Written by Michael McGowan
Illustrated by Lou Fancher
and Steve Johnson
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 978-0-375-84188-0 (0-375-84188-1)
Pub Date: January 26, 2010
Price: $22.99
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“Weekdays are for school and Saturday’s for having fun. But Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Sunday is for God.”
A boy longs to play in the river on this hot summer day, but instead he has to sit quietly in a pew. His collar itches and his tie’s too tight—why does the Lord care whether people get dressed up for church, anyway? But as hymns and prayers fill the room, he begins to appreciate the simple beauty of a day set aside for family and prayer. At the end of the service, he explains a prayer to his little sister by whispering, “The Lord will take care of us no matter what. Like Momma and Daddy”—a deeply comforting message for young readers.
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2009:
"Simple and joyous."
This is Michael McGowan’s first picture book. He sings in a church choir and rings the bells in a church tower in Harlem.
Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher have collaborated on many award-winning and bestselling picture books, including Amazing Peace by Maya Angelou.
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