Character Development
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Clever Cub Gives Thanks To God
$5.99Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
Clever Cub wants to give thanks to God but doesn’t know how. So Mama Bear tells the story of Peter and John healing a man-a man who then gave thanks to God in a wonderful way!
This engaging picture book:
*Teaches children ages 3-6 the joy of showing gratitude to God.
*Uses fun storytelling and colorful images to tell the story of God’s healing in Acts 3.
*Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, and Clever Cub Sings to God.
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Clever Cub Explores Gods Creation
$5.99Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
Clever Cub snuggles up with Mama Bear on a dark night as she tells him how God filled the empty world with life. Follow along as Clever Cub learns about how God created sky, water, mountains, beaches-and clever cubs like him!
This engaging picture book:
*Celebrates the story of Creation in Genesis 1.
*Helps children ages 3-6 enjoy the wonder and purpose of God’s design.
*Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Sings to God, and Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God.
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O In Hope
$14.39What 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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Little Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Edition
$34.99A classic work of literature, adapted for children and beautifully illustrated.
Perceiving the need for a simpler version of a timeless classic, Helen Taylor faithfully adapted John Bunyan’s allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for young readers-hoping to bring its treasury of wisdom nearer to children’s hearts and minds. That version has sold over 800,000 copies! It preserves the original plotlines of Bunyan’s classic while telling the story of Little Christian and Christiana in a way that kids can understand.
In this fresh, imaginative new edition, award-winning illustrator Joe Sutphin portrays the characters of Bunyan’s tale as furry creatures living in a woodland realm. Children will delight in the lavish illustrations, reading alongside their parents or interacting on their own with the timeless words and beautiful imagery that they discover on every page.
This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, “I am going to the King!”
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Dusty Donkey Detour
$7.99Merle and Pearl meet . . . a talking donkey?
Merle and Pearl are still in the clutches of their squirrelnapper. The Gomez family, along with Justin and Sadie, is in hot pursuit. After a wrong turn, they receive a hint from the most unlikely of sources.
Meanwhile, Merle and Pearl are having their own adventure, riding a donkey from Bethlehem to Nazareth under the watchful eye of their abductor. As usual, their hijinks bring laughter and a few surprises-this time in the form of new friends who are also animals. And they can talk!
Will Merle and Pearl finally be rescued? Everyone learns that with God, all things are possible.
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God Cares For Me
$15.99Why do we have to wear a mask? Why can’t we see Grandma and Grandpa today? And what if I get sick? Children have lots of hard-to-answer questions, and Dr. Scott James uses the true-to-life story of Lucas to help with the answers. As children follow Lucas through his sick day, they will discover how God cares for them and how they can care for others when they are sick.
When Lucas wakes up with a sore throat, his parents show that God is always caring for him even when he doesn t feel well. They remind Lucas that Jesus is with him even during difficult days, and he can always go to Jesus and ask for help. When he visits the doctor, Lucas also learns how important it is to care for those around him and to make sure that everyone does their best to not let others get sick.
This timely book helps parents and caregivers talk with children about illness and how to keep themselves and others safe when sick. Children will learn that although anyone can get sick, that God is caring for them and will be with them through whatever they face. They will also learn how they can show God s love to their friends and family by helping to keep them safe.
God Cares for Me is part of the God Made Me Series which equips parents to have important, impactful conversations with their children, helping them to grow in understanding of God, themselves, and others. Each book in the series contains a special section just for parents and caregivers that provides biblical guidance and offers additional information and resources for talking about the topic addressed in the story.
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Alive Before You Were Born
$9.99Encourage interaction between parents and children that reinforces the truth that God made them alive from their beginning.
This simple-concept illustrated children’s book communicates the living relationship between God and every child, from the moment of each child’s conception. Brothers, sisters, multiples-every child!-are a gift to our families. Adults are encouraged to remind children that life is precious and of the highest value to God.
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Berenstain Bears Love Is Kind
$5.99In The Berenstain Bears Love is Kind, good manners have been wearing a little thin in the Bear family’s tree house. Maybe the bears just woke up on the wrong side of bed. Maybe they’re all so busy that they’re getting grouchy and cranky. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that things are on the wrong track in the politeness department. Grizzly Gran does not approve. But rather than scold, she brings the Bears a gift-a handmade sampler with a gentle reminder from 1 Corinthians about how important love and respect are. Before long, Gran’s idea works, and the whole family begins to sound more like their kind and polite selves again.
This important addition to the popular Berenstain Bear Living Lights series-beloved by parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children alike-will quickly earn a top spot on children’s bookshelves. 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, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a Bible-based, read-aloud story that helps children understand the importance of being kind and showing good manners need look no further than another soon-to-be classic in the Living Lights series-The Berenstain Bears Love is Kind!
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$14.99Tells children that whatever they do and wherever they go, your greatest hope is that they will love and follow Jesus.
Kids love to dream about what they might do when they grow up: jobs they might have, places they might go, people they might meet. And parents and carers love to encourage and support them. But for Christian parents and carers, their greatest hope for their children, their dream of all dreams, is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus.
