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- Literary excellence
-not didactic, taps into the affective and imaginative side
-evokes wonder and awe
-explores religious symbols so they reach deep into children's
experience, expands their imagination, and points them towards
God
- Artistic excellence
-full color illustrations (unless the material is best served
by black and white illustrations)
- Appropriate tone
-speaks to children and not down to them
- Theological excellence
-portrays current, tested theological positions in creative,
image-oriented, and narrative ways
- Cultural diversity
-avoiding stereotypical portrayals of major characters
- Sensitive to gender
inclusive language
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