Skønlitteratur for børn og unge: religiøs litteratur

El maestro Guang-Qin (1892-1986) nació en el distrito administrativo de Hui-an, en la provincia de Fu-chien, en China. Venía de una familia pobre y fue adoptado de niño. Nunca recibió educación, por lo que siempre fue analfabeto. A los veintisiete años, se embarcó en una vida monástica y siguió el camino del Buda Amitabha. Diez años después, recibió los preceptos de monje. Luego se retiró a una cueva en las montañas chinas del interior, donde meditó durante trece años y experimentó estados de meditación muy profundos. Fue a Taiwán en 1947 y fundó varios monasterios entre ellos: el templo Cheng-tien, situado en Taipei, y el templo Miao-tung, situado en Kao-hsiung. Inspiró a muchas personas que, habiendo comprendido el significado del verdadero budismo, se comprometieron con su práctica.

In "The Empathetic Elephant," acclaimed children's author Jennifer Randazzo presents a heartwarming tale of Lucy, a kind-hearted elephant on a quest for friendship in the jungle's heart. Lucy's journey is not without challenges; she faces initial rejections from other jungle animals. However, her unyielding spirit and deep empathy guide her to understand and cater to each animal's unique needs.This enchanting story unfolds as Lucy extends thoughtful gestures - from offering a sleep mask to an owl to sharing bananas with a busy monkey. Her acts of kindness gradually win over the hearts of the jungle inhabitants. "The Empathetic Elephant" is a celebration of the power of empathy, the significance of understanding others, and the beauty of diversity.Jennifer Randazzo's captivating narrative teaches children valuable lessons about the joy of friendship and the strength of unity. It's a delightful reminder that our differences unite us, and through empathy and friendship, we can discover the magic that binds us all. Join Lucy on her unforgettable journey in "The Empathetic Elephant" and embrace the transformative power of empathy and connection.

Though James finds it a challenge being the oldest boy in a large extended family, he longs for something more exciting. Then, he and his cousins Isaiah and Kevin venture down the valley behind their grandmother's backyard fence, and embark on a stomach-turning voyage to times long ago and far away. Though they hope to keep their magical visits a secret from their older sisters, they discover that sometimes help is welcome. Join the three boys, their teen sisters, and their older friend TJ, as they go on a night quest for the apostle James, encounter mystery with the prophet Isaiah, and frolic with St. Kevin of Ireland and his animals. Shudder at the demons in Apollo's temple during the rescue of Kevin's little sister, who has been trapped in an ancient dungeon with the martyr Empress Alexandra. Travel to the cinnamon-scented shores of India, where peacocks dance, and where St. Thomas and TJ stand up to a hostile warrior. And in the end, return home and find that the world has changed: or maybe you have!

When things get tough for children, they don't always know what to do or to whom to turn. This book is to help deepen their understanding of God's work through the power of prayer. It highlights what amazing miracles can happen when you are praying to God and believing in him. Helping children recognize where their blessings came from will help to strengthen their faith in the future. This uplifting and inspirational picture book, Jar Full of Miracles shines a light on the beautiful miracles that we know only God can help us with. This children's book explores the miracles of God in our lives, showcasing how the divine intervenes to help us in times of need. With a captivating story and beautiful illustrations, readers will be inspired by the power of faith and the wonders of God. This heartfelt book is the perfect bedtime book before or after prayers. This is a book you will read to your child again and again to help them understand the way God works miracles in our lives.

In this sixth book of the Grampa Hal Series, Grampa brings three boxes with him and announces that this time, each one would open up their own taped-up box. This gets Davey into a very sticky mess, and the contents of the boxes cause Mama to threaten not to cook supper for Grampa. Grampa takes Little Davey to a place where he has never been before and teaches him about noises in the night. He tries to teach Davey how to mow Mama's grass, only to cause himself a lot more work as Davey rides along on Mama's push lawn mower. Before Grampa leaves to return to his home after the weekend visit, he asks Davey a question that alarms both him and Mama. They become very concerned about Grampa's future plans. Come on! Let's get on over to Maplewood Avenue for another exciting adventure with Grampa, Mama, and Little Davey Gibson.

