New Material – Resource Books for Children

Jan. 9, 2009

RBB-12 ONE WINTRY NIGHT- by Ruth Bell Graham; Illustrator; Richard Jesse Watson; (J/JH); Guideposts, 2000 (Gift).

When a young mountain boy is caught alone in a sudden snowstorm, he takes refuge in a cabin his grandfather had helped to build. The woman living there takes care of him and spends the hours they are snowbound telling the “Christmas Story from Creation to Resurrection.”

RBM-3 A TO Z SERIES by Justine and Ron Fontes- C/A; Scholastic, Inc. 2003 (Gift).

A TO Z books take the reader on trips to countries all over the world. Children learn about Animals, Buildings, and Cities and see cross-cultural comparisons. They also learn about the Food, History, and People of other countries.

A. CHINA

B. IRELAND

C. ISRAEL

D. KENYA

E. RUSSIA

F. MEXICO

RBD-2 WORLD FAITHS: WORSHIP, FESTIVALS, AND CEREMONIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD by Trevor Barnes; (J/JH); Kingfisher Publications, 2005.

The World Faiths series of books for older children contains summaries of some of the world’s greatest religions. The summaries include history, worship practices, and outstanding pictures from around the world.

A Christianity tells the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. There are also features on how different festivals, including Christmas and Easter are celebrated around the world.

B Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions describes the major religions of the Eastern World, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. It explores the origins of the religions, the key elements of their belief systems, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West. It highlights the importance of these religions in the lives of children.

C Islam introduces the life of the Prophet Muhammad, discusses the significance of the holy city of Mecca, and explores the development of Islam. It also includes features on festivals and ceremonies and the achievements of Islamic art.

D Judaism is a guide to the world’s oldest monotheistic religion from the early history to the festivals celebrated today.

New DVD from an original movie.

DVJ-416 (Just DVJ-416 to the original VCJ-416 description.)