As religious diversity in north america increases, there is a growing belief that every educated person needs to have at least a simple understanding of the great variety of beliefs and practices taught by the worlds major religions. Learn about different religions in the world with these accessible, beautifully illustrated books. All children benefit from deeper understanding of all religions. Introducing young children to world religions mommy. Diverse holiday books about santa lucia, hanukkah, diwali and kwanzaa traditions charlotte riggle. The kids book of world religions jennifer glossop, john mantha isbn. It introduces kids to different cultures, religions and lifestyle in different parts of the world. Religion and humanism books for children susan katz miller. Demi does a beautiful job with this gorgeously illustrated advanced picture book to explain who muhammad is and therefore what islam is all. Best interfaith jewish books children s books jump into a book. Books about world religions for kids kid world citizen. Books on religion childrens books about religion and spirituality. World religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient egyptians through to zoroastrianismthe oldest living religionand the great faiths practiced today. And then theres the personal baggage, perhaps from our own parents and childhoods.
Books to help us talk to kids about religion and spirituality brightly. In addition to the general information about the different world religions for kids, it also includes info on leaders and places of worship focusing on the major religions only. Browse books on world religions, festivals and bible stories, with internet links to find out more at usborne childrens books. Ive picked 47,000 beads because its the first picture book ive seen to represent a two spirit kid its also written by a two spirit lakota person. One family includes the object in their kwanzaa celebration, another turns to it in place of their usual havdalah candle and another uses it in their saint lucia crown. My daughter is 5 and we havent really explained anything about religion not. A candle is the focus of this book that celebrates various cultures and religions as it weaves its way through the lives of many families. This book details where the religions are primarily practiced, traditional dress, different holiday practices, common foods, and major ideas and beliefs. Many of these books are also good for teaching children about their. Other books celebrate the values that unite all faiths being kind to your neighbor, loving boundlessly, and treating people who are different with respect. As an introductory text, this succeeds in explaining the basics and articulating the.
Books on world religions for kids kid world citizen. Books on world religions for kids multicultural children. This colorful book is an easy way to explain to my kids how and why their grandparents left their birth countries to start a new life in canada. Most are books that describe a general sense of spirituality. There are also questions posed to help a young learner start thinking about the different ideas. Six exceptional multicultural picture books about easter what do we do all day holiday picture. Books for kids about religion berkeley parents network. Each religion is given several pages, full of facts and beautiful illustrations. Some refer to a specific religious tradition in a way that is accessible to people of all faiths. My son wanted to understand other religions hes 7 and so we bought this. The book begins with a general page on the religion and what it is. As an introductory childrens book to the concept of god and religion, i really. And we need more childrens books on indigenous religions, and religions of the african.
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