It is Christmas time again and I am not ashamed to say that I remember Christ. It has become so unfashionable to be Christian, or to even acknowledge that there is a Creator and a Savior and a Holy Ghost. Usually when I present Storytime I keep it very simple and make a point of not bringing any religion into it, so as not to offend anyone.  Today on my blog though, I am going to throw caution to the wind and share some religious story books for children that are all about God, Jesus Christ and the true meaning of Christmas.

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Here is the July Summer Reading Calender from Utah’s Summer Reading Program. 

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Are your kids still bored this summer? Need ideas to keep them reading? Join the ongoing Summer Reading Program at your local library. Remember on this calender the Blue is for Pre-k to 2nd Grade. The Green is for 3rd & 4th Grade and the Red is for 5th & 6th Grade.

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Dr. Seuss Day Celebrations

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The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf

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The fable about the town mouse and the country mouse is an excellent way to teach children about why it is a good idea to appreciate what we have and why it is NOT a good idea to want what others have. So often the message sent out by the media is that what we currently have, no matter how good it is, is not good enough. Aesop’s Fables can help us to fight off that contradictory message and help our kids understand what really  matters.

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My 10 year old son Jimmy wrote this story after reading some of Aesop’s Fables. My 17 year old daughter Julie drew the picture for it. They are both so creative and I just had to share their work with everyone! Read more »

Aesop’s Fables can still teach our young ones about life and morals. Read this one about a thirsty crow, who doesn’t give up. This folk tale has been rewritten to be used in storytime. Scroll down to see the coloring page to go with it. Some great books that you can get with more fun folk tales and fables are:

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