{"product_id":"the-redeemed-reader-cultivating-a-childs-discernment-and-imagination-through-truth-and-story-paperback","title":"The Redeemed Reader: Cultivating a Child's Discernment and Imagination Through Truth and Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanie Cheaney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBetsy Farquhar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHayley Morell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Madeleine L'Engle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod loves stories. We understand the world and ourselves in light of His great story. And humans reflect Him in their love to tell and immerse themselves in story. But not all stories are equal--or even good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood books awaken us to truth, warn us from falsehood, and provide unforgettable examples. They open our hearts to beauty and wonder. They shape us. In \u003ci\u003eThe Redeemed Reader\u003c\/i\u003e, parents and educators find encouragement and guidance to raise readers who can engage both heart and mind with books and the culture surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers insight into how to build discernment in children \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eprovides practical tips, examples, and booklists for their literary journey. Passionate about shepherding imaginations and young hearts, the authors read ahead so that you can confidently choose books for your children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will discover a deeper understanding of how the gospel shines into children's books and practical guidance for applying these principles. If you want the imaginations of your children to be formed by what is good and true, \u003ci\u003eThe Redeemed Reader\u003c\/i\u003e will equip you--parents, librarians, and educators--to navigate literary culture in a fallen world and to nurture thoughtful readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJANIE CHEANEY\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of six novels for young readers and a regular contributor to WORLD Magazine. She also writes and records commentary for The World and Everything in It news podcast. \u003ci\u003eWordsmith\u003c\/i\u003e, her writing curriculum for 4th-grade through high school, has been distributed by Common Sense Press since 1992. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBETSY FARQUHAR\u003c\/b\u003e holds Masters degrees in Children's Literature and Information and Library Science. She taught middle and high school English, homeschooled her three children, and has served on many book award committees. Her greatest love when it comes to books is matching up the perfect book with its ideal young reader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHAYLEY MORELL\u003c\/b\u003e When she is not reading or writing, you can find Hayley trying new recipes, knitting, or chatting with her parrot. Hayley loves traveling and lived abroad in Europe and Asia. She and her husband live in Wisconsin in an old house overflowing with books and are active in their local community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Saben\u003c\/b\u003e earned Masters degrees in Children's Literature and in Library and Information Science, has served as a children's librarian, and writes picture books, including \u003ci\u003eSomething Better Coming\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew House, New Home\u003c\/i\u003e. She enjoys coffee dates with her husband, homeschools her boys, and knits everywhere. She loves sharing her discoveries of Truth in Story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 9.01 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966599528749,"sku":"9780802436139","price":19.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/D7J47haR2E9780802436139.webp?v=1775534784","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-redeemed-reader-cultivating-a-childs-discernment-and-imagination-through-truth-and-story-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}