I love this story - a classic tasty one ! I find that children's books are quite often much less naive than what they seem. Unconsciously or not, writers try to make pieces of wisdom, maybe dedicated to the little child they used to be...
Your thoughts remind me of this poem quite famous among Christians (but not only of course) called Footprints (author still not well identified). This is the end:
'The pilgrim said, "I see my footprints, but whose are those?"
And the Lord said, "Those are My footprints. I was with you all the time."
Then they came to a dark, discouraging valley and the pilgrim said, "I see only one set of footprints through that valley.
I was so discouraged. You were not there with me. It was just as I thought–I was so all alone!"
Then the Lord said, "Oh, but I was there. I was with you the whole time.
You see, those are MY footprints. I carried you all through that valley." '
Isaiah 66:13
"As a mother comforts her child,
so will I comfort you;
and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
Thank you!
So interesting. I don't think I realized this parallel to Genendel Krohn's book Who is the Builder?
https://a.co/d/1yw6pVB
But it really does parallel the progression of PD Eastman's bird...
I think it's my original idea, but also a classic idea... Does that make sense?
Wow. Now I can read this book confident that I'm instilling good values while I read it! Maybe we should name the little bird Avi...
Now that is a really cute idea!!!
Maybe the big bird should be Avi/ אבי… 😉
Love PD Eastman, great post!
I enjoyed the way you presented this intrinsic lesson about our relationship with Hashem. Sweet and deeply meaningful.
I love this story - a classic tasty one ! I find that children's books are quite often much less naive than what they seem. Unconsciously or not, writers try to make pieces of wisdom, maybe dedicated to the little child they used to be...
Your thoughts remind me of this poem quite famous among Christians (but not only of course) called Footprints (author still not well identified). This is the end:
'The pilgrim said, "I see my footprints, but whose are those?"
And the Lord said, "Those are My footprints. I was with you all the time."
Then they came to a dark, discouraging valley and the pilgrim said, "I see only one set of footprints through that valley.
I was so discouraged. You were not there with me. It was just as I thought–I was so all alone!"
Then the Lord said, "Oh, but I was there. I was with you the whole time.
You see, those are MY footprints. I carried you all through that valley." '
(source Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footprints_(poem))
Joy of the Presence here and now on Substack, even through the screens. :)
There's a picture that goes with that poem, I think, footprints in the sand? It's a lovely poem.
Yes, footprints in the sand.
It was so educating! I love reading it!
This is written so well and the metaphor is not one I’ve ever thought of, but resounds so strongly. This is a really beautiful piece.
What a fantastic post!!
Loved that book growing up. Fun post.