Use these tips to spark your childrens curiosity about who they and others are in their world. I understand this was meant for children but it would have been nice if the book touched on the negative divisive impacts of religion rather than merely skimming over the basic facts of certain religions. What better way to help children learn at an early age that the world is filled with many different kinds of people than through the magic of books. Beyond osbornes book, many others address parenting along with trying to explain religions or a specific faith. Learn about different religions in the world with these accessible, beautifully illustrated books. It is simply impossible to list all varieties of religion 1 as we as a species have created an almost infinite variety of religious and transcendental ideas. Does anyone know of a book written for children that describes the worlds religions. We strive to collect all depictions of bipoc characters in trade picture books. The five major world religions john bellaimey youtube.
This list is of books for introducing children ages 39 to religions other than their own. For example, theism is any religion that contains gods, and polytheism is a form of theism. However, according to the book of revelation, people who refuse to be born again end up in a. The diverse bookfinder is a comprehensive collection of childrens picture books featuring black and indigenous people and people of color bipoc. Books about religion for children nonfiction daniel boone.
Books for kids about religion berkeley parents network. Boritzer starts off well, explaining some of the historical concepts of god, what the word religion means and how different religious groups worship. Hinduism, judaism, buddhism, christianity and islam. And then theres the personal baggage, perhaps from our own parents and childhoods. I understand this was meant for children but it would have been nice if the book touched on the negative divisive impacts of religion rather than merely skimming over. Their primary book is the kitabiaqdas, which translates to most holy book. The golden rule by ilene cooper, is appropriate for kids in prek 5th grade. Books about world religions for kids kid world citizen. A rhyming book that celebrates all different skin colorsfrom butterscotch gold to cookie dough rolledit makes a point to reinforce the message that the person within is what matters, not how someone looks on the outside. The demand for vibrant, thoughtful childrens books that celebrate the multicultural society we live in has never been greater. It is also used in judaism to refer to the jewish people and by members of some christian denominations to refer to themselves the quran uses the term in reference to jews, christians, sabians and zoroastrians in a variety of contexts. This is the second post in a series on world religions for kids, a group of articles packed with resources to help teachers and parents teach their children about world religions as a means to promote compassion, empathy, cultural understanding, and tolerance. This big religion chart is our attempt to summarize the major religions and belief systems of the world buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism, and dozens more into a quickreference comparison chart.
Does god reject the millions of people who follow other religious traditions. Melissa hayden, diversity county, usa this is a childrens book about love, tolerance and respect of others who are different. Books about different religions with mention of science. How is christianity different from other religions. We have a fairly mature 7yr old with very good reading skills whose classmates come from a variety of religious backgrounds. One world, many religions covers the history, beliefs, and practices of judaism, christianity, islam, hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, and taoism. Let us take a look at the creation stories in the different religious traditions. Six exceptional multicultural picture books about easter. All children, by the time they are age five have a concept of god.
Explore the intertwined histories and cultures of the major religions. Furthermore, exsposure could help our children apply the bridge we desire to make with people of different beliefs or lack of belief. Books on world religions for kids kid world citizen. How to teach children about cultural awareness pbs kids. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. Parents should decide if one of these fits their familys values best. Weve rounded up 25 childrens books that celebrate various differences in ways children can both understand and enjoy. Explaining religion to children berkeley parents network. They also discuss how to practice the virtue, and ponder what would happen if others would also follow the golden rule. This holds especially true when it comes to kids learning about differences. Judaism, christianity, islam, hinduism, buddhism, confucianism and taoism.
Weve cataloged and analyzed trade picture books fitting this criteria, published since 2002, to surface and create. Participate in other religious holidays and cultural traditions. Its hard enough to find a good survey of world religions for adults, let alone for children, so when i found one world, many religions, i was stunned. How to teach children about different religions by admin updated on november 3, 2019 november 4, 2019 while we all have our own beliefs, i feel that is important to have an understanding of others beliefs. An insightful look at the beliefs, history and customs of the major world religions. Many of these books are also good for teaching children. Another great pick for childrens books about race is the skin you live in, written specifically for little kids. Explain religions of world to children with this book.
Teaching your children about diverse religions at a young age can help them become. Here are 15 religions from different parts of the world and what they believe about life after death. I meant not necessarily has to be an education book and even it could be a book for children. World religions for children primary homework help.
