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Isaiah And The Worry Pack
$18.00Add to cartIt’s bedtime again, but Isaiah can’t sleep. It seems he’s got too many things on his mind: things he’s worried about. So Mom helps Isaiah imagine what it would be like if each of his worries were a block that he could stash in his backpack.
As Isaiah imagines hiking through the woods carrying his worry pack, he discovers the joy and relief of trusting Jesus with everything–especially those worries. This tender story written by Ruth Goring, paired with Pamela C. Rice’s warm illustrations, will be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content. Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!
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Broken Cup
$16.99Add to cartA Trilogy Christian Publishing Title
The Broken Cup is about a little cup that finds himself empty and sad. He has lost all his smiles. He hits the big city in search of love to put back into his cup. But he only finds himself emptier and more broken, that is until a special person sees him with so much worth and value. He mends the cup’s broken pieces and fills him back up with smiles and love.
The Broken Cup was originally written as a gentle, therapeutic book for children who have been through any kind of trauma, however, this beautiful story has a special way of reaching and speaking to all children.
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Berenstain Bears Values And Virtues Treasury
$19.99Add to cartCalling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 8 stories in this addition to the Living Lights series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about kindness, forgiveness, love, respect, and much more.
The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury-part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books-is perfect for:
*Early readers, ages 4-8
*Reading out loud during story time or bedtime
*Birthday gifts, Easter, Christmas gift giving, or as a new addition to your home libraryThis trusted storybook collection teaches children:
*How to be respectful, kind, be patient with others, and more
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Made By God
$16.99Add to cartThis timely picture book from Dr. Tony Evans teaches children the values of equality, diversity, and unity from a biblical perspective and provides parents with a starting point for meaningful family discussions about important cultural issues.
Dr. Evans explains in simple terms that we all are created in the image of God. We may look different, come from different places, and have a little or a lot, but God loves and values us equally. Therefore, we should love and value others as He does.
Made by God also introduces children to the concepts of diversity, unity, and racism from a Christian worldview and gives them practical suggestions on how they can stand up for what’s right when they see injustice occurring.
This helpful resource gives parents a tool they can use to engage children in important conversations on a variety of topics, including race, inequality, reconciliation, and God’s plan for humanity.
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Little Sunbeams Religious Lift A Flap 4 Book Set
$24.99Add to cartFour classic Children’s books are included in this beautiful slipcased set from Little Sunbeams and Cottage Door Press. Celebrate God and Jesus with Good Morning, God, Good Night, God, All God’s Creatures, and Bless This Food – four popular lift-a-flap books that teach children positive and thankful messages.
*Get ready for bed at the end of the day and don’t forget the Good night message you would like to say with Good Night, God
*Say good morning to the birds and trees and get ready for the day, giving pause to thank God for His wonderful creations with Good Morning, God
*Join us in thanking God for the food on our plate! Explore foods together while counting blessings with Bless This Food
*Enjoy time together with your baby or toddler by thanking God for all the wonderful animals in the world with All God’s Creatures
Little Sunbeam books encourage little ones to understand and appreciate God’s love and let their light shine!
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O In Hope
$18.00Add to cartWhat do an orangutan, an ostrich, an orange, and the ocean all have in common? They all begin with the letter O! But other words also have an O–words like mouth or moon or wow, and even the word hope.
Combining a joyful poem from the much-celebrated poet Luci Shaw with playful cut-paper art created by Ned Bustard, The O in Hope helps us experience the goodness of God’s gifts of hope and love. This delightful book can be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content. Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!
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Once Upon A Time Not So Long Ago
$19.95Add to cartThe story of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it brought into our homes, schedules, and social lives, with journal pages to record your own memories.
Children and adults alike will be processing the shock, loss, and disappointment of the COVID-19 pandemic for years to come. This beautiful keepsake picture book captures the joys and sorrows of this time and the underlying message to readers is that they can make it through difficulty.
The illustrations celebrate love, family, and community as they were expressed all across the globe in a time that taught us the meaning of togetherness. It also includes journal pages to record your own memories about this unique and historic time and the effect it has had on your own life.
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Anxious For Nothing For Young Readers
$15.99Add to cartWritten for kids ages 8-12, this Bible-based book draws on content from Max Lucado’s bestselling book Anxious for Nothing to help young people overcome the anxiety and pressures of today’s world and come to a deeper understanding of God’s constant, loving presence.
In this chaotic age of social media, packed schedules, and an increasing awareness of the world’s problems, it’s normal for young people to feel overwhelmed sometimes. But the good news of the gospel has not changed. This encouraging, let’s-start-now book is the perfect tool to help tweens take control of their feelings and choose to focus on God’s truth.
This much-needed book adapts content from You Are Not Alone as well as from Anxious for Nothing, which has sold over 900,000 copies. With the warmth and authenticity that has made him a beloved pastor and writer, Max Lucado offers young readers:
*biblical hope and powerful strategies to help them flourish under the mounting struggles of the middle grade years
*encouragement that God is near, He cares, and He listens
*truths to claim for themselves in difficult moments
*practical ways to work through their worries and rely on God’s faithfulnessThis special edition of Anxious for Nothing also includes:
*a note to kids from the author
*age-appropriate application questions and activities that guide kids in Christ-focused mindfulness
*callouts and infographics featuring key verses, facts, and takeaways
*sidebars addressing technology-related stressPractical, motivating, and biblically grounded, Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition) is a timely book for any tween who sometimes feels overwhelmed, lonely, or anxious, or who simply wants to know more of God’s abundant joy and peace.
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Making Of Sir Vant
$26.95Add to cart“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.” Psalm 119:9 (NIV)
God’s Word, in the Holy Bible, offers guidance to parents in teaching their children and fulfills a child’s own desire for direction.
“The Making of Sir Vant,” written by a mom inspired by her desire to provide wholesome edifying literature with worthy character examples for her four sons, invites you to snuggle up with your little ones to explore, in a medieval setting, the character expanding experiences of a son of the King, becoming a knight–a boy, becoming a man.
Whimsical illustrations by Palmer, Alaskan artist Kristen Spohn, are full of intentional meaning with their vibrant watercolors and symbols, for which a guide is provided to enhance learning.
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ABC Prayer To Jesus
$22.99Add to cartThe Bible calls Jesus our Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end of the Greek alphabet. But who is Jesus in our own alphabet? An ABC Prayer to Jesus: Praise for Hearts Both Young and Old introduces readers to many aspects of Christ’s identity. Rhyming stanzas drawn from both the Old and New Testaments celebrate the person and work of our Savior. Rich theology expressed in accessible words and accompanied by beautiful images creates a unique Jesus-centered offering of worship and a heartfelt meditation that will bring parents and children of all ages together. In a world that daily challenges the relevance of the Church, An ABC Prayer to Jesus provides an enduring foundation for faith.
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10 Little Disciples
$17.99Add to cartPlayful and yet intentional, Ten Little Disciples take us on a journey through what it looks like to help others. By combining biblical teaching on service and early childhood education, Sierra Wilson creates an entertaining story that helps little readers learn how to count and love others well. It’s a perfect bedtime read that will be asked for again and again.
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ABC Prayer To Jesus
$14.99Add to cartThe Bible calls Jesus our Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end of the Greek alphabet. But who is Jesus in our own alphabet? An ABC Prayer to Jesus: Praise for Hearts Both Young and Old introduces readers to many aspects of Christ’s identity. Rhyming stanzas drawn from both the Old and New Testaments celebrate the person and work of our Savior. Rich theology expressed in accessible words and accompanied by beautiful images creates a unique Jesus-centered offering of worship and a heartfelt meditation that will bring parents and children of all ages together. In a world that daily challenges the relevance of the Church, An ABC Prayer to Jesus provides an enduring foundation for faith.
