Shabbat Shalom, the Trucks Come Home
"This cheery book will great-ly appeal to chil-dren."--Jewish Book CouncilA read-aloud for ages 2-3, this rhyming picture book matches the functions of a variety of colorful trucks and other vehicles to the many ways families prepare for Jewish Friday night sabbath celebration of Shabbat dinner.From steam rollers to excavators to cement mixers, all the trucks come together on Shabbat night to prepare. They clean and set the table. They braid challah and light candles. And when the night is done, it's time to sleep.
If God Were a Great Big Bear
Revel in the joy of nature and the One who made it all. If God Were a Great Big Bear is a rhythmic meditation on the nature of God in the world. Through the eyes of a child, this picture book invites readers to imagine God creating each element of nature specifically for the benefit of the creatures and plants God lovingly made. If God were a mighty whale, she'd make vast, mysterious oceans, wouldn't she? If God were a wiggly worm, he'd make fallen leaves and rotting trees and rich earth, wouldn't he? Rushing streams, mountains full of caves, sun to warm flowers, trees blazing red and orange, and seas full of friends in every shape and size--God created them all! God is in all of creation, and God is in you and me. Creator God made a perfectly balanced and interconnected world to please not just us humans but every plant and animal, every planet and star in all creation. Award-winning author Paul Harbridge's lovely, lyrical text flows beautifully alongside Marta Dorado's dazzling illustrations of a world lush with color, light, and life. A perfect book for Easter, Earth Day, and any day.
The Heart Who Wanted to Find a Way (a Story about Calming Anxiety Through Resting in God)
In this third book in the popular StrongHeart Stories series, a child is overwhelmed by anxiety until the heart discovers a way to find God's peace. "God, please help me find the way." The heart breathed out as it prayed. When fear and anxiety cause us to make bad choices, being still can return us to calm. This latest giftable hardcover picture book in the StrongHeart Stories series shows children how a simple exercise grounded in the Bible's promises can help them find a way to feel God's peace. Though children can often sense when things are spinning out of control, they don't always know how to bring themselves back to a state of calm. Like every book in the StrongHeart Stories series, The Heart Who Wanted to Find a Way equips children with healthy, loving ways to deal with big feelings. This illustrated story series gives parents the guidance and biblical tools to prepare children for spiritual battles in developmentally appropriate ways--through Scripture, worship, rest, prayer, confession, and community. In this beautiful picture book, children will see how anxious feelings can make them lose their way, but resting in God's peace helps them find it again.
So That Happened . . . But Maybe You Already Knew That
Natalie (Nutty to her friends) knows turning twelve is a big deal. Even though she doesn't like change AT ALL, she's prepping for: a) having the best bat mitzvah party anyone has ever been to b) graduating from elementary school, and c) (hopefully) getting a boyfriend.But there's even more headed Nutty's way that might change everything, like her parents running out of money and selling her childhood home, along with the reassuring family smell. Or when her best friend no longer feels like a girl and wants to leave the bat mitzvah group altogether. It seems only Natalie can keep her family, her friendships, and her party from falling apart.Set in Sydney, Australia, this hilarious and heart-warming debut tackles how to get back up when it feels like the world has knocked you down.
Prayer Is
For fans of Ainsley Earhardt and Matthew Paul Turner, this lyrical and heartwarming picture book introduces little ones to prayer and its infinite meanings, encouraging connection with God in moments big and small. When we lie down to sleep or bless our food before we eat, we pray. But what is prayer? Prayer is gratitude. Prayer is love. Prayer is a gift from God that everyone can use in times of need. It can be said in a shout or a whisper, in the pews of a church or on the living room couch. Prayer is simple--anyone can do it. With simple, sweet, contemplative text from award-winning author Tameka Fryer Brown and sweet illustrations from rising-star artist Alleanna Harris, Prayer Is is a gentle exploration of the different meanings of prayer seen through the eyes of a girl and her family--the perfect gift for baby showers, christenings, birthdays, or any moment in a child's life. Did you enjoy Prayer Is? Then you'll love these picture books from Tameka Fryer Brown: All the Greatness in You and Brown Baby Lullaby.
