The Kids Book of World Religions

by Jennifer Glossop

Book Overview

By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique.With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids Book of series looks at the histories, scriptures, places of worship, religious leaders, gods and major festivals that are the foundations of many of the world's religions. Features a glossary and an index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554539811
• ISBN13: 9781554539819
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.0" x 11.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Excellent Info

This book was purchased for my grand children, but I read it before giving it to them. It was full of easy to understand information and the illustrations were very helpful.

Very nice overview

This is an excellent book for educating children on the basics of the main world religions. Unbiased and informative. Presents a basic description of the religions, what the representative images and ideas are, and some of the holidays that are celebrated.

Treats everybody with respect

We are non-believers but we want our grandchildren to know what religion is and to respect it. This book is ideal for that purpose. It describes each religion respectfully and even admits that not everybody is a believer.

Awesome book

This is the best book on world religions for kids that I have seen. The coverage is thorough, and the illustrations are beautiful. The author shows a depth of understanding and a balanced viewpoint that are outstanding. In a kid's book, you have to cover a lot of material in a balanced way, choosing the most important points to highlight. I can't say enough good things about how well she has managed to do this. I teach middle school, and have struggled with teaching world religions to my students - how to bring out what will be the most important and relevant to them in the little time I have. This book is the best resource I've found.

Beliefs, festivals, practices, traditions, and stories

The Kids Book Of World Religions is an involving, fact-filled guide offering basic information about the major world religions from across the globe, ranging from Hinduism, to Jainism, to Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, and more. Color illustrations by John Mantha showcase the extensive text by Jennifer Glossop who provides young readers with accurate historical information about religious teachings, beliefs, festivals, practices, traditions, and stories.