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Kids Guide To The Names Of Jesus
$12.99Add to cartHelp Your Kids Get to Know Jesus
The story of Jesus isn’t confined to the Gospels. He is mentioned throughout the Old Testament, as prophets and scholars eagerly awaited His blessed arrival in Bethlehem.
Each of Jesus’s names and positions holds a special promise for believers and reveals a part of His human and divine nature. Popular pastor, speaker, and author Dr. Tony Evans helps children (ages 8 to 12) learn what these names mean and how they apply to kids’ everyday lives.
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Stay This Way Forever
$18.99Add to cartCelebrate the joy, wonder, and innocence of being a child with this love letter to the loved ones in your life that encourages them to celebrate their own special qualities now and into the future.
Inspired by the endearing qualities she sees in her own son, Linsey Davis, ABC News correspondent and bestselling author of The World Is Awake and One Big Heart, has written another beautiful book that parents and grandparents can share with their little ones to let them know how special they are. With charming illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Fleming paired with playful and heartwarming read-aloud rhymes, this book can help make a lasting impact on young minds as they discover their own unique qualities.
Stay This Way Forever:
*Is a great read for ages 4-8 that celebrates diversity
*Is perfect for fans of Hoda Kotb, Ainsley Earhardt, Kelly Clarkson, Nancy Tillman, and Jamie Lee Curtis
*Features embossing accents on the cover
*Is the third book by bestselling author and ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis -
Indescribable For Little Ones
$12.99Add to cartDiscover the wonders of God’s creation! Bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio brings Indescribable for Little Ones, an interactive board book that will introduce the littlest readers to God’s amazing world. Young children will be awestruck as they pull tabs and turn a wheel to reveal that everything, from the ants on the ground to the stars in the sky, was made by God.
Louie’s popular kids’ devotional, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science, has touched hundreds of thousands of families by sharing incredible scientific facts alongside the wonder of God’s majesty. Now this same message is made easy for little ones, focusing on four areas of creation:
*Space
*Earth
*Animals
*PeopleThis STEM-themed board book:
*Is perfect for little hands and motor skills development with interactive pull tabs and wheels*Would be a brilliant gift for baby showers, birthdays, Easter baskets, and holiday gifting
*Includes fun facts and Bible truths
Kids will be in awe and have fun as they discover that everything, from the ants on the ground to the stars in the sky, was made by God.
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Creative God Colorful Us
$12.99Add to cartGod could have made us all exactly the same, but He didn’t. And our differences are good!
As His children, those called by God to belong to His family, we can actually use our differences to help each other. Here’s some more great news: There are no rules about how we look or sound to be in His family. We have a delightfully different family on purpose.
Every person is made by God, in His image, and therefore is equal in value and worth.
Kids, somehow, already know this to be true.
This short, colorful book (written with grade-schoolers in mind) will share the truth of God’s Word with them. The truth about how we were made with differences, how we sinned, how God rescued us, and how–if we understand that God’s diverse creation will be together in Heaven–it should motivate us to love one another on earth!
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World Needs Who You Were Made To Be
$19.99Add to cartThe World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, the second children’s book by New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines, illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure. The book follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning into their own skills and processes, to fill the sky with beautiful colors, we discover that the same is true for life–it’s more beautiful and vibrant when our differences are celebrated.
Together with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color that:
*We should celebrate every child’s one-of-a-kind strengths as well as teamwork and acceptance of differences*Everything can be made more beautiful when we share our talents and abilities
*We should lend a helping hand and do our best to take care of one another
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Melos Kingdom : Interactive Children’s Storybook With Scripture, And Africa
$9.99Add to cartStep into an African adventure and take a walk on the wild side with Queen Nzinga and princess Melo in Melo’s Kingdom!
Melo’s Kingdom is African storytelling at its best. Anthropomorphic characters share age-old wisdom supported by Scripture in a fun, colorful, and interactive reading experience. Follow Melo and her friends, Kiboko, Aza, Zenzo, Ganga, Bulu, and Tambo, as she learns how to become a good leader under the tutelage of Queen Nzinga.
The cover of the hardcover children’s book is decorated in bright colors, and friendly animal faces. The African princess, Melo, welcomes all readers with wide open arms and a brimming smile. The title is written in a fun African font.
Melo’s Kingdom
The inside pages of the book are printed in full-color. A presentation page in the front of the book allows you to address this book to your own princess. Each story is illustrated with delightful images of Melo and her animal friends, and each ending will surprise and delight the listeners. At the end of each story you will find a short prayer followed by two interactive activity pages that pose thought-provoking questions, fun activities, Bible verses, and interesting facts.The preface and the book are written by professor Thuli Madonsela. Her accolades include one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Forbes Africa’s Person of the Year in 2016, and Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women. She has received numerous international awards for her work in social justice. Prof Thuli rose from humble beginnings, and she is passionate about social justice and storytelling. In Melo’s Kingdom, she intertwines pearls of wisdom with biblical principles to encourage children to embrace the idea of community – a word we call UBUNTU in South Africa. Other collaborators on this project include her daughter, Wenzile Msimanga, son-in-law, Khulekile Msimanga, and Khulekile’s father and language specialist Zedehiah Msimanga.
Peek into the African continent’s stories and values when you read the adventures of Melo’s Kingdom to your children and cultivate an appreciation of world cultures. Gather the kids each night and pass on the importance of love, kindness, respect, integrity, courage, and believing in yourself through the tradition of African storytelling.
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Im A Saint In The Making
$14.99Add to cartGod has a special mission for each of us! With engaging prose and delightful illustrations, I Am a Saint in the Making reminds children of their unique call from God to live with mission and love. By recounting the highlights of the stories of both well-known and newer saints (including John Paul II, Mary MacKillop, Augustus Tolton, Teresa of Calcutta, Juan Diego and Chiara Badano) in relatable lessons, the book helps readers learn that there is no one single way to live a life of sanctity. I Am a Saint in the Making offers simple but impactful suggestions for ways children can offer acts of prayer, service, and love. Resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers at the end of book provide support for adults as they seek to encourage and accompany their young saints in the making.
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Roll With It
$7.99Add to cartA Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019
In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new town.
Ellie’s a girl who tells it like it is. That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think she’s going to be all sunshine and cuddles. The thing is, Ellie has big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer’s for dinner, but one day she’s going to be a professional baker. If she’s not writing fan letters to her favorite celebrity chefs, she’s practicing recipes on her well-meaning, if overworked, mother.
But when Ellie and her mom move so they can help take care of her ailing grandpa, Ellie has to start all over again in a new town at a new school. Except she’s not just the new kid–she’s the new kid in the wheelchair who lives in the trailer park on the wrong side of town. It all feels like one challenge too many, until Ellie starts to make her first-ever friends. Now she just has to convince her mom that this town might just be the best thing that ever happened to them!
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Who God Says He Is
$34.99Add to cartIf you’ve spent any amount of time around children, you know that little humans like to read, watch, and listen to things on repeat. From singing silly songs for hours on end to watching the same movie 100 times, or asking for the same bedtime story for the 12th night in a row. Most parents will tell you that whatever their kids have on repeat gets stuck in their heads as well . . . and that’s not always a good thing. What if, instead of silly songs, children and their parents had Biblical truths stuck in their head?
The hope for this book is that it will teach children the truth of who God is while simultaneously encouraging the adults who read to them. The world around us constantly feeds us lies about who God is (or isn’t), and who we are (or aren’t). This book is meant to replace those lies with beautiful truths from the Bible, and empower people to live abundant lives as a result.
