Grandad’s Prayers of the Earth

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“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.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (September 22, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076364675X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763646752
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 9 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.81 x 0.16 x 10.19 inches