Book Reviews

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Lara's First Christmas By Alice O. Howell A charming tale about faith and the opening of one's heart. Joy
Journey to the Heart By Frank X. Jelenek Teaches children the basics of centering prayer. Devotion
God in Between By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso An enchanting children's book that teaches the immediate presence of God in our lives. Questing
In the Beginning There Was Joy By Matthew Fox A jubilant children's book. Beauty
The Hermit and the Well By Thich Nhat Hanh An enchanting children's story about a young boys' quest for happiness based on an actual event in the life of Thich Nhat Hanh. Questing
Mr. Goethe's Garden By Diana Cohn An enchanting children's book about a cross-generational friendship and a spiritual message about the importance of wonder and nature. Wonder
We Share One World By Jane E. Hoffelt, Marty Husted A remarkable children's book that teaches openness to different cultures around the world as a prelude to peace and sharing. Openness
John Muir By Thomas Locker A vivid revelation of this environmentalist's love of the wildness in wilderness. Wonder
Walking with Henry By Thomas Locker A story which sets before our eyes the marvels and enchantments of the natural world. Wonder
This Place I Know By Georgia Heard Put together after 9/11, this book offers inspiring poems about the ties that bind all people together. Connections
A Pebble for Your Pocket By Thich Nhat Hanh Simple Buddhist practices for children from the beloved teacher. You
Where Does God Live? By August Gold, Matthew J. Perlman A celebration of seeing with the heart that God is present in all creation and in every person. Faith
How the Children Became Stars By Aaron Zerah An interfaith gold mine of 52 stories filled with spiritual insights. Imagination
God Said Amen By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Children's book that shows that sharing is the key to creating a better world and winning God's amen. Kindness
Becoming Me By Christopher Gilvan-Cartwright, Martin Boroson The spiritual practice of play is saluted in this children's book. You
Water, Come Down! The Day You Were Baptized By Walter Wangerin, Jr. A children's book that proclaims nature as part of the family of God. Faith
Don't Tell the Grown-Ups By Alison Lurie Essays on children's literature that appeals to the imaginative, questioning, rebellious child within us all. Meaning
The Book of Miracles By Lawrence Kushner A rich resource outlining some of the essential elements of Jewish spirituality. Attention
But God Remembered By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso A children's book looking at the lives of eight biblical figures. Teachers
Pipers at the Gates of Dawn By Jonathan Cott Interviews with six masters of children's literature, including Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak, William Steig, and others. Imagination