Children who are struggling to fit in will learn that God is the most faithful of friends. Teenagers navigating a multitude of changes in their world will know that God is unchanging from day to day. Parents searching for the right words to say to their children will be reminded that God is the source of all wisdom, and they can seek Him in moments of need. May God bless this book, and its readers of all ages!
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable–if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy–dwell on these things.
Philippians 4:8
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Pugtato Finds A Thing
$17.99Add to cartEnchanting illustrations. Giggle-inducing text. Unique and loveable characters. Join Pugtato and his cute and quirky pack of pals in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.
When Pugtato’s simple, quiet life is disrupted after he digs up a strange object in his garden, he enlists his best “spuddies” to help (they are more clever than he is, after all). Tweetroot is certain it’s a new egg for her nest. Tomatoad is quite sure it’s a toy just for him. And Purrsnip simply won’t stop scratching it! Luckily, Pugtato has another very special spuddy to ask …
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Prettiest Daffodil
$14.99Add to cartThe Prettiest Daffodil is a delightfully illustrated and charming tale about Daphne Daffodil who learns to love herself just as she is with the help of a deer named Lucky. Daphne is a little yellow daffodil who lives on the edge of a forest surrounded by many other kinds of daffodils. She doesn’t think she is as pretty as the other daffodils with their showy colors and fancy petals. With the help of Daphne’s caring forest friend, Lucky, she learns that all of God’s creations are beautiful, and that God did not create her to compare herself to others. Daphne learns to love herself just the way God made her. The enchanting watercolor illustrations, painted by the author, span the seasons in the life of a daffodil and showcase the many kinds of daffodils beyond the yellow ones that are most familiar. Educational information that describes fun facts about growing daffodils and a botanical diagram is included in the back of the book.
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Day God Made You
$9.99Add to cartIn The Day God Made You, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Rory Feek of Joey+Rory shares a heartfelt message for children about the wonder of the day God made them.
Your children or grandchildren will love cuddling up with you to discover how God delighted over each and every detail of their lives and personalities as He created them–from the shape of their eyes to the sound of their laughter. The Day God Made You also reminds young readers that God knew their families, their friends, their tears, their gifts, and even their dreams and hopes from the very beginning.
The Day God Made You is a beautiful reminder to all children–including all races, different abilities, and those with special needs–that God created them with purpose and love. And with its gentle words about God’s personal care, you and your children will find comfort and affirmation in remembering that God delights in who He created you to be.
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Noels Whispering Waters
$14.99Add to cartNoel is a seven-year-old girl who feels anxious and sad that her family moves a lot, due to her father having to relocate because of his job. After their latest move, her father persuades her to reflect on what she loves the most, what makes her heart happiest, despite the circumstances she can’t change. That love is swimming, but she also wants to know why she loves the water so much, so she asks her wise Grandmother one day. Through the advice and wisdom of her Grandmother, she has a spiritual awakening regarding the element of water, and what water symbolizes to her overall soul and spirit. Noel begins her spiritual journey by sitting quietly wherever she finds herself; in the park, at school, at church, and of course in the water. She can truly meditate and therefore start to hear God’s whispers, always leading her back to Him. Thus, she is able to better appreciate and handle her mixed emotions and feelings about all of the moving she’s had to endure at such a young age.
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How Big Is Your Brave
$17.99Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup’s mission is to empower children everywhere to dream big and live a life they LOVE. How Big Is Your Brave? encourages readers to face their fears and overcome obstacles in order to follow their dreams and reach their goals.
In this inspiring story, a young bunny named Zippy dreams of traveling to outer space. When the opportunity to attend space camp arrives, she worries she might not be capable enough to compete with the other kids. But Zippy’s desire to build her own rocket is bigger than her fear of failing, and through hard work and creativity she ends up making her big dreams come true.
Ruth Soukup is the founder of Living Well Spending Less and Elite Blog Academy. Her practical advice has been featured in Women’s Day, Family Circle, Time, and on Fox News. How Big Is Your Brave? is a children’s picture book adaptation of her adult book and podcast series Do It Scared. Through whimsical illustrations and encouraging text, children will discover how standing up to fears (both big and small) will make them stronger and unstoppable.
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Ms Jamess Class
$28.95Add to cartMs. James has been a faithful third-grade teacher at Joi Christian School for the past ten years. She has a special way with her students. She listens to their problems and prays with them. The children all love Ms. James.
As a new school year begins, Ms. James prepares her classroom while praying for her new students and their parents. Ms. James not only loves teaching, but also God. As she leads her students through a new year, Ms. James educates them about life, godly living, and how to love and care for each other. But most importantly, Ms. James reminds them that with God’s help, they can do all things.
In this Christian juvenile novel, a caring third-grade teacher offers her heart and spiritual wisdom to her students while letting them know that they are all gifts from God.
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1st 100 Bible Words
$5.99Add to cartYour little one will love to learn 100 bible words with this bright board book from Priddy Books. There are colorful photographs to look at and talk about, and labels to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.
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Finding The Heart Of God
$19.99Add to cartFinding the Heart of God is an adaptation of the conversations about negative emotions that I had with my grandchildren. It is based on a class I took called Transformation Prayer Ministry* (TPM) by Ed M. Smith. Since I saw much progress when using the method with adults, I adapted some of the basic concepts taught in this ministry model for use with my young grandchildren. TPM is a prayer ministry that helps people identify their lie-based belief which causes the feeling of negative emotion. Since many young children cannot verbalize their range of emotions, one of the benefits of TPM is that they do not have to name what they are feeling but be willing to feel. One premise from TPM is, “We feel whatever we believe.” Helping a child to identify the lies that are taken to heart and to invite the Spirit of Jesus to replace it with truth, is a wonderful gift we can give our children.
The book is modeled on conversations that I had with my grandchildren over a series of years. Their answers are to the question, “Would you like to ask the Lord what He wants you to know about your pain?” I was amazed at their responses and knew they had received truth from the Spirit.
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Sisters First
$18.99Add to cartA lovely, lyrical ode to the magic of sisterhood by beloved former first daughters and bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush.
A young girl’s wish is granted when a new sister arrives. While the baby can’t do much, over time the big and little siblings become inseparable, playing and dancing, imagining and laughing. By each other’s sides, they are smarter, kinder, and braver than they ever thought they could be. And they are forever sisters first.
This exquisite celebration of the bond between sisters is inspired by the spirited childhood of Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.
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Just In Case You Ever Wonder
$8.99Add to cartThis book assures children of God’s love through all their experiences-including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied-and gives assurance that the parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven.
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children’s book that has made its way into hearts and story times around the world. This award-winning book about the love between a parent and child:
*has sold 1.7 million copies, touching lives for more than 25 years;
*now includes new, breathtaking art from Eve Tharlet;
*reminds children of Jesus’ unconditional love.Whether you have treasured this classic book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child-and ultimately, between God the Father and us-will come to hold a special place in your heart and home. Children long to hear they’re special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you-and their heavenly Father-will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.
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Your Spark : Celebrating The Brightest Part Of You
$18.99Add to cartFrom social media sensation and jewelry-maker Lisa Leonard comes the children’s picture book Your Spark. Lisa pours her heart into this book and wants children everywhere to know that we all have a light inside us that shines brightly and makes us who we are. In Your Spark, the universal message of self-acceptance and celebration of what makes us all unique is brought to life with inspiring text and free-spirited illustrations.
Inside your heart there is a spark.
It shines bright and true, and it’s what makes you, YOU!
God gave you your very own spark.
No one else in the whole wide world has a spark like yours!
Your spark makes your eyes twinkle and your mouth smile.
