Church education programs for children often substitute children’s Bibles for Holy Scripture and simple moralism for imagination. Gretchen Wolff Pritchard shows how to offer the gospel imaginatively to children, with practical ideas on children’s worship, liturgy, drama, pastoral care, and study of the Bible. The final chapter includes an exhaustive annotated bibliography of children’s books for the parish library, and resources for parents and teachers.

"Pritchard provides an encompassing vision for bringing our children up in the Gospel while refusing to substitute "simple moralism for imagination."" - Deeper Walk

"Have you ever longed for a friend who had lots of experience, strong opinions (whether you agree with them or not), and an unswerving commitment to the Christian formation of children? Reading Gretchen Wolff Pritchard’s book is like adding just that kind of friend to one’s circle of Christian education colleagues." - Access Curriculum

"Gretchen Wolff Pritchard . . . writes with wit, sparkling prose, and an obvious love for children and a wealth of experience in celebrating with them. Pritchard challenges everyone who is engaged in religious education or children’s worship." - Church

"Gretchen Wolff Pritchard . . . has made another important contribution to the well-being of the church." - More Than Enough