Newly arrived books for children
Several beautiful children’s books have arrived in the country just in time for Ayyám-i-Há. They can be ordered from the online Bahá'í bookshop (BDS). Stocks are limited.
Click on the book titles or images to find them on the bookshop website.
‘Bestow upon us new blessings’
Prayer book
Bestow upon us new blessings is a prayer book with 12 of the newly translated prayers by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá. We have been gifted with so many beautiful prayers, and this book is a compilation of 12 prayers that can be read and memorised by children. It is beautifully illustrated in pastel colours, in a subtle style that brings out the natural metaphors that are found in many of the prayers.
Available at BDS for $8
‘Mighty’
Seven stories about ‘Abdu'l-Bahá, His love, generosity, and kindness — for ages 6-10
Told through the eyes of a traveller, a doctor, an aristocrat, a writer, a young boy, a wealthy woman, and a little girl, Mighty consists of seven stories about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. His extraordinary life of love, justice, compassion and humility will inspire children to be of service to the world.
Available at BDS for $22
‘Ayyám-i-Há in My Family’
This story shows a family's celebration of Ayyám-i-Há. In this story, Maya shares what her family does during this time of year.
Suitable for children aged 3 to 9 years old.
Available at BDS for $15
‘The Heart of Living’
A selection of Writings
The Heart of Living — selections to further civilization and the arts of living from The Secret of Divine Civilization by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
These selections focus on the strengthening of human character and are geared towards a pre-teen and teen audience. The book makes a beautiful gift for any junior youth and can be used to further deepen ourselves. The selections are 18 extracts from The Secret of Divine Civilization.
Available at BDS for $8
