Children's Books

Reading Program 1998

Education for mission:

FRIENDS FROM THE OTHER SIDE (AMIGOS DEL OTRO LADO)

Children’s Book Press, 1993 30 pages

Gloria Anzaldúa Hardcover/#4818/$6.75

A brave young girl defends her friend, an immigrant from Mexico, from the taunts of other children who call him "wetback." Told in both English and Spanish with brightly colored illustrations, the book helps children understand prejudice and courage. For children ages 6 to 11.

Nurturing for community

ON THE DAY YOU WERE BORN

Harcourt Brace & Company, 1991 29 pages

Debra Frasier Hardcover/#4846/$15.00

Winner of the Parents’ Choice Award, this beautifully illustrated book introduces young children to the wonders of creation and affirms the whole earth welcomes this new child.

Social action

YOU CAN CALL ME WILLY

Maginations Press, 1995 27 pages

Joan C. Verniero #4871/$8.75

This engaging story of Willy, an eight-year-old girl living with AIDS, encourages compassion and understanding toward those with the illness. An excellent resource for parents to help children understand AIDS. For children ages 4 to 8.

Spiritual growth

COME SUNDAY

William B. Eerdmans, 1996 29 pages

Nikki Grimes #4814/$7.50

Sunday is the day LaTasha loves best. With vivid watercolor illustrations, each chapter describes an aspect of the church this young girl attends -- ladies’ hats, jubilant singing, her Sunday School teacher Esther, and church suppers. A wonderful way to share faith with a child. For children ages 5 to 8.

Mission study for children

CHILDREN’S MAGAZINE -- CALL TO HOPE: LIVING AS CHRISTIANS IN A VIOLENT SOCIETY

Friendship Press, 1997

Faye Wilson #2640/$3.75