As children embark on life’s journey with all their potential and aspirations, express to them your biggest dream with this beautiful illustrated rhyming children’s book.
As well as teaching children about the only thing that really matters in life, this book also reminds parents that telling their kids about Jesus is more important than anything else.
Makes a wonderful gift for a wide range of children-from 3 year olds to 8 year olds and even beyond-for birthdays, Christmas or graduation.
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Different Like Me
$16.99God made each of us unique, but sometimes these differences can leave us feeling like a fish out of water. In Different Like Me, follow a diverse group of children as they work together to help a giant fish balloon toward a surprising conclusion that will delight children. Celebrate our differences and uncover what we have in common on this whimsical journey that reminds readers that no matter how different, all of us are a part of God’s wonderful creation.
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Whirly Squirrelies
$7.99Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!
What do homework, Michael’s new favorite video game, and a pair of drones have in common? They’re all competing for the gang’s attention. Join Michael, Merle, and Pearl for some high-flying adventures as they learn that self-control might save your grades . . . and your friends.
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Tree Mendous Trouble
$7.99Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!
Fancy costumes, an upgraded hamster house, and a dinner invitation? Sounds like Merle and Pearl are really coming up in the world now that they’re settling into the 21st century. But maybe this invitation to share acorns with new friends isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s another hilarious adventure with Merle and Pearl as they learn that kindness counts, even when you’re facing your biggest (and fluffiest) nemesis.
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Just Chill
$7.19In the fourth book of the Micah’s Super Vlog series based on JellyTelly’s popular animated web show, Micah and his friends learn about identity and what it means to be compassionate.
There’s a new kid in school. Will Micah give him a chance before writing him off?
Tre is cool but there seems to be more going on than meets the eye. Micah intends to find out what this guy is all about. When he discovers the new kid really does have a secret, will Micah accept Tre for who he is or continue to avoid him?
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To Sketch A Thief
$7.19In the third book of the Micah’s Super Vlog series based on JellyTelly’s popular animated web show, Micah and his friends learn the importance of honesty and of believing the best about each other.
When Armin’s sketchbook, Lydia’s lunch, and Micah’s shoes go missing at school, will the gang turn against each other before discovering the truth?
Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah’s Super Vlog, in book three of this series things mysteriously go missing at school. Accusations fly and friendships are put on the line. Faced with the struggle, can Micah and his friends learn to believe the best about each other, and work together to uncover who (or what) is really to blame?
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Squirrelnapped
$7.99The Dead Sea Squirrels are missing! Well, Pearl is. Michael is enjoying his first Saturday of the school year, teaching Merle and Pearl to play soccer-in the house! A stray ball smashes his mom’s prized elephant lamp, and Michel sees the chance to lay blame on his little sister. He and the squirrels head to the park to play. When the man in the suit and sunglasses shows up and snatches Pearl, Michel’s friends and family band together to try to get her back! Michael learns the value of honesty.Squirrelnapped! is the fourth installment in the hilarious new series from Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales.
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Big Fail
$7.19When deciding whether to keep up the lie of his “A paper,” will Micah admit his mistakes or risk losing his friends?
Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah’s Super Vlog, book two in this series finds Micah wrestling with a decision facing every kid his age: to study or play video games? Micah chooses to ditch his responsibility, so it’s no surprise when the result is a big . . . F. Seeing that his friends did well on the same test, Micah is too ashamed to show his grade before changing the F to an A with a marker. Although he knows it’s wrong, Micah feels the need to keep up the faade . . . which only leads to more lying. Will Micah continue to be dishonest, or admit his mistakes before things spin so far out of control that he loses his friends?
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Micahs Got Talent
$7.19There’s a talent show at school and the prize is too good for Micah to pass up. Will he discover his talent in time to win?
Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah’s Super Vlog, in book one of this series Micah wants to win the big talent show prize. There’s just one problem…he doesn’t know his talent. So, he sets out to try just about everything (especially the things his friends are good at) in order to find “his thing.” Discouraged with the process, Micah struggles with his identity but finally learns to have confidence that, in time, he’ll uncover his special gifts.
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Squirreled Away
$7.99Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back!
In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.
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Boy Meets Squirrels
$7.99The Dead Sea Squirrels are alive! In book 2 of Mike Nawrocki’s hilarious new series, the two petrified squirrels Michael brought home from Israel are awake and ready to dive into the 21st century. Turns out, the squirrels lived during the time of Jesus and love sharing the lessons they learned from his teaching in their own quirky way. Missteps and misadventures abound as Merle and Pearl help Michael and his friends confront a bully, using lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.
