2011-2012 CHILDREN AND YOUTH READING LIST

        Children and Youth should read at least 4 books from this list that parents and readers agree are appropriate for the reader’s age or ability.  Age and grade guidelines are listed for reference, but reading abilities and interests can vary greatly.  Children and Youth should also contribute to the USFWI Children & Youth Projects.

Teens may choose 4 books from the Junior or Adult lists that interest them.

One selection may be reading the equivalent of an issue of THE ADVOCATE.

 

            It’s Not About Me: Live Like You Mean It – Max Lucado               $13

This is a teen edition of Lucado’s popular book with journal questions in the appendix.

A Girl After God’s Own Heart – Elizabeth George                $10

A girl’s devotional to encourage a Tween’s adventure with Jesus.

Toward the Goal: The Kaka Story – Jeremy V. Jones             $7

The true-life story of how a boy from Brazil became the FIFA World Player of the Year & shared his faith along the way.

                Jackson Jones: The Tale of a Boy, an Elf, and a Very Stinky Fish – Jenn Kelly    $13

Sometimes you have to get lost to figure out where you’re going- a Christian fantasy.

                Extra Credit – Andrew Clements                         $17

An Illinois girl and an Afghanistan boy learn from each other during a year of being pen pals.

              Lucy Finds Her Way – Nancy Rue                             $8

This realistic fiction from faiThGirLz! deals with real-life problems among peers and family.

                **One selection may be reading the equivalent of an issue of THE ADVOCATE.

                ** May see Adult list for other titles of interest

               

  Letters to God – Patrick and Heather Doughtie                   $15

Inspired by the real-life Tyler who exhibited an inspiring and contagious faith.

                Children of God: Storybook Bible – Archbishop Desmond Tutu    $19

Fifty-six Bible stories highlighting God’s desire for all people to love one another.

                The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village  - Francis Chan        $13        

                  A small village learns a powerful lesson about using our life’s manual, the Bible.                                  

                 Jesus Calling – Sarah Young             $17

A yearly devotional book for kids to read by themselves or with an adult.

                My name is Sangoel  - Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed       $17

Sangoel, a refugee, shares his struggle in finding his identity in a new country.

Goodnight Warrior – Sheila Walsh                $17

Bedtime Bible stories, devotions, and prayers. (For Wee Friends also)

                **One selection may be reading a total of at least 3 articles from THE ADVOCATE.

 

It’s My World Too – Elena Pasquali                 $13

Explore the world of our endangered animals with this peep-hole book.

God Gave Us Christmas  - Lisa Tawn Bergren        $10

Mama Bear decides to take Little Cub on an expedition to discover how God gave them Christmas.            

             When God Created My Toes – Dandi Daley Mackall          $10

Children wonder at God's fine and funny touches in his creation of toes, knees, hair, and more.      

                Big Thoughts for Little People: ABC’s to Help You Grow – Kenneth N. Taylor     $15

Taylor's classic uses the alphabet to teach 3- to 7-year-olds about Christian values.

(For Primarys also)

Baby Animals – Leslie Bockol                   $7

Kids will discover some of the most amazing endangered animals.

Get Me to the Ark on Time – Cuyler Black          $5

The animals make fun of the giraffes' long necks until the giraffes become the heroes of the day.

**One selection may be reading a total of at least 3 articles from THE ADVOCATE.