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Little Mango In A Big World
$14.99Add to cartAn Abundance Books LLC Title
Maggie Mango is happy in her mango tree home until one day everything changes, and she finds herself in the world too soon.
Maggie represents the millions of displaced and vulnerable children around the world. As others begin to view Maggie in the light of her circumstances, she too starts to believe she is worthless and hopeless. When a kind man recognizes her potential and provides the basic care she needs, Maggie finds the courage and strength to become more than she ever imagined.
The kind man in this story represents the ministries and organizations helping children realize their potential, regardless of their circumstances.
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$9.99Add to cartWherever You Go, I Want You to Know_ by Melissa B. Kruger, and illustrator, Isobel Lundie, is a charming, rhyming board book that teaches little ones that no matter where they dream of going , or what they aspire to do, their greatest dream and accomplishment should be to love and follow Jesus. This beautifully illustrated rhyming book for toddlers, will also remind parents that telling their children about Jesus is more important than anything else. Board book, ages 1 to 3 years old.
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Otter B Free
$9.99Add to cartOtter B Free is the ninth book in a series of children’s books intended to teach young children basic biblical character traits.
In Free, Otter B and his friends are practicing for the Fourth of July Field Day when they learn that Felicia the fox broke her leg and won’t be able to compete. At first Otter B is excited by his chances at winning the Field Day trophy, but a conversation with Daddy about our God-given freedoms gives Otter B an idea: Instead of trying to win by himself, Otter B and his friends work as a team to earn the trophy. Otter B learns that true freedom includes choosing to help, love, and care about others.
Each book in the series includes a relevant Bible verse and ends with a fun rhyme that reinforces the lesson:
“Being independent means
That you are truly free:
Free to help, to love and care.
It’s how you Otter Be!” -
Precious Moments Little Book Of Angels
$9.99Add to cartAssure your little ones of God’s love, comfort, and protection with this Precious Moments book all about His angel guardians. Cuddle up with your little angel and this soothing book of Scripture, poetry, and the classic artwork you’ve come to know and love.
Since 1978, Precious Moments has grown into a brand recognized worldwide. Its message of God’s love shared through books and Bibles published with Thomas Nelson has impacted over 14 million lives.
This sweet board book for 0- to 4-year-olds features:
*classic Precious Moments illustrations
*poems about Bible stories, angels on heaven and earth, and how God uses angels to care for us
*Scripture verses from the trusted International Children’s Bible
Little Book of Angels is a great gift:
*for baby showers, baptisms, Easter baskets, birthdays, and holiday gifting
*for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
*to serve as a sweet reminder to your children, grandchildren, or godchildren of how much you love themCozy up together with the comfort of a loving Father and a whole host of angels. These poems will help toddlers and preschoolers drift off to sleep at bedtime feeling safe and protected or start their day feeling brave and strong. Teach your little angel the joy and safety God’s messengers bring with the perfect blend of beloved Precious Moments illustrations, favorite Scriptures, and gentle poems.
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God Rescues : Moses And The Exodus
$12.99Add to cartGod keeps his promises in amazing and often surprising ways. The Bible stories in God Rescues show how God watched over his people and used Moses to save the Israelites from trouble.
Just as God watched over and rescued his people then, even now we are safe with Jesus. The perfect Passover lamb helps us remember God’s promise to forgive, and he keeps his promise to forgive today through Jesus, the Lamb of God.
Author Jared Kennedy uses simple words and concepts to help toddlers and preschoolers understand that God takes care of us and always keeps his promises. This beautifully illustrated board book for ages three to five is part of the Beginner’s Gospel Story Book series.
The preschool-friendly pictures in God Rescues will also help teach about shapes, colors, and counting. Children will be captivated by the bright, modern illustrations and the simple encouraging content will turn their hearts to Jesus.
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His Grace Is Enough
$14.99Add to cartThis illustrated, rhyming book will help parents explain to children the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace–that Jesus offers forgiveness and allows us to move on from our mistakes.
It can be used to share the heart of the Christian faith with children or to remind them that Jesus is the person to run to when they mess up.
Children will learn that God’s grace is enough to cleanse and change us every day, as the book itself says…
My child, here’s the truth:
From God, you can’t hide
He sees what you’ve done
He knows what’s insideBut please don’t despair
There’s good news, I say!
