The document contains excerpts from children's letters to God that reveal their thoughts, wishes and questions. The letters ask God about topics like why he doesn't keep people from dying, if animals have their own god, why he hasn't invented new animals, and whether chopping down trees hurts them. Overall, the letters show children directly expressing their curiosity, doubts and joy in an innocent and refreshing manner.

2. Kids' letters to God open a window into a hidden world of thoughts, wishes, and questions Children’s Letters to God, Hample & Marshall

4. Dear God, Instead of letting people die and haveing to make new ones, why don't you just keep the ones you got now? Jane

6. God, It's OK that you made different religions, but don't you get mixed up sometimes? Arnold

8. Dear God, Do animals use you or is there somebody else for them? Nancy

11. Dear God, What does it mean you are a jealous God. I thought you had everything. Jane

14. Dear God, How come you didn't invent any new animals lately? We still have just all the old ones. Johny

17. Dear God-- Put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. Ginny

19. Dear God, I don't ever feel alone since I found out about you. Nora

21. Dear God, It is great the way you always get the stars in the right places. Jeff

23. Dear God, I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tue. That was cool. Eugene

25. Dear God, Does it hurt a tree if you chop it down? If so, I don't think anyone should. --Maureen

28. Dear God, We read Thomas Edison made light. But in Sunday school they said you did it. I bet he stoled your idea. Love, Donna

30. Dear God, If you're so famous, how come you're not on TV? Michel

32. Dear God, I think about you sometimes even when I'm not praying. Elliott

36. CHILDREN-S LETTERS TO GOD reveals again the surprising pleasures and provocations of what happens when kids decide to send a letter off to their maker. Whether posing a question, begging a favor, or expressing doubt or joy, these letters are notable for their refreshing directness, unexpected humor, and startling clarity of thought. It-s like seeing the world through a child-s bright eyesóeyes untouched by cynicism, eyes brimming with innocence, wonder, and curiosity. Children’s Letters to God, Hample & Marshall

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