Roar!: A Christian Family Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia

I would have loved having this book around when I was a kid, and I find it a useful tool as a parent to start discussions with my kids. For family devotions, when I want my kids to settle down and not be distracted, I find FOLLOWING ASLAN by Kenneth McIntosh makes best use of the Narnia-Gospel connections. The simplicity of his book works at bedtime--while Roar! is a great car-ride book, a waiting-for-a-doctor's-appointment book, and a distraction-for-a-kid-who's-bored-with-being sick book. There are just so many things to look at and talk about!

First, let me say I do not work for the publisher, nor do I know the authors. But I own almost every Christian book on this topic, as well as Disney/Walden Media's official movie guide and Barnes & Noble's Narnia SparkNotes. This book has the best summary of the Chronicles of Narnia. It covers all seven books. It has incredible art, the best discussion questions, best glossary, best discussion of biblical parallels. It is fun to read and nearly impossible to put down. Even those who dislike reading will love this full-color book. If you love literature, you will find many pages of well-written analysis to fill your soul. I've read other books that have discussion questions that only a Rhodes scholar could answer, but "Roar!" has thought-provoking topics that will charm every age. With more than 400 pages and full color throughout, it is an incredible value. It is the best book-length introduction to Narnia on the market. I'm not sure how Multnomah can afford to sell it for $19.99.

This book goes through all seven books in "The Chronicles of Narnia" series book by book, chapter by chapter. It includes discussion topics plus interesting word definitions like "blub" means "cry" and how to talk (try to pronouce it "tooowk") like a proper British schoolboy . There is reading for parents at the end of the book. This book makes for a good unit study without your having to prepare topics beforehand. My older children like it (ages 6, 8, and 9).

We recently purchased the Narnia series and began reading it with our kids. We found this guide to be a useful way to engage our kids in the Narnia series - it makes plain what Lewis was meaning, provides definitions for words and phrases no longer in use and makes a fun and interactive way for our kids to remember key plot developments. The illustrations are absolutely incredible and because the book covers the entire series, I'm confident it's something we'll use for years to come.

The book contains so much information about the Chronicles of Narnia. Yet, the best part is the book's format. It is not a dull learning tool. Using the book is recreation. Martin French's illustrations are so colorful and full of energy. Look at the book's cover.