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This comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers. When attempting to find a simple, engaging, and unbiased approach to world religions for her own family, Marilyn McFarlane discovered such a book did not exist. Understanding how important it is for children to build both respect for and knowledge of a variety of religions, regardless of their own faith, McFarlane created Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions. Each captivating story and accompanying sidebar facts and spot illustrations brings to life the key tenets of a particular belief system, while the comprehensive glossary and resource list enable readers to expand their explorations. Including easy-to-understand descriptions and essential stories from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, Sacred Stories is perfect for parents and teachers who want to expand young readers’ understanding of world traditions. The simple, informative, unbiased language of Sacred Stories, combined with its comprehensive resource list and glossary, makes it an ideal learning tool for teachers, librarians, and other educators.

Marilyn McFarlane, raised in a devoutly religious family, always had an interest in the diversity of world faiths. During her journeys as an author and travel writer, Marilyn continued her education by exploring sacred sites—Hindu temples in India, European cathedrals, Buddhist shrines, neo-Pagan altars, mosques in Morocco, and many more. With the firm belief that understanding others’ faiths can lead to tolerance, acceptance, and peace, and an equally firm belief in the power of story, Marilyn wrote Sacred Stories. A mother and grandmother, she lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two cats, and many books. Learn more about Marilyn’s work at: marilynmcfarlane.com

VOYA Stories from seven religious and spiritual belief systems are retold for modern readers. Each portion of the book begins with introductory remarks about the origin and significant beliefs of each tradition, and then illustrates these beliefs with five brief stories. For example, the section on Hinduism includes the stories of the birth of Krishna, as well as tales about Shava, Parvati, Ganesh, Rama, and others. 

The tales together create a nice introduction to the traditions. The stories are told in a straightforward manner that is accessible to young readers without being patronizing to those who are older and more sophisticated. The tales are simplified and sometimes the variant may be unfamiliar, but the essential “bones” are included. Pronunciation guides are included throughout; there is also an index, glossary, and a list of resources for further exploration. Reviewer: Aarene Storms