Whats a good book that talks about different religions. Are followers of many of todays religions really talking to the same god and teaching the same basic beliefs. Introducing different religious beliefs to toddler. Items in lower case italics are classes of religion and not actual religions. This book goes beyond religion to include ancient and modern philosophy. See inside world religions at usborne childrens books. The kids book of world religions by jennifer glossop. This book outlines the variety of ways people can be different from each other including hair color, size, language, and family. If i had to guess, this was written by a christian. This book provides a brief history of each religion, and describes where in the world they are practiced. There are no definitive guidelines for observant families to teach their kids about other religions, but the more positive and engaging parents can be when talking about another religion, the more.
An introduction to the worlds greatest thinkers and their big ideas. Includes all of the largest faiths, many smaller religious, plus ancient philosophers such as socrates, aristotle, and plato, as well as modern. A grandfather explains to his grandson the meaning of the golden rule and how it is a guiding principle in many different cultures and religions. Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths religions with one god. The faith club was a really important book that taught me a great deal about the three major monotheistic religions of the world judaism, christianity, and islam. Sorry, should have read the part about your parents disapproving of your holding a different holy text.
Why you need to teach your children about other religions. The kids book of world religions paperback 1 aug 20. Ask children to identify the different types of hair by talking about hair texture and curl. In this highly acclaimed book, mary pope osborne introduces readers to the six major religions of the world. In conclusion, i plan to get a childrens religion picture book and do a summer reportproject on what other people. Kingdom of the cults is a good book on different, nonchristian religions. This thoughtprovoking exploration of an important subject covers all the major world religions, as well as some less wellknown faiths. Browse books on world religions, festivals and bible stories, with internet links to find out more at usborne childrens books. Ahl alkitab is an islamic term which refers to jews, christians, sabians, and zoroastrians. Christianity founded by jesus christ, who was crucified around a. Explore the history, practices, and doctrines of the worlds major religions on learn religions. Judaism the hebrew leader abraham founded judaism around 2000 b. Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5. Religious understanding is as important today than any other time in history.
Another great pick for children s books about race is the skin you live in, written specifically for little kids. Hinduism the oldest religion, it may date to prehistoric times. Books to help us talk to kids about religion and spirituality brightly. Im already read the little pince, the giving tree, charlottes web and others. Present for my daughter and shes been very interested in reading about all the different religions. The demand for vibrant, thoughtful children s books that celebrate the multicultural society we live in has never been greater. It is written at a third grade reading level, and exposes children to different races, religions, body shapes, lifestyles, handicaps and the need to embrace these differences, instead of bullying others. It explains each religion in a simple way everybody. The perception of the world in every religion is different and unique, and so is the story of how the world came into being. As kids get older, encourage them to independently research religions and cultures and report their findings to you. Books on world religions for kids multicultural children. Diverse holiday books about santa lucia, hanukkah, diwali and kwanzaa traditions charlotte riggle.
In this series of discussions, youll examine what some of the major world religions teach and compare each with the beliefs of christianity. Religious parents are remarkably similar, even when they. Learn religions guide to the beliefs and religions of. If you and your children have the opportunity to celebrate a holiday with a family who practices a different faith, accept the invitation. In this informational text about world religions, children learn the basics of the worlds most popular religions, including judaism, hinduism, christianity, islam, buddhism, and jainism. With over 70 flaps to lift, readers can discover key facts about each religion, differing ideas about god, worship and prayer and colourful festivals and celebrations. Weve rounded up 25 children s books that celebrate various differences in ways children can both understand and enjoy. The writings of the bab, bahaullah, and other famous leaders. I was fascinated to learn how they are far more similar than different and even more important, this book compelled me to pursue more knowledge. With a sensitivity for detail and an easy style, mary pope osborne delivers a valuable introduction to all of the worlds major religions. Find guides to christianity, islam, judaism, hinduism, buddhism, and more. I cant remember who wrote it, by the author was a very respected scholar. Check out the book parenting beyond belief, which address this and many questions about raising kids without religion or structured belief system. For example, some people have fine, thin hair while others have thick, coarse hair.
Understanding the differences between peoples religious beliefs is now more important than ever. What are some good books for learning about different. So parents should equip their children with knowledge of their religion by routinely modeling its practices, values, and ethics, which children will then hopefully absorb and. Even worse, some teach that other religions are defective and even satanic. I was looking for a book my kids could use to learn about all different type of religions and this book is perfect.