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Love
$5.99Add to cartBrother, Sister, and Honey Bear learn about the joy of loving your family, friends and neighbors in this faith-based storybook starring the Berenstain Bears!
The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends-values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life!
This storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about loving family and friends-it’s perfect for gift giving all year long!
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Ooo Baby Baby
$7.99Add to cartSandra Boynton’s newest arrival beautifully captures the wonder of being a new parent.
“From the moment I saw you and whispered your name, nothing, no nothing, has been quite the same.”Welcoming a baby transforms life in many ways, including the wondrous opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes. In Ooo Baby, Baby! the precious baby bunny marvels at the changing seasons, happily watches the clouds, and plays with everyday objects in unexpected ways–all while the adoring big bunny looks on with delight.
With its warm and familiar illustrations–and a heart-shaped window in its front cover–this lilting Boynton board book is the ideal present for young children and new parents. It’s also terrific for grandparents, baby showers, welcome baskets, or even Valentine’s Day or Easter. Or just because. OOO!
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Growl : Trouble At Kindness Zoo
$16.99Add to cartThis humorous animal picture book from Dr. Tony Evans teaches young hearts the power of kindness, consideration, thinking of others and what it means to “carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2). In this fun children storybook, kids will adventure with the zoo amimals through an uproar at Kindness Zoo. Mealtime wasn’t exactly what the animals expected, and Marquis the zookeeper is nowhere in sight. Roberta Rosie, the antelope, is bellowing; Junior, the crocodile, is snapping; Cuddles, the polar bear, is roaring; Fred, the elephant is stomping; and Sofia, the python, is hissing. It was so loud that Sunny, the lion, couldn’t sleep a wink. But when Sunny realizes why the animals are all a-fuss, he does his best to help fix the problem. Even though he hasn’t caused the madness, he saves the day with his kindness toward his fellow zoo-mates.
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Silly Little Thing Called Love
$7.99Add to cartJoin the Veggies as they learn how to love one another in this bright, fun-filled board book.
Love is patient, kind, and . . . silly? ?Favorite VeggieTales characters like Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber set the record straight on what love really means in this funny, helpful board book. Combining humor and heart, the Veggies teach a faith-centric message about the importance of loving others, modeling loving behavior through a simple story and bright, engaging artwork. Veggie fans will love this board book about one of the most important values we can teach our children.
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Go And Fear Nothing
$17.95Add to cartDid you know there is a Church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States? Marian apparitions are appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary, coming down from heaven to earth, to one or more people. In 1859, Mary appeared three times to a young woman named Adele Brise in the Wisconsin frontier.
During the third apparition, Adele froze in her tracks at the sight of a beautiful woman, clothed in dazzling white, with a yellow sash around her waist. She had a crown of stars around her head, and her long, wavy, golden hair fell loosely over her shoulders. The lady in white introduced herself to Adele as the Queen of Heaven. Today, people from all over the United States and the world visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, located on the spot where Mary appeared to Adele.
Go and Fear Nothing brings to life for young people this incredible real-life story and Our Lady’s message of praying for the conversion of sinners, learning our catechism, receiving the sacraments with devotion, and relying on her unfailing help. When we doubt ourselves or feel like we need to make excuses for our weaknesses, we can remember Our Lady’s words to Adele: “Go and fear nothing. I will help you.”
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Lies Boys Believe
$11.99Add to cartLies are powerful. God’s Truth is stronger.
Graphic novel meets meaty Bible teaching in Lies Boys Believe, helping boys identify lies and replace them with Truth so they can stand firm in a fractured world.
Jason and Erin Davis–parents to four boys–use witty storytelling and playful graphics to present solid biblical truth to combat the most common lies boys believe. With easy-to-read chapters, this book focuses on ten core lies:
*Loving God Is for Girls
*God is Mad at Me
*It’s Not My Fault
*No One Needs to Know About My Sin
*I Can’t Control My Temper
*It Doesn’t Matter What I Watch
*Reading the Bible Isn’t for Me . . . and more.Through the Davis’ fictional and humorous stories, your son will begin to trade the lies he’s believed for the truth God intends. He will learn to swim upstream against the tides of deception and be equipped to recognize future lies as he develops a passion for knowing and living God’s Word.
Join him in the battle by using the accompanying tool: A Parent’s Guide to Lies Boys Believe. This companion resource invites you to critically examine the lies boys believe, discover how to strengthen and encourage your son, and employ creative and practical tools for ongoing discussion.
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Say A Happy Prayer Before You Go To Sleep
$12.99Add to cartSweet Dreams Begin with Happy Bedtime Prayers!
Say a Happy Prayer before You Go to Sleep is the perfect bedtime book for little ones.