Whatever you do
God’s grace makes a wayYes, his grace is enough
It’s so big and so free
His grace is enough
Both for you and for meThis beautiful hardback book makes a great gift for children and even beyond.
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Taste And See
$16.99Add to cartTaste and see his steadfast love,
Honey wafers from above.
Sons and daughters, can’t you see?
God made you his family.Children love food, and this beautiful book will help them see God’s goodness and love in the food he provides for his children all through the Bible. From fruit trees in the garden, manna in the wilderness, and bread and fish by the sea of Galilee, to the final, wonderful banquet spread in heaven, children will learn to “taste and see that the Lord is good.”
In Taste and See, author Irene Sun and illustrator Hannah Y. Lu provide a bird’s eye view of the Bible using the idea of hunger and feasting to tell the story of redemption in an innovative way for children and their parents. Children ages 4-7 will discover that everything their hearts hunger for can be found in Jesus-the one whose broken body and shed blood is pictured in the bread and wine we eat together to celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection. Each meal we share until Jesus comes is a time to remember God’s love for all his children.
The resource page at the end of Taste and See will equip parents to go deeper into these truths with their children.
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Risky River Rescue
$6.99Add to cartThe Dead Sea Squirrels are back with another fun-filled adventure! The Gomez family, Pearl, Justin, Sadie, Dusty, and Adriana continue the search for Merle through the Holy Land. But instead of finding Merle, they uncover Dr. Simon’s master plan to create the BabbleLand Animal Park: “the only zoo where cuddly creatures talk to you” and where you can engage in “small talk with the livestock.” While still stuck with Ruben, Merle meets Dave, a blue Lizard of Judah, and the two of them escape and take off along the Jordan River toward Galilee. The Gomezes succeed in catching up with and capturing Ruben, but they just miss Merle and Dave. The theme of this book is choosing to follow God’s will and pleasing God by obeying him and making right choices. Readers will learn about John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism, and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
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Why I Get Into Trouble
$10.99Add to cartGod has made us all special. He has also explained in His word, the Bible, what is right and what is wrong. The brother and sister in this book want to behave, but sometimes they are not being good. They would like to know why they get into trouble. Wouldn’t you like to know too?
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Molly And The Little Lipstick Lie
$14.95Add to cart“Grandma Myrtle always looked so pretty when she played. Now, I’ll look just like her.”
Molly just wants to wear lipstick to look beautiful for her big recital. And it’s not ‘stealing’ just ‘borrowing’, right? As Molly soon learns, a little lie is still a lie, and one lie can become many lies. Along with the reader, Molly will learn the consequences of what a ‘little’ lie can cause and discover that she is always more beautiful when she tells the truth.
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Mikey And The Not So Awesome Possums
$14.95Add to cart“You aren’t friends with those guys, are you?” Mikey just wants to be the ‘cool kid’. The thing is he isn’t. And friends definitely aren’t!
When face-to-face with the “Awesome Possums” on his first day back at school, Mikey realizes that he could be the “cool kid” this school year. Who won’t want to be? Find out if Mikey will “remember the light above” him or if he will decide to abandon his friends in this installment of the “Holy Moley” series.
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Otter B Hopeful
$12.99Add to cartOtter B Hopeful is the eighth in a series of children’s books that teach young children basic biblical values. In Hopeful, Otter B and his friends plant a garden and discover a bird’s nest with three eggs in it. When the garden doesn’t grow and the eggs don’t hatch right away, Otter B grows discouraged. Mama reminds Otter B about the story of Easter: Jesus’ friends were sad about His death, but God was doing something amazing. Thanks to the Easter story, Otter B learns what it means to be hopeful.
Each book in the series includes a relevant Bible verse and ends with a fun rhyme that reinforces the lesson:
“When things aren’t working out for you
And joy is hard to see,
Have hope, then pray and trust in God.
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Clever Cub Learns About Love
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
Mama Bear teaches Clever Cub there are many ways to say “I love you!” as she tells him the story of Moses’s mommy, who loved Moses so much that she put him in a basket on the river to keep him safe.
This engaging picture book:
*Tells the story of baby Moses from Exodus 1 and 2.
*Helps children ages 3-6 think about ways they can show love to others.
*Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.Clever Cub Learns about Love is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, and Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise.
