Best religious fiction books for children according to redditors

This is actually real. WTF.

yeah, I also bought that too :)

> Michael asks his father two questions: 1. Why does his friend have two fathers? 2. Am I adopted?

> His father sensitively addresses both of these questions with love and compassion, and he tells Michael that he needs to pray for his friend and his friend's two fathers. His dad lets him know that he is adopted and that he and his mother love him very much.

What a twist!

pure Christian sauce

The reviews on Amazon are quite entertaining too.

From Mrs Betty Bowers (America's Best Christian):

>Your Grade Schooler will Hate at a 10th Grade Level with this Bedtime Story!
>I know we all worry that our children don't hate enough - or don't feel sufficiently superior to be pompous and rude to their little classmates. Thank the Lord we now have this book to teach them that God wants them to smugly put down their friends' families. Glory! "God Made Dad & Mom [& Step-Moms 1 through 4]" is worth it for the cover illustration alone: It reminds mixed-race tots that even if your father is black, the Lord wants you to be a blond, blue-eyed Caucasian. A "Bringing Integrity To Christian Homemakers" Book Club selection for June 2013!

Since you mentioned leaving your body, and some of the others commenting in this thread did as well, perhaps you should do some reading about Out of Body Experiences or OBE. I once had an OBE as part of a dream. As you probably know, many people claim to have experienced an OBE as part of a Near Death Experience (NDE), or during surgery, or as part of some other dramatic event. Others claim they can experience an OBE as part of a controlled experience of their awake and conscious mind.

If it was me, I would check with a doctor too.

The "hidden door" feeling could come as a result of your mind projecting an abstract idea onto your conscious experience. It reminds me of The Lion, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Many other tales of fiction also make use of the portal idea. I see the portal idea as a continuation of ancient religious ideas about a hidden alternate realm.

Christian Mythology For Kids could be useful too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1631775235/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I'm so excited that you asked this question, because it gives me a chance to share my FAVORITE childrens' book with you. I've loved this book ever since I was a kid in Hebrew school! https://www.amazon.com/Hershel-Hanukkah-Goblins-Eric-Kimmel/dp/0823411311 It takes place in a fictional village in Ukraine.

Not sure if this interests you but Steward does a reading of The Last Battle from The Chronicles of Narnia in this box set. Although I dont know if you like CoN its still quite the fantastic reading.

https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Narnia-Complete-Box-Unabridged/dp/0694524751

Christian Mythology for Kids https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631775235/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gMNlzb3BBCBJV

Also, edit:
http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/153220-books-about-christian-mythology-for-non-christians/

I am also looking for similar books as I'd like my 3 year old to understand cultural references. According to the linked discussion, an illustrated children's Bible should be fine if used as just a source for the stories as they were told.

I like this one

https://www.amazon.com/If-Jesus-Came-Visit-Me/dp/082495615X?ie=UTF8&qid=1252715837&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=8-1

There's this but I have no idea of its quality: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Mythology-Kids-Chrystine-Trooien/dp/1631775235&ved=2ahUKEwj55Kvb-qveAhUoTd8KHViRC7IQFjALegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw11c17Bt8mOosO2qNVUetvq

Honestly, your best bet might be Veggie Tales.

You always have the Chronicles of Narnia. I also greatly enjoyed 100 Cupboards

http://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Dad-Amber-Parker/dp/0882708627/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Dem reviews

> How about secret satan?

Oh I'm in.

For books, we bought quite a few books that are Orthodox Children's books online. "Catherine's Pascha" and "Sascha and the Dragon" are favorites and I really like "In the Candle's Glow"

There are a couple of coloring books we got too.

I'd suggest Christian Mythology for Kids. Does a good job of explaining everything in a non-believing way: Christian Mythology for Kids https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631775235/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pQMoDb69WASB9

It's an adorable commercial. Out of morbid curiosity, though, I'd like to read the offending posts just to see how rabid the racist posts were. In the past I've read Reddit posts decrying miscegenation as moving forward the demise of whites, which, I guess, they see as impending.

As an aside, here's something that demonstrates the sliding scale of bigotry.