With each turn of the page, kids will encounter happy, sometimes silly, prayers to ready their hearts and minds for a peaceful sleep.
With fun, rhyming text accompanied by bright, colorful art, this delightful board book promises to become a nightly bedtime favorite!
Recommended for ages 2+.
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You Can Pray Big Things
$14.97Add to cartInspiring Children to Pray Big Things to the God Who Loves Them
Christian parents and grandparents want to teach their children to pray with joy and expectation. What better way to make prayer fun, natural, and meaningful than to start with a vividly illustrated picture book to bring vital biblical concepts–like salvation–to life?
You Can Pray Big Things encourages children ages 3-8 to pray big prayers to their even bigger God. Combining clear, biblical teaching about prayer, inspiring quotes, engaging illustrations, and simple prayers children can pray alone or with a loved one, this accessible book helps kids start a lifelong conversation with God. It even helps them understand what to do when it seems like God hasn’t answered their prayers, and how to pray to receive Christ.
Praying to God should be a fun and frequent part of every kid’s life. You Can Pray Big Things shows kids how to do it and helps parents start important spiritual conversations in their home.
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Whats In A Dumpling Grandma
$15.99Add to cartFrom the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama (@greyandmama, 7.5M followers) and author of Thank You, Mama comes a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother’s love and wisdom.
Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook banh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.
This warm-and-toasty picture book for 4-to-8-year-olds
*celebrates the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild,
*explores the importance of family history and cultural heritage through the act of passing down a favorite recipe,
*honors the past while expressing joy for today’s memories-in-the-making,
*features the bright and imaginative artwork of Sandra Eide,
*offers a recipe for Grey’s grandma’s famous fish sauce, and
*includes lots and lots of delicious dumplings!
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Cory And The Seventh Story
$13.99Add to cartA beautifully illustrated children’s book that shows us all how to find a new way forward in a world that can be scary for kids and adults alike, from the acclaimed author of Faith After Doubt and the beloved storyteller behind How Not to be Afraid
Cory the raccoon and Cory’s best friend Owl love their happy, peaceful village and want to keep it that way. But things begin to change for the worse when some of their neighbors, including Badger, Fox, and Weasel, become fierce and angry critters who fight and bully others in the village, driving away those who they deem “dirty and bad.”
It breaks Cory and Owl’s hearts to see their village filled with anger, fear, and fighting-but what can they do? A wise visitor named Switfhorse arrives and helps Cory and Owl understand six old stories that explain what is happening:
The story of power to dominate,
the story of striking back with fury and hate,
the story of running to find a safe place,
or pointing at others to shame and disgrace,
or being stuck in self-pity for the pain we’ve been through,
or of me having more Shiny Objects than you.Finally, Cory and Owl find a way to reunite all of the villagers through a new story-the seventh story-where the story is peace and the hero is love! Children and parents alike will delight in this hope-filled tale that teaches us how we can all extend peace, love, and laughter to everyone we meet.
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Would You Like To Know Who Created The World
$13.99Add to cartWonder with young children about the world around them and how God created it for us to enjoy and care for.
Celebrate creation care with toddlers through this first devotional. In this picture book, young children explore simple questions about being aware of God’s creation: the clouds and stars, the weather, water and the countryside, the animals and plants, the food, our languages, and ourselves.
Simple related bible verses and thoughtful prayers about each part of creation point very young children to God. This charming picture book encourages curious toddlers to look around and relate God’s creation to their experience of the world. Would you like to know Who Created the World? is perfect for encouraging young children to be curious and respectful of the environment. Also this is a resource for parents, carers and church toddler groups to introduce the idea of a daily devotional with young children.
Children get to know God as Creator through caring for the world and one another.
This picture book is an addition to the Would you like to know? series by established author and illustrator Eira Reeves. For more than 30 years, this successful series has provided a range of non-fiction, devotional, and Bible retelling resources for young children, informing them about the Christian faith and nurturing their first steps.
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Gemma Hunts See Lets Be Me
$13.99Add to cartA themed storybook about children’s emotions to encourage young children to overcome jealousy and anger, bring joy, find peace, and learn to persevere through imitative behaviour.
“I’m CONFUSED and my laces are all in a knot. Maybe I should just hide them or lose them . . .” “AARGH! There’s too much noise going on!”
Explore how to manage strong feelings and emotions with young children. Children can struggle to understand and express their emotions and feelings. This picture book, containing five different stories, helps them to relate to the children’s experiences in the book and then see how best to deal with these feelings. They will also know that whatever they are experiencing and going through, they are loved and valued.
Each of Gemma Hunt’s lively and engaging stories sets up a true-to-life scenario, followed by a modern retelling of a Bible story and a good example by an adult, and ends with the children in the story learning from this. This engaging picture book is perfect for end-of-the-day reading time with children, providing support, encouragement, and reassuring words.