Frog's Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables
Teach biblical values to our next generation.Frog's Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables includes nine entertaining and colorfully illustrated fables for the whole family. These stories instill important principles from God's Word and teach children sound values and practical life lessons. It's an ideal way for parents, grandparents, and Christian educators to instruct the next generation in a biblical worldview and Christian character.These imaginative tales address topics such as pride and humility, trust and obedience, finding true joy, truth versus lies, selfishness, faith, and wisdom. The lively animal characters in these thought-provoking fables will become fast friends and everyday teachers for children and grandchildren in the home, church, and classroom.Each story ends with relevant quotes from the culture, which are contrasted with passages from the Bible. There are also discussion questions for each fable that make the book an ideal learning resource for family devotions, home school studies, and Sunday school classes.What is Frog to do when the letters he is using to write a story begin marching off the page?How will Gander spend his days when an invitation from the king upsets his plans?Discover what choices our animal friends make. See what happens next. What would you do?
Wisdom Stories of Tibet
The magic, mystery, and wisdom of Tibet come alive in this stunningly illustrated collection of 14 folktales with timeless life lessons for kids (ages 6+) From the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folktales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition. Buddhism and its profound effect on Tibet's people and culture is reflected in these stories, each of which is imbued with life lessons for all ages. Threaded through these tales are the teachings of the Buddha and the special quality and relationship that Tibetans have with the mountains, trees, rocks, rivers, and sky. The collection features tales of renowned Tibetan Buddhist figures, such as: Songsten Gampo, the king known as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, whose story show how even a small creature like a mouse can have a big impact on the worldYeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibet whose teachings have guided generations on the path of love and insightGesar of Ling, the 12th-century super-human warrior king of Tibet, who remains a shining inspiration for overcoming life's obstaclesGuru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought the teachings of Buddhism to TibetThe stunningly detailed and vibrant illustrations by Wen Hsu bring these stories magically to life--making them as vivid and evocative to us today as they have been for generations of Tibetans. Recounted with humor and cleverness, the stories feature animals and archers, spirits and deities, bodhisattvas and dakinis, lamas and rulers, and heroes and heroines--and highlight the mystical power of the natural world.
Where Did Tj Go?
When a baby is on the way, everyone gets excited, including the little girls and boys who will have a new baby brother or sister to teach, play with, and care for. But sometimes things don't work out as expected. Sometimes a baby doesn't thrive. Sometimes they die and sometimes they can't even be born. Such a loss is hard on everyone--especially young children who wonder what happened to their baby brother or sister. Where are they now? Are they safe? Do they feel sad too? What about all the wonderful things they would have done if they had lived? Will they get to do them in heaven?After her sister's family suffered the loss of a baby, bestselling author Annie F. Downs wrote a story for her nephew, Sam, about where his baby brother TJ went. Beautifully illustrated by Jennie Poh, Where Did TJ Go? helps grieving families explain what happened and what kind of experiences a child might be having in heaven with the God who loves them and makes everything good in its time. Tender and sincere, this story doesn't shy away from the hurt even as it offers comfort and hope to those left behind.
Matzah Day!
It's Matzah Day! Celebrate with this joyful rhyming story! Mom and Dad and baby, too, We love matzah! So will you! In this fun rhyming story, a family celebrates Passover with lots of matzah-with lox, as stuffing, matzah pizza, and matzah candy. Get it from a box or make it yourself. Information about Passover and matzah, as well as matzah recipes are included at the back of the book.
