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What is God? Paperback – 11 Feb. 2004

by Etan Boritzer (Author), Robbie Marantz (Illustrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars 314 ratings
WHAT IS GOD? is an eloquent introduction to the ideas behind God and religion, and brings forward complex ideas in a way children will understand. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully illustrated with just the right blend of seriousness and humor. WHAT IS GOD? compares different religions -- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism -- and their holy books, looks at misunderstandings and arguments among people of different religions, and talks about praying as well as feeling connected to everything in the world. If you want to talk about spirituality with a child, or introduce them to philosophy or religion, or just help them to begin to centre themselves and their feelings about the world, this book is a great beginning. Ages 4-10
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  1. Print length
    32 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Firefly Books Ltd
  4. Publication date
    11 Feb. 2004
  5. Grade level
    4 - 6
  6. Dimensions
    21.59 x 0.33 x 25.4 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0920668887
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0920668887
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Etan Boritzer has worked as a journalist for several magazines and his poetry has been published in various European and American journals. Etan's travels and studies in the Far East and other parts of the world, have led to his realization that the numerous and sometimes confusing concepts of God should be synthesized and made more accessible to children. Etan Boritzer currently resides near Santa Monica, California, writing screenplays and more children's books.

Robbie Marantz is a freelance illustrator living in New York City. She grew up in Los Angeles and was educated at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. The majority of her work is editorial illustration for magazines and newspapers, including Time Magazine, Business Week and Cosmopolitan. What is God? is Robbie's first children's book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Firefly Books Ltd (11 Feb. 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0920668887
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0920668887
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 0.33 x 25.4 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 314 ratings

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    ETAN BORITZER is the author of the best selling ‘What is?’ children’s book series on character education and difficult topics, now published in 15 languages.

    Etan was first published when he was 13 years old and wrote an essay on John F. Kennedy. The essay was published in a New York City public school children's anthology and tribute. Etan now lives by the beach near Santa Monica, California where he also writes his children's books.

    Etan does lots of readings in schools locally and nationally, and at other places where there are kids, like at libraries and hospitals. Sometimes he travels around to book festivals and meets lots of people, some of whom even like his books (ha, that was a joke!)

    Etan also teaches and consults with other writers about writing and publishing. He believes as Audrey Hepburn said while Director of UNICEF "Children are the only hope!"

    You can reach Etan directly: etan@veronicalanebooks.com

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Towards the end of the book it declares, "Yes! God is everything..."This perspective is associated with the philosophical concept of pantheism. Pantheism asserts that the universe and everything within it are divine and interconnected. This viewpoint can also align with certain theological interpretations, such as certain forms of Hinduism, where the divine is believed to be present in all things.So if you want your child to embrace this system go for it, if not steer clear.
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  • Customer A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enlighten your being
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2018
    Everyone big and small, young and old should read this book. This an enlightening read that is good for the soul
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  • Bridget Walton
    5.0 out of 5 stars God is Love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2006
    In the present international political environment, which is one of difference, separation and violence, this little book unites. The concept that God is Love runs through each page. It brings together differences under one umbrella - God - and that umbrella is benign, loving and forgiving. I adore this book. I love it as I love a field which is full of different wild flowers, where each has its own, unique beauty - as indeed different cultures do - and yet all are part of the one, living, breathing Life Force which we call God. Please read it. We so need to love and value each other and our differences.
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  • Rev. Timothy S. Yau
    3.0 out of 5 stars Positively Pantheistic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2023
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    Towards the end of the book it declares, "Yes! God is everything..."
    This perspective is associated with the philosophical concept of pantheism. Pantheism asserts that the universe and everything within it are divine and interconnected. This viewpoint can also align with certain theological interpretations, such as certain forms of Hinduism, where the divine is believed to be present in all things.
    So if you want your child to embrace this system go for it, if not steer clear.
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    Positively Pantheistic

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2023
    Towards the end of the book it declares, "Yes! God is everything..."
    This perspective is associated with the philosophical concept of pantheism. Pantheism asserts that the universe and everything within it are divine and interconnected. This viewpoint can also align with certain theological interpretations, such as certain forms of Hinduism, where the divine is believed to be present in all things.
    So if you want your child to embrace this system go for it, if not steer clear.
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  • janice arandelovic
    5.0 out of 5 stars ty
    Reviewed in Canada on 31 December 2024
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    nice book
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  • Pietro Barberi
    1.0 out of 5 stars What Is God?
    Reviewed in Italy on 7 January 2015
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    Si tratta di un libro per bambini o quasi Non è compatibile Kindle, quindi la lettura è molto faticosa. Non consiglio a nessuno di scaricare una versione incompatibile
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  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful introduction to God and religious tolerance
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 March 2021
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    I bought this secondhand because I was worried it might not work out, but this book totally delivered. It was a beautiful introduction to the purpose of God and religion, and the different parts of religion (teachers, holy books, prayers, etc.) without being sectarian. I especially loved the focus on how religions have most things in common, and that we shouldn't fight as much as we do, and the end part where it has an almost-meditation to help you connect to the divine and the connectivity of the universe (in a much hokey way than I just made it sound).

    My only tiny qualm was that it is written from a very humanistic, non-JudeoChristian perspective that borders on claiming the divine in each of us and disavowing the existence of a specific God (which is interesting, given the book's premise). Should you want to present the book in a way that leaves both options open though (which I did, as a teacher, because I didn't want any of my kids to feel excluded or invalidated), there's only one sentence and one page you'd need to skip over. Overall, I REALLY loved this book as an intro to religion. I recommend pairing it with Everyone Prays, another of my favorites.
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  • MamaOnTheRun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtfully Written
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 October 2019
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    This is an excellent book that incorporates more than one type of religion as well as agnosticism. I used this book with much success with middle schoolers. It is on the longer side so kids under 8 might find it too long to sit and listen in one sitting. Very thoughtfully written.
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  • 2-Step
    5.0 out of 5 stars Explains big ideas very eloquently
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 October 2016
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    As an agnostic living in a small very Christian centered town, I've struggled to explain god, religion and church to my young children. Now that one is in school he is asking a lot of questions based on the things his friends have been telling him about god and Jesus. Whenever I have trouble explaining big ideas I usually look for a book that helps impart the big ideas, but also lets my children think for themselves. On this topic, there really aren't many that fit the bill. I read this book today and it is perfect. The book describes the feeling of god, like when you are on a mountain top, or you look at the stars, but it's also when you feel connected to other people even when they aren't around, like your mom and dad. It explains different major religions and talks about how they differ very slightly and yet all aim to do good. It touches on the topic that some people fight over religion. It also explains how to pray, why people pray and names different spiritual teachers such as Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed and Moses.I actually think it helped me put into words how I feel about god.

    If you are trying to impart a specific dogma to your children, then this may not be the book for you, but I also don't think it really goes against anything you might teach in your specific church. It just talks about how different people feel about god in the world. If you want to help your children learn about god and religion in an open minded way, this is a great resource. I also purchased a book about the life of Jesus and another about the life of Buddha to give them some context as to who some of these people were. I think every adult and child should read this book!
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