Are you looking for a beautifully written and emotionally touching children's book to share with your little ones? Look no further! "I'll Be Here" is a heartwarming story that celebrates the everlasting bond between parents and children, perfect for bedtime reading or any time you want to remind your child of your unwavering love.In this touching narrative, parents, grandparents, and family members express their enduring love and support for their precious baby throughout every stage of life. From the first breath to the first steps, from birthdays and adventures to graduation and beyond, this book captures the essence of parental love and devotion.Key Features:Emotional Journey: "I'll Be Here" takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the milestones of childhood and beyond, making it an ideal gift for new parents or anyone who wants to cherish the special moments in a child's life.Beautifully Illustrated: Each page is brought to life with enchanting illustrations that captivate young readers and engage their imaginations. The vibrant artwork enhances the story's message of love and togetherness.Inclusivity: This book is a celebration of all caregivers and family members who play a vital role in a child's life, emphasizing that love knows no bounds. It's a perfect gift for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who shares in the joy of raising a child.Empowering Message: "I'll Be Here" instills a sense of security and reassurance in children, reminding them that they are cherished and supported no matter where life takes them.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or simply someone who wants to express your love to a child, "I'll Be Here" is the perfect addition to your bookshelf. Share this touching story with your little one today and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.Purchase your copy of "I'll Be Here" now and embark on a loving journey that will warm your heart and inspire your child's imagination.

This unique series of children's stories offers the dearest children the most beautiful and precious gift in existence, namely, the lessons and wisdom that reinforce faith in the One and Only God. Without belief in God, a person lives a life filled with anxiety, tossed by the waves of events, not knowing their way or distinguishing between what benefits them and what harms them. This series has adopted a distinct approach to storytelling through captivating illustrations, artistic direction, and a writing style that appeals to the children. They can enjoy and benefit from the lessons and moral guidance to become closer to God, the Almighty.

Get ready for lots of love and giggles in this fun novelty board book featuring Santa and his shiny black boots from bestselling creator Sandra Magsamen! Did you know that Santa likes to tell a silly joke or two? That's what keeps him so merry... who knew?Get ready for a very merry holiday season filled with lots of laughs and giggles with this novelty tall board book that includes hilarious jokes on every page! Toddlers and little ones will love holding, touching, and reading this board book featuring Santa's silly, shiny boots. With Sandra Magsamen's signature message of love, this is a must-have for your little comedian and will surely have them saying ho-ho-ho and ha-ha-ha!

Join a young girl and her dog in this Step 2 reader as they joyfully prepare to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Perfect for readers ages 4-6.Raina is excited to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Along with her family and her best friend, Lion (a little dog with a big sweet tooth!), Raina helps prepare for the celebration. She decorates the house with clay lamps called diyas, makes beautiful rangoli designs with sand, watches colorful fireworks, and shares sweet treats with Lion. It’s a Diwali to remember!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

"Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown invites young readers to intentionally seek and celebrate all the wonderfully, marvelously shades of brown God used in the colorful world around them. Through the exploration of regions of the United States-from the Redwood forests in California and the rivers in Tennessee to the Grand Canyon and Florida reefs, from Mukluks in Alaska to Folklorico dancers in Texas, and many more-readers will marvel in the many wonderful colors God made, each a beautiful hue, but especially in the color brown, which He used to make me and you! Designed to help children celebrate diversity and rejoice in their own unique skin tones, Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown combats racism and colorism by teaching that all people God created have intentionally designed skin tones that are different hues of brown, from ivory to mahogany"--

At the playground, Brother and Sister Bear agree to teach bossy Too-Small how to play fair and get along with others in this faith-based Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook!When Too-Small tries to be bossy at the playground, no one wants to play with him. Thankfully, Brother and Sister Bear agree to teach him how to be fair and play well with others! This Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, features a soon-to-be classic story about being polite and playing fair with others!The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends—values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life!

In this spellbinding sequel to the New York Times bestseller Ravenfall, two kids with supernatural powers must venture into the Otherworld to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.Best friends Anna and Colin defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to exploring their new powers—and maybe enjoying a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too.But then a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—shows up at their doorstep with a warning. A demon from Jewish lore is hunting the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality. If they can’t stop him, they risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.As they venture into the Otherworld, Anna and Colin discover a wondrous, menacing realm full of mythological creatures… but is the true danger closer than they think?

I never thought that Allah had anything to do with what people make. I thought Allah made the earth and the moon while people made things like planes and cars. But I learned from my mom to be grateful to Allah for all the things including what people make. She often talks to Allah and thanks Him for the many blessings, like planes, ships, chairs, beds, cakes, and more.

As Christmas slips into the town of Appleton, Cole Greyson's heart fills with gratitude. Aunt Sue had given him a home after his parents' accident fourteen years earlier, and Cole treasures the bond they have formed. But when his aunt announces her unexpected plans on Christmas Eve, Cole's secure, comfortable world crashes around him. Dozens of questions chase away the Christmas cheer and leave Cole in tight-lipped turmoil. Will Aunt Sue still want him? Will he ever find answers? Does God not care or is He, perhaps, offering Cole a gift?

