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Walking The Plank To The Baptism Tank
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Item Description...
Overview
The creators of the popular Black Lagoon series present the tale of a youngster who fearfully imagines impossible tasks he will be facing during his baptism, from swimming to encountering underwater monsters, in spite of his pastor's assurances that God is his lifeguard. Original.
Publishers Description
With hilarious stories and nutty pictures, the Tales from the Back Pew series offers kids a unique view of church. Enjoy plenty of giggles with your child --- and learn fun, important truths about God, church, and the Bible. Walking the Plank to the Baptism Tank I'm getting baptized this Sunday, but I can't swim! Pastor says not to worry because God is my lifeguard. I sure hope he's on duty. With unique humor, Mike Thaler turns common church activities into fun and valuable time. He keeps kids laughing while introducing them to the love of God and encouraging them in their faith. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 32
Dimensions: Length: 8.04" Width: 7.9" Height: 0.13"
Weight: 0.2 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Aug 1, 2009
Publisher Zondervan Publishing
Age 6-9
ISBN 0310715946
EAN 9780310715948
UPC 025986715946
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Availability 10 units.
Availability accurate as of May 26, 2012 11:59.
Usually ships within one to two business days from Johnson City, TN.
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Reviews - What do our customers think?
 | THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! Nov 2, 2009 |
I agree with the previous commenter. I bought this book so i could read it to my 4.5 yr son. I read it last evening to him 3 times by his request. Today, Nov.1, 2009 I was water baptized at our churc. My son was so excited because he knew what was happening and now he said when he gets big like me, he wants to be water baptized also.
this book is entertaining, funny and truthful. Wonderful, a great gift for kids learning about their faith and wanting more. i plan to buy other books from the author and I also gave a copy to the gentlemen that also got baptized today also, he was pleased. | | | | Wonderful! Sep 23, 2009 |
If you know a child who'd like to be baptized, but is a little nervous about the process, Walking the Plank to the Baptism Tank by Mike Thaler makes an excellent gift.
In his silly, puny style, Thaler shows a young boy who is afraid to get baptized because he's heard the tank is deep, dark, and cold. In the accompanying illustration by Jared Lee, we see an enormous tank with pieces of monster-like creatures peeping out here and there. But, our hero decides, "life without Jesus is even deeper, darker, and colder," so he'll get baptized anyway.
He wonders if he'll need snorkeling gear for his dunking, and whether the pastor will dress like a pirate and walk him off a plank. He hopes a lifeguard will be present, but then remembers his mom says "God is our lifeguard, and He's always on duty twenty-four hours a day."
He remembers that God parted the waters for the Isrealites and that Jesus walked on water...then wonders if any of that would work for him. He wishes the pastor would just sprinkle water on him, instead of dunking him.
The Sunday of his baptism, there's a line of kids before him. He's glad everyone "seems to be coming out all right." Finally, it's his turn...and the tank isn't so deep, dark, and cold. "Is that all? Hey, can I do a double dip? Can I stay in for a while and splash around?" he wonders. When he exits the tank, he feels "clean and new. It's like a Laudromat for the spirit." Maybe he'll take up swimming and win an Olympic gold medal, because "anything is possible with God."
What I Like: Thaler and Lee have a real gift for making topics that could be boring lots of fun, and their work in Walking the Plank is no exception. Although this book isn't as funny as some as this team's other titles, it's plenty lighthearted, and the illustrations are filled with silly details and fun dialogue in bubbles. This is a terrific book for kids who will soon be baptized.
What I Dislike: Nothing.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Kristina Seleshanko
Managing Editor
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