Kids Literature: Some of my favorites

Kids books that I like. I like these books because of their themes, for their illustrations, for the conversations that can follow, for their silliness. Many of the books are not written by Christian authors, but reflect God’s truth.

I'd love to hear what are some of your favorite kids literature. Drop me a note.

I Love you Stinky Face – Lisa McCourt
silly, lots of laughter, about unconditional love – toddlers & older

I love you this much – Lynn Hodges
we make it fun by yelling some of the phrases really loud – toddlers & older

Good Night God – Holly Bea
great book about seeing God in everything – toddler & older

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso – Jewish rabbi who understands kids’ spirituality. Excellent books with awesome illustrations. Sandy’s books are thought provoking. Ask your kids “wonder questions” I wonder what is your favorite name for God.
these books are for preschool age and older

What is God’s Name
In God’s Name
God in Between
I am God’s Paintbrush

God’s Echo: Exploring Scripture with Midrash – awesome book for adults

The Story of Ruby Bridges – Robert Cole
true story about the first African girl who attend a white school, speaks of her faith in God and courage. Love this book, I still cry when I read it. – preschool age and older

Walter Wangerin – wonderful storyteller and author

Mary’s First Christmas – Walter Wangerin, illustrated by Tim Ladwig
Mary tells a Yeshi (a young Jesus) the special story about his birth – preschool age and older

In the Beginning there was No Sky – Walter Wangerin
beautiful illustration, a wonderful story about being created with love – preschool age and older

Water Come Down: When you were baptized – Walter Wangerin
Even though we do not do infant baptisms itw is a great story about God’s promise to you

I don’t have your Eyes – Carrie Kitze
Simple book about looking different but we are all the same because we all love in the same way. I especially liked this book because my daughter and I do not physically look the same. – toddler & older

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble – William Steig
Endearing story about a family, lost and found – preschool age & older

Psalm 23 – Barry Moser
beautifully illustrated version of Psalm 23

The Lord’s Prayer – Tim Ladwig
he has two versions, I especially like the one with the cover of the father and daughter holding hands. The words are the Lord’s Prayer, but the illustrations bring out another aspect of the story. – toddler & older

How Leo Learned to be King – Marcus Pfister & J. Alison James
Good story about a lion who learns to serve others – toddler & older

Giraffes Can’t Dance - Giles Andreae & Guy Parker
Good story about being unique, how God created us the same but different – toddler & older

Papa, Do You Love Me? – Barbara M. Joosse
African culture, precious story about father & son, unconditional love – preschool age & older

My family really enjoys the Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon series by Nickelodeon . We haven’t read the books, so I can’t comment on them. Age appropriate for old preschool & elementary. You know best what your kids can handle.