A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest
A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest is the first book in the fictional series, The Rwendigo Tales. This adventure story is designed for eight-to fourteen-year-old youth and is written for children and teens who love reading and learning about faraway and different parts of the world, while relating to characters and issues that seem much closer to home. Ten-year-old Mu, orphaned as a toddler, has lived his entire life in the heart of Africa. For as long as he can remember, he has served in the household of a great-uncle where he is unloved and ignored. In his drudgery-filled life, Mu has little hope of happiness and little hope that anything will ever change. But one day everything does change. On his way to draw water one morning, Mu is astonished when a chameleon greets him by name and announces that they will embark on a quest together. And what a quest it turns out to be! Mu faces danger and finds unexpected allies as they journey through an ever changing landscape. Through his adventure, Mu learns many things about himself. Along with Mu, you will walk through Africa, encountering good and evil. Read carefully and you just may find out who you are too.
Sleuth Family Robinson: Fighting Evil Around the World
Exciting Christian graphic novel kids will love!Imagine if your family was a team of superspies . . . who each had different gifts . . .and special strengths . . . that you used together to solve mysteries. Now, imagine if someone wanted to destroy your family . . . and the world. Could they do it?Not a chance. Not when you're the . . . Sleuth Family Robinson!This graphic novel from Focus on the Family and Clubhouse magazine offers quality, fun, engaging Christian entertainment for kids ages 8-years-old and above. Kids learn alongside the Robinsons as they solve problems together as a family.In addition to the graphic novel, there are over thirty pages of extra content for readers to enjoy-Character profiles of the Robinson familyBonus artworkFaith-building lessonsUltimate fan challenge quizFeatures on the family's spytastic gadgets and their most fearsome foesThis comic is extra fun for Adventures in Odyssey fans because it was "written" by Wooton and is a fun "in-universe" collectable. Parents know they can trust the graphic novels from Focus on the Family because they are clean, relevant, exciting, and spiritually uplifting.
Choo Choo
This book by Hillary A. Hinds tells the story of a train that is full of wisdom. As it takes a group of children on a journey, its passengers get to explore the beauty of the world. At each stop, the train explains a key principle that one needs to learn to be successful and fruitful in life. Each stop takes the name of an important character trait.
Mostly What God Does Is Love You
Mostly what God does is love you.What if we shared this simple, beautiful, Biblical truth with our children from the youngest of ages--how different would we be? How wonderfully could this shape our perspectives from childhood on, knowing that the God who made all the wonders in creation--who hung the stars in the sky, who tells the wind where to blow--knows your name and loves you oh so very much?From #1 New York Times bestselling author and TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, this beautifully illustrated picture book showcases the wonders of nature, the beauty of God's creation, and most importantly, how very loved you are by God. Mostly What God Does is Love You reminds children (and adults) of God's great love for them, how very cherished they are by the creator of the universe, and how in turn, they can share that same love by being kind and compassionate to others.With its awe-inspiring and charming illustrations and a poetic, relatableand age-appropriate message, Mostly What God Does is Love You is the perfect way for adults reading Savannah's bestselling book Mostly What God Does to share this all-important reminder with the children they love--thatthe vastness of God's love is all for them and how they can share it with others as freely as God shares his love.Mostly What God Does Is Love You: Reminds children that God is always with them, loving them unconditionally.Is perfect for family reading, bedtime story, school or daycare story time.Makes the perfect gift for birthdays, Easter, graduation, and other celebrations and gift-giving occasions This sweet, uplifting book is sure to leave a lasting impression on children and adults alike, reminding them of the most important thing in the world--God's enormous love for us--and how we, too can spread love and kindness, just like God does.
Where do Angels come from?
Where Do Angels Come From? by Donna Smith is a gentle, uplifting story for children that explores the themes of life, death and miracles. Through a conversation between siblings Fred and Harry, young readers are introduced to the idea of angels, the magic of miracles and the comforting thought that loved ones live on in spirit. Perfect for guiding children through difficult conversations about loss, this heartwarming tale offers hope, reassurance and a sense of eternal connection.