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American Dream Of Braven Young
$19.95Add to cartWhy did he have to work late again? I know, I know. He has to work. He has to help “Save America”…
During this exciting and spirited tour of our nation’s capital, readers are introduced to Braven Young, a ten year old boy who just wants to build paper airplanes with his dad. But his dad is always busy working to “save America” whatever that means. While waiting up to see his dad, Braven falls asleep and dreams about having the time of his life in Washington D.C.. Finally, he is free to do whatever he wants with the National Mall as his playground! But, soon, things start spiraling out of control.
As The American Dream of Braven Young races to its imaginative and inspiring conclusion, Braven begins looking for the one person that can help him…his dad. Along the way, Braven visits iconic landmarks, meets famous historic figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and learns that with true freedom comes responsibility.
Join Braven on his own journey to save America! And discover how we all have our parts to play in The American Dream of Braven Young.
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Chloe And The Closet Of Secrets
$16.99Add to cartChloe has a sneaky habit of making up stories. She thinks it’s no big deal, but one day crazy little fluffs appear every time she tells a lie. Chloe starts stuffing the fluffs in her closet, but soon it’s almost ready to burst. Not only that, she realizes that her lies are sinful and are hurting her relationships. But after her father confesses his own lie and asks God for forgiveness, Chloe gains the courage to let out all of her secrets.
Most children (and adults too) struggle with being completely truthful. Even though we know it’s wrong to not tell the whole truth, it’s still hard to help a child understand why. Best-selling author Ginger Hubbard and Al Roland give parents a biblical framework and practical suggestions for helping their children (and themselves) learn to speak the truth. The parent resource page at the end of Chloe and the Closet of Secrets: A Book about Lying gives a biblical framework and practical suggestions to help children understand what a lie is, some reasons that they lie, and the power of confession and forgiveness.
Children will love the silly story with its bright, fun illustrations, and in the process be encouraged to always tell the truth.
Chloe and the Closet of Secrets is part of the new Teaching Children to Use Their Words Wisely series.
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Sam And The Sticky Situation
$16.99Add to cartSam has figured out a way to get what he wants when he wants it-he whines. In fact, it works so well that he’s started whining more and more to get his way. Not only does Sam’s mother give into his whining very quickly-he learned how to whine from her. Both Sam and his mother find themselves in quite the sticky situation when Sam’s whining leads them to being covered with cotton candy and stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel!
All parents want their children to whine less, but few notice that they might have a problem with whining too. Best-selling author Ginger Hubbard, along with Al Roland, help families think about whining with a silly story that will not only make them laugh, but will also encourage them to see how whining stems from a heart that wants things more than God. The parent resource page at the end of Sam and the Sticky Situation: A Book about Whining presents a biblical framework and practical suggestions to help children understand why they whine and how to learn a better way of expressing themselves.
Children will love the story with its bright, fun illustrations, and along the way will learn that there are better ways than whining to get what they want.
Sam and the Sticky Situation is part of the new Teaching Children to Use Their Words Wisely series.
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Jack And The Fantastical Circus
$24.95Add to cartVirtue? What’s that? And where can I find it?
On a trip to see his granddad, ten-year-old Jack falls asleep while his dad explains virtue. Suddenly he wakes up on a Circus Train! Led through each fantastical train car by the Ringleader, Reno, Jack comes face to face with a huge lion, flying flame torches, a silly juggler, daring tightrope walker, and other memorable circus performers who have spent years cultivating a particular virtue for their acts! Jack and the Fantastical Circus shows children that virtue is ultimately found inside of each and every one of us, but it takes practice and dedication to grow them for our different walks of life.
Authors Ariel and Michael Tyson explain, “Virtue is something within you, but it’s like a muscle. You have to keep practicing it to help it grow strong. We want to teach kids this by showing them the distinct characters of the book and how they relate to areas where they may need to grow in their own lives.”
Jack and the Fantastical Circus will encourage children to explore their imaginations, learn critical lessons, and strive for virtue in themselves. It should also inspire meaningful conversations between parents and children about the importance of virtue.
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Fruits Of The Spirit Stories Patience Kindness Goodness (DVD)
$14.99Add to cartBob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the entire Veggie cast are back together putting on shows for Mr. Nezzer’s theater. Bob impatiently puts producing the shows onto the fast track, resulting in chaos and hurt feelings among his friends. Finally Pa Grape steps in with Bible stories that help everyone learn about waiting with grace, being kind and having a heart that filled with goodness. Every show is filled with hilarious onstage performances, silly songs and crazy backstage antics that both entertain and bring home a lesson in Patience, Kindness and Goodness. As part of the Bible’s Fruit of the Spirit passage – kids will be inspired to practice these truths in big and small ways every day.