Meet Superhero Kids and their friends as they go about on a daily adventure! Superhero Kids are believers in Jesus Christ, and they wear the armour of God and have supernatural abilities because Jesus is their Lord. They go about doing good and sharing the good news of Jesus to their friends and family, who then also become superheroes for Jesus. A day in the life of Superhero Kids and their friends shows us that Jesus wants to help us in our need, help us overcome fear, heal us, and give us the desires of our heart!

Six-year-old Ava's silly question to her twin brother reveals a not well thought out plan:"Adam, wouldn't it be fun to trade places and trick Mommy?"Come along for their adventures at school as they discover what can happen when a person pretends to be someone they are not. It's a priceless lesson even adults need to ponder.Testimonials and Book Reviews from Mothers, Grandmothers, Educators, and a four-year-old preschoolerAdam and Ava Trade Places was exciting from the front cover to the back cover. Adam and Ava realized that their decision was not the best. They did not feel good about their actions and decided always to be themselves.This book is a treat for young children to read and learn a life lesson.I loved this story and cannot wait to get my five-year-old grandson a copy of each book in the series.~ Alisa Goode, Professional School CounselorMemphis, TNThis awesome book, Adam and Ava Trade Places, teaches children morals, honesty, and how important it is to be themselves. Parents know their children better than children know themselves. Adam and Ava show children they can always go to their parents with whatever problems they have. I plan to gift this book to my preschool graduates. I think it will be a #1 bestseller.~ Glenda Yarbrough, OwnerRaleigh Hill Christian AcademyAdam and Ava Trade Places is a great book about being yourself as discovered through the innocent, but telling fun of twins.~Teresa Ward, Dean of StudentsGreater Praise Christian Academy Lower SchoolThis book is good. I wanna read it again!~Holston, age 4

Dani is just a regular kid living in Buenos Aires-except for the giant light that follows him everywhere he goes. He wishes he could be like the other kids, but he finds that sometimes you just have to let your own light shine through.

This heartwarming picture book, filled with vibrant illustrations, teaches children the valuable lesson that even in the face of temptation, the love of our Shepherd, Jesus, is a guiding light home. "The Little Lost Sheep" is a captivating journey of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring love that binds us all together. Perfect for bedtime stories or quiet reading moments, this delightful book will warm the hearts of young readers and leave them with a lasting message of love, forgiveness, and the joy of being part of a caring community.

What can happen when children misinterpret the truth of a most beloved biblical story? Find out as Teresa turns her town upside down in this zany tale. Discussion questions for further enjoyment and discovery are included at the end.

"Clara loves rules. Rules are what have kept her and her sister, Molly, alive-or, rather, undead-for over a century. Work their historic movie theater by day. Shift into an owl under the cover of night. Feed on men in secret. And never fall in love. Molly is in love. And she's tired of keeping her girlfriend, Anat, a secret. If Clara won't agree to bend their rules a little, then she will bend them herself. Boaz is cursed. He can't walk two city blocks without being cornered by something undead. At least at work at the theater, he gets to flirt with Clara, wishing she would like him back. When Anat vanishes, and New York's monstrous underworld emerges from the shadows, Clara suspects Boaz, their annoyingly cute box office attendant, might be behind it all"--

First rule: hide your true self.Becka's secret endangers her life. She's a winged Centaur in a kingdom now systematically hunting all non-Humans to enslave them-or worse. Her one hope is to use her shapeshifting abilities to hide until her father returns to take her family to safety. But when the army closes in on her secret, Becka can't wait anymore. If she doesn't find her father now, she may lose him-or her chance to escape-forever. She'll do anything to reunite her family-even break into the palace archives to discover her father's fate.The last thing she expects to find is a potential ally among the enemy. Locked away in his own castle, young Prince Ryandru also has a secret that has left him desperate for a friend. They'll have to trust each other to discover the truth they both seek. But with traitors grasping for the throne and Becka's family in jeopardy, revealing their secrets could destroy all they hold dear. Jump into the adventure of this clean middle grade fantasy featuring forbidden friendship, accepting your unique self, and a world of mythical creatures including Fauns, Griffins, Pegasi, and more! A perfect choice for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson, and The Wingfeather Saga.

When Charley Chipmunk forgets to bring candles to the Hanukkah celebration, his best friend Seymour Squirrel saves the Festival of Lights with an ingenious solution to lighting the menorah.