Some Book Recommendations for Kids: Philosophy, Folk Tales and World Religions, etc.

By Lisa - Homeschooling Mom

Folktales and other Books of Wisdom for Children

I purposely keep the site non-denominational ; I respect everyone’s right to practice or follow their chosen religion and to follow their own spiritual journey . I do feel it is important to teach children about religions from the world in an effort to create tolerance- as well as the wisdom that can be gained from their teachings.
I was unpacking today (finally go to our bookshelves) and came across book I’d forgotten about “Buddhist Tales” “Buddhist Tales” which is one of my kids favourite read aloud book.
I have always been fascinated by folktales from all cultures. I remember being fascinated by the clever spider, Anansi as a child and try an dpass along my love for folktales to my kids- here are some favourites:

D\’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths – A must have for any homeschooling/unschooling library!

Wisdom Tales from Around the World: Fifty Gems of Story and Wisdom for Such Diverse Traditions As Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, African, and Native American (World Storytelling)
Twenty Jataka Tales

Thai Tales: Folktales of Thailand

The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales

Something From Nothing

Solomon And the Ant: And Other Jewish Folktales

Brainteasers from Jewish Folklore (Folktales)

The Adventures of Spider: West African Folktales (BookFestival)

The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Stories – This one is EXCELLENT .

Some Popular Ananse Stories

D\’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths – A must have for any homeschooling/unschooling library!