Spiritual and Philosophical Books
engaging children's spiritual knowing

Children are innately and intensely spiritual and philosophical. If given an understanding ear and open heart, a child will enlighten and amaze with their closest-to-God knowing and vision. Below are books that speak to children deeply, honestly and respectfully with full appreciation for their spiritual natures. Void of didacticism, dogma or religious agenda, these beautiful books have relevant stories for all ages that celebrate living, diversity and love. Perhaps most wonderful about these stories is that they encourage and support each person realizing and following their dreams.

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Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
by Douglas Wood
illustrated by Jon J Muth



Authors and Illustrators

Patricia Polacco

Douglas Wood

Jon J Muth

Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnell


Spiritual Knowing

Old Turtle and the Broken Truth by Douglas Wood, illus by Jon J Muth

Old Turtle by Douglas Wood, illus by Cheng-Khee Che

The Way to Start a Day by Byrd Baylor, illus by Peter Parnall

I Love You, Sun, I Love You, Moon by Karen Pandell, illus by Tomie dePaola

Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom by Patricia Polacco

There Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me by Alice Walker, illus by Stefano Vitale

Grandad's Prayers of the Earth by Douglas Wood, illus by P.J. Lynch

Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle

The Mountain That Loved a Bird by Alice McLerran, illus by Eric Carle

Little Beaver and the Echo by Amy MacDonald, illus by Sarah Fox-Davies

The Other Way to Listen by Byrd Baylor, illus by Peter Parnall

The Wonderful Happens by Cynthia Rylant, illus by Coco Dowley

Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale by Eileen Spinelli, illus by Jane Dyer

Isabella's Bed: Sin Amor No Hay Nada by Alison Lester


Philosophical Understanding

The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper, illus by Gabi Swiatkowska

Wise Woman and Her Secret by Eve Merriam, illus by Linda Graves

The Secret Remedy Book: A Story Of Comfort And Love by Karin Cates, illus by Wendy Anderson Halperin

Mrs. Biddlebox by Linda Smith, illus by Marla Frazee

The Tale of the Heaven Tree by Mary Joslin, illus by Meilo So

The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth

Nobody Rides the Unicorn by Adrian Mitchell, Ill by Stephen Lambert

What Does Peace Feel Like? by Vladimir Radunsky and CARE


Following Dreams

The Gates of the Wind by Kathryn Laksy, illus by Janet Stevens

Appelemando's Dreams by Patricia Polacco

Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes by Susan Bosak




All children are born teachers and knowers of God, ready to share their souls if we will listen.
- Paula Vaughan


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