http://www.listsofbests.com/list/42054 Covenant Theological Seminary professor handed out a list of his favorite books for children in one of his classes. Originally posted at Half Pint House: http://www.halfpinthouse.com/?p=650 Professor Barr says: "These are books most of which I read to our sons, and/or books I or they read as kids or as teens - with a few exceptions of more recently published books that I am discovering for myself, our sons and our grandchildren. I love to read good children’s books as some of the most creative writing and illustrating is done for children. The test of a well-written book is whether it is a pleasure to read it aloud. All children are different, and this is good - one may be ready to hear Narnia at 3, another not until 6 or 7, so don’t be bothered by this. All children like good illustrations, and all children like the rhymes, rhythms and sounds of verse. Make reading to them a habit at an early age and they will learn to love to read themselves. Many good books have filmed versions - occasionally I have noted these as a movie or TV series may be a helpful way to introduce children to a new level of literature. Books are listed as I thought of them, not in any systematic order. I have omitted many delightful books like those by Dr. Seuss with which most people are familiar. Happy reading!" Still adding Jerram Barr's recommendations to this list. . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:02:19 GMT en-us 0 50 130 50 0 http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/39469 <div id="position">1</div><div class="item-image" style="padding:3px;float:left;"><a href="http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/39469"><img src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/0020442807.01-A3VO1MR0AUYVYU._SCTHUMBZZZ_V44491742_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by C. S. 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