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| The Golden Rule | 
| Author: Ilene Cooper
Creator: Gabi Swiatkowska
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
Buy New: $9.84
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 20012
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 10 x 0.6
ISBN: 081090960X
EAN: 9780810909601
ASIN: 081090960X
Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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The Golden Rule September 23, 2008
What a lovely, pensive, ethical book for children. Through the love of a gentle grandfather and a tot (boy), primary readers learn about the golden rule in a multi-cultural way. The two characters are out walking when they see the golden rule, in both its do and do not form, on various signs. The child asks and the adult explains in warm, comprehensible language that this is a rule that promotes civility and morality between people and nations. He explains it is golden because it is so valuable a way of living that your life shines. He encourages the boy to use his imagination to understand; the boy empathetically puts himself in various age appropriate situations, showing concretely that he (and the reader) gets it. The grandfather explains that many religions promote this rule with Judaism being second after Christianity (ouch, the Jewish bible came first and double ouch, the art gives Christianity a half page color spread while Judaism is reduced to two small square sketches of symbols). The child understands this rule is simple, but not easy, to carry out and that it starts with each person. The lesson is delivered without didacticism and with smashingly gorgeous art; the layout is sophisticated and the muted colors mix grey and white drawings with the active color spreads. This book is not Jewish, but it contains a Jewish teaching that is so valuable this stunning volume, its warts to be noted, is recommended for children from 5 to 8 years old. Reviewed by Ellen Cole
Wonderful for All Ages August 26, 2008
I ordered this book to help me teach my 6-year-old son about basic, traditionally religious, concepts of morality. I am not at all disappointed. As agnostic/atheist parents who were raised in Christian households, we often struggle with finding the right language to explain morals and values without the "jesus/god said so" that we were taught. This book has given us that language, and then some. The artwork is engaging - I often find my son staring at one page for a very long time, absorbing the detail and beauty of the illustrations. And the story is absolutely breathtaking. We all find ourselves discovering new angles to discuss each time we read it. And isn't that what it's about? Starting the conversation? Thank you to the author and the artist for a fantastic book.
 the Golden Rule June 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The illustrations were just O.K., but the message is a beautiful one - promotes religious tolerance. I bought one copy for my nephew's First Communion (Roman Catholic) and one copy for my own children (Buddhist).
My Favorite Gift to Give April 28, 2008
This is a wonderful book that every family should have. It is my favorite gift to give, because it touches both kids and adults with its powerful message.
Wonderful book April 24, 2008
Wow, what a wonderful book. The message is great and the illustrations are beautiful. I am going to buy this book as a gift for my nieces and nephews!
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