Most likely this:

http://www.amazon.com/Hershel-Hanukkah-Goblins-Eric-Kimmel/dp/0823411311/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324433984&sr=8-1

The beginning of season one was not anticipated. You were only watching it because it was the big show of the week. The week before that, someone was posting the set to Serenity http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-New-Girl-Town-Serenity-Barbour/dp/1593109415 and before that was the infamous Clarissa series, which are both super fucked up if you follow the story so the /co/mrades who first dove into the viewership of FiM had been hardened into not giving a fuck and just critiquing on the merit of the show. It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered the entire first season to be as good.

It seemed at first that season 2 would be a rapturous carnival of retconning and product placement since the fanbase (and the profit) was there this time, but I have been overwhelmed not by how voluminous the response to what the fans wanted but at how fan creativity has evolved because of season two's impact on it.

Have you heard of "Hershal and the Hanukkah Goblins"?

For offering a variety of perspectives The Mountains of Tibet is a wonderful story.

It follows the life of a woodcutter.When he dies he is given a choice. He can become part of ``the endless universe some call heaven'' or be reincarnated. He chooses reincarnation and is shown many possibilities for his next life before choosing one.

I dunno. I'm betting it's because it's somehow strongly nostalgic for me -- it readily reminds me of my parents reading aloud to me as a kid. The Chronicles of Narnia, in particular, stick out to me as high points in my childhood listening experience. (Btw, if you haven't heard the Narnia series as read by Kenneth Branagh, Lynn Redgrave, Jeremy Northam, Derek Jacobi, Michael York, Alex Jennings, and Sir Patrick Stewart -- you simply must.)

I think if you enjoy radio productions, you'll likely enjoy Dale more, but if you like the idea of a famous person/great voice just reading you a story, Fry is where it's at.

(Also recommended: Neil Gaiman reading his Graveyard Book himself. NOT the "full cast" version, but just Neil himself. link )

EDIT: Correct link syntax

I own this necklace and its very well made

this is probably the most accurate and satisfying Baphomet statue appearance, tho I have not ordered it yet as it's quite expensive

Here is a satanic pentagram ring, or alternatively, here is a Baphomet ring

here is a Baphomet Jewelry Box, and here is an incense cone holder where the smoke comes out of Baphomet's mouth

Heres some extra stuff:

mortar & pestle

satanic bedtime stories

Baphomet Wall plaque

Baphomet Poster

pentagram ritual bowl

ritual knife, do not cut anything with it

Hope this helps

The Chronicles of Narnia?

I don't remember a dog, but I haven't read them in quite a while.

Book for middle-grade kids with insight and wisdom to persevere in a society that is abandoning God's laws.

One Shall Lead - The Book

Link time!

Harper Collins:
The Chronicles of Narnia (Box Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060244887/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aFmnDb3DC2J2J

Absolute favorite book is A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter Miller Jr. It's everything I love about sci-fi. Book series that I grew up with and still love are Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, and The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.

We bought Christian Mythology for Kids. We have it in the bookshelf along with Norse Mythology, Greek Mythology, and Egyptian Mythology.

Baby Life: Vol. 1 In My Business https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXP8DRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uBkYCbBH68R10

I'm glad it's working out, and I'm extremely happy you have children who enjoy reading!

I just signed up for advertising, is there anything I need to do in particular to ensure I'm getting the most out of ads?

http://www.amazon.com/If-Jesus-Came-Visit-Me/dp/082495615X/ref=la_B001JS5NR2_1_2/175-7222131-3713010?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1408994262&sr=1-2

...[closes book] "And that son is why we must pray for our fallen brothers and sisters, who believe that homosexuality is 'good' and 'natural.' Remember: just because you believe that something is true or right does not make it so." [Lifts bible from nightstand] "That is why we must always turn to the Word of God, for it is the infallible truth. Now son, let us turn to Leviticus 18:22."

