The chapter before the first
Part one: Truth and story. Section 1: Shepherding the imagination. Foundations: discovering truth and story
Developing discernment and delight: what to read when
Something for everyone: reading levels and genres
Discussion starters: worldview and discernment in literature
Part two: Raising readers. Section 2: Reading the classics. A fresh look at old books: the risks and rewards of reading the classics
To be, or not to be: literary retellings
Graphic novels: are they literature?
"Savages" and "slaves": historical racism in children's books
Section 3: Contemporary issues. "Messy" books: what do we do with them?
Dominion vs. demolition: environmentalism in children's literature
Of every tribe and nation: the beauty and challenge of diversity
Who am I? Identity and representation
Turn on the light: "dark" YA fiction
Section 4: Ages, stages, and genres. The pictures matter! enjoying picture books
The emerging reader: nurturing a love of stories and reading
Just for laughs: kid humor
Delight and wisdom: the joy of poetry
Weird new worlds: sci-fi and dystopia
The horns of Elfland: on reading fantasy
Beyond ever after: a vision for Christian romance
Section 5: Practical application. Bible and beyond: choosing Christian resources
Who is my neighbor? Loving authors
Finding book people: loving your library
When headlines strike: loving your neighbor and your world
Piles and stacks: personal library management
The chapter after the last
Starred reviews: the best of the best.
