Children's Books that Nurture the Spirit: Choosing and Using the Best is a quality resource that reviews books meant to support children on their spiritual journey.
The author, Louise Margaret Granahan includes literature that is biblically focused, as in retellings of beloved Bible stories; as well as literature that is inclusive in that it values all God's children. The author's goal is to demonstrate that there is a wide variety of books available that reflect many diverse faith traditions and a broad range of topics, including holidays and celebrations, the environment, and prejudice.
In addition to presenting over 450 of the best books, the author also suggests ways for parents, grandparents, teachers, Christian educators, and ministers to acutally use the literature and extend the stories. By connecting with story, children can make sense of their world and engage with the lessons being taught in a way that is positive and enjoyable. This valuable resource provides appraisals of everything from picture books and videos for children, to novels and informational texts for the young adult.