As hilarious as the reviews are to this book, the fact that this is a children's book teaching hate and prejudice of any kind really kind of disturbed me. Enough to push me to the point of complaining about it. As a parent, and as a fellow human being (though some argue that point with me), I don't think I could let that stand without saying something.
Here is my email to Amazon and their response:

>05/28/13 14:09:45
>Your Name: Valerie
>Other info:Product on Amazon.com
>Comments:Please visit this item on Amazon.com:
>
>http://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Dad-Amber-Parker/dp/0882708627/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
>
>How is it that Amazon.com will sell items whose sole and express goal is to brainwash little children in to
>openly hating gays and lesbians, or children whose parents are gay and lesbian? This book deliberately
>teaches hatefulness, self-righteousness, and instills a prejudice or judgmental attitude in young children.
>
>Is not amazon.com a company that celebrates diversity and the differences that make us human? Is
>prejudice, bigotry, hatred, and homphobia something that amazon.com advocates? Does amazon.com have
>within its policies and as a company held ideal, to promote and propagate this kind of intolerance and
>bigotry?
>
>I understand being neutral politically, and that amazon.com tried to cater to every person in an open and
>free market online; however, at what point do you take products off the shelf due to inappropriate content?
>If it is not okay to have a how-to book on pedaphilia, why is it okay to have a how-to book to openly
>discriminate, hate, and to be prejudiced towards gays and lesbians?
>
>The amazon.com policy for offensive products states, in no uncertain terms, the following guidelines:
>
> Examples of Prohibited Listings
> -Products that promote or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious
> intolerance or promote organizations with such views.
> -Crime Scene Photographs
> -Morgue or autopsy photographs
> -Human Body Parts
> -Products retrieved from a disaster or tragedy site
> -Videos, sound, or other recordings taken without the subject's permission
> - Any product that does not comply with the Prohibited Content standards
>
>As you can clearly see, the referenced children's book that I am referring to obviously violates the first
>premise. I am asking that amazon.com take responsibility for the items on it's website and to follow it's own
>policy regarding offensive products and listings.
>
>Hatred, intolerance, prejudice, discrimination, and bigotry; these attributes are not inherent or intrinsic - >they are taught.
>
>I support freedom of speech and I am against censorship; I even served for six years and two wars to
>protect these very freedoms in the navy. That doesn't mean amazon.com has to condone something so
>clearly disgusting and profit from it, not to mention the simple fact that you are ignoring your own rules and
>policies that specifically states such material will not be tolerated.
>
>Please remove this item from your website.
>
>I appreciate your timely action, and response, in this matter.
>
>Cheers!
>
>Valerie

and this was their reply:

> Hello,
>
>Thanks for writing to Amazon. I'm glad to help you today.
>
>I apologize for all the inconvenience you faced regarding this issue.
>
>I thank you for bringing this to our notice.
>
>I feel it’s important and hence have passed on your experience to my supervisor about this. All inquiries are
>reviewed and taken seriously, and we're working hard to ensure a positive shopping experience.
>
>I've also forwarded this to our listing department so that they get aware of this issue and remove this book
>from our website.
>
>However, It will take a bit of time to work on this issue but please be assured that we will take care of this >issue.
>
>Even you can submit a review on this book, To submit a review of an item on Amazon.com, visit the item's
>product detail page and click the "Write a customer review" link.
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>You'll be asked to sign in to your Amazon.com account. All reviewers must have a password-protected
>Amazon.com account, used for at least one purchase from Amazon.com. Free digital downloads don't
>qualify. If your first physical order has just been shipped, there is also a 48-hour wait period for submitting >reviews.
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>One of our aims at Amazon.com is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we haven't
>met that standard. I'm truly sorry, and I hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
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>If you have any more concerns regarding this issue please reply to this e-mail, we'll be happy to help!
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>We look forward to a very warm and fruitful association with you.
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Wait and see, I guess. I do not usually complain about anything, however, in this case I felt compelled to do something. Even if the reviews were hysterical and witty!

TL;DR
I sent an email to Amazon complaining about the book, and I received an email stating that they forwarded my complaint to a supervisor, the listing department, and it seems as if it will be taken down. Maybe.

Still remember reading this as a kid.

