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We often have enquiries from parents who want to know if there are any books available about atheism or scepticism for their children – to counter the endless numbers of religious propaganda books on the shelves of libraries and schools. Now we have in stock Maybe Yes, Maybe No – A Guide For Young Skeptics By Dan Barker

It’s a child's introduction to healthy skepticism. The book's ten-year-old heroine, Andrea, is "always asking questions," writes author Dan Barker, because she thinks "you should prove the truth of a strange story before you believe it." This book teaches the essentials of critical thinking – "Check it out," "Repeat the experiment," "Try to prove it wrong," "It has to make sense" – illustrating each of these rules with clear examples. £8.99 (Plus £1 P&P)

Humanism, What's That? – A Book For Curious Kids By Helen Bennett.
Is there anything that can help children better understand what is believed by neighbours, friends, and relatives who don’t accept religion? There isn’t much, unfortunately, and thus many children continue to accept half-truths and myths. Complete with discussion questions, suggestions for activities, poetry, and a bibliography, this is a refreshing, innovative approach to presenting humanism. Written for ages 10 and up. £8.99 (Plus £1 P&P)

Parenting Beyond Belief – On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion. Edited by Dale McGowan. This book is for loving and thoughtful parents who wish to raise their children without religion. There are scores of books available for religious parents. Now there's one for the rest of us. Includes essays by Richard Dawkins, Julia Sweeney, Penn Jillette, Mark Twain, Dr. Jean Mercer, Dr. Donald B. Ardell, Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons, Jim Herrick (of the National Secular Society) and over twenty-five other doctors, educators, psychologists, and secular parents. £10.99 (Plus £2 P&P)

And read this review of The Secular Conscience by Austin Dacey and then buy a copy from the NSS shop for £14.99 plus £2 p&p.

All these titles are available on-line at www.secularism.org.uk or by post from NSS Books, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL

09 May 2008