2 Children's Books to Help Explain God + Religion "What is God" & "In Gods Name"

What is God? is an eloquent introduction to the ideas behind God and religion, and brings forward complex ideas in a way children will understand. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully illustrated with just the right blend of seriousness and humor.  What is God? compares different religions -- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism -- and their holy books, looks at misunderstandings and arguments among people of different religions, and talks about praying as well as feeling connected to everything in the world. If you want to talk about spirituality with a child, or introduce them to philosophy or religion, or just help them to begin to center themselves and their feelings about the world, this book is a great beginning.   In God's Name Hardcover – Picture Book, September 1, 2004  Multicultural, Nonsectarian, Nondenominational Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders Finalist, Children's Books of Distinction Award―Hungry Mind Review A Children’s Book Council Not Just for Children Anymore! Selection Recommended by Parent Council Everyone and everything in the world has a name. What is God’s name? In poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this modern fable celebrates the diversity and, at the same time, the unity of all people. God must have a single name this greater and more powerful than all other names. All the people of the world set out to find God’s name … and each of the many seekers is sure that he or she alone