It makes your feet stomp and your voice loud.
It makes you excited and curious to learn new things.
It lights you up from inside, and fills you with wonder and dreams.
Your Spark will inspire children to shine. And they will love the cover of this book sparkles with glitter and foil.
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Paper Towel
$16.95Add to cartThis is a true story of the love between two brothers and their pet garter snake named Paper Towel. It is a story of love and compassion toward God’s creations, especially those with disabilities. Paper Towel is written as a comical character who has feelings of love, sadness, hope, and playfulness. In the beginning of the story, Bransen and Lucas find Paper Towel and bring him home to live with them. The boys allow Paper Towel to play with them, and they learn to take care of him. However, as the story unfolds, there is a time when Paper Towel’s eye gets hurt in a tricycle accident, and he never looks the same again. Believing that it is time for Paper Towel to go live with other snakes like him, the boys sadly let him free to go live outside. They pray for his safety and hope he finds friends. However, within a few months, Paper Towel returns home because none of the other snakes would associate with him since he has an eye that is damaged, and he looks different than them. Bransen and Lucas are happy he has come back, and they continue to love and care for him. Through this experience, Bransen and Lucas learn the true meaning of showing God’s love and care toward all people and animals.
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Berenstain Bears Patience Please
$6.99Add to cartIn The Berenstain Bears Patience, Please! Brother, Sister, and Honey jump at the chance to have their own gardens. Buying seeds, using shovels, and making signs are all very exciting. They even imagine the flowers and veggies that will fill their plots of land. But when the growing part takes longer than expected, Brother and Sister Bear get frustrated and start to complain. Mama and Papa must remind the cubs that waiting, watering, and being patient are part of having a healthy garden. And, being patient is a virtue in all of life.
This fun, new book in the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series–beloved by parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren alike–will quickly earn a prime spot on your child’s bookshelf. But not for long! Your child will want to read along with you again and again as the kid-friendly text and easy-to-read, easy-to-remember Scripture verses teach valuable life lessons, encourage discussion, and take you down memory lane with each subsequent reading.
Parents and grandparents looking for a Bible-based, read aloud story that encourages faith in Jesus and instills a love of reading in their children and grandchildren need look no further than the newest book in the Living Lights series–The Berenstain Bears Patience, Please!
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Berenstain Bears Do The Right Thing
$5.99Add to cartIn The Berenstain Bears Do the Right Thing, Sister Bear finds herself in possession of a one-of-a-kind doll that doesn’t belong to her. After talking with Brother Bear, will she listen to her conscience and do the right thing?
This fun, new book in the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series–beloved by parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren alike–will earn a spot on your child’s bookshelf. But not for long! Your children will want to read along with you again and again as the kid-friendly text and easy-to-read, easy-to-remember Scripture verses teach valuable life lessons, and encourage discussion.
Parents and grandparents looking for a Bible-based, read aloud story that encourages faith in Jesus and instills a love of reading in their children and grandchildren need look no further than the newest book in the Living Lights series–Berenstain Bears Do the Right Thing.
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Roo The Kangaroo Cat
$15.99Add to cartMeet Roo, a quirky, curious cat with a loud purr that can be heard across the room and long legs that let him jump high. Roo has a home he loves, but much to his dismay, the other neighborhood cats shun him because he seems different. One day he wanders off on an adventure, and what begins as fun suddenly turns frightening.
He finds himself in an unknown part of the neighborhood, caught in the lures of a steel trap, with no hope of ever reaching home again. He cannot get out of the cage without outside help. But will someone find him and rescue him?
Like Roo, children often discover that a person they meet is different, unique, or special, which then affords opportunities to explore deeper meanings of acceptance, friendship, and receiving help from others.
Children of all ages will enjoy this lyrical tale of Roo, the Kangaroo Cat. The discussion questions at the end are designed to help children open up about their feelings and to apply the story’s concepts to their young lives.
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Other Side Of The Fence
$20.95Add to cartOften teachers, counselors and parents are searching for something that will peak their children’s interest and teach an important lesson. This book is entertaining, suspenseful and entertaining. Just as the subtitle states “Be Careful What You Wish For”, often one gets much more than one bargains for.
This book is also designed to be used to help children understand the concepts of forgiveness and grace in the religious perspective.
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Knight In Battered Armor
$35.99Add to cartLord Tempesto is a snake in every sense. As a human, he is slimy, deceitful, and manipulative, but when he’s denied what he wants, he transforms into a gigantic, powerful snake. He wants nothing more than to rule the kingdom himself, and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Princess Melina is meant to rule her father’s kingdom someday, but she doesn’t want to do it alone. However, the search for a noble suitor brings a monster to the palace gates. When monster Lord Tempesto captures her and threatens to devour her beloved kingdom if she doesn’t marry him, she has no choice but to submit to the repulsive monster’s demands.
James, the son of a knight, hears about Princess Melina’s plight and sets out on the long journey to rescue her. But his own skills aren’t enough to win the fight against such a ruthless, powerful monster, and it takes teamwork between the captive and her rescuer to save the kingdom from the monster for good.
The Knight in Battered Armor shows children of all ages the importance of doing what is right no matter what and not being afraid to protect what is most important.
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Case Of The Missing Firehouse Dog
$10.99Add to cartBeautiful Majesty has been dognapped! Majesty, the firehouse dog, is missing.Willie and Jax are on the case to discover who is the dognapping culprit. Could it be their neighbor, Mr. Applebee? Or maybe it is Ms. Thornton?Join the Pintail Duo, Wilhelmina van der Coup and Jackson Barnaby, as they follow the clues to rescue Majesty in The Case of the Missing Firehouse Dog.
Look out, Encyclopedia Brown! Here comes Willie and Jax, ready to solve your neighborhood crime-no matter how big or small! This delightful book will have your children giggling and sleuthing as Willie and Jax, a.k.a. the Pintail Duo, solve the case of the missing firefighter dog. Daphne Self also beautifully weaves the truth of God’s Word into the lessons learned by the two young detectives, reminding children that God’s commands are just as real and necessary for us today.
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We Are The Gardeners
$19.99Add to cartIn We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything!), and all the knowledge they’ve gained along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden. As it turns out, trying something new isn’t always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest reward. There are always new lessons to be learned in the garden!
You and your children can learn all about the Gaines family’s story of becoming gardeners in Joanna’s first children’s book-starting with the first little fern Chip bought for Jo. Over the years, the family’s love for gardening blossomed into what is now a beautiful, bustling garden.
Julianna Swaney’s illustrations bring the Gaines family garden to life with colorful, whimsical watercolors and invite you to enjoy the beauty of a thriving garden.
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Lies Girls Believe
$14.99Add to cartYou can’t change the world, but you can prepare her for it.
Today’s girls face a number of challenges we never dealt with at their age. From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy’s lies are everywhere. How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom?
Equip her with Truth. Dannah Gresh, author of Secret Keeper Girl and Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth) brings you Lies Girls Believe. This fun, easy-to-read book engages your daughter in the twenty most important truths she needs. She’ll help solve problems using fun sidebars and it’s packed with wisdom, quizzes, games, exploded quotes, and graphics to help her absorb the message. Prepare your daughter for the difficult challenges she’ll face in the world today with sections addressing:
*Lies about God
*Lies about Friendship
*Lies about the Future
*Lies about Myself
*Lies about Boys
*And more!Lies Girls Believe is designed to help your daughter fully understand the Truth so she can live the way God meant for her to live-free!
For the best results, use the accompanying Mom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe which invites you to critically examine the lies girls believe and discover how to set your daughter free. It also helps facilitate discussion between you and your daughter.
