Enlightening books for young readers (Page 1 of 2)

As a young reader, I liked The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and also The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.

I think The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho might be good one although it might be a bit too long and complex for kids much younger than about 10.

I just googled 'spiritual books for children' and came up with this page which seems to have some interesting looking books

http://www.veganfamily.co.uk/kidsbooksspirit.html

The books that I would recommend for children would be the OverSoul Seven Series written by Jane Roberts (who also channeled Seth). My son was 10 when he started this books and my daughter 13...so it would be your call to see how your own child would relate. I don't think we can underestimate children's ability to understand.
The OverSoul Seven books completely removed all fear of death and 'dark mystery' of the 'other side' of any religious fear and guilt condition that I may have instilled on them during my own search. These books excited my children as to the vast possibilities and wonders of life _and_ self empowerment. I still read them from time to time and just love them!

Another good set of books with a metaphysical slant are the Sara books written by Esther Hicks (who channels Abraham) Very self-empowering and emphasizes the beauty and joy in life.

I think Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a GREAT choice for children.

Well I didn't recommend anything specifically, apart from The Alchemist which is the only book I've actually read (from the links I gave). The rest we're just links I found while Googling that may or may not be of help.

I believe that Steiner is generally considered by most here to a very positive teacher and as far as I'm aware Steiner Schools are highly regarded as places where kids will actually get a worthwhile education as opposed to the complete drivel they learn in state schools.

Anyway, no offence taken

Andy

Right on! I thought these books were great....even though I read them in my late teens and early twenties. I would also recommend those.
The interesting thing about "young reader's" books in my experience, with respect to the ones I personally read when I was a wee lad, was that I didn't fully grasp any spiritual context within them until I was older and had a bit more discernment and could gleen meaning from them. Because in many, that kind of thing is there underneath it all. You know...like seeing a bigger picture in what was considered mainstream. Like Brothers Grimm's fairy tales or Dr. Seuss. I'll even stretch a bit and say my Boy Scout manual. (Laugh and I'll tie your arms in a square knot!;) ) None of that stuff meant anything to anyone when I was being raised expcept for what was on the surface. So, no "guidance" there. Just kinda put it all together on my own later. However, considering my background, the most exposure I had to anything to could be label as "spiritual" was the Bible.
But, mostly I drew and painted when I was younger. That was about the only real direction I had to go in.
To add, what I would have liked to have read when I was younger would have been books on lucid dreaming, astral travel, and creative visualization. I think that would be great tools and even fun for younger folks. Excercise that fluidity a bit, if it's not all been programmed out.
Also, there is a local author in my area, Harriet Hamilton, who writes children's books. She's spiritually centered in her writing. I'll see what more I can find out about her.

"The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman

Shel Silverstein's books affected me greatly as a kid, and now I see the significance in them.  "The Giving Tree" and "The Missing Piece" are both fantastic.  Edited to add "The Missing Piece Meets the Big 'O'," which really isn't a dirty book, I promise.