Grandad's Prayers of the Earth by Douglas Wood

Grandad's Prayers of the Earth by Douglas Wood

"Wood conveys a sense of something larger in the world, and gives voice to the human longing to understand." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Grandad is the boy's best friend. Being with him always makes the world seem right. And how vast that world is: a world of tall trees that reach for the clouds and sun and moon and stars -- and what else is reaching for heaven but a prayer? Each time he and Grandad walk in the woods, the boy listens for the prayers of the earth. And finally the boy asks: "Are our prayers answered?" One day, long after Grandad is gone, long after the boy is grown, he understands Grandad's reply: "If we listen very closely, a prayer is often its own answer." Douglas Wood, author of Old Turtle, has written a wise and moving story for all ages, beautifully illustrated by the acclaimed P.J. Lynch.

Douglas Wood is the author of several novels, including Old Turtle, Grandad's Prayers of the Earth, Paddle Whispers (Minnesota, 2004), and Deep Forests, Wild Waters (Minnesota, 2017). The American Booksellers Book of the Year Award, The Christopher Medal, and the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education's Lifetime Achievement Award have all been bestowed upon him.

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ISBN 13	9780763646752
ISBN 10	076364675X
Title	Grandad's Prayers of the Earth
Author	Douglas Wood
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Year published	2009-09-22
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Winner of Christopher Award.
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.