Traveling with Jesus
Join Jesus and His friends as they travel to El Salvador to meet new friends and learn amazing lessons about serving others. This Mission Trip journey takes children on an adventure teaching the importance of trying new things and pushing past uncertainty and fears to truly serve others. Are you ready to go! Through her vivid illustrations, 16-year-old Madeline shares her own mission trip to El Salvador and her opportunity to serve our Lord. Text by Carolyn and Tiarra complete the story and message to inspire and comfort our future missionaries. Our churches' mission trips demonstrate ways to serve others across the county and around the globe. This book helps the younger children learn what their older siblings and church family are doing and how they can use these same teachings to serve here at home.This captivating story is helpful as a Sunday School or home school lesson or a Children's message when others are commissioned for mission work.
The Outsider
The Bible story of Ruth is imaginatively brought to life in this biblically faithful, award-winning 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.
This Is the Day God Made for You!
From bestselling author Amy Parker, comes an inspirational story of hope and joy based on Psalm 118:2--now available as a board book! Right now is the moment. It's yours! Don't delay! Step into the sunshine. Yes, THIS IS THE DAY!Every day is a beautiful day to celebrate in this colorful, creative board book inspired by Psalm 118:24. With joyous rhymes and colorful illustrations that highlight a diverse group of children, this story encourages little ones to find beauty and wonder in every moment of the day. Perfect for parents and little ones to share and read aloud, this story is a jubilant declaration to seize each day that God has made, and an inspirational reminder that we can all make our world more glorious, too!
Demon Tide
A mysterious mansion. A society on the brink. A fight for their lives. When the government rolls out a new tagging program, Matt's family and three others know it's time to leave everything behind and flee north. Their destination? A mansion in the mountains, inherited from Matt's grandfather, Elias. But why did he leave it to them? No one knows. What they soon discover is that the mansion, like Elias himself, holds many secrets. As Matt and the others explore its dark halls, they realize it's not just a house-it's a training ground for warriors. What they uncover will terrify them to their core and force them to confront their untimely destinies. The secrets they've unearthed can no longer stay hidden. A darker scheme is unfolding-one that will change their lives forever. For Matt and his friends, the time has come to make a choice. It's time to hide, or hunt. There's no middle ground. This thrilling coming-of-age story will captivate fans of Ready Player One and Stranger Things, and is perfect for clean fiction readers aged 12-16.
The Berenstain Bears Faith, Hope, and Love Treasury
Calling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 8 stories in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of The Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about faith, hope, love, and so much more alongside Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.Join the Berenstain Bear cubs as they learn all about faith and heaven, hope and forgiveness, and the love of family and friends with The Berenstain Bears Faith, Hope, and Love Treasury. Young readers will discover ways to implement traditional religious values and share God's goodness and love in Zonderkidz The Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series of books.This value-priced treasury of teaches children: How to be respectful, forgiving, and kind to othersThe importance of loving and accepting of your neighborFoundational faith topics such as prayer and heavenOpens each story in the collection with an applicable Scripture, reflecting its theme and lesson This special The Berenstain Bears 8-book collection is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8Reading out loud during story time, bedtime, or in classroomsBack to school or summer reading listsBirthday gifts, Easter, Christmas, or holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your child's home library This new treasury, part of one of the bestselling children's book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date, includes: The Berenstain Bears God Loves You!The Berenstain Bears Say Their PrayersThe Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving TreeThe Berenstain Bears God Made You SpecialThe Berenstain Bears Learn About HeavenThe Berenstain Bears Love Is KindThe Berenstain Bears Faithful FriendsThe Berenstain Bears Keep the Faith The Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series is written and illustrated by Mike Berenstain. It features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family and continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books.
Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World
God hears every prayer!Kaylee and her grandfather Halbi love reading the newspaper, faithfully fetched each morning by their dog, Keedo. As they read, they look for ways to pray for the children of the world. But when Kaylee encounters the photo of a sad boy halfway around the world she wonders, Does God really care?This story tenderly guides readers of any age toward the God who hears and answers our prayers--even when we feel overwhelmed or can't find the right words. From author Helen Lee and illustrator Shin Maeng, Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World features a Korean American family whose desire to seek after God will resonate with families of faith all around the world.Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!
