Thy Friend, Obadiah

June 14, 2019 | Children's Religious Education

Thy Friend Obadiah feature

Thy Friend, Obadiah

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Obadiah, a young Quaker boy living in colonial Nantucket, is constantly followed by a sea gull. Obadiah wishes the seagul would leave him alone, but when it does leave, he yearns for its companionship. This story helps young children learn about the importance of being a friend to people and animals.

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From Beautiful Feet Books: What was a silly seagull doing, following Obadiah around like a pet? It even spent the night roosting on the chimney opposite Obadiah’s bedroom window. Obadiah was annoyed. But on a bitter winter day when Obadiah needed a friend, the seagull wasn’t to be seen, and Obadiah missed it. Then, when the seagull was in trouble and Obadiah was able to help, he suddenly discovered how pleasant it was to make a friend. Glowing pictures of old Nantucket set the scene for a story full of warmth and delightful understanding of the feelings of a very real little boy.

Beautiful Feet Books, in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and Brinton Turkle’s grown children — Matilda Rubin, and Haynes and Jonathan Turkle — are delighted to present these new 2018 editions of the Obadiah books for the next generation of readers. Working with Mr. Turkle’s original charcoal and watercolor paintings, we have endeavored to restore the integrity, clarity, and beauty of the artist’s work. We too hope these restored editions will play a small part in cultivating the future Mr. Turkle envisioned.

Author: Brinton Turkel

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Publisher: Puffin Books

Age Group: 4 to 5 years, Nursery, preschool

Preparation Time: 0.50

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Topics: Integrity, Peace, Simplicity, Stewardship

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