For those who want to buy this (probably terrible) book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/082495615X/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?qid=1252715837&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=8-1

The phantom Tollbooth.

I am going to offer the first books of a few series because I know with my daughter who use to hate to read and is just now realizing she likes it - does so much better with series than standalone because she gets more invested in the characters.

There is the Warriors

There is also the wimpy kid

There is the classic Narnia books

Of course I linked the first book in each of the series so he can see if he likes them before you get to many.

Father Brown (Complete Collection): 53 Murder Mysteries: The Scandal of Father Brown, The Donnington Affair & The Mask of Midas…

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The Peyton Brooks' Mysteries Box Set

Copying my response to a similar post from 2 months ago.

I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old and I am mostly trying to focus on inoculating my kids against cult thinking by giving them a broad scientific knowledge and a love for mythology. (We spent a holiday with religious family and it was their first time exposed to dinner prayers and heaven talk and it was quite confusing for them.)

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Books we currently read:

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Gods and Heroes Popup book

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLr2vMC9Tjc

The kids love choosing which flaps we'll open and read and we return to this book often. The hercules trials flip book and pantheon of the gods has them enthralled almost every time.

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The Story of Life

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1786033429/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazing illustrations and easy to read both linearly or by choosing random pages. The pages on bacteria and lif moving onto land

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The Story of Space

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847807488/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The subject matter here is slightly more conceptual and I'll be honest the 4 year old gets a bit bored. My seven year old like to listen because he has learnt about the planets at school and has a rough recollection of words like black holes and super giants.

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Christian Mythology for Kids

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1631775235/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lukewarm reception here. I tried to read a few of the stories but they were a bit too gory for my personal preference. The pages explaining angels, heaven and similar things were a bit more useful to me personally as it gave me simple terminology to help me explain what other family might believe.

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Magical Myths and Legends

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magical-Myths-Legends-Michael-Morpurgo/dp/0192767356/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1552637566&sr=1-1&keywords=magical+myths+and+legends

Book of short stories. The BEST telling of hercules trials I've ever read for kids! It is so engaging and brilliantly told.

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Includes:

Mulan

Icarus

Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway

The Giant of Mont Saint-Michel

The Lambton Worm

Legend of Robin Hood

Thor and the Stolen Hammer

Vulcan and the Fabulous Throne

Hercules the Hero

Gawain and the Green Knight

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Books I've looked at for the future (slightly older kids) :

The Bacteria Book: Gross Germs, Vile Viruses, and Funky Fungi

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241316588/?coliid=I1U9SIN1TBSI1T&colid=2Z7CVBNPWSZNY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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How to Be a Scientist

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241283086/?coliid=I269G89U76154A&colid=2Z7CVBNPWSZNY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Science-Amazing-World-Beyond/dp/1407188143/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1552637368&sr=1-1&keywords=dara+o+briain+secret+science

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http://amazon.com/dp/B07KCBNNS6

I was actually recalling a childhood book "The Carp in the Bathtub".

https://www.amazon.com/Hershel-Hanukkah-Goblins-Eric-Kimmel/dp/0823411311

This one!! link

The book is intended to teach children the basic tenant of reincarnation (Buddhist tradition), but 7-year-old, no-idea-what-being-trans-is me was blown away by that last part :)

I left all my Fables trades back at my parents house so that my kid sister could read them, but if I go back to visit and reread them and the typeface is Comic Sans I'm going to be so angry at you for pointing this out...

I don't recall ever having an issue with the lettering in it, though, and I've given up on comics before because of issues like that taking me out of the flow of the narrative...

EDIT: Also your monthlies seems to be sadly lacking in Batwoman, which has by far been the best of all the bat-titles I've read visually and has been pretty decent story-wise to boot.

Also, I just read that you own all of Serenity... Are you talking about the spin-offs from the Whedon Firefly universe or the ridiculous Christian manga? I'm kind of hoping it's the latter.

A friend of mine is Atheist and he had the same problem. His wife ended up writing this book: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Mythology-Kids-Chrystine-Trooien/dp/1631775235

The Spotted Pony and (Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins