Resources

What children read molds and shapes not only their minds but also their hearts. The Good and the Beautiful is on a mission to bring beautiful, high-quality literature to all children. The resources below have been created just for you and your children to fill your homes with books of the highest quality. It is our hope that as children read and listen to these books, it will fill their hearts and minds with beauty and goodness.

Good and Beautiful Book Blog

Resources and videos to help you fill your children's hearts and your home with uplifting, inspiring literature. Find powerful insights and research, personal stories, and other valuable resources on the Good and Beautiful Book Blog

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The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop

The mission of The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop is to give parents a place to buy books that are always wholesome, clean, uplifting, and of the highest value. Parents appreciate these original, well-written books that build beautiful minds and strong character. Children find friendship and adventure in the characters and places they visit in these fun and engaging books.

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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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