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Gods Name Is A Tower
$17.99Add to cartDelightfully deep, God’s Name is a Tower is a sing-song book introducing little ones to our great big God. Through rhythmic verse and whimsical illustrations, children will learn about the character of God and find that He is Shepherd and Judge, Redeemer and King, Creator, Provider, our Everything!
Based on Proverbs 18:10, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous runs into it and is safe,” God’s Name is a Tower instills strong Biblical truths in the hearts and minds of readers and listeners alike.
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Holy Week : An Emotions Primer
$12.99Add to cartEmotions are Good and Made by God
Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Holy Week introduces little ones to a wide range of emotions as they follow Jesus through the final week of His life.
Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations and learn about basic emotions, such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, and more. And they will become familiar with one of the final chapters in Jesus’s story here on earth.
You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one understand that emotions are created by God and that they are good.
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Who Is My Neighbor
$17.00Add to cartBlues and Yellows just don’t mix, and that’s how it’s always been. No one remembers why. But then comes the day Midnight Blue takes a tumble along the road. His friends Navy and Powder Blue don’t even stop to help! It’s only when a Yellow comes along that everything changes–forever.
This creative story is sure to prompt rich conversations, encouraging new ways of seeing our neighbors and ourselves. A note for parents and educators is included.
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What Are The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ
$14.99Add to cartA Michael W. Nordman Title
A children’s picture book searching for the treasure which Christ brings into your life. The unsearchable riches of the Gospel, which the Apostle Paul mentions in Ephesians, are viewed from a simple, yet powerful, perspective. In a day and time where many people are looking for spiritual truths outside of the Bible, this cute little picture book brings us back to the true source of peace, joy, love, eternal life, etc.; God, through His Son Jesus Christ. This little treasure has no particular denominational stigma, it is universal to all Christians, and acts as sort of an advertisemant for Christ.
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Gods Diner
$17.95Add to cartWarren Publishing Inc Title
Is there really a seat for EVERYONE at God’s Diner? Follow Bessie Bear, Bob Beagle, Dee Duck, and Pug the Grouch Face through the wide-open door of the best diner in town as they look to fill their hungry tummies and discover more than great food on the menu. Grab a chair and join the fun, there is always a place for everyone.
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Heaven Made You
$8.99Add to cartHeaven Made You communicates personally to the young child and speaks to their deepest need to know their origin and value. It helps them understand that every single person is wonderfully made. With beautiful words, planted like seeds in the garden of young hearts, little ones are told of their priceless value. Kimberly Hazlett believes that understanding their origin and value is an essential foundation for the developing, healthy child. Her beautifully depicted companion to the lullaby song, Heaven Made You–enjoyed by thousands–is now also a favorite bedtime read for little ones and parents who strive to raise confident kids.
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Love Does For Kids
$16.99Add to cartFaith in God can be exciting, daring, and fun. Love Does for Kids shares some of the Goffs’ wild adventures-from holding a neighborhood parade to writing presidents from around the world to creating a town in the backyard tree. Children will laugh, dream, and be inspired to make a difference for God.
As a little boy with a big personality and even bigger dreams, Bob Goff had lots of questions, and they didn’t go away when he grew up. It wasn’t until he learned just how big and wild and wonderful God is that he began to find answers. Once Bob learned about the deep goodness of God, he got to learn about the great power God gives His kids when they live a life full of love for others.
Kids everywhere will love Bob and Lindsey’s stories about how love does. With childlike faith, enthusiasm, and great whimsy, young readers will feel instantly connected to a love that acts as much as it feels. Children will walk away with a sense of wonder of how great God is and will feel empowered with things they can do that will make a tangible difference in the world.
Bob and his daughter, Lindsey, who lived out many of these faith adventures, offer kids an invitation to get to know God better and to see the world as a place designed to be changed as we put our faith in action. In the same way that Love Does strikes such a deep chord with adults, young readers will experience God in new and thrilling ways and see that living out our faith is certainly not boring!
Lindsey Goff Viducich is a teacher with a great love for kids. Her daily interaction with kids helped create a book that is perfectly suited for the attention span and interest of 6- to 10-year-olds.
Love Does for Kids features 45 true, humorous, and exciting stories, charming four-color art, and an unforgettable message: that love does. The lessons drawn from the Goffs’ stories might just inspire you to be secretly incredible too.
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No One Else Like You
$16.00Add to cartThere are so many people in the world. Over seven billion! They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are happy, and some are grumpy. Some live in tall towers in the city, while others live in cottages in the field. Some like to read, and some like to sing. And yet, even with so many people in this world, there is no one quite like you!
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Kids Guide To The Names Of God
$12.99Add to cartYour Kids Will Be Encouraged by Learning God’s Names
The names of God contain powerful promises for you and your kids, revealing who He is and the many roles He fills in your lives. When your tween son or daughter (ages 8-12) learns these names they will have greater confidence in who they are in Christ and also gain a valuable tool they can use to help them overcome challenges in life.
Watch them grow as they learn about God as…
*Elohim: The Strong Creator God
*Jehovah: The Relational God
*Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Our Provider
*Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
*Jehovah Rohi: The Lord My Shepherd
*Jehovah Nissi: The Lord My Banner
*Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals
*Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord My Righteousness
*El Shaddai: Lord God Almighty
*Immanuel: God With UsGive your tween the life-changing knowledge of God’s many names and see them fully realize His immense love for them.
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Found : Psalm 23
$12.99Add to cartFrom the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, with over two million products sold, comes Found based on Psalm 23. Written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jago, little ones will fall in love with this padded cover board book that reminds them of God’s never stopping, never giving up, unbreakable, always and forever love.
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Woof Tales And Bullies
$13.95Add to cartBULLIES! Where there are kids there are bullies. Nic faces a decision, and to do what’s right would ruin any chance he had of being cool. With a woof, his frisbee chasing golden retriever compares his hot situation to one faced by three boys in the Bible. Nic sees that if he stands for God, instead of bowing to Buck, he is not alone. Woof Tales and Bullies doesn’t give how-tos but shows the who-to for anything in life.
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Backyard Brothers Follow The Mandrakes
$13.95Add to cartBackYard Brothers
You have now stepped through a portal and into the world of the BackYard Brothers – a world where the main characters are inspired by the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Each tribe is symbolically represented by an animal and their unique qualities, creating each adorable character that you will come to know and love.
Follow the Mandrakes
Follow the Mandrakes will ignite excitement to learn more about the rich personalities, colors and lifestyles of each Tribe – while being immensely entertained. Come along with the BackYard Brothers, where ancient wisdom comes alive in ways never seen before!
Prepare to be entertained, intrigued and inspired, as this cast of lovable characters takes you from one adventure to another – and you might just learn something along the way! -
Im Not Afraid
$12.99Add to cartThis wonderful underwater world of vibrant colors shows Susie and her friend going to the Undersea Amusement Park. Susie makes many excuses not to ride the Whale-Back Roller Coaster. After speaking with her mommy and saying a prayer to Jesus, she rides the ride and her fear turns into faith! She learns that praying to Jesus during difficult times, and having faith, is all she needs to overcome her fears.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Ridley Rosabel Riggs And Roux Rat
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee makes her home in sunny meadows of black-eyed susans and daisies–not too far from the clear blue pond and frogs with the lazies. Betty is filled with joy, love and kindness and lots of gratitude. Betty has the perfect “Bee Attitude”. She considers this special Bee Attitude a gift from God above. She is ever mindful of those around her who need some extra love. Follow Betty Bee as she encourages those she meets along the way and teaches them how they, too, can have a “Bee Attitude” and then in turn share that with others. In this fourth book, in a series of eight, God calls upon Betty Bee to help Ridley, Rosabel, Riggs and Roux Rat who are in desperate need of help. Read along to see what has happened and if Betty Bee can meet the challenge that God has put before her.
