Northern California Ecumenical
Media Resource Center

RESOURCE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN and YOUTH,
and CHILDREN'S LEADERS

The resource books in this section are useful for resourcing all of the topics listed below. They should be especially helpful for those teachers who are using the Rotation Model Workshop style of teaching. The letter (T) indicates books for teachers.

- P- (Personal Development)

RBP-1 THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein; (C/A); Harper Collins, 1964.

Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable about the gift of giving and the acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.

RBP-2 NATTY'S HOMEMADE APPLE WALNUT FRIENDSHIP BREAD by Cliff Aerie- Illustrator: Roxana Villa; (E) United Church of Christ, 2002.

A group of Children's stories about friendship--from fantasy to a real-life story. It incudes the recipe for friendship bread.

- R- (Young Children)

RBR-1 WORD AND PICTURE BOOK SERIES by Carol Wehrheim; Illustrator: Betsy James; (Pre/K); United Church Press, 1997.

A series of board books for small children with simple stories and colorful illustrations which help children to know about God.

A JESUS, A SPECIAL BABY- A simple story of the birth of Jesus based on Luke 2:1-20.

B JESUS GOES FISHING- The story of the calling of Peter and Andrew and the miracle of the fish nets based on Luke 5:1-11.

C COME TO JESUS- The tender story of Jesus and the children based on Mark 9:30-37.

D BREAKFAST AT THE LAKE- The story of the breakfast Jesus prepared for his friends based on John 21:1-19.

E THE FIRST CHURCH- The simplified story of Pentecost based on Acts 2:1-21.

RBR-2 THANK YOU, GOD, FOR SEASONS SERIES by Jane Belk Moncure and illustrated by Frances Hook (Pre/K); Standard Publishing, 1975. (Sorry that the winter and summer books are missing).

A partial collection of charming illustrations, poems and prayers to help young children appreciate the seasons.

A THANK YOU, GOD, FOR SPRING

B THANK YOU, GOD, FOR FALL

- S- (Symbols, Art, Music, Drama, Games, Dancing)

RBS-1 HOW I PRAISE YOU! 150 LITTLE PSALMS IN SONG by Donna Moss; illustrated by Rebecca Moss; (C/A); Apex Publishing Service, 1998.

A book of simple songs from the Psalms for little children. Includes accompaniment for piano and guitar.

RBS-2 THE FESTIVAL OF ART by Gerard A. Pottenbaum; illustrated by Ken Roberts; (K/Pri); Augsburg Publishing House, 1971.

The story of an artist father who provided drawing materials for his three young children. Two of the children drew pictures, but the third child was, at first, afraid to try. When his father persuaded him to try, he met with success.