A Selection of Children's Books on Religion
Children's books are available to enrich the Religion concepts you are teaching. A selection of these titles is listed below. Children's ebooks are also available from the "EBook Collections" tab on the left side of this guide.
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It's Hanukkah Time! by Call Number: Available Online
Hooray! I'm Catholic by Believing that God has not answered his prayer for perfect eyesight, a five-year-old stops praying and starts wishing to be somebody elseuntil he sees that the skin he's in is perfect.
Sitti's Secrets by Naomi Shihab Nye is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared widely. She edited the ALA Notable international poetry collection, This Same Sky, and The Tree Is Older Than You Are: Poems and Paintings from Mexico, as well as The Space Between Our Footsteps: Poems and Paintings from the Middle East. Her books of poems include Fuel, Red Suitcase, and Words Under the Words. A Guggenheim fellow, she is also the author of the young adult novel Habibi, which was named an ALA Notable Book, a Best Book for Young Adults, and winner of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award as well as the Book Publishers of Texas award from the Texas Institute of Letters. Naomi lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, Michael, and their son, Madison. Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Fannie in the Kitchen, as well as Masai and I, Sitti's Secrets, and Loud Emily, among other books. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in Brooklyn, New York.
The Always Prayer Shawl by "Some things change. And some things don't." That simple truth, whispered in a synagogue, echoes throughout this deeply felt picture book. Adam, a young Jewish boy in czarist Russia, must flee his ancestral home at the outbreak of the revolution. Before he sets sail for a new land, his grandfather gives him a prayer shawl that was handed to him by his own grandfather, who was also named Adam. And so the life of Adam and his prayer shawl unfolds from time past to time present, when Adam has a grandson of his own. Some things change andsome things don't. Sheldon Oberman's picture book about the strength of tradition and the passing of generations is given powerful expression in Ted Lewin's atmospheric illustrations.
Children's books are available to enrich the Religion concepts you are teaching. A selection of these titles is listed below. Children's ebooks are also available from the "EBook Collections" tab on the left side of this guide.
Click on a title for location and availability information
Faith: five religions and what they share by Young readers will learn about different aspects of each religion, including historical origins and beliefs, holy texts, religious clothing and places of worship. They will also find out about the values, customs and symbols all five religions share, such as the golden rule, charity, prayer and candles. Straightforward, simple text makes the content interesting and accessible, as do the vivid photos of children around the world. Parents and teachers will find Faith an invaluable tool for teaching youngster's tolerance and respect for people of different beliefs.
A Faith Like Mine by What is faith? -- Traditional beliefs -- Religions around the world -- Hinduism: Divali -- Places to pray -- Four goals -- Wedding -- Buddhism: Training to be a monk -- Wesak -- Ways of worship -- Esala Perahera -- Sikhism: Day at the gurdwara -- Baisakhi -- Joining the Khalsa -- Hola Mohalla -- Judaism: Passover -- Hanukkah -- Bat Mizvah -- Wedding celebration -- Christianity: First communion -- Christmas -- Easter -- Sunday service -- Islam: Five pillars of Islam -- Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr -- Living by the Qur'an -- Hajj and Eid al-Adha -- Other faiths: Zoroastrianism -- Shinto -- Taoism -- Jainism -- Baha'i
This is my faith: Hinduism Babu's Story by Find out about the faith of Hinduism through the eyes of a young Hindu from Nepal.
This Is My Faith: Sikhism Inderjeet's Story by Inderjeet Singh, a young Sikh who lives in the Punjab in India, explains his religion, discussing its main beliefs, its symbols, the role of Gurus, dress, places of worship, and festivals.
Diwali: festival of lights by During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lightsbrings to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world! Diwaliis the second book in the Orca Origins series, which examines how ancient traditions are kept alive in the modern world.
Passover: festival of freedom by During Passover, Jews are reminded of how, more than three thousand years ago, their ancestors emerged from slavery to become free men and women. Bestselling author Monique Polak explores her own Jewish roots as she tells the Passover story, which reminds us that the freedom to be who we are and practice our religion, whatever it may be, is a great gift. It also teaches us that if we summon our courage and look out for each other, we can endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Enlivened by personal stories, Passoverreminds us that we can all endure and overcome the most challenging circumstances. Passoveris the first in a series of books called Orca Origins that will examine ancient traditions kept alive in the modern world. Other books in the series will cover Ramadan, Chinese New Year and Diwali.
The seven sacred teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman = Niizhwaaswi aanike'iniwendiwin : waabishiki mashkode bizhikiins ikwe by "The Seven Sacred Teachings is a message of traditional values and hope for the future. The Teachings are universal to most First Nation peoples. These Teachings are seen in school communities from coast to coast across North America. They are a link that ties all Native, Inuit and Métis communities together."--book jacket.
Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman, Niizhwaaswi aanike'iniwendiwin waabishiki mashkode bizhikiins ikwe, is the 2009 book from Metis author David Bouchard.
The book combines the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the White Buffalo Calf Woman teachings into a coherent mix. The book begins with a foreword briefly explaining the teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman told in first person. She explains that she taught the people the Seven Sacred Ceremonies: the Sun Dance; Coming of Age; the Peace Pipe; the Medicine Wheel; the Good Red Road; the Vision Quest; and the Sweat Lodge. The Seven Grandfather Teachings include Humility - Dibaadendizowin; Honesty - Gwayakowaadiziwin; Respect - Manaaji'iwewin; Courage - Zoongide'ewin; Wisdom - Nibwaakaawin; Truth - Debwewin; and Love - Zaagi'idiwin.'--pub. desc.
A Selection of Catholicism Children's Books
Child's Guide to First Holy Communion by A Catholic boy describes preparations for his First Holy Communion, the ceremony itself, and how it feels to be with Jesus in a special new way.
Child's Guide to Reconciliation by Provides guidance on receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, describing the purpose and procedure of the rite and why it is a reason to celebrate.
Child's Guide to the Seven Sacraments by In this next volume of the bestselling Child's Guide series, Ficocelli makes the seven sacraments come alive for youngsters aged five to nine.- Hooray! I'm Catholic by Young children talk about all the things that they like about being Catholic, from the blessings received in church, to its teachings on how to help others, to its belief that Jesus Christ loves everyone.
Living the 10 Commandments for Children by Containing Scripture for the adult reader, alongside reverent, yet whimsical explanations designed to hold a child's interest, this book will help families and catechists reinforce a vision of a healthy spiritual life in step with God's plan.
My Catholic Lent and Easter by Crafts and activities designed to teach the meaning of Lent and Easter in a way that children will understand and remember.
We Learn About Mass Teaching Edition by This book "will help children learn more about Mass and how they take part in it. They will learn the prayers and responses you say aloud, when to sit and kneel, how to praise God, how to pray for the world and loved ones, to listen to God's Word, how to receive Holy Communion and other actions that are part of Mass"--Liturgy Training Publications.
