Must-Read Books for Boys and Equipping Books For Their Parents | Episode 282

Finding engaging books for boys can be a real challenge for parents. But after listening to this episode, you’ll have a treasure trove of recommendations to explore! J.J. Seid shares more than 20 book suggestions that captured his imagination as a child and continue to captivate his own sons today. Beyond entertainment, he also discusses his favorite resources on raising boys with Biblical principles of masculinity in mind. J.J. reveals his top four parenting books and offers thoughtful recommendations on navigating topics of gender and sexuality with children.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Books that’ll keep your sons busy outside building and exploring and learning how to get their hands dirty
• Stories that gesture at the virtues we want to be cultivating in our sons—men with thick skins and soft hearts, men who are tough and tender
• The kinds of books you can put in the hands of your middle school reader that are full of adventure and beautifully written
• Resources that’ll help you raise boys to fight giants and grow into godly men who make the vulnerable feel safe in their presence
• Parenting books that bring a ton of sanity and biblical wisdom, inviting us to parent by faith and not out of fear
• Tools for helping kids anchor their identity as image bearers of God in Christ and not in false identities the world offers

Whether you choose to read just one book from his list or dive into several, both you and your family will benefit!

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

Books for Boys:

1. The American Boys Handy Book
2. The Dangerous Book for Boys
3. White Fang by Jack London
4. The Call of the Wild by Jack London
5. The Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander
6. The Great Brain series by John D. Fitzgerald
7. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry
8. The Redwall series by Brian Jacques
9. The White Company by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (recommended with NC Wyeth illustrations)
10. The Dragon King Trilogy by Stephen Lawhead
11. The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis (includes Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength)
12. The Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle
13. The Wonder Clock by Howard Pyle
14. Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
15. The Song of Albion Trilogy by Stephen Lawhead
16. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
17. Hatchet (and other books) by Gary Paulsen
18. Winterdance (non-fiction) by Gary Paulsen
19. True Grit by Charles Portis
20. Robin Hood by Paul Creswick (Scribner edition with NC Wyeth illustrations)

Books on Raising Boys and Masculinity:

1. No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men by Dr. Anthony Esolen
2. Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants by Doug Wilson
3. A Guide to Biblical Manhood by Dan Dumas
4. The Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips

Books on Parenting:

1. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
2. Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
3. Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
4. Childproof: Parenting by Faith, Not Formula by Julie Lowe

Books on Identity, Gender, and Sexuality:

1. Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ by Jonathan Holmes
2. What Do I Say When? A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens by Andrew Walker
3. Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World by Rachel Gilson
4. Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next by Rachel Gilson (mentioned)

More episodes with J. J. Seid:

• Discipling Our Kids in a Divided Age with J. J. Seid | Episode 132
• Why Homeschool? with J.J. Seid | Episode 146
• Answering Homeschool Questions with J. J. Seid | Episode 181
• The Crucial Role of Dads in Homeschooling | Episode 244
• The Crucial Role of Dads in Homeschooling (Part 2) | Episode 245
• Why Do You Homeschool? The Real Benefits For Your Family | Episode 272
• Encouraging Work, Reading Widely, and Other FAQs | Episode 275

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