The stories are inspired by the following Bible stories: The parable of the lost coin (Keep trying), Jesus speaks about judging others (Feeling cross), the angel Gabriel visiting Mary (Bring joy), Jesus calms the storm (Finding peace), and the parable of the prodigal son (Feeling jealous).
Gemma Hunt’s See! Let’s Be series encourages young children to understand how to act and behave in everyday situations through observing good examples by adults and inspired by Bible stories.
See! These fun and lively stories show this in action through Bible stories retold in an everyday context with real-life good examples from adults.
Let’s be. . . Just like the children in the stories, children aged 3-6 years will want to imitate the behaviour and give it a go themselves in their own situations.
Also in the series is Gemma Hunt’s See! Let’s Be a Good Friend about the values of friendship.
Written by TV presenter and children’s entertainer, Gemma Hunt, one of the hosts of Alpha and Songs of Praise.
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Message In The Moon
$15.99Add to cartThis gorgeous picture book illustrates the unique relationship between children and their parents and how this special love connects them always, from near or far–from Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey.
Oh Moon, moon, moon that shines so bright.
Please send this message far . . .
So all will know that they are loved,
No matter where they are.A Message in the Moon was inspired by Downey’s own story of losing her mother when she was just ten years old and the comfort her father brought her. Years later, when Downey left home for college, her father pointed to the full moon and told her, “Whenever you feel alone, always look into the night sky, and you’ll be reminded of how much I love you. I’ll leave a message for you in the moon.” That simple comfort remains with Downey today, and now she is passing it on to parents and children alike.
Beautifully illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Holly Hatam, A Message in the Moon features charming vignettes that show characters finding reassurance in the moon’s message. “Whether your child is going to their first sleepover, their first day of school, or their favorite stuffed animal is inexplicably gone, whether they are experiencing the loss of a goldfish, or a sibling has left for college, A Message in the Moon helps parents to explain the feeling of longing to their little ones,” Downey writes.
With whimsical artwork and uplifting rhymes, A Message in the Moon is a perfect reminder for parents and children alike that they are never alone. They just need to look to the moon and remember that they are loved.
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Something Scary Happened
$16.99Add to cartSomething Scary Happened helps children process their feelings after experiencing a trauma and provides comfort through the story of a little lamb named Miles.
Miles is a happy little lamb until something bad happens. All of a sudden, Miles feels like he is alone in a deep dark valley, but it is there in the valley that he meets his good Shepherd who promises to always be with him, no matter what.
Counselor and trauma expert Darby A. Strickland uses the story of Miles to help parents and caregivers share the comfort of taking their fears to the good Shepherd by applying Psalm 23 to difficult experiences.Through a special section at the end of the book, Strickland helps parents recognize the feelings and behaviors children might have in response to their trauma and guides them in how to help children talk about what scared them.
*First book in the Comfort for Children in Hard Times series, edited by biblical counselor Darby Strickland, addressing difficult experiences that children commonly face and offering gospel hope and help.
*Children ages four to seven will be drawn to the playful illustrations by Carlotta Notaro.
*The companion minibook, When Children Experience Trauma: What to Do When Something Scary Happens by Darby A. Strickland is also available to give parents and caregivers more detailed help.
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Tomas Looks Up And Out
$16.99Add to cartTomas Turtle starts his day thinking more about himself than others. Not only is he annoyed that his sister Tori’s cough kept him awake, but he also brags to all of his friends about his successes. It’s not until he gets sick and his friends take care of him that Tomas learns to look up to God and out to others.
Edited by counselor Alasdair Groves, Tomas Looks Up and Out offers concrete, grace-based help for growing in empathy and is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, which brings gospel wisdom 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 during challenging circumstances.
*A special section at the end of the book guides parents in having meaningful conversations with their kids about empathy and considering others, based on biblical truth.
*Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life.
*Teaches children and parents how to apply God’s Word to the everyday problem of not considering others.
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Sadie Finds Her Voice
$16.99Add to cartSadie Bunny should be excited to stay overnight with her cousin Ivy. But instead, she is nervous. What if Ivy’s friends don’t like her? What if she can’t get any words out? But after a chance meeting with a scary cat piano teacher, armed with words from the Good Book, Sadie learns that Jesus can help even when you feel shy.
Edited by counselor Aaron Sironi, Sadie Finds Her Voice is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom 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 during challenging circumstances.
*A special section at the end of the book guides parents in having meaningful conversations with their kids about how to engage others when they are nervous.
*Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life.
*Teaches children and parents how to apply God’s Word to the everyday problem of feeling shy.
