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My favourite children's Bible: tales from the Old and New Testament
By Pat Alexander. 2003
Contains all the important Bible stories - from Creation and the encounters of the people of Israel in the Old…
Testament, to the birth and life of Jesus, Paul's shipwreck and his arrival in Rome, where the narrative part of the New Testament ends. Grades K-3. 2003.Magnifying your days: inspirational devotionals for grieving
By Bonnie Rinehart. 2003
Are you hurting over losing a loved one through death, divorce, or physical separation? Discover how to magnify your days…
and exchange your broken heart for God's love, peace, and hope.When Bonnie Rinehart's parents both died thirteen days apart, she experienced a depth of grief she never thought possible. God answered her earnest cries for help and inspired her to write these heartfelt devotionals that ministered healing to her soul. They are now available to comfort and encourage anyone who has lost a loved one or experienced any kind of separation.When grief and sorrow overwhelm you, these inspirational writings will refocus your thoughts on eternity and the hope of seeing your loved ones again.The Christmas sky
By Franklyn Mansfield Branley. 1966
An astronomer explains many theories about the star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem. This account is based on…
the annual Christmas lecture given at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. For grades 4-7Ten holiday Jewish children's stories (Storyteller Ser.)
By Barbara Diamond Goldin, Jeffrey Allon. 2000
Highlights traditions that have grown out of Jewish holidays. Includes Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu…
B'Shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. Each story is accompanied by questions for discussion. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2000God went to beauty school
By Cynthia Rylant. 2003
Lighthearted but thought-provoking poems depicting God's exploration of the wonders and pains in the world He created. Curious about everyday…
human activity, God gets a dog, goes to the doctor, sees a movie, finds a job, takes a bath, and even experiences death. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003The Bible for children from Good Books
By Murray Watts. 2002
More than two hundred stories from the Old and New Testaments retold in chapter format and accompanied by corresponding biblical…
references. Recounts major events, parables, psalms, words of wisdom, and prophecies. For grades 4-7. 2002The world of Islam
By J Ries. 2002
A concise discussion of a major world religion. Describes the basic elements of Islam: the Prophet Mohammed's message, belief in…
one God, the Koran and the Sunna, and the five pillars of faith. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002One world, many religions: the ways we worship
By Mary Pope Osborne. 1996
The gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
By Leonard Fisher. 1997
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was…
depicted artistically, and explains each god's role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6Brother sun, sister moon: the life and stories of St. Francis
By Margaret Mayo. 2000
A brief biography of St. Francis of Assisi, who left his wealthy family to lead a life of poverty, good…
works, and kindness to animals. Includes eight legends of miracles and events associated with the saint and a poem he composed. For grades 3-6. 2000God's story
By Jan Mark. 1997
Twelve Bible stories from the Old Testament retold for modern readers. Includes the story of the Creation, Cain and Abel,…
Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, Joseph, the parting of the Red Sea, and others. For grades 6-9The treasury of saints & martyrs
By Margaret Mulvihill. 1999
Introduces more than forty saints from the early years of Christianity to the twentieth century, ranging from Mary and Joseph…
to Elizabeth Seton. Definitions of "saint" and "martyr" and a description of the canonization process are followed by brief biographical sketches of the holy figures. For grades 5-8. 1999The broken tusk: stories of the Hindu God Ganesha
By Uma Krishnaswami. 1996
Introductory pieces describe Hindu mythology and the physical form of Ganesha, the god with an elephant head on a human…
body. Seventeen stories about Ganesha follow. The first explains why Ganesha has the head of an elephant. The title tale reveals why Ganesha is special to writers. For grades 5-8Dance, sing, remember: a celebration of Jewish holidays
By Leslie Kimmelman. 2000
Introduces eleven Jewish holidays--including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot--that are celebrated throughout the year; and Shabbat, which…
is celebrated every week. Explains each observance and some of the related stories, songs, and recipes. For grades 3-6. 2000Shaker hearts
By Ann Turner. 1997
Describes how the Shakers, founded by Ann Lee and her followers who came to America from England in 1774, centered…
their sect around the theme of "Hands to work, hearts to God." The author portrays their daily life, showing how they dedicated themselves to God while building practical, self-sufficient communities. For grades 3-6 and older readersFire and Water
By Barbara Lyons, Betty Rice. 1973
Fire and Water is the first written collection of stories based on Hawaiian legends told on Maui. It is a…