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Jingle Squirrels
$6.99Add to cartMerle and Pearl are still missing! Ruben has them hidden away in Israel, so Michael, Justin, Sadie, Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Gomez take off on a rescue mission to get them back once and for all. In the meantime, Dusty finds himself trapped in a donkey retirement community alongside a quirky alpaca named Adriana, who just happens to be an expert lock picker! Adriana’s skills come in handy when she and Dusty find Merle and Pearl locked in the birdcage Ruben is using to transport them.
More silliness, chase scenes, and unexpected twists unfold as the squirrels try to evade recapture by Ruben. Eventually, Pearl, Dusty, and Adriana find themselves part of a live Nativity display, but where is Merle? Jingle Squirrels is a continuation of the Dead Sea Squirrels story, but it also tells the Christmas story of Christ’s birth. Readers will learn that God is our Rescuer and Redeemer. Key Verse is John 3:16.
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Clever Cub Gives Thanks To God
$5.99Add to cartClever 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 Sings To God
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
“God, You are amazing!” As Clever Cub takes a walk in the forest and the fields and the mountains, he can’t help but sing praises to God for all the incredible things God has made!
This engaging picture book:
*Shares the worshipful words of Psalm 104.
*Helps children ages 3-6 learn the joy of praising God with song.
*Is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to praying and singing the psalms.
*Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.Clever Cub Sings 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 Gives Thanks to God.
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Clever Cub Explores Gods Creation
$5.99Add to cartClever 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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Any Time Any Place Any Prayer
$16.99Add to cartWhen children have something on their minds, they tend to run to their parents and caregivers. Wouldn’t it be great if they also learned that they can talk to God about anything and everything because Jesus has made that possible?
This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook, by Risen Motherhood co-founder Laura Wifler, takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. From Eden and God’s presence, through the fall, redemption, and the Spirit’s presence with us now, to our presence with God in the future, God has always made a way for his people to talk with him. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.
Includes Jesus’ teaching on the Lord’s Prayer to help children know how to pray.
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Gwen Tells Tales
$15.99Add to cartThis colorful, beautifully illustrated children’s book invites children ages four through seven into Gwen Raccoon’s world to learn alongside her how to have the courage to always tell the truth.
Gwen Raccoon is embarrassed when she gets a failing grade on a math test. But that’s not the big problem: the big problem is that she is cultivating the habit of lying to do what she wants and cover up her mistakes. Gwen’s lies pile up. But when Mama confesses her own failure to tell the truth, Gwen gains the courage to confess and ask forgiveness of Jesus and of those she has lied to.
Edited by Edward. T. Welch, Gwen Tells Tales helps young readers see how God always accepts us when we confess sin and repent; and further, how he gives us the humility to speak the truth when it’s hard. A special section at the end of the book guides parents in helping their children be truth-tellers. Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses to remind children and adults that God’s forgiveness is always available to cleanse us from sin; and the Holy Spirit always gives strength to speak the truth.
Gwen Tells Tales is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, bringing gospel help and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus in the midst of challenging circumstances. Each individual story guides parents toward meaningful conversations with their kids, based on what Scripture has to say about living by faith in everyday life.
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God I Know Youre Good
$9.99Add to cartFrom Bonnie Rickner Jensen, the author of the popular board book God, I Know You’re There, comes God, I Know You’re Good, a delightful children’s book about introducing kids to God’s love, presence, and goodness through the world around us.
From picnics to ocean waves to the kindness of a friend, all good things are gifts from God. God, I Know You’re Good shows babies, toddlers, and preschoolers how to recognize God’s loving presence all around them–and in them!
Written from the perspective of a child, God, I Know You’re Good helps little ones realize how we can find God’s goodness in fuzzy caterpillars, play dates, parades, and stars. With imaginative, whimsical illustrations from Shane Crampton, this board book:
*Is ideal for ages 0-4
*Includes thoughtful, read-aloud-friendly rhymes
*Is a great gift for a baby shower, baptism, Christmas, or Easter
*Travels easily, is small enough to fit in a child’s lap, and is a perfect bedtime readWith words and pictures that describe God’s presence in a way that kids can understand, God, I Know You’re Good is a beautiful reminder to each of us that we can see the goodness of God’s love every time we look around us.
