Grades K-1: Picture Book World Religions (fall)
Sacred Places
9/10/2017
Introductory session on world religions. Stunning collages representing the variety of places where people worship.
Sacred Texts
9/17/2017
An introduction to some of the sacred texts of world religion, including the Bible, presented as a library of books written long ago in which can be found wisdom for Christians, Jews, Muslims and Unitarian Universalists.
Rama and Sita, A Tale From Ancient Java
9/24/2017
Hinduism. A retelling of an epic Hindu saga that conveys, for children, the drama, intensity, and richness of the Hindu faith for children.
Adam and Eves First Sunset, God's New Day
10/1/2017
Judaism. A story from the Garden when Adam and Eve discover the blessings of night and day.
Night Lights: A Sukkot Story
10/8/2017
Judaism. On a dark night full of mysterious noises, Daniel and his older sister Naomi set out to sleep in their family sukkah.
Lighting a Lamp: A Diwali Story (Festival Time)
10/15/2017
Hinduism. Describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali.
Lights for Gita
10/22/2017
Hinduism. A Hindu girl living in the United States wonders what Diwali will be like. She finds a new perspective and a new way of celebrating, instead of being disappointed.
Savitri, A Tale of Ancient India
10/29/2017
Hinduism. Savitri is a beautiful Indian princess but it is her loyalty and wisdom that impresses the gods.
Best of Tenali Raman
11/5/2017
Hinduism. Tenali Raman, a trusted advisor and friend to the king, is known for his wit and cleverness, as well as his wisdom and honesty.
Tenzin's Deer
11/12/17
Buddhism. Day by day, Tenzin nurses an injured deer, but soon has to understand how to love enough to let her go. A story about the power of compassion and the guidance of dreams among other Buddhist beliefs.
The Brave Little Parrot
11/19/2017
Buddhism. A Buddhist Jataka tale of hope and courage.
Buddha in the Garden
12/3/2017
Buddhism. How a young boy finds enlightenment close by while the rest of the monks are out in the world searching for enlightenment.
Jesus
12/17/2017
Christianity. His entire life in a clear and vibrant story.
The Hundredth Name
1/7/2018
Islam. A little boy hopes that his camel will learn the hundredth name of Allah and feel proud.
Sitti's Secrets
1/14/2018
Islam. An American girl misses her "sitti", or Palestinian grandmother who lives across the ocean.
1/21/2018
Islam. He has learned to write his name in Arabic, a good moment in many young children's lives and one that English speaking children will relate to.