During times of difficulty, tragedy and unrest, we adults long for explanations that satisfy our minds, touch our hearts and bring comfort to our souls.
Jacqueline Tilles Professor Emerita Reading, Literature & Literacy Wayne State University College of Education Detroit, MI.
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Parents and children who read Diane\'s book together will share a satisfying and welcome literary and spiritual treat.
Diane also demonstrates that such times reveal that our God
The Bible and caring adults can provide age-appropriate insights for children - insights that can satisfy their longings; answer their questions and wrap their emotions in warm security blankets of love.
Happily, in her book, Nazir\'s Big Question , Diane Eagles acknowledges the fact that children have many of the same feelings and questions as adults, particularly in times of tragedy and social upheaval.
Such adult behavior often leaves children anxious and frightened.
And even more sadly, we fail to lovingly and wisely address those responses.
Sadly, when difficulties arise, we often behave as though children are immune from human responses.
After all, in many ways, children are, quite simply, little human beings; and, as little human beings, they think, wonder, imagine, and feel, even as we adults do.
Often, though, we forget that children have these same longings.
During times of difficulty, tragedy and unrest, we adults long for explanations that satisfy our minds, touch our hearts and bring comfort to our souls
