Product Description

What Is Heaven Like?

A young boy and his sister, missing their recently departed grandfather, ponder heaven. In a quest for understanding, the boy sets off to ask everyone he encounters all about it--his teachers, the ice cream truck driver, the dentist, his family--and each person offers a different yet insightful response.

For any child who is coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, or even those young ones who are simply curious, What Is Heaven Like? poignantly addresses the questions kids ask most often. The final page offers suggestions for parents and Christian educators.

"There are many rooms in my Father's house. If this were not true, I would have told you."
John 14:2

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #257254 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764201844
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Review
"...a soothing book for children ages 4 to 8 years old." -- Christian Retailing

"...a wonderful book for any child.... The straightforward and honest answers provided will appeal to kids..." -- Melissa Parcel, bookloons.com

"What Is Heaven Like? would be a great addition to a church, Christian school, or family library." -- Debbie W. Wilson, Christian Book Previews.com

About the Author
Beverly Lewis began her bestselling writing career with popular books for children and teens. Though her novels for adults have made her a household name in inspirational fiction, she continues to write for her enthusiastic younger readers. Bev and her family make their home near Monument, Colorado.

Illustrator Information: Pamela Querin is a fine arts graduate of Youngstown State University and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her intricate illustrations have graced Beverly Lewis' novella, The Sunroom, as well as Annika's Secret Wish. Pamela makes her home in Boardman, Ohio, where, when she is not painting, she enjoys antiques, fine art, and flowers.

Customer Reviews

Great addition to church or family libraries
We've all wondered it: What Is Heaven Like? Now Beverly Lewis addresses the question in this lovely, thoughtful story for children. The boy in the story tells of his loneliness for his grandpa who has recently died. He then asks friends, teachers, neighbors, and family what Heaven is like, gaining a different perspective from each. Appropriately his questions end with his grandma who misses Grandpa so much, too.

The boy tells his story, but oddly enough, we never learn his name nor his sister's, though we learn the names of his dentist, the ice cream truck driver, and his next-door neighbor. When the boy discusses his loneliness for Grandpa with Grandma, she gives him the plan of salvation.

Pamela Querin's beautiful full-color illustrations enhance this hardcover book. Each two-page spread includes a verse about Heaven or life after death. On the last page, Lewis includes some notes to parents on teaching children about Heaven.

What Is Heaven Like? would be a great addition to a church, Christian school, or family library. The reading level is appropriate for second to fourth graders though younger children would profit from having it read. - Debbie W. Wilson, Christian Book Previews.com

Beautifully told, wonderfully illustrated
What a wonderful way to help children find answers to their questions about heaven. The story unfolds as the young boy searches for answers about heaven after the death of his grandfather. As he asks his neighbors, his teachers, the postman, and the ice cream truck owner, he discovers that everyone has good thoughts about heaven. But it's his grandmother's answer--based on the Bible, that give him the most comfort.

Wonderful book!
Lonesome for his grandpa who has passed on, one child goes on a quest to determine what heaven is like and how he can get there.

He asks the mailman, the librarian, the ice cream truck driver, the dentist, the zoo keeper, and a neighbor. Armed with information, he seeks the opinion of those he trusts most, his family. When he is finished, he knows he'll see his grandpa again.

This touching story, gorgeously illustrated in soft, but realistic tones, paints a Biblically inspired picture of Heaven. On each page, the answer the child receives is backed up with applicable scripture. And when he speaks with his grandma about getting to Heaven, the gospel is presented in a child-friendly manner.

I love that although Heaven is painted in such a way that everyone can go there; it is also made clear that the pathway to Heaven is through Jesus. I would not hesitate for one second allowing my children to read this.

Armchair Interviews says: A gorgeous and thoughtful book on faith and Heaven.