Destinations: Sydney Australia

From SPARK

One-sentence summary

Children learn about Sydney, Australia, and how God is involved with its people.

Description

Sydney is Australia's largest city. This book tells about its history and culture. It introduces other parts of the country, too. It tells how God is part of everyone's story. Children will learn that God has had a part in Australia's history and culture. The book was written for children ages 9 - 14. It has 128 pages. It has small pictures in some chapters. Two maps are included. There are thirty questions and answers at the end of the book.

Considerations

• Each chapter has an important Biblical idea. Some include a Bible reference.
• Some pictures can be used without permission. Others need permission from the photographer.
• A two-page "Travelers' Bible Study" has seven topics. These topics help children understand that God is always with them. The topics are:
  • God is with me
  • The Lord is in control
  • God knows everything
  • The whole world belongs to God
  • God is the Creator
  • God is my Creator
  • The Lord is Saviour

Limitations

• The black and white photos are tiny and difficult to see.
• Occasionally some of the material made reference to may not be understood or relevant in every culture.

Guidelines for Use

• Use with children living on South Pacific or Indonesian islands such as Papua New Guinea or East Timor.
• Record on an audio cassette or CD.
• Perhaps photographs could be found on the Internet that could be substituted for the photos in the book.
• The book or audio book would be useful in schools or Christian schools as an introduction to the study of Australia.

Where to Obtain

Link to Producer or Source Organization

Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Cost

$7.99 (USD) or 4.99 (GBP) as of September 2007

Producer/Owners

Author/Artist/Producer

Jim Cromarty

Current copyright owner

Jim Cromarty 2007

Other Information

If you are interested in translating this book for a minority language, contact Christian Focus Publications Ltd. They will put you in contact with the author, Jim Cromarty. Working together you can make a Creative Commons License agreement.

Reviewed by

Vida, VMS Children's Resources

Date

September 14, 2007