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Violet And The Jurassic Land Exhibit
$8.99Add to cartThe Infinity Rainbow Club is volunteering at the local natural history museum where Violet’s parents work. Violet loves setting up the new augmented reality exhibit, but she worries that something will go wrong. Her OCD has her repeatedly checking for errors. Can Violet find a way to trust her work and enjoy the exhibit?
The Infinity Rainbow Club is a chapter book series featuring five neurodivergent children in a club at their elementary school. The club provides a safe space for stims and different communication styles to be accepted and celebrated.
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What If I Cant Explain God
$17.99Add to cartI’ve tried asking grown-ups to explain God, but they aren’t very good at it.
Explaining who God is can be really hard. Especially for grown-ups. They like to use confusing words like Trinity, outside of time, and everywhere all at once. What’s a kid to do if they can’t explain God? Maybe it’s not such a problem after all. The little girl in this story realizes there are so many things in the world that are hard to explain, but not hard to accept. Like how people speak in many languages; how the sun is a color, a feeling, and also light; and how people in her family have different names for each other. So what if you can’t explain God? What matters is that God loves you–and that’s not confusing at all!
In this new picture book by the author of Maybe God Is Like That Too, children will learn that accepting a bit of mystery is part of what it means to have faith.
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Spreading Kindness Like Betty Confetti
$15.99Add to cartKindness is like confetti; there’s always lots to spare. When we love like Jesus does, we spread it everywhere! This second book in the popular Betty Confetti inspirational Children storybook series by author and artist illustrates the importance of being kind to everyone everywhere.
When Betty sees a new girl at school, she tries her hardest to offer a warm welcome, but so many obstacles get in Betty’s way! Notes get passed to the wrong people. Lunchroom invitations get mixed up. But in the end, Betty’s kind heart wins the day when she shares kindness with others. Through her acts of kindness, she is rewarded, she makes a new friend, wins the soccer game, and learns that God wants us to love and care for people just like He loves and cares for us.
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God I Feel Scared
$8.97Add to cartKids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel scared and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.
Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to better understand themselves and grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.
God, I Feel Scared teaches kids ages 4 to 8 how to:
*Identify the feeling of fear and recognize things that can make them feel scared
*See signs of fear in others
*Develop techniques to manage fear
*Embrace fear and new experiences without letting it overwhelm them
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Kiki Kicks
$19.99Add to cartI want to be strong for the right reasons.
Kiki has watched her mama practice karate for a long time, and now she wants to learn too. She wants to become strong and steady like a mountain. The bullies at school are strong for the wrong reasons. They make Kiki feel small. But today at her first karate lesson, everything changes.
Award-winning author Jane Yolen joins forces with debut author Ariel Stemple in this picture book inspired by Stemple’s own childhood experience of learning martial arts after experiencing bullying at school. This lyrical story of self-empowerment at a martial arts studio is woven around the poetic lines of Yolen’s well-known poem Karate Kid, used by educators and librarians for decades. Backmatter includes information about different karate stances and a note about how martial arts can instill confidence and strength in children.
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Boy Who Was Bold
$14.99Add to cartIf there is one essential characteristic this generation of children needs, it’s boldness. More and more, kids will be seen as odd, weird, or strange if they choose to follow Jesus.
However, this is not the first time in history that boldness has been required to serve God. After all, a young boy in first-century Nazareth perfectly displayed boldness: Jesus Christ Himself.In The Boy Who Was Bold, author Adam Griffin follows the theme of boldness throughout Jesus’s life and ministry. When twelve-year-old Jesus stood in the temple and taught God’s Word from scrolls, He started a domino effect of boldness that we read about throughout the Gospels. Jesus boldly proclaimed God’s Word and demonstrated kindness to the underserved and abused. He even boldly gave His life so we would have the opportunity to be bold with Him.
In thirty-two magically illustrated pages, The Boy Who Was Bold tells and shows kids what Jesus’s boldness might have looked like so they can choose boldness in their own lives. Readers ages 4-8 will find the beauty in godly oddness and be empowered to follow Jesus courageously.
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Brown Girls Rule
$18.99Add to cartWe are brown. We are beautiful. We are perfect.
An empowering acclamation for girls bearing melanin of all kinds, Brown Girls Rule centers and uplifts girls of color in an inspiring poem that is one part love letter, two parts battle anthem. Ashok Banker and Brittney Bond bring this song to life with a brilliant array of brown girls as politicians, athletes, scientists, teachers, queens, and leaders in countless other roles where brown girls rule. Triumphant and uplifting, this picture book is a powerful reminder for girls of color that they may be young, but they are mighty.
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Otter B Friendly
$12.99Add to cartOtter B Friendly is the twelfth in a series of children’s books that teach young children basic biblical values. In this story, Otter B learns how to make friends with someone who seems different.
