Faith: Five Religions and What They Share (CitizenKid)
"This oversize title looks at five of the most familiar world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. The underlying message of the straightforward text is that despite obvious differences, there are values they share. The book begins with a succinct introduction to faith ('Faith is when you trust something you cannot see or touch, but you believe it exists'). The book then goes on to explain how religions evolved, before looking at each one more closely. Among the shared values: a belief in the Golden Rule; the presence of spiritual leaders to help understand sacred texts; the wearing of special clothing such as yarmulkes or hijabs; the use of religious symbols; and the availability of houses of worship. Also, all five religious put emphasis on charity as a way of expressing God's love. A bold, colorful format features photos that feel static at times but picture children participating in their religion. A glossary and a note to parents on promoting tolerance conclude." --Booklist