See under Age Range 10-16

by Munirih Hodge and Margo Styan

A short passage from the Bahá’í writings, a simple story and a beautiful painting for each of 19 days, all relating to a virtue, this book promotes a love for reading daily from the scriptures and enables children to learn from the example of Abdul-Bahá.

Daily Reflections and Stories for Children is certain to become part of your children’s bedtime ritual.

Publisher: George Ronald. ISBN: 978-0-85398-5-34-1

Soft cover. 48 pages 240 x 168 mm (9.5 x 6.0 ins) weight 82 grams.

The Life of Bahá'u'lláh Told in Stories

Shirin Sabri

Paintings by Sue Podger

What was it like to live in the time of Baha'u'llah? How did the people around Him feel when they were with Baha'u'llah? How did He come to be known as The Incomparable Friend? Through true-life stories and colorful illustrations this rich hardcover book assists to nurture and deepen the young reader''s personal relationship with Baha'u'llah. A wonderful choice for children of any age wishing to hear stories about the life of Baha'u'llah.

Baha'i Publications, Australia; ISBN 978-1-876322-27-4; Hard cover; 197 pages; 8 1/2" X 12" Inches

Weight 1.250kg - Postage in UK £3.70

Author: Mary Firman

Baha'i Publishing Trust UK; ISBN 1-870989-29-5; Soft cover booklet; 32 pages; 3 1/4 X 8 1/4 inches

Author: Stacey Coverstone; Illustrator: Anja Shanmugampillai

The Santos family is busy getting ready for Ayyam-i-Ha. They're baking cookies, wrapping presents, and decorating the house. Lisa and her grandfather are working hard on a special surprise. Come and join the Santos family as they celebrate these days of Ayyam-i-Ha.

Brillant Books, Belgium; ISBN 90-5721-012-6; Softcover; 16 pages; 6" X 8 1/2"

Ronald Tomanio; illustrated by Malcolm Lee.

A story for young children -especially those who love dogs!

On Naw-Rúz Lilly goes down to the river with her dog, Peggy, and throws a bottle into the water. Inside the bottle is a message that brings hope and joy to someone on the other side of the ocean. Soon Lilly finds that she, too, must draw strength from the message.

Ronald Tomanio became a Bahá'í at the Green Acre Bahá'í school in Maine when he was a youth. Later, he met his wife, Karen, at Green Acre; the couple have two daughters, Laurel and Julia. Ronald makes furniture for a living and began writing in 1994. He wrote Lilly and Peggy sitting on the front porch of his home, which is next door to Green Acre.

George Ronald, Oxford; ISBN 0-853988-420-4; Softcover; 32 pages; 25.5 x 17.6 cm

Kiser Barnes

Among Femi's people, the naming of a child is a wonderful occasion. Besides making known the name of an infant, it is a special time to thank God and to celebrate the birth of the child.

This is a delightful children's story set among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Five-year-old Femi has a new brother, born only eight days ago. Now it is time to give the baby his name in a special naming ceremony, traditional to the Yoruba. Everyone is very excited, especially Femi. But this is a naming ceremony with a difference. Femi and his family are Bahá'ís, and Femi's brother gets a very special name. We also learn how the Manifestations of God received their Names and Titles.

George Ronald, Oxford; ISBN 0-853988-232-5; Softcover; 32 pages; 15 x 19 cm.

and other tales from around the world, by Wendy Heller

‘Once upon a time there was a poor old woman who made her living by doing odd jobs and running errands for the farmers’ wives in her village. Although she did not earn much, with a bit of porridge at one house and a few potatoes at another, and a cup of tea at yet a third, she never went hungry and always looked as cheerful as if she were the luckiest woman in the world.’

The ‘luckiest woman in the world’, along with Chen the farmer, Anansi the spider, a covey of quarrelling quail, and a tortoise that talked too much, are some of the endearing and whimsical characters in this fascinating collection of nineteen tales gathered from the folktale traditions of the world.

Although these rare and unusual stories come from diverse countries and cultures including the Dagomba and Khoi-Khoi of Africa; the Eskimo, Miwok and Pueblo of North America; Japan, China, India, Britain and Scandinavia they all reflect universal themes especially appropriate to today’s world: the value of perseverance, kindness, contentment and unity, as well as the results of gossip, greed and vanity. Retold simply and vividly by Wendy Heller and illustrated with pencil drawings by Brian O’Neill, the tales are sure to captivate readers of all ages.

The book includes an appendix at the back, for teachers and parents, with suggestions for activities to follow the stories.

George Ronald, Oxford; ISBN 0-85398-154-X; Soft Cover; 110 pages, illustrations; 23.4 x 19 cm

Author: Cindy Pacileo; Illustrator: Cindy Pacileo

"This coloring book is one small opportunity to support and nurture our children as capable members of our communities. These pages encourage children to value diversity and focus their attention on noble behaviors. "

Geared specifically for the ages of 8-10, Cindy Pacileo gives us a wonderful tool for developing virtues in our children. Great for use in classrooms, or between parent and child.

Badí Publishing Corporation, USA; ISBN 0-9741930-1-1; Soft cover booklet; 31 pages; 8 1/4" X 11"

Written & Illustrated by Cindy Pacileo

NOTE: In terms of difficulty this book is also suitable for ages 7-9.

Badi Publishing Corporation

ISBN: 0-9741930-0-3

Softcover 16 pages 21 x 28 cms