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Publication
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (1997), 32 pages
Description
The text of the familiar psalm comparing God to a loving shepherd accompanies illustrations which shows the world of love and fear faced by an urban African-American family.
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LibraryThing member Katya0133
The text of the 23rd Psalm combined with beautiful illustrations of a young boy living in a city who encounters both daily trials and daily grace.
LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
The 23rd Psalm narrates the day of an African-American brother and sister as they get ready for school and walk to school and back again at the end of the day. They are raised by their grandparents and live in an urban setting where shady characters hang out on the streets. But they are buffeted by
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the love of their teachers, grandparents and God. Lovingly portrayed with realistic paintings. Show Less
LibraryThing member JRobinW
Great art and Ladwig has us rethink the way we see the Psalm by moving it from a rural setting to the city.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1980
Physical description
32 p.; 10 inches
ISBN
0802851630 / 9780802851635