The Lamp Maker, written by Cindy Starr Stewart, is a
story about a man who makes lamps. Each lamp is different and each serves a
different purpose. But each one is made with love and care.
The Lamp Maker is an allegory for God. God is the
creator - the lamp maker - and He makes each of us different so we can serve a
different purpose. But he fills us with love and cares for us always.
Each
double-page of text includes a Bible verse at the bottom of one page that
relates to the text on that spread.
The
illustrations by Dan Drewes are very detailed and work beautifully with the
text.
The
author includes a prayer at the back of the book for kids to recite when they
are ready to accept Jesus into their hearts.
She also
includes a section at the back of the book called “More about the story…” She
uses this section to tell how and where she got the inspiration for the text.
What I
Like: I love the illustrations. They are beautiful. And, I like the symbolism
of the text.
What I
Dislike: But, the story is written in verse. Part of it is fine, but much of
the rhyme and rhythm is off. I think the text would have worked better written
in prose.
Overall
Rating: Very good.
Age
Appeal: 6-12.
Publisher Info: Carpenter’s Son Publishing, 2012; ISBN: 9780988940352
; Paperback, $14.95.
Special
Info: Read our other reviews of books written by Cindy Starr Stewart.
Read our other reviews of books illustrated by Dan Drewes.
Visit the author’s
website. Visit the illustrator’s website.
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