Honey for a Child's Heart: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life Audiobook

" I get this down off the shelf periodically, very helpful for choosing good reads for children. "

" I refer to this book time and again for good ideas on what to read to my kids. "

" I refer to this book often especially if i'm heading to the library and don't know what to check out for the kids. This gives you book lists by age! Very helpful. "

" This book was mysteriously sent to me by an amazon seller with 'The Hero With a Thousand Faces' by Joseph Campbell. I didn't order it and it came with no explanation, so I had to read it. Obviously. It turns out that the purpose of 'Honey for A Child's Heart' is to promote reading to children as a positive and worthwhile pastime. Cool. Too bad the message is ruined by Hunt's view that being gay is an "unacceptable" and "inappropriate" subject for books or discussions with children. She also denounces divorce and tragic events as unsuitable, and condemns video games and television. That all this is delivered with the sickly sweet insistence of someone who is "speaking as a mother", and therefore knows best, repels me all the more. This isn't a gentle Christian guidebook, this is an insulting text that reduces Christian values to hatred and ignorance. It wasn't even researched well, she constantly uses brackets to display her idiocy: "Lemony Snicket (fictitious name?)"...ERGH "

" FABULOUS resource for choosing "living books" from all the options out there. The various categories of books are very helpful and I appreciate how it is divided into age categories. Very helpful. "

" I don't know how I lived before this book was in my hands! Such a vital book for parents to have on their bookshelves! "

" A way for parents to find the best books for their children. It has great reading lists. I liked it because of its purer slant on reading. "

" Really enjoyed reading this book. It is very much one woman's opinion about reading books to kids, and very inspiring. Since I happen to agree wholeheartedly, I love the extensive book list in the back which helps me in choosing books for my kids to read (later on). "

" this is really more of a reference book but a good list for those who like to bring up readers....a Christian slant to selections but doesn't take away from it as a good resource. "

" This one is worth buying! I've gotten it from the libary a few times, but I want it on my shelf to refer to anytime my kids need help finding books to read. "

" Wonderful book that lists great books to read to kids! "

" Insightful, inspiring, well written, and resourceful. Highly, highly recommend. At times I felt like she repeated herself but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't remember being "guided" through literature in this way and I hope to do so for my kids! "

" Good suggestions for what to read to children. Not my favorite format of "what to read". Some titles are difficult to find. "

" This was my 2nd choice for children book recommendations but wonderful to use. "

" A great tool for reading to children and selecting books for them to read or be read to. Reading lists are age appropriate and not redundant. I may have to check out a few for myself and my grandchildren! "

" Have been wanting to read this for a long time. Six years I think! I went through and added most of her books that she suggest reading to your kids to my book shelf so i can check them out from library this year! "

" Talks about the importance of reading to your children and gives many book recommendations. "

" Good info to guide selecting children's reading materials "

" I have been looking for my copy of this book for months and finally found it again the other day. Yay. Great book if you need recommendations for children books. "

" This has a really good list of books that children should here! If you missed these as a child, it's not too late! I am truly enjoying reading such wonderful books to my little kid. See, that's the trick, if you get good books, they are timeless and actually fun to read! "

" Sweet book about how important and GOOD it is to read aloud to your children. She also puts her favorites in the last portion of the book. Enjoyable. "

" Great resource book with reading lists for all ages. She makes some great points about how reading together as a family can strengthen your children. "

" Not as crazy about the book itself as abut the book lists. "

" I like her book list. A good reference when I want to head to the library for a quality story. "

" Such great suggestions, there is so much out there, I don't even want to bother with junk. "

" This is a MUST read for all families!! "

" I think the most valuable portions of this book are the reading lists by age/topic in the back. The first couple chapters of reading were good, but then got pretty redundant. "

" Fantastic book with great book lists for kid reading and a great introduction to inspire you to more than want to read with your kids. "

" I liked this one even more than the read-aloud handbook. Thanks, Jenny! This one is probably worth purchasing for me. "

" I loved this book! I think all parents should read it. I like how the author explains the impact of good books in a child's life. I also like how the author has recommended reading for different age groups. It is such a helpful book that I will use when selecting books for my children. "

" Good info to guide selecting children's reading materials "

" filled with good advice and a great list of titles! "

" Great book for parent and include a really helpful list of age appropriate book. "

" Loved this book! So inspiring and accessible. "

" I don't know how I lived before this book was in my hands! Such a vital book for parents to have on their bookshelves! "

" This is similar to "The Read Aloud Handbook", except "The Read Aloud Handbook" is secular and this is Christian in nature. I am happy that the author thinks Harry Potter and the like are okay. It was a little preachy in parts, but basically pretty interesting. "

" this is really more of a reference book but a good list for those who like to bring up readers....a Christian slant to selections but doesn't take away from it as a good resource. "

" Have been wanting to read this for a long time. Six years I think! I went through and added most of her books that she suggest reading to your kids to my book shelf so i can check them out from library this year! "

" This was my second or third time reading this book. I read this first when trying to help start the Logos Library. A good guide for young parents on books parents should read to their children, or for the children to read for themselves. "

" Superb resource for leading children to the best books. "

" This has a really good list of books that children should here! If you missed these as a child, it's not too late! I am truly enjoying reading such wonderful books to my little kid. See, that's the trick, if you get good books, they are timeless and actually fun to read! "