Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ... 9 Foreword... 11 Introduction... 13 Part One:Using Books to Help Children Grow 1. Bequest of Wings ...17 2. Milk and Honey ...25 3. What Makes a Good Book? ... 41 4. Fantasy and Realism ... 55 5. Poetry ... 65 6. The Pleasure of a Shared Adventure. . 75 7. Honey from the Rock... 83 8. Who Influences Your Children? ... 93 9. Making Decisions about Books ... 101 Part Two:Best-Loved Books for Children 10. How to Use the Book List ... 111 11. A Child's First Books: Ages 0--3 ... 115 12. Picture Book Classics: Ages 4--8 ... 121 13. More Favorite Picture Books: Ages 4--8 ... 129 14. First Books for Beginning Readers... 153 15. Classic Children's Novels: Ages 9--12... 159 16. More Great Books for Intermediate Readers: Ages 9--12 ... 169 17. Stories for Animal Lovers: Ages 9--12... 179 18. Historical Novels: Ages 9--12 ... 185 19. Fantasy Novels: Ages 9--12 ... 191 20. Young Adult Novels: Ages 12--14 ... 197 21. Poetry Is for Pleasure ... 211 22. Nourishing Your Children's Spiritual Life... 215 23. A Book List for Special Occasions ... 221 Index of Authors ... 233 Index of Book Titles ... 239

About the Author

Gladys Hunt is a well-known author and speaker. Her recent books include Honey for a Woman's Heart, Honey for a Teen's Heart, and Honey for a Child's Heart (revised edition). She has also written numerous Bible study guides for the Fisherman and Lifeguide series. She lives with her husband, Keith, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.