When a family that’s new and different moves to the neighborhood, Otter B isn’t quite sure what to think. Will Otter B and his buddies make friends with this new arrival?
Each book in the series ends with a rhyme that reinforces the lesson and includes an appropriate Bible verse.
“When there’s someone you don’t know
or someone new you see,
just be a friend and say hello.
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Big Feelings Days
$11.97Add to cartHelp little kids with big emotions know God that loves them and is right next to them, no matter what they feel.
Speaker, pastor, podcaster, and author of The Louder Song, Aubrey Sampson has dealt with a lot of big feelings and heartache in her life and has written about lament for a grown-up audience. Knowing that adults don’t have a monopoly on strong, difficult emotions, Aubrey turns to writing about feelings for our little ones with Big Feelings Days.
Children have a lot of emotions too, and feeling sad or angry or brokenhearted can be overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to help kids understand that their feelings are valuable and normal-and that they can creatively express what they feel to Jesus, who created emotions and deeply cares about every one.Big Feelings Days is a tender and engaging picture book that helps children ages 3-7 learn how to release their feelings of grief, anger, and heartbreak in creative ways to a God who cares. This picture book includes
*full-color illustrations,
*relatable imagery to help children express and identify emotions, and
*creative ways for children to process their feelings with Jesus.Even now you can be helping your kids develop emotional health and emotional intelligence as they learn to come to Jesus with whatever they may be feeling.
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He Is There
$14.99Add to cartSo daily sing your songs of praise, and pray your daily prayers.
Keep looking with your HEART-you’ll see! God’s working everywhere.
He Is There is a creative, poetic, and interactive book that helps kids learn about the invisible but surprising presence of God. We can’t see God with our physical eyes, but He Is There uses poetry and flashlight fun to help kids look for the hand of God in creation and in their daily lives. This is also a fun way for parents and kids to calm down, connect, and have spiritual conversations before bedtime, story time, or anytime.
This book affirms the biblical truths of God’s sometimes seemingly hidden presence, his friendship, and his care in a creative and engaging way. We hope that the fun and novel storytelling format will lead to crossover appeal.
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Love Jesus : Notes From Jesus For Little Ones
$7.99Add to cartSnuggle up with your little one and read these sweet notes from Jesus.
You’ll explore the many ways, big and small, that your child is loved by their forever friend, Jesus. With super-cute animal illustrations and colorful art, this book will become a favorite for you and your little one. Plus, every turn of the page leads to a fun, giggle-inducing action to help you and your little one create precious moments together.
This bright and friendly book is designed especially for little ones to help start their relationship with Jesus. It’s perfect:
*for babies through 3-year-olds
*for cuddling up and reading to your special little one
*as a meaningful baby shower, baby dedication, or baptism gift
*to gift for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, or other holidays
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God Hears Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children How to Pray in Every Circumstance
Everyone is a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Hears Me, author Kristen Wetherell teaches children how to talk with God–a heavenly Father who intently listens to his beloved children.
This board book uses repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Formatted for child interaction, the text provides a line for the caregiver to read and a responsive action for the child to perform. Deeply rooted in Scripture, Wetherell teaches children the importance of depending on Christ through prayer and praising him through all of life’s circumstances.
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God Cares For Me
$11.99Add to cartThis Board Book Teaches Children about God’s Care for His Creation
Everyone’s a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Cares for Me, author Kristen Wetherell explores God’s creation and providence, revealing his abundant care for the things he has made–including his children!
This board book uses repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Deeply rooted in Scripture, Wetherell’s words highlight God’s power, creativity, and provision for his people to teach children about the comfort found in Christ.
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God Speaks To Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children How God Speaks through Scripture
Everyone is a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Speaks to Me, author Kristen Wetherell teaches how God reveals himself through creation and Scripture and gives hope through his Son.
This board book uses repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Deeply rooted in Scripture, Wetherell shares the nature of God’s words which are sweet, comforting, and immovable–ultimately encouraging children to trust, obey, and follow Christ all their days.
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Our Great God
$11.99Add to cartThere are so many things to sing about–things that make us happy or excited, even things that make us sad. But the greatest reason to sing is when we think about God! God is a great God! Everything that we know and love about God should make us want to sing about him!
In Our Great God, Sally Michael helps parents to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and influence the will of their children as they learn a new scripture. Each page shows pictures and asks questions to engage preschoolers in understanding the verse. Repetition of the verse throughout the book, helps children memorize the Bible verse after just a few readings. Also included are pointers for helping children memorize scripture and suggestions for activities that will reinforce “Living by the Word.”
*Part of the Bible Verses to Remember series.
