Honey for a Child’s Heart: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life

AUTHOR: Gladys Hunt, Mark Hunt

From the 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.

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.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This is one of my all-time favorite resources for families who want to cultivate a rich reading life at home. It’s not just a book list (though the lists are wonderful). It’s an encouragement to slow down, savor stories together, and build a home where books are part of the culture and rhythm of daily life. I come back to it again and again for both inspiration and practical help. If you’re wondering how to begin creating a book-loving home, start here.