This is the fourth book in the Betty Bee’s Attitude series.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Myrt Maybelle And Milton Mole
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee is filled with joy, love, kindness, and lots of gratitude-and she has the perfect “Bee Attitude”, which she considers a gift from God above.
In this third book in an eight-part series, Betty Bee hurries to warn her friends Myrt, Maybelle and Milton Mole, of the bad news she heard blowing on the winds. “I heard it said, just the other day”, she told her friends, “there’s an old badger with a really bad attitude who’s looking for a place to stay! He thinks he can barge right in and make your place his home!”
“Oh no, Betty!” Milton cried, “Whatever can we do?! We have nowhere else to go! We’re counting on you!” Betty comforts her friends and says, “I’ll see what I can do. If I can help him change his bad attitude, then everybody wins!”
Read along to see if Betty Bee can convince old badger to let God help him change his ways and learn her “Bee Attitude”.
Filled with colorfull illustrations, rhymes, endearing characters, and powerful lessons on bullying and learning to get along with others in order to live a peaceful life, children and adults as well will be thrilled with the continuing adventures of Betty Bee.
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God Made All Of Me
$16.99Add to cartThis simply told, beautifully illustrated story from the authors of Rid of My Disgrace and Is it my Fault? helps two- to eight-year-olds understand why their bodies matter and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touch. God Made All of Me gently opens a conversation that every family needs to have.
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Thankful
$16.99Add to cartThankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the fireman, for putting the fire out, readers are encouraged to be thankful for the many blessings they find in their lives. Spinelli exhibits her endearing storytelling with this engaging poem, reminding children how blessed and special they are. Meant to be read aloud, this heartwarming picture book will be a treasured keepsake for parents and children alike.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Duncan Dragonfly
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee is filled with joy, love, kindness, and lots of gratitude-and she has the perfect “Bee Attitude,” which she considers a gift from God above.
In this second book in an eight-part series, she meets Duncan Dragonfly, who is very sad. “I just found out today that my very best friend is moving away!” she hears him say. “How can I go on each and every day, knowing that my best friend and I will no longer play?”
Betty Bee finds out that Duncan Dragonfly’s heart aches so much that he can barely fly, but she reassures him that it’s okay to mourn the loss of a friend. “But then one day,” she continues to say, “you’ll find comfort in new friends and be ready to play!”
“God wants each of us to know-when we feel so all alone-when there are no friends to be found, He’ll be right there to comfort us-with His love He will surround,” she says.
Filled with colorful pictures, fun rhymes, and powerful lessons about friendship, children and adults alike will be thrilled with the continuing adventures of Betty Bee.
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Kingdom Quest Ages 14 And Up A Strategy Guide For Teens And Their Parents M
$13.99Add to cartWith 25,000 copies sold of Raising Kingdom Kids, Tony Evans succeeds in equipping kingdom parents in shaping the next generation. Now Dr. Evans turns his focus to kids, with a practical guide for teens ages 14 and older to use under the guidance of a parent, mentor, or teacher. Every aspect of the full-color, beautifully designed Kingdom Quest Strategy Guide conveys energy that attracts teen participation and offers relevance to feed their seeking souls.
Dr. Evans instills kingdom virtues in teens, highlighting wisdom, integrity, faith, resiliency, purity, and service. Each chapter, called a “Kingdom Key,” contains Scriptures that allow teens to question, reflect, journal, and apply truth to their lives. An added quiz with accompanying profile increases discussion and accountability when shared with a group.
Kingdom Quest Strategy Guides are available for kids in three different age ranges, using custom, age-appropriate content and design to equip children and those who lead them. Teens will grow closer to the Lord, their Christian friends, and those who lead them using this powerful tool.
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Kingdom Quest A Strategy Guide For Tweens And Their Parents Mentors Ages 11
$13.99Add to cartWith 25,000 copies sold of Raising Kingdom Kids, Tony Evans succeeds in equipping kingdom parents in shaping the next generation. Now Dr. Evans turns his focus to the kids, with a practical guide for kids ages 11 to 13 to use under the guidance of a parent, mentor, or teacher. Every aspect of the full-color, beautifully designed Kingdom Quest Strategy Guide conveys energy that attracts participation and offers relevance as adolescents begin to own their faith.
Dr. Evans purposes to instill kingdom virtues at this impressionable age, highlighting wisdom, integrity, faith, resiliency, purity, and service. Each chapter, called a “Kingdom Key,” contains related Scriptures that allow adolescents to question, reflect, journal, and apply truth to their lives. An added quiz with accompanying profile increases discussion and accountability when shared with a group.
Kingdom Quest Strategy Guides are available for kids in three different age ranges, using custom, age-appropriate content and design to attract and minister to children and those who lead them. Kids will grow closer to the Lord, strengthen bonds with Christian friends, and admire those who lead them using this powerful tool.
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Kingdom Quest A Strategy Guide For Kids And Their Parents Mentors Ages 7-10
$13.99Add to cartWith 25,000 copies sold of Raising Kingdom Kids, Tony Evans succeeds in equipping kingdom parents in shaping the next generation. Now Dr. Evans turns his focus to the kids, with a practical guide for children ages 7 to 10 to use under the guidance of a parent, mentor, or teacher. Every aspect of the full-color, beautifully designed Kingdom Quest Strategy Guide conveys energy that attracts participation and offers relevance as kids begin their journey of faith.
Dr. Evans purposes to instill kingdom virtues even at this young age, highlighting wisdom, integrity, faith, resiliency, purity and service in a way that children can understand. Each chapter, called a “Kingdom Key,” contains related Scriptures that help kids learn to question, reflect, start to journal and apply truth to their lives. An added quiz with accompanying profile increases discussion and accountability when shared with a group.
Kingdom Quest Strategy Guides are available for kids in three different age ranges, using custom, age-appropriate content and design to attract and minister to children and those who lead them. Kids will learn to depend on the Lord, enjoy time with Christian friends, and admire those who lead them using this powerful tool.
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Safe Keeping : Taras Lesson In Responsibility
$15.99Add to cartTara is so excited to go to the big summer fair with her family-until she loses the little bit of spending money her mother gave her! Read along as Tara learns a big lesson about responsibility and appreciation for all that she has been given.
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Jesus Calling For Little Ones
$9.99Add to cartDevotions for little ones, written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child’s heart.
Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version for little ones has been adapted in a language and style that toddlers and preschoolers can understand.After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals. The message is written from Jesus’ point of view. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless young readers with His presence and peace in their little hearts.Adorably illustrated, Jesus Calling for Little Ones can help parents reassure toddlers and preschoolers of Jesus’ never-ending love and constant presence. This board book format will offer the same message and comfort that so many older kids have received from the devotional for kids. It will offer messages to children straight from Scripture, such as:Jesus loves them.Jesus knows all about them.Jesus is always with them.Millions of lives have been touched by Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling products, and this board book for little ones is a beautiful addition to this bestselling brand.
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Its Cool To Be A Christian
$12.45Add to cartIn this fun story, children learn what it means to be a Christian and how the following key terms relate to the faith:
God Creation Jesus Cross Christmas Easter Prayer Bible Heaven Angels Baptism Church
Children also learn how to become a Christian and the importance of sharing God’s love with others.
The story begins when a child named Michael pulls a cross out of his pocket during recess to show his friends, Jacob and Zo. Jacob asks Michael, “Why do you have a cross?”
This question leads Michael and Zo to share the meaning of the cross and the many reasons why it is cool to be a Christian.