*Bright, fun illustrations by Sengsavane Chounramany bring the Bible verse to life.
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Good Gifts Come From God
$11.99Add to cartEvery day God gives us good gifts to enjoy–family, friends, sunshine, hugs, smiles, and kind words. The greatest gift from God is sending his Son, Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. We should always thank God for his good and perfect gifts.
In Good Gifts Come from God, Sally Michael helps parents to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and influence the will of their children as they learn a new Scripture. Each page shows pictures and asks questions to engage preschoolers in understanding the verse. Repetition of the verse throughout the book, helps children memorize the Bible verse after just a few readings. Also included are pointers for helping children memorize and suggestions for activities that will reinforce “Living by the Word.”
*Part of the Bible Verses to Remember series.
*Bright, fun illustrations by Sengsavane Chounramany bring the Bible verse to life.
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Give God Your Worries
$11.99Add to cartGod takes care of birds, animals, the sun and rain. He takes care of everything in his world. And he takes care of us, too. But we can sometimes be anxious or nervous. Jesus wants us to remember he cares for us and we can cast–or throw–our worries on him.
In Give God Your Worries, Sally Michael helps parents, teachers, and caregivers to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and influence the will of children as they learn a new Scripture. Each page shows pictures and asks questions to engage preschoolers in understanding the verse. Repetition of the verse throughout the book helps children memorize the Bible verse after just a few readings. Also included are pointers for helping children memorize and suggestions for activities that will reinforce “Living by the Word.”
*Part of the Bible Verses to Remember series.
*Bright, fun illustrations by Sengsavane Chounramany bring the Bible verse to life.
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Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up
$18.99Add to cartInspire children to dream not just about a future career, but also about the kind of person they want to become with this empowering picture book from Emmy Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, founder of CARRY Media, and mother of three, Paula Faris.
Career Day is looming, and Lina has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up.
Should she become a nurse? An engineer? A journalist? A professional athlete? There are too many options! When her mom suggests she ask herself a few key questions, Lina begins to realize who she grows up to be is more important than what she ends up doing.
In a world that places so much emphasis on what we do, Paula Faris–who stepped out of her own role as an award-winning journalist–is passionate about encouraging kids to consider instead who they want to be. In this beautifully illustrated book, Paula shares this empowering message with young readers and gives parents tools to foster their child’s unique gifts and interests and focus them on the things that matter.Join Lina on her journey as she discovers that character counts and who you are is more important than what you do.
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Jesus And The Gift Of Friendship
$15.99Add to cartStorybook by Trillia Newbell Teaches Kids to Embrace Jesus as Their Closest Friend and Provider
Friends are one of the greatest gifts from God and reflect his ultimate gift–Jesus! But what happens when the desire for friendship goes unmet? Where should kids turn in their moments of sadness?
In this thoughtful children’s book, readers journey with Zeke as he suffers from missing a close friend and experiences rejection after inviting a neighborhood boy to play. With help from his mom and consistent prayer, Zeke develops an unlikely friendship and an important dependence on Christ.
Jesus and the Gift of Friendship will spur hope and comfort in the lives of kids ages 3-6, teaching little ones to embrace friendship as a blessing from God and a reflection of Jesus–our dearest friend and ultimate provider.
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Lucy And The Saturday Surprise
$14.99Add to cartThis TGC Kids Book Introduces Children to the Dangers of Envy and the Joy of Contentment
One Saturday morning, Lucy and her brother, Lewis, each get to choose one piece of candy from the store. But Lucy’s delight quickly disappears when she unwraps her chocolate and discovers it melted! Envying her brother’s long-lasting lollipop, Lucy spirals into a pattern of discontent: see, covet, take, and hide. Her envious actions make her feel miserable, but her dad helps her find the path to freedom and grace.
Everyone struggles with wanting what others have. Lucy and the Saturday Surprise helps children understand the dangers of letting desire fester into envy. Through colorful illustrations and engaging characters, Lucy’s story shows kids how to fight against envy and reminds us all that Jesus offers freedom from both the penalty and power of sin. A TGC Kids book.
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Best Trophy
$29.99Add to cartChildren will be on the edge of their seats as they read this beautiful story illustrating the joy of sacrifice and friendship.-Jill Roman Lord, author of more than twenty children’s books
Children will cheer young Liam to the finish line as he chooses helping a friend over winning the race in this page-turning tale that demonstrates the biblical meaning of true friendship.-Leslie Santamaria, writing coach and children’s author
True friends put each other’s needs first. Children will laugh and smile while reading this sweet story of biblical friendship. Liam is a great example that when you think of your friends before yourself, you truly do come in first place.-Heather Gollnick, author, five-time Ironman Champion, Liberty University Triathlon Coach, Christian athlete and mom
It’s the day of the big trail race, and all the kids are excited-except Liam. What if he falls, like last year? He can’t lose again! With Zoe and Eli’s prayerful encouragement, Liam sets out, flies over sticks, pebbles, and leaves to the front of the pack. But just when the finish line is in sight, an accident on the trail challenges Liam to choose what he values most. Will he leave his friends behind to win the trophy?
