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Monday, October 30, 2017

PBT Series: God Books #7

Here's another PBT God book, the sequel to Old Turtle, featured in Friday's post. Another book in this series will be highlighted on Friday. Enjoy!

Picture Book:Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

Author: Douglas WoodIllustrator: Jon J. MuthSummary: In this sequel to Old Turtle, a “truth” falls from the sky but breaks apart. Animals find 1 piece but drop it after
realizing it’s a half-truth. Later, a man finds it and reads “You are loved,” an
incomplete message. He assumes this truth is especially for him and keeps it
with pride, sharing it with his tribe. They treasure the affirming message and soon
have little compassion for Earth and its other inhabitants who begin to suffer
in the wake of such pride. Other people begin to war over the half-truth and suffering
grows. A brave girl finds Old Turtle, the wisdom character in the previous
book, who explains that the found truth is only a broken truth and the world
needs the missing part. This mending will happen when all know that “every
being is important, and the world was made for each of us.” Old Turtle gives
her the missing half. Upon her return, she brings together the 2 pieces and see the whole truth: “You are loved...and so are they.”Hanna’s Comments: This is a long and wordy tale, but it beautifully offers
further reflection on humanity’s place on Earth and our limited understanding
of the value of other inhabitants, the love of God that we all share, and how
we can all live more peacefully. Whenever you offer such a tale, be
sure to connect it to real situations and find the instruction in the
experience. Don’t settle for simple enjoyment. Make it meaningful.Original Publisher & Date: Scholastic, 2003Age and Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre and upFormats other than Book: Tablet, dramatic versions on YoutubeScripture Connections: The story of Jonah (Jonah 1-4); you shall know the
truth & the truth shall set you free (John 8:32); God is love (1 John 4:8b)

Idea(s) for
Application: With the
examples on Youtube, a youth group or older elementary group could also offer
dramatic re-tellings of this book and its prequel. Additionally, simply read or
tell this story to a group of children or adults who are talking about truth,
wisdom, or God's intention for humanity's relationships with other Earth
inhabitants.

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