I Am A Superhero
These children all have superpowers like you! They have Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. This makes them Superheroes. Do you want to know why? Read the book and find out. Remember, all kids with disabilities are Superheroes. You just need to find out what superpower you have.
Happy Finds Her Calm
Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Learn Self-Control- A fun story that shows kids how to find their calm so they can be good listeners and good friends- Includes conversation starters to help parents and young children personalize what's being learnedFriendly and outgoing, Happy is a boisterous puppy who is always excited! She has big ideas and an even bigger heart. But this tail-wagging, wiggly puppy often can't contain her boundless energy--which can be a little too much for some of the other dogs in her class at school, who may not always appreciate Happy's enthusiasm. She's found her fun, but now it's time for her to find her calm so that she can be a good listener and a good friend. This engaging book teaches kids the importance of self-control and gives them practical tools for developing it.From veteran counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, The Daystar Dogs series follows Happy and her furry friends at the little yellow house in Nashville. As the puppies, and the kids they help, navigate hard situations, children will discover how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each puppy--and child--can make. Heartwarming and helpful, these books speak to the heart of what your child needs emotionally, socially, and spiritually today.
Pippa Learns to Share the Spotlight
Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Learn About Jealousy and Contentment- Pippa loves to be the center of attention but she learns how to share the spotlight- Includes conversation starters to help parents and young children personalize what's being learnedPippa is a pup who loves being the center of attention. She's used to parties and presents and parades where she's the one in the spotlight. But when she finds out she's going to be a big sister, everything changes. Everyone wants to talk about the new baby and nobody cares about Pippa anymore! And that makes Pippa jealous, angry, and afraid. What if her parents love the new baby more than they love her? What Pippa comes to learn is that love is the answer--not by measuring the love others feel for her but by experiencing the great love she comes to feel for her new little sister. This engaging book helps kids move past the jealousy of younger siblings to the fun being an older sibling can be.From veteran counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, The Daystar Dogs series follows Pippa and her furry friends at the little yellow house in Nashville. As the puppies, and the kids they help, navigate hard situations, children will discover how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each puppy--and child--can make. Heartwarming and helpful, these books speak to the heart of what your child needs emotionally, socially, and spiritually today.
Shabbat Shalom, the Trucks Come Home
"This cheery book will great-ly appeal to chil-dren."--Jewish Book Council"This book is a winner. A must have." --Association of Jewish LibrariesA 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.
The Very Best Baseball Game
"We're all made in God's image with different gifts and different challenges. Some people need more help than others. But when God's people work together, we make up the Body of Christ." When Carson wakes up one Saturday morning, his mom reminds him it's his day to volunteer at a baseball game. But this baseball game is different. The team Carson is helping is called the Challengers, and it's made up of kids with all different kinds of disabilities. Carson and other typically-abled kids partner with the Challengers to help them play the game. Throughout the morning, Carson learns about selflessness, humility, kindness, and God's plan to use all of us exactly how He made us. Based on a real baseball team, The Very Best Baseball Game is a sweet, endearing story that helps families begin conversations about disability, empathy, and God's design for every person. People aren't all made the same, but we are all made in God's image. Illustrator Anastasiya Kanavaliuk depicts a wide representation of joyful kids with disabilities while author Katie Blackburn tells a story that's sure to warm your heart. By the time Carson is heading home in his car, he understands that every person is valuable regardless of their abilities and deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. It's the best baseball game he ever played.
Something from nothing ?
"Something from Nothing?" is the perfect bedtime story that introduces children to the world of apologetics, blending fun and curiosity with an important life lesson. Join Joseph and his best friend Darwin as they encounter the mysterious appearance of a turtle, sparking an adventure that leads to a surprising revelation: "Something cannot come out of nothing." This tale sets the stage for children to begin exploring foundational Christian beliefs.Through this engaging story, your little one will not only be entertained but also introduced to the importance of thinking biblically about the world. It's a must-read for parents looking to equip their child with confidence in the Christian worldview. Snuggle up with this unforgettable bedtime journey into faith and discovery!
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.
