Each title is organized by age-level, genre and author, with a brief synopsis for each one. In Part II Hunt presents extensive lists of books. While Hunt identifies the two levels of reading (for the story, and for the ideas) and the place literature holds in the formation of good character and critical thinking skills, she also talks about how much fun it is to read good books, especially together as a family. Part I of both books is equal parts information and encouragement. the second part offers extended book lists to direct you to the right titles for your family. Both Honey for a Child's Heart and Honey for a Teen's Heart are divided into two parts: the first discusses the importance of reading, various genres (science fiction, poetry, animal stories, etc.), the question of censorship, the elements of a good book, etc. Most adults discover books the same way, which is why she's written guides to help families choose only the best stories for their children and teenagers (as well as one for Christian women, Honey for a Woman's Heart). Gladys Hunt is right: kids don't stumble on great books by themselves, they read the titles they're given.
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