Children's Literature for All God's Children

Children's Literature for All God's Children
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages : 120
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ISBN-10 : 0804216908
ISBN-13 : 9780804216906
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Book Synopsis Children's Literature for All God's Children by : Virginia Thomas

Download or read book Children's Literature for All God's Children written by Virginia Thomas and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The themes, words, and concepts in children's literature speak to the whole Christian community. Virginia Thomas and Betty Miller have examined children's literature and designed an extensive annotated list of children's stories, poems, folk tales, and fiction that express faith, belief, theology, and Christian principles. This unique resource/reference handbook gives the church the opportunity to function as a united community of believers. Children and adults have the chance to study and learn together -- grow as a whole community.Thomas and Miller offer a practical approach to children's literature that gives background and theory, an evaluation of techniques, "how-to" guidelines, suggestions for use, lists of books, two annotated bibliographies, and indices: subject and themes, genre, and book awards. Explains: why children's literature is a good resource for Christians where to find good stories how significant themes are adapted for different age levels how to evaluate stories how to use them Parents, teachers, and ministers will delight with children in this new approach to sharing, learning, teaching, and worship. The bibliography of books for all ages is a treasure-house of information. Features basic book information, summary, and themes values. This is an educational tool that provides a new avenue to understanding our faith.


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