This book is in the God, I Know series.
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Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
On a starry night, Mama Bear and Clever Cub imagine what it would have been like to welcome baby Jesus to the world.
This engaging picture book:
*Tells the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke 2.
*Helps children ages 3-6 anticipate the excitement of Jesus’ arrival.
*Is ideal for Advent read-alouds or a stocking stuffer on Christmas morning.
*Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, and Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God.
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World Is Awake For Little Ones
$9.99Add to cartThis joyful journey through an ordinary day inspires children to be thankful for all of God’s blessings that surround them. From blooming flowers in the backyard to the roaring animals at the zoo … the world is awake!
Written by ABC News correspondent and bestselling author Linsey Davis and paired with lush, whimsical illustrations by Lucy Fleming, The World Is Awake for Little Ones: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings is a lyrical walk through a day filled with love as seen through the magnificent world of our Creator. Engaging and uplifting, this board book reminds young children they are safely cradled in the hands of God, surrounded by all his wonderful blessings.
This is the day the Lord has made. A butterfly floats through the sun and the shade, while dragonflies flit past the flowers and trees and grasshoppers hop in the soft morning breeze.
The World Is Awake:
*Combines ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis’s lyrical rhymes with Lucy Fleming’s whimsical art
*Is an inspiring and reassuring story for boys and girls about being thankful for the everyday blessings that surround them
*Is the perfect read-aloud board book for young kids
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Little Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Edition
$34.99Add to cartA 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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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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Fruits Of The Spirit Stories Love Joy Peace (DVD)
$14.99Add to cartBob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the entire VeggieTales cast have put together shows to help revive Mr. Nezzer’s dilapidated theater. The Veggies have receive letters from the VeggieTales Fan Club asking about how to be joyful even when you don’t get what you want, how to truly love and how to get along on a team. Bob wants to make shows to help the kids, but there always seems to be some sort of calamity before the curtain goes up. Every show is set in Mr. Nezzer’s theater and is filled with hilarious on-stage performances, silly songs and crazy backstage antics that both entertain and teach a lesson in Love, Joy and Peace. As part of the Bible’s Fruit of the Spirit passage – the Veggies learn that these truths are a guide and help in any situation.
Run time: 1 hour 9 minutes
Includes 3 ALL NEW 22 minute shows:
The Power of Love
A Lifetime Supply of Joy
God Wants Us to Make Peace
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Dusty Donkey Detour
$6.99Add to cartMerle 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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Merle Of Nazareth
$6.99Add to cartThe Dead Sea Squirrels are back! Mike Nawrocki brings his signature humor and storytelling expertise to the newest installment in the beloved series.
Merle and Pearl have been squirrelnapped and taken to Israel. Even though Michael, Justin, and Sadie have just started 5th grade, they convince their parents that a trip to Israel will be an educational experience, especially since Michael’s mom is a teacher and can help them keep up with their schoolwork. Nazareth is the first stop for Merle and Pearl’s squirrelnapper. The kids are able to track Merle and Pearl to Nazareth, the town where Joseph and Mary lived before the birth of Jesus. Then the squirrels learn that the black-market artifact collector will be moving them to Bethlehem and manage to leave a clue for the kids as to where they are going. Will the kids find Merle and Pearl in time, or will the squirrelnapper get away again?
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God Cares For Me
$15.99Add to cartWhy 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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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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God Made Us Just Right
$11.99Add to cartNo need to compare–God has a reason for creating everyone just the way they are!
How come puppies get to bark, but kittens can’t? Why do elephants have such long trunks when other animals don’t risk tripping over their noses? What’s the point of all these differences?
Through playful illustrations of animals and warmhearted words in rhyme, young children will see God as their loving creator. God Made Us Just Right helps them realize that God has a reason for creating us just the way we are.
Kids who are always asking, “Why, Mom?” and “How come, Dad?” will easily relate to the back-and-forth question-and-answer format. It’s a book the whole family will enjoy.
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3 Minute Devotions For Courageous Girls
$5.99Add to cartGot 3 minutes, courageous girl?
Take a few moments of your day to quiet your spirit, think on God’s amazing love for you, and make a meaningful connection with your heavenly Father with these 3-minute readings designed just for you!