This book also includes scripture references.
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Mortimer Millie And Maude Mouse
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee makes her home in sunny meadows of black-eyed susans and daisies-not too far from the clear blue pond and frogs with the lazies. Betty is filled with joy, love, and kindness and lots of gratitude. Betty has the perfect “Bee Attitude.” She considers this special Bee Attitude a gift from God above. She is ever mindful of those around her who need some extra love. Follow Betty Bee as she encourages those she meets along the way and how they too can have a “Bee Attitude” and then in turn share that with others. In this first book in a series of eight, Betty Bee encounters three little church mice-Mortimer, Millie, and Maude-who are poor in spirit. Read along to see what has caused this to happen and if Betty can help them get their spirit back! This is the first book in the Betty Bee’s Attitude series.
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Fast Freddy
$12.99Add to cartMultiple award winning series, which promotes Christian values in chidren, Fast Freddy overcomes the ridicule of being different. He joins the swim team, and the kids learn he is a great kid. Freddy wins the championship for the first time, overcoming Marcus a formidable threat. He says a prayer of thanks to Jesus for being different and forhis new friends. Children learn compassion, concern, and love for others, building a strong foundation in Christ.
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Grandma Wishes
$9.99Add to cartDo you know there is a special star on which new grandmothers wish? This story lets grandchildren know how special they are to their grandparents. This beautiful keepsake board book makes a lovely gift for new grandmothers and grandchildren. It’s sure to be a family treasure!
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Scaredy Crow And The Scarecrow
$15.99Add to cartScarecrows are made for one purpose: to scare crows! And Little Crow is one scared bird. He wants to go to the best fields and eat the best food, but he’s just too afraid of the big, ugly scarecrow in the middle of them. Little Crow is so afraid of scarecrows that he settles for eating rotten food. Discover what helps Little Crow face his fears, and overcome his wild imagination, to get the best food. This delightful story is filled with truths and life-lessons. It is sure to give even the most timid child a mega-dose of courage! Youngsters and adults alike will be impacted by the powerful message in Scaredy-Crow and the Scarecrow. They’ll want to read it again and again.
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Being Thankful
$4.99Add to cartJoin Little Critter as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has-not to be upset about what he doesn’t. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the Inspired Kids line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter.
In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn’t getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat-but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae instead. But on a trip to the farm, Grandma shows Little Critter why thankfulness is so important and helps make any situation seem so much happier.
Based on Psalm 107:1, this book will show children what gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all of the blessings God has given us.
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Theres A Snake On My Bed
$15.00Add to cartWhat would you do if you saw a giant green snake on your bed? Would you be afraid? In this true story, a little girl in her West African home shocks her family by announcing, “There’s a snake!” Everyone comes to the rescue, but how will they get rid of this unwelcome visitor without getting hurt? And how can they ever sleep again knowing there could be more snakes in their house? Join Marilissa and her family as they fight a snake and learn what it means to have their fears taken away.
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Joy Of Sharing
$10.99Add to cartThere are several things that will be taught to our children that will be with them into adulthood. I believe the most important thing they should take with them on their journey is “What Thus Says The Lord”!
The Joy of Sharing, by Demetric Davis, is a delightful, beautifully illustrated Christian children’s book. The story keeps the reader engaged and captures the patience and love of a single mother who prepares her daughter for her birthday party. The mother encourages Londan to share with her friends. In the end, Londan learns that sharing is the right thing to do!
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Let Me Hold You Longer
$9.99Add to cartWith lighthearted illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone, best-selling author Karen Kingsbury encourages parents to savor not only their children’s firsts, like first steps and first words, but the lasts as well. With the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at-bats in Little League amid the whirlwind of life. Adapted from a poem in Rejoice, this book allows mothers and grandmothers everywhere to identify with the tenderhearted reflections on these pages.
Now the same sweet content is available in this smaller edition at a special value price.
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What Do You Do With An Idea
$17.95Add to cartCompendium Inc
A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who’s ever had a big idea.
This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting started.
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3 In One
$11.99Add to cartA tree is more than its various parts, and those parts nourish us in different ways. Just so, God is more than the Father who gives life; the Son who came to earth and lived, died, and rose again for our salvation; and the Holy Spirit, the power and life of God within the hearts of those who love God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit make themselves known to us in very different ways, and yet they are all God. God provides for us the nourishment we need to live full and happy lives.
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BOOK OF MAN
$24.99Add to cartWHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN
Raising up men has never been easy, but today is seems particularly tough. The young and old need heroes to embody the eternal qualities of manhood: honor, duty, valor, and integrity. InThe Book of Man, William J. Bennett points the way, offering a positive, encouraging, uplifting, realizable idea of manhood, redolent of history and human nature, and practical for contemporary life.
Using profiles, stories, letters, poems, essays, historical vignettes, and myths to bring his subject to life, The Book of Man defines what a man should be, how he should live, and to what he should aspire in several key areas of life: war, work, leisure, and more. “Whether we take up the sword, the plow, the ball, the gavel, our children, or our Bibles,” says Bennett, “we must always do it like the men we are called to be.”The Book of Man shows how.
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God Bless You And Good Night
$9.99Add to cartThis sweet book will make sure your little one falls to sleep feeling secure and loved.
Bedtime Bibles and storybooks are evergreen classics that sell through year after year. Seasoned brands and new names alike are seeing surging sales in this felt-need genre as parents are looking for comforting books with Bible stories, verses, and prayers to settle kids down to sleep.
In God Bless You and Good Night, sleepy little ones are reminded of God’s blessings and how much they are loved. The delightful rhyming story takes readers through several scenes of snuggly animals who are getting ready for bed. These sweet, sometimes silly rhymes and adorable art are sure to make God Bless You and Good Night a favorite part of the bedtime ritual for parents and children.
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Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings
$4.99Add to cartThe Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings Ride along with the Bear family on Thanksgiving Day as Brother and Sister learn about all the things they—and YOU—can be thankful for … including faith, family, and the huge feast waiting for them at the end of their journey to Gramp’s and Gran’s. Includes a sheet of colorful stickers featuring the whole Bear family.
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Way To Be A Winner
$18.95Add to cartEveryone wants to be a winner, right? But what does that mean? Join Little Tommy in The Way to Be a Winner, the second book in the Little Tommy seven-book series, as he learns how to be a winner in God’s eyes. Little Tommy is just like every other five-year-old who yearns to be a winner. And with the help of his parents and basketball coach, Little Tommy learns that he is a real winner every time he plays on God’s team and uses his special talents to work together, help others, and honor God.
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Mysterious Money Tree
$17.95Add to cartThe Mysterious Money Tree is the first book in a series of delightful stories featuring one of Christian kids’ favorite personalities, Little Tommy. Five-year-old Tommy is energetic, artistic, adventurous, helpful, curious, and compassionate. His dad is a pastor and his mom stays home with him and his two younger siblings. Together with his favorite friend, Bubba, his little hand puppet, he learns valuable lessons in responsibility, friendship, thankfulness, sharing, giving, prayer, and much more. When Little Tommy’s mysterious money tree presents him with an opportunity to spend money on himself or to help a family in need, Little Tommy learns that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
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Little Big Mouse
$35.99Add to cartWith beautiful illustrations drawn by the author, the book relays the belief that nothing is too small for God-not even the yearnings of a little mouse who has faith in Him. Written for both parents and their children, this book carries an inspiring message that will help people in their everyday lives and in their walk with Christ.
