Book
The Little Pot written by Dawn Stephens
About the book
How do you teach young children about the value of patience and the loving omniscience of their Creator? Introduce them to The Little Pot, a wise and winsome tale. Soon after a potter lovingly forms a new pot and declares that he has important plans for his creation, the little pot begins to wonder what its purpose will be. Will it be used to hold important documents? Great riches? As various expectations prove wrong, the little pot is cautioned to wait and see. Gradually, Little Pot comes to realize that its creator knows best and has the most wonderful of all uses planned for it. Young readers will realize that the same is true for them: that, like the little pot, they were designed to be vessels that bear fruit. Anyone who has ever had trouble seeing God working in his or her life will realize that, while His work may not always be evident, it is always there. The author's warm illustrations beautifully enhance this charming allegory about patience and fulfillment. A valuable teaching tool for parents and educators, The Little Pot is a simple yet profound story about inevitable reversals. Its timeless message will be enjoyed by many generations to come.
- Hardcover
- 40 pages
- Published March 2009
- Ages 4-8
From the author
"I gained a love for Children's books as an elementary school teacher and a mom. I began writing, illustrating and developing curriculum for my own class and then schools system wide. I thought I would be a teacher forever but life thrust me into the business world where I quickly learned sales and marketing. As I climbed the corporate ladder, my career path had changed. My love for children's books, however, never did and I've found that through picture books, the most complex issues can be brought to life. I think even adults should spend time reading picture books on a regular basis. We can learn so much through a story. Today I find myself still teaching with children's books in all areas of business. Even the highest level executives learn from the simpliest of books and pictures." |
