Children's Literature for All God's Children

by Thomas, Virginia Coffin; Miller, Betty Davis

• ISBN13: 9780804216906
• ISBN10: 0804216908
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1986-02-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

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 and annotated list of children's stories, poems, folk tales, and fiction that express faith, belief, theology, and Christian principles.This unique resource gives churches the opportunity to function as a united community of believers where children and adults have the chance to study, learn, and grow together.

Author Biography

Virginia Thomas, has a Master's from PSCE. She has more than thirty years experience as a worship leader and curriculum writer. Her annual worship and teaching workshop itinerary takes her all over the United States. Betty Davis Miller is the Youth Services Consultant for the State Library of Florida. She is very active in the church as a Sunday school teacher, nursery helper, circle member and leader, and has worked on several church councils. She has three children.

Table of Contents

Letter to Readers
A Communication Bridge
The Need for Bridges	p. 3
The Strong Span	p. 6
A Reliable Route	p. 9
The Two-way Thoroughfare
Connecting Children and Adults	p. 15
Connecting the Christian Faith and the World	p. 20
Connecting Speaker and Listener	p. 23
Practical Approaches
The Signposts	p. 31
Easy Access	p. 36
Toll Free	p. 42
Bridge Designs	p. 46
Bridge-building Materials
Books for All Ages	p. 53
Children's Book Awards	p. 92
Resources for Leaders	p. 94
Bibliography for Adults
A Guide to Using the Adult Bibliography
Addresses and Ordering Information
Reference List
Index of Themes and Subjects in Bibliography	p. 101
Index of Genre	p. 105
Index to Children's Book Awards	p. 107
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