love Came Down, The Vestry Handbook, and Planning Your Marriage Service, is an Episcopal priest who has served inner-city, suburban, and overseas parishes. He lives in Connecticut. Preston McDaniels is a popular children's book illustrator. His books for Morehouse include Praise the Lord My Soul, Shout for Joy and Sing!, and a series of popular illustrated hymns including God of the Sparrow, Now the Day is Over, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and Earth and All Stars.