Why would you give your children Christian books to read?
Great question, right?
Let’s look first at why we should encourage our children to read any books:
Ten Reasons to Encourage Children to Read
- Reading has a positive affect on wellbeing. Kids who read are generally happier than those who do. Reading brings joy!
- Reading can be a refuge. Books can be friends. They can help children escape, relax, and feel less alone, as they dig into an interesting topic, or go on adventures with characters in a book.
- Reading is essential for academic success. It’s the most basic building block for a well-rounded education.
- Reading builds confidence. Children who read more, know more.
- Reading fuels the imagination. This can lead to creative ideas in every sphere of life.
- Reading strengthens language skills and critical thinking. Reading also increases memory and focus, which are essential skills for life.
- Reading gives a grounding for a lifetime of growth. The world is changing fast – good reading habits will give the ability to keep up.
- Reading builds empathy. As readers step into other people’s shoes, and see the world through another lens, they learn to understand and appreciate different points of view.
- Reading helps children connect with themselves. As they read about others, they learn about their own identity, thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
- Reading together strengthens the parent/child bond. As you share a story together, your brain waves literally begin to flow in the same way. Awesome, right?
What About Christian Books?
So why would you give children specifically Christian books to read?
Their bonus is they add a spiritual dimension that secular books just can’t touch.
Here at Dernier Publishing, we have had children say, “This is the best book I’ve ever read.”
We’ve had parents say, “My child doesn’t read, but s/he read this one.”
Teachers, too, have told us that children who would previously avoid reading, have been so engrossed in a Dernier book, they couldn’t wait for a chance to read it!
So why give Christian books to children?
You could think of it like taking a child to Jesus, for him to bless them.
If you could take a child to Jesus, for him to bless, who would you take?
Why not give them a book today? Choose your books here.