Minute 1: meditate on a scripture selection
Minute 2: read through a devotional created just for you
Minute 3: read a prayer designed to help jump-start your conversation with GodIn only 3 short minutes, you’ll be on your way to a beautifully courageous spirit! This delightful devotional packs a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration into dozens readings designed to meet you right where you are in life.
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Alive Before You Were Born
$9.99Add to cartEncourage 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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This I Know
$17.95Add to cartJoin a family on an unforgettable road trip and experience the wonder of God’s world. See how all of creation reveals what the Bible tells us: Jesus loves me, this I know…Have you noticed the fingerprints of God in the world around us? The creation tells us about its Creator. Whether it’s…a sunrise reminding us that God makes everything new, a thunderstorm demonstrating God’s power, a snowfall illustrating God’s grace, or nighttime crickets helping us rest in God’s peace, …we see the craftsmanship of God everywhere, shaping our world with His beauty and character. Filled with joyful rhymes, stunning illustrations, adorable animals, hidden Bible verses, and the text of Jesus Loves Me at the very end — families will spend hours with this perfect bedtime book.
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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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How To Get A Daddy To Sleep
$14.99Add to cartYou and your kids will love giggling together before bed as your roles take a fun reversal in How to Get a Daddy to Sleep by Amy Parker.
What if kids were in charge of bedtime? Written from a child’s point of view, this picture book follows a little girl as she and her daddy have a spectacular and exhausting day together. When bedtime rolls around, Daddy will have no problem getting to sleep!
Daddy is a gift from God;
He never takes a break!
I’ll show you how to help him rest–
No matter what it takes!
This delightful and colorful bedtime story celebrates a father’s role in a child’s day while commiserating with his nightly pursuit of sleep when an energetic child withstands all bedtime strategies.
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How To Get A Mommy To Sleep
$14.99Add to cartWritten as if from one child to another, this delightful bedtime book from popular author Amy Parker gives kids great ideas for how they can effectively get their moms to finally go to sleep at night.
Getting Mommy to take a rest
Is hard to do–it’s true!
She seems to want to stay up late,
No matter what you do!
Do you have a little one who always seems to have more energy than you do at bedtime? You’ll laugh out loud together at this fun role-reversal bedtime book. Written from a child’s point of view, How to Get a Mommy to Sleep reminds kids to “start early” when it comes to getting a mommy ready for bed and to always remember to say your prayers before sleep–no matter how long it takes.
After all, it’s hard to get Mommy to bed when she always wants to do one more thing! Enjoy a charming new take on bedtime in this celebration of a mother and child’s day. How to Get a Mommy to Sleep is for any mommy who knows what it’s like to need a laugh or two to stay awake until bedtime.
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I Love You To The Stars
$13.97Add to cartHelping children find their way through the confusing world of a loved one developing dementia
Grandma has come to live with Noah’s family, and he couldn’t be happier. They put together puzzles, read books, and play with Sunny, Grandma’s dog. And she never misses a chance to tell Noah that she loves him “to the stars.”
But lately Grandma hasn’t been the same. She does funny things like lose her shoes in the bathtub, and not so funny things like getting lost and forgetting how to read. Mom explains that Grandma’s brain has gotten sick, and it makes her forget things. That means it’s their job to remember for her-and to make sure she always knows that she is loved as much as she loves them.
With thoughtful, child-friendly language and warm, painterly illustrations, I Love You to the Stars is a beautiful book that helps children understand the often-scary reality of a grandparent or older friend experiencing dementia. It can be read with an adult, along with the discussion questions included at the end of the book, or pulled from the shelf by little hands whenever they need a reminder that love is always there.
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$14.99Add to cartTells 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
$16.99Add to cartGod 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
$6.99Add to cartContinue 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
$6.99Add to cartContinue 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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Little Mole Finds Hope
$17.99Add to cartWhen Little Mole is feeling sad in his dark, underground home, his mother shows him how to look for hope. He finds that signs of spring are everywhere, from the daffodil bulbs under the soil to the tiny buds on the branches above. Hope can be found–even in the darkest places.
In Little Mole Finds Hope, best-selling children’s author Glenys Nellist and illustrator Sally Garland tell an endearing story sure to lift the spirits of people emerging from the cold of winter or a challenging season of life and inspire them to look for signs that spring will come again.
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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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Just Chill
$8.99Add to cartIn 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?