classic Hawaiian children's book.The setting for this delightful collection of stories is the volcanoes and mountains, the blue seas, white sands, and clear skies of Maui Island in Hawaii-a place as rich in legends and myths as any in the world.Fire and Water is the first written collection of stories based on legends told on Maui. They have been retold in a style that will appeal to young and old readers alike. Though writing primarily for children, Barbara Lyons has conveyed the conflicts, emotions, and personalities of the characters whose stories have been told and retold by generations of Hawaiians.Readers will meet princesses and shark-men, dragons and owl-gods, as well as ordinary boys and girls in the midst of amazing adventures. In some of the stories, they will learn how Maui traditions began and how any Hawaiian places got their names.The striking illustrations by Maui artist Betty Rice add a new dimension to each story . A pronunciation guide and glossary of Hawaiian words enables the reader to take one step further inside this enchanted world.For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors
By Janet Lee Scott. 2013
Offerings of various kinds - food, incense, paper money and figures - have been central to Chinese culture for millennia,…
and as a public, visual display of spiritual belief, they are still evident today in China and in Chinatowns around the world. Using Hong Kong as a case study, Janet Scott looks at paper offerings from every conceivable angle - how they are made, sold, and used. Her comprehensive investigation touches on virtually every aspect of Chinese popular religion as it explores the many forms of these intricate objects, their manufacture, their significance, and their importance in rituals to honor gods, care for ancestors, and contend with ghosts.A Pebble for Your Pocket
By Thich Nhat Hanh, Philippe Ames, Nguyen Thi Hop. 2001
Combining the stories and meditation practices from the previous edition of A Pebble for your Pocket with those collected in…
Under the Rose Apple Tree and several new stories, this completely revised edition is comprised of Buddhist parables and stories from the author's own childhood experiences. They elucidate principles of Buddhism and mindfulness practice, giving young readers and their parents concrete advise on handling difficult emotions like anger. Written in a highly accessible style that doesn't rely on lot of jargon or difficult vocabulary, this collection emphasizes the importance of the present moment through vivid metaphors, original allegories, and colorful stories. Young readers learn about handling anger, living in the present moment, and "interbeing" - the interconnectedness of all things. Thich Nhat Hanh offers various practices that children can do on their own or with others that will help them to transform anger and unhappiness and reconnect to the wonders of nature and the joy of living in the present moment.What Matters?: Ethnographies of Value in a Not So Secular Age (A Columbia / SSRC Book)
By Ann Taves, Courtney Bender. 2012
Over the past decade, religious, secular, and spiritual distinctions have broken down, forcing scholars to rethink secularity and its relationship…
to society. Since classifying a person, activity, or experience as religious or otherwise is an important act of valuation, one that defines the characteristics of a group and its relation to others, scholars are struggling to recast these concepts in our increasingly ambiguous, pluralistic world.This collection considers religious and secular categories and what they mean to those who seek valuable, ethical lives. As they investigate how individuals and groups determine significance, set goals, and attribute meaning, contributors illustrate the ways in which religious, secular, and spiritual designations serve as markers of value. Reflecting on recent ethnographic and historical research, chapters explore contemporary psychical research and liberal American homeschooling; the work of nineteenth and early-twentieth-century American psychologists and French archaeologists; the role of contemporary humanitarian and volunteer organizations based in Europe and India; and the prevalence of highly mediated and spiritualized publics, from international psy-trance festivals to Ghanaian national political contexts. Contributors particularly focus on the role of ambivalence, attachment, and disaffection in the formation of religious, secular, and spiritual identities, resetting research on secular society and contemporary religious life while illuminating what matters in the lives of ordinary individuals.A Little Moment of Kindness for Children (Little Moments for Children)
By Jenny Meldrum. 2018
A Little Moment of Kindness helps young children explore what it means to be kind to themselves and those around…
them. Even at such a young age, children are learning to interact with other people in their lives, be it friends, grandparents or siblings. All the time they are observing how we treat each other, so the need to emphasise the kindness and patience is as valuable as it is necessary.This beautifully illustrated book helps children think about what kindness means and it value in the world. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement for children. Designed to enjoy through individual reading or with an older family member, this series allow parents and grandparents to read alongside their young ones and share together in the experience of slowing-down, valuing stillness and thoughtfulness, and spending time in the company of family members and God.