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Books That Introduce World Religions to Children
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Sacred PlacesSacred Places by Philemon Sturges
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PK - 3: Simple text and photographs show sacred places all over the world. The introduction offers an overview of each religion. For older learners, each page has more specific information about the sacred place shown in the photograph.
Lighting a Lamp: A Diwali Story (Festival Time)Lighting a Lamp: A Diwali Story (Festival Time) by Jonny Zucker
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PK - 2: A simple informative book about the Hindu celebration of Diwali.
An Ordinary Girl, a Magical ChildAn Ordinary Girl, a Magical Child by W. Lyon Martin
K - 2: This story follows the life of Rabbit, a young pagan girl. It describes the life, beliefs and rituals of a pagan.
Meet Jesus: The Life and Lessons of a Beloved TeacherMeet Jesus: The Life and Lessons of a Beloved Teacher by Lynn Tuttle Gunney
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K - 3: A great introduction to Jesus. The focus is on his life as a great man and teacher. The book introduces Christian concepts in an objective way, such as, "Some people say that Jesus was the son of God."
The Winter SolsticeThe Winter Solstice by Ellen Jackson
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K - 3: Information about how people have celebrated the winter solstice around the world. Also includes a description of the science of winter solstice and how we have changed in our celebrations.
Summer Solstice, TheSummer Solstice, The by Ellen Jackson
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K - 3
The Spring Equinox: Celebrating the Greening of the EarthThe Spring Equinox: Celebrating the Greening of the Earth by Ellen Jackson
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K - 3
Autumn Equinox, TheAutumn Equinox, The by Ellen Jackson
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K - 3
The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter SolsticeThe Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer
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K - 3
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday StoryNight of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story by Hena Khan
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1 - 3: Explains the Muslim holiday of Ramadan through the eyes of a little girl.
JesusJesus by Brian Wildsmith
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1 - 4: The story of Jesus, from a Christian point of view.
Aisha's Moonlit Walk: Stories And Celebrations For The Pagan YearAisha's Moonlit Walk: Stories And Celebrations For The Pagan Year by Anika Stafford
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1 - 4: Stories told through the eyes of a little girl that chronicle a modern-day family as they celebrate eight pagan holidays.
Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers) by Maura D. Shaw
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2 - 4: The story of Thich Nhat Hanh and his Buddist way of life.
Gandhi: India's Great Soul (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)Gandhi: India's Great Soul (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers) by Maura D. Shaw
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2 - 4: The story of Ghandi's life and philosophy.
Black Elk: Native American Man Of Spirit (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)Black Elk: Native American Man Of Spirit (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers) by Maura D. Shaw
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2 - 4: An informative book about Black Elk, a Native American, who spread the message that people should share love and respect for all living things.
Spider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native AmericaSpider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native America by Jill Max
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2 - 5: The stories are very informative about the various religions and beliefs, as opposed to stories that teach lessons.
One World, Many Religions: The Ways We WorshipOne World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship by Mary Pope Osborne
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2 - 6: Interesting and objective descriptions and history of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism/Taoism.
Prince Siddhartha: The Story of BuddhaPrince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha by Jonathan Landaw
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3 - 5: The story of prince Siddhartha, and how he became the Buddha.
What You Will See Inside a SynagogueWhat You Will See Inside a Synagogue by Lawrence A. Hoffman
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3 - 6: An introduction to the Jewish religion.
What You Will See Inside a MosqueWhat You Will See Inside a Mosque by Aisha Karen Khan
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3 - 6: An introduction to the Muslim religion.
What You Will See Inside a Hindu TempleWhat You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple by Mahendra Jani
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3 - 6: An informative book that introduces the Hindu religion. The photographs show the Hindu people and culture.
What You Will See Inside a Catholic ChurchWhat You Will See Inside a Catholic Church by Michael Keane
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3 - 6: An introduction to Catholic churches, rituals and ceremonies.
Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the WorldTen Amazing People: And How They Changed the World by Maura D. Shaw
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3 - 6: Information about ten influential people of the world, including Ghandi, Thich Nhat Hanh and Black Elk.