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Children's Literature for All God's Children

by Virginia Thomas

Book Details

Publisher:Westminster John Knox Press
Published:1986-01-01
Pages:120
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

The themes, words, and concepts in children's literature speak to the whole Christian community. Virginia Thomas and Betty Miller have examined children's literature and designed an extensive annotated list of children's stories, poems, folk tales, and fiction that express faith, belief, theology, and Christian principles. This unique resource/reference handbook gives the church the opportunity to function as a united community of believers. Children and adults have the chance to study and learn

Our Review

This thoughtful guide offers Christian families and educators a comprehensive roadmap to children's literature that reflects faith-based values and theological concepts. Virginia Thomas and Betty Miller have curated an extensive annotated collection spanning stories, poems, folk tales, and fiction that naturally weave Christian principles into their narratives. The book serves as both a resource and reference handbook, helping adults identify literature where spiritual themes speak authentically to young readers. It transforms reading into an opportunity for shared discovery of belief systems through the gentle power of story.

What distinguishes this collection is its vision of uniting generations through literature, creating a common ground where children and adults can explore faith together. The annotations provide meaningful context about how each work expresses theology, making it particularly valuable for parents seeking to build a home library with spiritual depth or church educators designing intergenerational programs. This reference moves beyond simple book lists to foster genuine community dialogue, offering families the tools to make storytime both educational and spiritually nurturing.

Themes

Religion

Subjects

Religion