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Honey for a Child's Heart Paperback – May 1, 2002
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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.
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 discusses everything from how to choose good books for your children to encouraging them to be avid readers.
Completely revised and updated to keep pace with the ever-changing world of children's literature, this fourth edition of Honey for a Child's Heart reflects Hunt's broad tastes in books. Rooted in experience, her suggestions will enrich the cultural and spiritual life of your home. She shows 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
Illustrated with drawings from dozens of children's favorites, Honey for a Child's Heart includes book lists geared to your child's age and filled with nearly 1,000 long-time favorites, classics, and wonderful new books that will enrich your child's life. Thousands of parents have used it to furnish their children's inner spirit with the wonder and delight of good reading.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherZondervan
- Publication dateMay 1, 2002
- Dimensions7.38 x 0.7 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-100310242460
- ISBN-13978-0310242468
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Everything parents need to know to find the best books for their children
Since its publication in 1969, this has been an essential guide for parents wanting to find the best books for their children. Now in its fourth edition, Honey for a Child's Heart discusses everything from the ways reading affects both children's view of the world and their imagination to how to choose good books. Illustrated with drawings from dozens of favorites, it includes an indexed and updated list of the best new books on the market and the classics that you want your children to enjoy. Author Gladys Hunt's tastes are broad, her advice is rooted in experience, and her suggestions will enrich the cultural and spiritual life of any home.
About the Author
Gladys Hunt was a well-known author and speaker. Her books include Honey for a Woman’s Heart, Honey for a Teen’s Heart, and Honey for a Child’s Heart. She also wrote numerous Bible study guides for the Fisherman and LifeGuide series. She lived with her husband, Keith, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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- Publisher : Zondervan; Fourth edition (May 1, 2002)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0310242460
- ISBN-13 : 978-0310242468
- Item Weight : 15.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 7.38 x 0.7 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #91,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #66 in General Books & Reading
- #136 in Children & Teens Christian Education
- #508 in Christian Family & Relationships
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About the author

Gladys Hunt is a well-known author and speaker. Her recent books include Honey for a Woman's Heart, Honey for a Teen's Heart, and Honey for a Child's Heart (revised edition). She has also written numerous Bible study guides for the Fisherman and Lifeguide series. She lives with her husband, Keith, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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NOTE: If you want a more thorough list in addition to this, you may want to look for Nathaniel Bluedorn's list and Jan Bloom's list. They are well worth the reading, too.
We read out loud and silently. But we read together, in the presence of each other, in real life and online!
I've taken a look at this book over the years to find good reading material for my daughter. She is 13 years old now and loves reading.
She loves the actual touch and feel of paper, printed books AND digital books.
Thank you for this resource.
Life on this earth is too short to wonder what to read!
The lists in the back are very good. I'm certain there are books and authors missing from the lists, but that's why you can go on Amazon and see what is similar. I love how the 9-12 age books are divided into many categories.
I hope there is a "Honey For a Child's Heart 2" to incorporate newer authors!
This is a must-have for parents of young children!
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She has much experience with her own children, with children in schools and young adults and
college students. She is an avid reader and book critique.
This book I devoured in a few days time.
I have read it through and am rereading it as I choose books for our daughter, my nephews, nieces
and Godchildren.
This is an excellent source. I have recommended it to many friends and will continue to do so!
Many thanks!



