5700 Rudnick Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 346-6968 Home > Resources > Book Recommendations > Recommendations from Children & Families Ministry Recommendations from Children & Families Ministry         Helping children learn to read was the best part of being a teacher. Nothing beats the "light bulb moment" when a child realizes "I can read!"   What a blessing for each of us to sit alongside a child and share a special time, a special story. What a blessing a book can be when its characters address a difficulty our children might be facing, or a situation being experienced.   Share a story today with a child - you won't be disappointed.   All books mentioned can be borrowed from Children & Families Ministry, email: familypop@aol.com   Something special for the holidays -   The Crippled Lamb - Max Lucado   Jacob's Gift - Max Lucado   One Wintry Night - Ruth Bell Graham     Age appropriate Bibles -   for nursery & preschoolers:     Pray & Play Bible with music cassette, Group Publishing     Read Aloud Bible Stories, Moody Press   kind. - grade 3:     International Children's Bible, New Century version, Word Publishing   grade 3 - 6:     NIV Adventure Bible, Zonderkidz   middle school:     Teen Devotional Bible     Our children are faced with so many pressures as they grow, some real, some imaginary. Sharing a story (sometimes over and over again) can often be a non threatening way to begin a conversation about a subject our children might be struggling with, or an area they need some extra support in. Always pre-read a book or story to be sure it is appropriate before sharing it with your child.   Daddy's Old Robe, Shawn Strannigan; a story about a parent's illness   Monkey See, Monkey Do, Linda Schwartz; understanding peer pressure   I'm Mad, Eliza Crary; dealing with feelings   When Dinosaurs Die, Laurie & Marc Brown; a guide to understanding death   Ric & Rac, Woodland Adventure, H. Norman Wright & Gary Oliver; the good and bad sides of fear