Children and Youth
Listed below are the books that are recommended by the USFW International Literature chairman for the 2011-2012 Reading Course of Children and Youth.
Children and Youth should read at least 4 books from this list that parents and readers agree are appropriate for the reader's age or ability. Age and grade guidelines are listed for reference, but reading abilities and interests can vary greatly. Children and Youth should also contribute to the USFWI Children & Youth Projects.
Youth-Teens
Teens may choose 4 books from the Junior or Adult lists that interest them.
One selection may be reading the equivalent of an issue of THE ADVOCATE.
Junior - Grades 5-8
It's Not about me: Live Like you Mean It
by Max Lucado 13.00
This is a teen edition of Lucado's popular book with journal questions in the appendix.
A Girl After God's Own Heart
by Elizabeth George 10.00
A girl's devotional to encourage a Tween's adventure with Jesus.
Toward the Goal: The Kaka Story
by Jeremy V. Jones 7.00
The true-life story of how a boy from Brazil became the FIFA World Player of the Year & shared his faith along the way.
Jackson Jones: The Tale of a Boy, an Elf, and a Very Stinky Fish
by Jenn Kelly 13.00
Sometimes you have to get lost to figure out where you're going - a Christian fantasy.
Extra Credit
by Andrew Clements 17.00
An Illinois girl and an Afghanistan boy learn from each other while being pen pals.
Lucy Finds Her Way
by Nancy Rue 8.00
This realistic fiction from faiTHGirlz! deals with real-life problems among peers and family
Primary - Grades 1-4
Letters to God
by Patrick & Heather Doughtie 15.00
Inspired by the real-life Tyler who exhibited an inspiring and contagious faith.
Children of God: Storybook Bible
by Archbishop Desmond Tutu 19.00
Fifty-six Bible stories highlighting God's desire for all people to love one another.
The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village
by Francis Chan 13.00
A small village learns a powerful lesson about using our life's manual, the Bible.
Jesus Calling
by Sarah Young 17.00
A yearly devotional book for kids to read by themselves or with an adult.
My name is Sangoel
by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed 17.00
Sangoel, a refugee, shares his struggle in finding his identity in a new country.
Goodnight Warrior
by Sheila Walsh 17.00
Bedtime Bible stories, devotions, and prayers. (For Wee Friends also)
One selection may be reading a total of at least 3 articles from THE ADVOCATE.
Wee Friends - Up to Kindergarten
It's My World Too
by Elena Passquali 13.00
Explore the world of our endangered animals with this peep-hole book.
God Gave Us Christmas
by Lisa Tawn Bergren 10.00
Mama Bear decides to take Little Cub on an expedition to discover how God gave them Christmas.
When God Created My Toes
by Dandi Daley Mackll 10.00
Children wonder at God's fine and funny touches in his creation of toes, knees, hair, and more.
Big Thoughts for Little People: ABC'S to Help You Grow
by Kenneth N. Taylor 15.00
Taylor's classic uses the alphabet to teach 3-7 year-olds about Christian values. (For Primarys also.)
Baby Animals
by Leslie Bockol 7.00
Kids will discover some of the amazing endangered animals.
Get Me to the Ark on Time
by Cuyler Black 5.00
The animals make fun of the giraffes' long necks until the giraffes become the heroes of the day.