Sunday Is for God
“Weekdays are for school. Saturday’s for having fun. But Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Sunday is for God.” So begins the text of a child-centered picture book about the special Sunday rituals of one Christian, African American family. From sunrise to sunset, the story’s narrative stays true to a young child’s experience as he participates in the family’s activities: dressing up for church, having to sit still, and listening to prayers, hymns, and preaching he doesn’t entirely understand. Through it all he takes his cues from his mother, father, and grandfather, following their lead. He ultimately feels like his grandpa, “not laughing and smiling happy, just quiet happy.” Distinctive acrylic paintings use pieces of paper from hymnals and prayer books as a collage medium. ©2010 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Lou Fancher, Steve Johnson
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
African Americans
Christian People
Faith, Spirituality and Religion
Families
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Christian
Publisher:
Schwartz & Wade
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780375841880
CCBC Location: Picture Book, McGowan