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Little Big Mouse
$25.99Add to cartWith beautiful illustrations drawn by the author, the book relays the belief that nothing is too small for God-not even the yearnings of a little mouse who has faith in Him. Written for both parents and their children, this book carries an inspiring message that will help people in their everyday lives and in their walk with Christ.
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Thank You God For Daddy
$9.99Add to cartDaddies do so much for us! It’s time to thank God for the blessing they are. In this adorable board book, a little lion cub thanks God for his wonderful daddy-a daddy who gives big hugs and piggy back rides, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love, guidance, and encouragement. Thank You, God, for Daddy; He scares monsters away. When Daddy says, “Don’t be afraid,” I know that it’s okay. The love and sacrifices of fathers will be celebrated by children everywhere each time they snuggle up to read Thank You, God, for Daddy.
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Wisdom Of Pixar
$24.00Add to cartIntroduction
1 Virtue And Wisdom: An Animated Look
2 Hope And Imagination: To Infinity And Beyond!
3 Identity: Toy Story-You Are A Toy!
4 Justice: A Bug’s Life-For Oppressed Ants Everywhere!
5 Friendship: Toy Story 2-You’ve Got A Friend In Me.
6 Humor: Monsters, Inc.-These Are The Jokes, Kid.
7 Family: Finding Nemo-I Have To Find My Son!
8 Courage: The Incredibles-Where’s My Super Suit?
9 Adventure: Cars-Life Is A Journey.
10 Ambition: Ratatouille-I Want To Make Things.
11 Technology: WALL-E-Everything You Need To Be Happy.
12 Love: Up-I Have Just Met You, And I Love You!
ConclusionAppendix A: Pixar’s Plots
Appendix B: Pixar’s Short Films
Appendix C: Movie Discussion Guide
Filmography
Acknowledgments
About The AuthorAdditional Info
IVP Print On Demand TitleKids and adults alike love Pixar’s movies. We come out of the theater not just entertained or amused, but inspired. Everybody agrees: Pixar makes fun, clean, terrific movies. But what makes these movies so appealing is not merely amazing CGI animation, clever humor or fantastic imagination. These movies are not just great. Pixar’s movies are good. Robert Velarde unpacks the movies of Pixar and shows how they display the best of classic Christian virtues. Pixar’s films resonate with us because of their moral character. Their virtuous themes of hope and courage, friendship and love connect with our deepest human longings. Whether we identify with the plight of a lost fish or the adventures of toys, bugs or cars, Pixar’s characters help us build our own character, with the kind of virtue that we want for ourselves and those around us. Insightfully exploring each of Pixar’s movies, this book is a friendly companion for fans, parents and church leaders. Discover how the imagination of Pixar can awaken in you a Christian vision for a moral life and a better society.
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Trant Senk Segond
$13.49Add to cartTrant Senk Segond/Thirty-five seconds is a unique children’s book, written in Haitian Creole and English, about two Haitian boys’ experience with the January 12 earthquake that killed both of their parents leaving them in an orphanage. The book features full-color photographs, illustrated by Haitian artist, Alexandre Dumas, showing the impact of the earthquake and how it changed their lives forever.
Throughout the book, the two brothers find themselves dealing with a range of emotions, from anger to sadness, shock to grief, reminiscing of the good times they spent with their parents. In the end, however, they grab hold of their spirituality and convince themselves that only God can help them overcome this tragic situation.
Trant senk segond/thirty-five seconds will help children all over the world understand and share a part of the traumatic earthquake events with Haitian children. Teachers, counselors, therapists, and psychologists will utilize the book to help children express their experience and process the information in a meaningful way. There is a page with discussion questions for facilitators, at the end of the story, to help children process the information in order to help them discover their own strength.
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Skunk Tales : Making Sense Of Scents
$14.99Add to cartNew Lineage Publication
Skunk Tales is a book of true short stories written by a mother about her small family. These original tales teach valuable character lessons from her life experiences. In 2002 Lynn and her son Alex moved from Florida to Texas and lived at a retreat center in the hill country. Their new life in the country along with their passion for the open air resulted with them encountering animals of various shapes, sizes, and scents. These new, unfamiliar experiences proved to be novel opportunities of learning and adventure. What a surprise it was when they arrived at their new home and discovered a strange foul odor about their house! Later they would learn that they had some uninvited quests. The close proximity of wildlife challenged Lynn to look at her life in a more meaningful way. This period of reflection resulted in her desire to share with others chapters of her life. In Skunk Tales Lynn writes about how God miraculously guided and cared for her and her son and compares these lessons to their observations of the various animals they observed. Flash is the story about the day they were raking leaves near the pond at the camp and a fox ran into the brush and dropped its food. Later that day Alex rushed through his school work and Lynn reminded him of the fox they had seen earlier in the day and encouraged him to pace himself with his studies. This opportunity prompted them to study the habitat and behaviors of the fox and all the important lessons they could learn from its example. Digger is the story about curiosity and staying on task. During their evening camp duties Lynn and her son decided to stop working to observe a skunk they had spotted. The skunk dug himself into a hole. Lynn and Alex ended up with their own consequences from this adventure. They learned a valuable lesson from Digger the skunk about following their noses. You will enjoy over sixty beautiful illustrations in Skunk Tales which accurately portray the true events of the stories. At the end of each chapter is an exciting and delightful section called Pooky’s Time Out. This is a very useful tool for parents to teach character lessons, motivate learning, and encourage families to spend intimate time together. Pooky’s Time Out is rich with fun activities to do and idioms to learn as well as Scriptures and prayers to read and songs to sing. As a result of reading Skunk Tales you will gain a fresh perspective and appreciation for the many valuable and meaningful o
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Long Dark Scary Night
$12.99Add to cartDylan was afraid. When he was alone in bed at night, he thought he saw scary things. When the light was on, the fear disappeared.
How did Dylan learn to deal with his fear of the dark?
This story was inspired by a young boy’s fear of the dark. It helped him, and has helped hundreds of boys and girls who have dealt with this common fear.
“Did The Children Get It?” is a unique feature included at the conclusion of the story. These questions, arranged in order of the difficulty of thinking skills, will help parents and teachers determine the level of understanding the children have, and help them to apply the Biblical principle in daily life. Best for ages 4 – 8.
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Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers
$4.99Add to cartAlthough saying bedtime prayers is a habit in the Bear household, Brother Bear isn’t sure why they do it. But when he sees a friend on his baseball team praying at the game, he decides to try it himself. Things don’t work out as he expects though, and Brother Bear learns that although prayers are always answered, they aren’t always answered as we expect.
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Berenstain Bears And The Golden Rule
$4.99Add to cartWhen Sister Bear receives a locket for her birthday with the Golden Rule inscribed on it, she wonders what the verse means. And although Mama Bear explains it, it isn’t until she befriends a lonely newcomer at school that she understands what the rule looks like in action.
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Balance For Kids
$15.49Add to cartBalance for Kids is a “watered down” version of Balancing Christianity.
Balance for Kids helps our kids to find real and lasting balance in the areas of self-control, faith, trust, and in our relationships; and concerning God’s timing. Emotional and physical matters, free will, giving and receiving, possessions, and love and control issues.
We also discuss how to deal with the feelings of suicide, self-hatred, depression, bitterness, guilt, and confusion.
We delicately address controversial issues such as pornography, promiscuity, homosexuality, incest, and molestation.
Come with us into the deepest crevasses of your heart, mind, and soul. Join us on a journey through the scriptures, and we will search for true love, joy, hope, peace, and happiness. We will be making several stops along the way to smell the (whatever) and to visit for a while with the Holy Spirit, God, and Jesus.
It is our sincere hope and prayer that your kids will be challenged to pursue a deeper and more personal relationship with God in Jesus as they read through the pages of this book.
