Product Description
By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique.
With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids Book of series looks at the histories, scriptures, places of worship, religious leaders, gods and major festivals that are the foundations of many of the world's religions. Features a glossary and an index.
Review
As an introductory text, this succeeds in explaining the basics and articulating the ?big questions? that drive people to religion, and thereby gives the audience a firm foundation for further, more analytical research.―
Quill and Quire
About the Author
John Mantha is an artist and illustrator. His books include The Kids Book of Canadian Firsts and The Kids Book of Canada's Railway. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
If I had to guess, this was written by a Christian. The book favors Christianity. I understand this was meant for Children but it would have been nice if the book touched on the negative divisive impacts of religion rather than merely skimming over the basic facts of certain religions.For instance- shamanism gets barely one page.Islam is page 9 and 44-49.Christianity is page 9 and 36-43.Buddhism has several nice pages as do several Asian holidays (some of which aren’t religious at all but cultural days of celebration).
