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Join The Good and the Beautiful Book Challenge

The most powerful way to teach a child is through example. Children learn so much more than you might realize through the examples in what they read, and they model the behaviors and language they read about.

Join The Good and the Beautiful Book Challenge using the steps below and become a “Good and Beautiful Book Parent,” meaning you are committed to being vigilant about the books you and your kids read!

There is an absolutely beautiful world of books out there—old and new—that teach respect, kindness, and honesty through wonderfully written, engaging, and inspiring stories. When you immerse your children in this kind of literature, over time you will see your children become more kind, more respectful, and more positive.

Take the Challenge!

  1. Fill in your email and hit the button that says “I Accept the Challenge!” You will receive an average of one email per quarter announcing new releases and exclusive promotions and providing your family with free resources. 
  2. This will begin your download of the Family Standards Plan and instructions. Fill it out with your family according to your own standards.
  3. Get rid of books in your home that don’t meet your standards, even if it is just temporarily boxing them up.
  4. Commit to having your family read only books that meet your standards for one year.

Already on the list? Entering your email address will not create a duplicate subscription.

Create an Account

Create an account and you’ll be able to save books to your booklist for download and view not-recommended book lists.

Rating System

  • 5Best
  • 4Excellent
  • 3Great
  • 2Good
  • 1Satisfactory

Entertainment Value

All books on our list are chosen to be engaging, but books that rank high in entertainment value may be more appealing to reluctant readers and/or those who are new to good and beautiful books.

Moral Value

All books on The Good and the Beautiful Book List are deemed appropriate and wholesome, but some books have more emphasis on moral principles than others. A lower rating for moral value does not mean the book is inappropriate; it only means that moral values are not as highly emphasized.

Educational Value

Although all books on this list have educational value in the sense of increasing vocabulary and other important skills, the educational value scale is based on how well the book helps the reader gain knowledge about historical time periods, cultures, geography, science, etc.

Literary Value

Books that score high in literary value include exceptional writing, use of literary devices, and a rich vocabulary. All books on The Good and the Beautiful Book List are well-written, but some have a higher literary value than others.

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