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

by Gladys M. Hunt   |  Ages 0-12
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Honey for a Child's Heart: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life
Honey for a Child's Heart: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life

Cultivating children's love for books and reading.

Imagine the joy and curiosity on your children's faces as they hear you read stories that open up whole new worlds. "Honey for a Child's Heart" is not only a guide to choosing enriching literature but also a means to create lasting bonds through the shared adventure of reading. Gladys Hunt provides you the tools to instill a love of reading that can illuminate your children's imagination and character throughout their formative years.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Honey for a Child's Heart: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life

by Gladys M. Hunt   |  Ages 0-12
RM34.00 MYR Now RM23.00 MYR Save 32%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM102.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780310242468
Authors: Gladys M. Hunt
Publisher: Zondervan
Date of Publication: 2002-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Educational, Preschool, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Family, Reference, Storytime, Early Learning, Emotion
Goodreads rating: 4.48
(rated by 4924 readers)

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Family favorite now revised and updated, including an annotated list of books for ages 0-12. Everything parents need to know to find the best books for their children. Since its publication in 1969, this has been an essential guide for parents wanting to find the best books for their children. Now in its fourth edition, Honey for a Child’s Heart discusses everything from the ways reading affects both children’s view of the world and their imagination to how to choose good books. Illustrated with drawings from dozens of favorites, it includes an indexed and updated list of the best new books on the market and the classics that you want your children to enjoy. Author Gladys Hunt’s tastes are broad, her advice is rooted in experience, and her suggestions will enrich the cultural and spiritual life of any home.
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Cultivating children's love for books and reading.

Imagine the joy and curiosity on your children's faces as they hear you read stories that open up whole new worlds. "Honey for a Child's Heart" is not only a guide to choosing enriching literature but also a means to create lasting bonds through the shared adventure of reading. Gladys Hunt provides you the tools to instill a love of reading that can illuminate your children's imagination and character throughout their formative years.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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