Children's Literature Portraying Religion in the US

In the beginning there was only darkness. . . . There was fire and ice. . . . There was a single drop of milk. Combining elements of the creation story from different traditions, this narrative weaves together one complete picture of how the world began. First Light, First Life is a celebration of the many and varied peoples of the earth, of their commonalities and their differences. It is a celebration of life.

First developed in the 1980s from conversations between children and their parents, Humanism for Kids explores the concepts of humanism for young people from about 6 to early teens. HFK has been expanded over five editions, with sections on nature and science, having fun, doing good, honesty, religious ideas, being friendly with everyone, and much more.

I Wonder offers crucial lessons in emotional intelligence, starting with being secure in the face of uncertainty. Annaka Harris has woven a beautiful tapestry of art, storytelling, and profound wisdom. I Wonder captures the beauty of life and the mystery of our world, sweeping child and adult into a powerful journey of discovery. Eva takes a walk with her mother and encounters a range of mysteries: from gravity, to life cycles, to the vastness of the universe. She learns that it's okay to say "I don't know," and she discovers that there are some things even adults don't know--mysteries for everyone to wonder about together! I Wonder is a book that celebrates the feelings of awe and curiosity in children, as the foundation for all learning.