| International Standard Book Number |
9780802468727 ebook
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| International Standard Book Number |
9780802436139 paperback
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| International Standard Book Number |
0802436137 paperback
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| Personal Name |
Cheaney, J. B., author.
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| Title Statement |
The redeemed reader : cultivating a child's discernment and imagination through truth and story / Janie Cheaney, Betsy Farquhar, Hayley Morell & Megan Saben.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
Chicago : Moody Publishers, 2025.
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| Physical Description |
320 pages ; 23 cm.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Part one: Truth and story. Section 1: Shepherding the imagination. Foundations: discovering truth and story -- Developing discernment and delight: what to read when -- Something for everyone: reading levels and genres -- Discussion starters: worldview and discernment in literature -- Part two: Raising readers. Section 2: Reading the classics. A fresh look at old books: the risks and rewards of reading the classics -- To be, or not to be: literary retellings -- Graphic novels: are they literature? -- "Savages" and "slaves": historical racism in children's books -- Section 3: Contemporary issues. "Messy" books: what do we do with them? -- Dominion vs. demolition: environmentalism in children's literature -- Of every tribe and nation: the beauty and challenge of diversity -- Who am I? Identity and representation -- Turn on the light: "dark" YA fiction -- Section 4: Ages, stages, and genres. The pictures matter! Enjoying picture books -- The emerging reader: nurturing a love of stories and reading -- Just for laughs: kid humor -- Delight and wisdom: the joy of poetry -- Weird new worlds: sci-fi and dystopia -- The horns of Elfland: on reading fantasy -- Beyond ever after: a vision for Christian romance -- Section 5: Practical application. Bible and beyond: choosing Christian resources -- Who is my neighbor? Loving authors -- Finding book people: loving your library -- When headlines strike: loving your neighbor and your world -- Piles and stacks: personal library management.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"A book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe. -Madeleine L'Engle. God loves stories. We understand the world and ourselves in light of His great story. And humans reflect Him in their love to tell and immerse themselves in story. But not all stories are equal -- or even good. Good books awaken us to truth, warn us from falsehood, and provide unforgettable examples. They open our hearts to beauty and wonder. They shape us. In The Redeemed Reader, parents and educators find encouragement and guidance to raise readers who can engage both heart and mind with books and the culture surrounding them. This book offers insight into how to build discernment in children and provides practical tips, examples, and booklists for their literary journey. Passionate about shepherding imaginations and young hearts, the authors read ahead so that you can confidently choose books for your children. Readers will discover a deeper understanding of how the gospel shines into children's books and practical guidance for applying these principles. If you want the imaginations of your children to be formed by what is good and true, The Redeemed Reader will equip you -- parents, librarians, and educators -- to navigate literary culture in a fallen world and to nurture thoughtful readers."-- Provided by publisher.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"The Redeemed Reader offers insight into how to build discernment in children and provides practical tips, examples, and booklists for their literary journey. Passionate about shepherding imaginations and young hearts, the authors read ahead so that you can confidently choose books for your children"-- Provided by publisher.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Parenting Religious aspects Christianity.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Child rearing Religious aspects Christianity.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Best books.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Book selection Religious aspects Christianity.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Reading Religious aspects Christianity.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Farquhar, Betsy, author.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Saben, Megan, author.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Morell, Hayley, author.
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