The Little Raccoon Asks About God

In a way that is accessible to children this book addresses one of children’s most important questions, “where does God live”?

Together with his Mama, the little raccoon goes on a nature walk and asks, “where exactly is God?” Could He be up there in heaven, in the flowers, in the butterflies, in the squirrels, the foxes and all the other animals that live in the forest? And if He is there, Why does He not take care of the bird’s nest that is blown away by the wind when the storm suddenly comes? “God is not responsible for misfortune. Some things just happen. But like a comforting mother God helps us to deal with it,” Mama Raccoon tells him. With love and patience she answers all Little Raccoon’s questions. Until at the end, she realises, “God is everywhere and is always looking after you.” A loving assurance for the small ones. 

Encouraging, funny and enthralling bedtime story for children aged 2 and over Beautifully designed by the well-known illustrator Jana Walczyk

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  • Publisher: bene!
  • Release: 02.03.2020
  • ISBN: 978-3-96340-123-7
  • 20 Pages
  • Series: Die Abenteuer des kleinen Waschbären
  • Authors: Lea Käßmann
  • Illustrated by: Jana Walczyk
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Lea Käßmann Jana Walczyk The Little Raccoon Asks About God
Portrait von Lea Käßmann
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Lea Käßmann

Lea Käßmann, born in 1982, studied German studies and philosophy and then worked as an editor at a renowned children’s publishers. Developing books for children is her great passion. She lives with her husband and small son in Hannover.

Portrait von Jana Walczyk
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Jana Walczyk

Jana Walczyk, born in 1989, studied design and illustration at Münster University of Applied Sciences, the Accademia di Belle Arti in Bologna and HAW Hamburg, where in 2017 she successfully gained a masters in illustration. As a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, she illustrates books and editorials in equal measure. She contributes to several design projects and runs workshops on the topic of book illustration. Her work has already been shown in several group and individual exhibitions and has also been exhibited internationally.