Young children will thrill to the excitement of the race in this engaging portrayal of kids growing in their Christian faith by learning victory doesn’t always mean bringing home the trophy.
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Nick And The Brick Builder Challenge
$8.99Add to cartWhen the Infinity Rainbow Club at school competes in a brick builder challenge, Nick can’t wait to participate! Until he learns he must have a partner–the new girl. Nick wants to work alone. But to win, he’ll have to figure out how to be part of a team.
A story about the universal struggle of learning to work together on a team, told from the perspective of an autistic child.
The Infinity Rainbow Club is a chapter book series featuring five neurodivergent children in a club at their elementary school. The club provides a safe space for stims and different communication styles to be accepted and celebrated.
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I Love You Mucho Mucho
$18.99Add to cartRosie is so excited to see her abuela and tell her everything that’s been going on–but Abuela doesn’t speak English, and Rosie doesn’t speak Spanish. They quickly learn over lunch, though, that hunger has no language–and neither does love!
Based on Rachel’s own experience, this story speaks to the power to communicate outside of spoken language.
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Arthur The Clumsy Altar Server Rings The Bells
$16.95Add to cartArthur the Clumsy Altar Server has fulfilled his dream to serve at Mass. He’s carried the crucifix and lit the candles. But Arthur’s favorite moment is when the whole church falls completely silent and a server rings those beautiful bells – the moment when the bread and wine become Jesus’ own Body and Blood.
Finally, Fr. Cruz tells Arthur he can ring the bells that day. During Mass, when the big moment comes, Arthur is so captivated he can’t take his eyes off Jesus, really and truly present. So much so that he … forgets to ring the bells.
“Arthur! The bells! Ring the bells!”
Find out what happens next in the second installment of the Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server series. Through this endearing story, Arthur and readers alike will grow in understanding of the Blessed Sacrament and come to appreciate God’s closeness to us in the Eucharist.
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Colorful Mondays : A Bookmobile Spreads Hope In Honduras
$17.99Add to cartA beautiful, empowering story about the impact of literacy in underprivileged communities, based on a real bookmobile program in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Luis’s favorite day of the week is Monday, the day the bookmobile comes to his neighborhood. In Villa Nueva, sad stories can gather like dark, stormy clouds. But at the bookmobile, Luis hears stories that burst with life, laughter, and color. Maybe today will bring a song or a puppet show! He might even get to pick a book to read on his own. Every new Monday fills Luis and his neighbors with a joy they can’t help but bring back home.
Co-written by the director of JustWorld International’s bookmobile program in Tegucigalpa, Colorful Mondays is an inspiring celebration of the ways books and learning can bring joy to a community. Illustrated in captivating swirls of color, this uplifting book highlights the strength of disadvantaged children and the creativity of those who help them imagine a better future.
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Buster Gets Back On Track
$18.99Add to cartBuster is back! NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s second children’s book features an entertaining off-road adventure story that teaches kids how to handle difficult emotions, starring the lovable Buster the race car!
In Buster Gets Back on Track, Buster and the rest of the Punchy Motorsports team need to ace some brand-new moves at racing school. But when Buster struggles during practice, he gets hot under the hood–and accelerates out of there. After he turns down a path in the woods, Buster discovers a racing team unlike any he’s encountered. These large military vehicles know a thing or two about keeping cool under pressure, and their dirt track–complete with tire-sucking swamps and razor-sharp rocks–proves it! Will Buster’s off-road challenge show him how to stay calm even when things go wrong, or will Buster’s emotions spin out of control?
Full of action-packed artwork from Ela Smietanka, this follow-up to Buster’s Trip to Victory Lane
*is ideal for ages 4-8;
*teaches kids how to process their emotions and calm down when they feel overwhelmed;
*is a perfect purchase for back-to-school celebrations, birthdays, and Christmas; and
*is a fun, read-aloud book for story times at libraries and schools.Kids will love to see Buster get back on track in this heartfelt tale about growing up.
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Heart Who Wanted To Be Whole
$17.99Add to cart“This heart was created whole. Solid. Happy. Free. The heart wanted to stay that way. But…there was an enemy who had other plans.”
Even very young children are aware of lies in the world, yet they don’t always know how to recognize and overcome it. In this age-appropriate story, children will see how God’s true words can protect their hearts and make them strong.