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Thats Not Fair Doesnt God Care
$10.15Poor Mack. All Mack can see are the things he can’t have. And it’s making him grumpy. And NO one likes a grumpy rhino! Except for one tiny bush baby…who’s ready to show Mack that even when life is unfair, God is good. Packed with vibrant illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, Mack’s story offers encouragement for kids when life doesn’t seem fair. Your kids (ages 4+) are reminded in kid-friendly ways that even when life is unfair, God is good, and you’ll value this message that draws your kids closer to God. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:- Good, Gooder, Goodest! Thank You, God! – Boohoo to Woohoo! God Is Always Good – A Flurry of Worry – Is Anyone Out There? – I’ve Got This! – I Was Born for This! – Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! – I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Roar vacation Bible school, Group’s Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Group’s Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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Best Birthday
$9.99Six-year-old Molly is feeling a little jealous of her cousin Sammy, who is having a birthday party at Lantern Hill Farm. Birthdays mean gifts! Molly is excited to hear there’s a treasure hunt—treasures are even better with gifts! With their list of riddles, the children embark on a scavenger hunt that reveals the greatest treasure of all is God’s love! Molly and the other children learn that even better than gifts, they can have a second birthday by choosing to be members of God’s family. Hardcover edition; recommended for ages 4 to 7 years.
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My Dad Loves Me
$7.95A Sourcebooks Wonderland Title
A book of love celebrating the special relationship between every father and their child!
My dad plays with me.
My dad naps with me.
My dad protects me.
If you’re looking for books similar to Daddy and Me or I Love My Daddy, look no further! Featuring adorable illustrations from Marianne Richmond, My Dad Loves Me! illustrates all the ways dad shows his love to his little ones! Celebrating all the daddy hugs, kisses, and special moments, kids can relive their best times with Dad every day with this sweet testament to dad in a special board book.
The perfect Father’s Day gift for all dads–from the first-time fathers to the stepdads and dad experts–this classic dad board book is a way to show love to fathers on any day!
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My Mom Loves Me
$7.95A Sourcebooks Wonderland Title
A book of love celebrating the special relationship between every mother and their child!
My mom plays with me.
My mom carries me.
My mom cuddles with me.
If you’re looking for books similar to My Mommy and Me or Mommy Loves You, look no further! Featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond, My Mom Loves Me! illustrates all the ways mom shows her love to her children. Children can relive their best times with Mom every day with this heartwarming mommy book for kids!
A wonderful Mother’s Day gift for all moms–from the first-time mothers to the stepmoms and mom experts–this classic board book is a way to show love to mom on any day!
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Gods Very Good Idea
$16.99God’s very good idea is to have lots of different people enjoying loving him and loving each other. This stunningly illustrated journey from the garden of Eden to God’s heavenly throne room shows how despite our sinfulness, everyone can be a part of God’s very good idea through the saving work of Christ.
This book will help children see how people from all ethnic and social backgrounds are valuable to God and how Jesus came to rescue all kinds of people. It will also excite them about being part of church.
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Boy After Gods Own Heart
$11.99Boys have a lot competing for their attention, and peer pressure can be tremendous – making it a challenge to encourage them toward the things of God and living the Christian life. Jim George helps young guys to understand why God is important in everything they do. And he teaches that the Bible has the answers for all the questions and issues they face as they grow older. Boys will learn:
the value of honoring and respecting their parents
the keys to making right choices and decisions
how to choose the best kinds of friends and be a good friend
the benefits of taking school seriously and being responsible
the need to follow after God by reading the Bible and spending time in prayerThis book includes discussion questions and interactive material, opening a whole new world for boys, pointing them in the right direction for becoming what God designed them to be.
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God I Need To Talk To You About School
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it. Each book points out the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verses emphasizes the point of each story helping children to apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About My Parents
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it. Each book points out the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verses emphasizes the point of each story helping children to apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Healthy Eating
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it. Each book points out the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verses emphasizes the point of each story helping children to apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Homework
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it. Each book points out the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verses emphasizes the point of each story helping children to apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Bad Manners
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Laziness
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Disrespect
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Bullying
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Whining
$1.99Delightfully illustrated, this story deals with a concern youngsters encounter in their daily lives. This book points out the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of the story. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Bad Words
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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What Are Feet For
$11.99Fun lift-the-flap board book that motivates small children to use their feet in a Christ-like way.
This helpful and engaging training tool will help parents to teach their kids that God didn’t make their feet to kick or stomp but for positive actions like running, dancing, swimming and jumping!
Not only will children be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example but they’ll also be reassured that he loves us no matter what we do. He can forgive us when we fail and help us to change.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Lying
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Vandalism
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Stealing
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Hurting Others
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Cheating
$1.99Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it.
This book, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled.
Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
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Tale Of Three Trees
$10.99Once upon a mountaintop, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. Each of their dreams come true in an unexpected way in this lovely retelling of an old folk tale. This Lion classic, beloved by young and old, is now retold in simpler text for younger readers.
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Tale Of Three Trees
$17.99Featuring the wonderful illustrations of Tim Jonke, this best-selling children’s book tells the Easter story from a new and unusual point of view. Children will be deeply touched as they understand, perhaps for the first time, the significance of Christ’s life and his atoning sacrifice on the cross.
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