Foreword -- Introduction / Gladys Hunt -- Introduction to the 5th edition / Mark Hunt -- Part one : Using books to help children grow. Bequest of wings -- Milk and honey -- What makes a good book? -- Fantasy and realism -- Poetry -- The pleasure of a shared adventure -- Honey from the rock -- Who influences your children? -- Fresh ways to read -- Making decisions about books -- Part two : Best-loved books for children. How to use the book list -- A child's first books : ages 0-3 -- Picture book classics : ages 4-8 -- More favorite picture books : ages 4-8 -- First books for beginning readers -- Classic children's novels : ages 9-12 -- More great books for intermediate readers : ages 9-12 -- Stories for animal lovers : ages 9-12 -- Historical novels : ages 9-12 -- Fantasy novels : ages 9-12 -- Young adult novels : ages 12-14 -- Poetry is for pleasure -- Nourishing your children's spiritual life -- A book list for special occasions.

A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find the best books for their children ages 0-12. This updated and expanded edition includes a new preface, an updated list of recommended reads for each age group, and audiobook suggestions. A good book is a gateway into a wider world of wonder, beauty, delight, and adventure. But children don't stumble onto the best books by themselves. They need a parent's help. Author Gladys Hunt, along with her son, Mark, discusses everything from how to choose good books for your children to encouraging them to be avid readers. Illustrated with drawings from dozens of children's favorites, Honey for a Child's Heart Updated and Expanded includes completely updated book lists geared to your child's age and filled with nearly one thousand longtime favorites, classics, wonderful new books, and audiobooks that will enrich your child's life. It will also show you how to: Understand the importance of being a read-aloud family, enjoying books together by reading aloud; Give your children a large view of the world, of truth, and of goodness; Encourage each child's imagination and good use of language; Find the best books for your children. Thousands of parents have used this guide to furnish their children's inner spirit with the wonder and delight of good reading. Updated and expanded to keep pace with the ever-changing world of children's literature, it is sure to enrich the cultural and spiritual life of your home. - Publisher.

"A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find the best books for their children ages 0-12. This updated and expanded edition includes a new preface, an updated list of recommended reads for each age group, and audiobook suggestions"--

Includes bibliographies and index.

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