Ideal for children ages 4 to 8, The Heart Who Wanted to Be Whole weaves together story, Bible verses, vibrant illustrations, and a powerful message for each of us: No matter how overwhelming our emotions feel, God’s words of truth and light can always put our hearts back together again.
This is the first title in Strong Hearts Stories, a series committed to “Growing strong hearts with God’s help.”
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Clever Cub Invites Someone New
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
Clever Cub doesn’t want to invite Stinky the skunk to his birthday party. Mama Bear tells her cub how Jesus was friendly to a tax collector-and everything changed for good!
In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids:
*Introduces young readers to the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10
*Helps kids ages 3 to 6 learn what it means to welcome others.
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Clever Cub Forgives A Friend
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
Clever Cub gets grumpy after Fred calls him a name. But when he hears the story of Joseph and his brothers, he learns how wonderful forgiveness can be!
In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids:
*Explores the story of Joseph from Genesis 37, 39: 20b-23 , 41-42, and 45
*Helps kids ages 3 to 6 learn the value of forgiveness
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So Happy To Know You
$14.97Add to cartThe best thing about you is YOU!
No matter what you’re good at, what you look like, or what you hope to do someday . . . whether you like to read or run or paint or play . . . the best thing about you is that you are uniquely YOU!
Help your children learn early (and often) that being exactly who they are is the greatest gift! Join New York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs and “Little Annie” as they celebrate every kid’s fun, fabulous, and unique design. With delightful illustrations and an A-to-Z look at character qualities, children (and adults!) will learn how to treasure what makes them special rather than trying to fit into others’ expectations of them.
The positive, empowering message in So Happy to Know You will help kids accept themselves and show them the joy of accepting others for who they are designed to be.
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Little Spark Of Life
$18.99Add to cartA new baby is coming! It’s time to celebrate! With exciting rhymes and vibrant illustrations Little Spark of Life will help families get ready and learn more about the miracle of life.
All children are a gift from the Lord — fearfully and wonderfully made! In a safe and cozy family setting, author Courtney Siebring tells the whole story of how every “little spark” grows into a one-of-a-kind, wonderful creation of human life. She explains how every detail — boy or girl, blue eyes or brown, curly or straight hair — is set in place from the very beginning, and how week by week the baby inside Mom grows and changes until Baby is finally ready to be born! Little Spark of Life:
*Is the perfect book for big brothers and sisters ages 4-8 getting ready for a new baby to come
*Makes a wonderful gift for baby showers
*Provides parents, grandparents, and caregivers a wonderful narrative to help explain the miracle of life
*Supports the value of life messaging and the worth of every child
*Gives a biblical perspective and Christian worldview regarding when life begins and the wonder of human development
*A valuable resource for homeschooling families, librarians, children’s ministers, Sunday school teachers, and Christian school educators
It’s never too early to impart little ones with respect and love for the Creator, and every single life in his care! Little Spark of Life demonstrates the great love that families can share in together as they embark on the journey to welcome a new baby, and will provide a wonderful platform for conversation about just how much every child is needed, loved, and uniquely valued.
Learn more and find free resources at littlesparkoflifebook.com
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When I Go To Church I Belong
$18.00Add to cartChildren with disabilities often struggle to fit in, but church can be a place where everyone is welcome and included!When I Go to Church, I Belong follows the story of six children, helping us better understand the experiences and feelings of those with special needs. And it reminds us that even though we have our differences, we also have so much in common.
Written by Elrena Evans and illustrated by Rebecca Evans, this message of inclusion and belonging 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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Later When Im Big
$17.99Add to cartA playful, humorous look at being small but dreaming big.
As a child and her mother walk up to the swimming pool, she dreams about everything she’ll do when she’s older. Maybe she’ll dance with jellyfish. Maybe she’ll fly to Saturn in a space rocket. She could even play with the monster under her bed! But for now, she’ll have to face that terrifyingly tall diving board…
With alliterative language and explosively colorful illustrations, When I’m Big is an amusing journey through all sorts of fantastical futures. As readers travel to tropical rainforests, the North Pole, and beyond, they will start to dream about what their tomorrows could bring.
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Building A Dream
$18.99Add to cartAn unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to play.
In Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay, atop a network of stilts, floats the village of Koh Panyee-where a group of boys loved soccer but had nowhere to practice. Where could they find space to dribble, juggle, shoot, and score? The boys looked out at the water and started gathering tools. Even while their neighbors laughed, they sawed wood, hammered nails, and tied barrels together. The team worked for weeks to build Koh Panyee’s first floating field-a place to practice, and a place to transform their community…
With engaging soccer scenes and atmospheric images of southern Thailand, this inspiring book follows a group of boys who became a team long before they had jerseys or even a field. Plank by plank, they built their dream.