Elsewhere in Odyssey
Come along for Volume 1 of an exciting Christian comic book series set Elsewhere in Odyssey--and elsewhere around the world!The little city of Odyssey is host to an ever-expanding series of faith-filled adventures, yet the wider scope of many of these stories is often only hinted at by the regulars at Whit's End. Collected here are the exciting follow-up stories that Adventures in Odyssey fans have always wondered about, such as: Is Donna Barclay really getting married?Whatever happened to Bernard Walton?How is it that the Rathbones seem to be following the Barclays around the world?Why is Dr. Regis Blackgaard still able to exploit the Imagination Station to further his dastardly plans, especially since he's not actually alive anymore?Elsewhere in Odyssey Volume #1 takes the whole family on a fun adventure by combining graphic-novel-style illustrations, biblical lessons, and humorous action that keeps kids glued to the pages.
Hope Comes to Stay
This poignant picture book helps children (ages 4 to 8) understand the complexities of grief, death, and dying in an honest, hopeful way. "That morning, men had buried Papa's body in the little town cemetery. He was hardly gone, but Lela missed him already." In a quaint coastal town in Maine, a young girl and her family grapple with the death of a loved one. With the help of a surprising new friend, Lela walks through different seasons of grief. Along the way, she learns meaningful lessons about loss and how to find hope and joy amid the sadness. Tenderly written and illustrated, this heartwarming, fictional tale equips children to cope with the confusing and conflicting emotions that come with the death of a loved one. For parents and caregivers, this book helps them initiate important family discussions about grief and loss.
The Second Skater of the Apocalypse
With both realism and humor, this heartwarming novel describes the joys and the challenges of a modern English family. Like its prequel, My Family and Other Skaters, it features the ups, the downs, and the sometimes hilarious mishaps of six figure-skating brothers and sisters. In this story, the family's joy and resilience are put to the test during the COVID pandemic.
Planted by the River
Timmy is just a sprout, but he listens each morning to the farmer who lovingly speaks life over him and promises he will someday be a strong tree with plentiful good fruit. One day, a terrible storm comes to the valley and puts Timmy to the test. Will he be uprooted, or emerge strong and fruitful?
When I Talk to God, I Talk about Feelings
From Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show This Is Us, and Bradley Collins comes a second heartwarming picture book in the New York Times bestselling series, all about using faith and prayer to explore the ups and downs of feelings! "A tender book to help little ones make sense of the emotions around prayer."--Kirkus reviews When I talk to God every day, there are so many things I want to say.Each day has its own special meaning.When I talk to God, I talk about feelings. From bear and wolf cubs to raccoons and squirrels, these animals pray to God describing the many feelings they experience each day. With warm and touching illustrations from Lisa Fields, this is a perfect introduction to prayer that allows little ones to learn about emotions through gentle and affirming reflection. Perfect for fans of When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner, What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans, as well as Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold.
The Outsider
The Bible story of Ruth is imaginatively brought to life in this biblically faithful chapter book that helps kids 8+ engage with God's word. Readers will find themselves immersed in the hearts and minds of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz as they experience difficulty, uncertainty, danger and rescue. With an emphasis on God's relationship with his people, this retelling is careful to depict human relationships appropriately and in light of God's love for his people. Kids will learn that God's providence, provision and kindness extend to all kinds of people, even to those who are outsiders.Includes notes that differentiate the known facts from the imaginative parts.Makes a wonderful gift for children 8+ years. A discussion guide is also included, making it ideal for book clubs.
