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The Resource Handbook article, “Library Incentive Program” (1985, 1), described one parish’s successful program of encouraging children to read faith-related books. To implement such a program or simply to start a children’s library at the church, this article offers sources for the borrowing or purchase of books and a recommended list of some of the best books available.
The lists are broken down into three age categories covering the elementary school years, but as with all good literature, the books can be enjoyed and appreciated by all ages. The books on these lists can be ordered and purchased through regular bookstores. Books that are designated “out of print” can be borrowed from the local library.
INTRODUCTION Building or rebuilding a parish youth program can be a frustrating experience. We are all familiar with the litany of problems: too few kids, lack of time, lack of money, lack of training. . .. However, there is help. With the upsurge in interest in youth…
The following is a listing of SPIRITUAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN. The titles are not overtly "religious". However, these books represent the best literature available in the effective domain for children of various ages. They cover a variety of themes including old age, prejudice, beauty,…
Taran Wanderer. Alexander, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Paperback - Dell. Search For Delicious. Babbitt, Farrar, Strauss and Giroux. Paperback - Bantam. One Eyed Cat. Fox, Bradbury. Paperback - Dell. All Together Now. Bridgers, Knopf. The…
Nadia the Willful. Alexander, Pantheonn. Dawn. Bang, Morrow. The Wish Giver. Brittain, Harper. Molly's Pilgrim. Cohen, Lothrop. Yussel's Prayer. Cohen, Lothrop. Clown of Cod. De Paola, Harper. Paperback - Harper. Hundred Dresses. …
Cheryl Pituch, author of the first article, recommends Orthodox bookstores and local religious bookstores as the sources they used for the books in their program. Orthodox Christian Publication Center PO Box 588 Wayne, NJ 07474-0588 (v) 973.331.9190 (f)…