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NEW BOOK AIDS CHILDREN
The release of Believing In Narnia, a new paperback designed to help children 7 through 11 decipher the secret symbols of Christianity within C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, is set to coincide with the opening of the second movie installment, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Author Natalie Nichols Gillespie is the mom and step-mom of seven Narnia fans and a student of the book series herself since childhood. The author of several books and hundreds of articles on the subject of Christian symbolism within the writings of the C. S. Lewis children’s classic has written her latest book with the curiosity of small children in mind, but also manages to capture the attention of older readers as well.
The book is a resource meant to stimulate thought and answer questions concerning the allegories and Christian symbols hidden within the Narnia novels. It offers clear, kid-friendly explanations of the symbolism in the characters and the story elements. The thoughtful book also stimulates interest in Bible study and learning more about biblical principles and principals.
Ms. Gillespie’s book is filled with such fascinating facts as:
Turkish Delight, Edmund’s favorite sweet treat, symbolizes two ideas: temptation and the notion that evil knows our weakest spots and uses that to attack us.
Father Christmas represents the story of Jesus coming to earth to save people from their sins. His gifts to three of the Pevensie siblings represent spiritual gifts.
With Jesus in your heart, you can bring the light of God’s love into dark places, as the lamppost did in the woods of Narnia.
The lion Aslan, king of Narnia, represents Jesus.
The door in The Last Battle represents death, and death does not have to be scary for followers of Jesus.
Believing in Narnia by Natalie Gillespie is available at most bookstores.
© 2008 Good News Tucson™
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