What book should be bought for a 10-year-old girl after baptism?translated

Reader's Question:

Greetings, Father! What book should be bought for a 10-year-old girl after baptism, so that she understands that God is Love?

Zoya

Father's Answer:

Greetings, Zoya!

For a 10-year-old girl who has just been baptized, the best choice would be "The Bible in Stories for Children" (author — Father Peter Vozdvizhensky). This book is specially written for children aged 10-12 and is written in simple, lively language, covering key events from both the Old and New Testaments.

If you want the child to systematically study the basics of faith, you might also consider "The Law of God for Children" (compiled by Archpriest Seraphim Slobodsky).

Another option is "To Children About God. Simple Answers" by Father Paul Ostrovsky. This book is close to my heart. It is structured as answers to 50 typical questions from children about God, which help resolve doubts that may arise in a 10-year-old when reading.

And don't forget to talk more with the child about God in simple terms. Don't hesitate to admit that you don't know something but are willing to learn together with the child. Be friends with the child in the quest for God — this will show that before God, all are equal, which is very...