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For Our Daughters
$18.99Add to cartAn inspirational and empowering book about what mothers, especially Black mothers, want their daughters to know.
This inspiring book gives girls permission to let their lights shine. They want all girls to know that there are no limits on what they can achieve.
One by one, common misconceptins are flipped and replaced by empowering statements such as your hair is like a magnificent crown or you are like the moon among stars, or you shine the brightest. They suggest that if people doubt you or try to discourage your ambitions, you should disregard them and pursue your dreams to the fullest. Page after page offers examples of how girls can respond to discouraging situations and triumph.
Powerful and striking images filled with vibrant colors add to the impact and truth of this encouraging text.Words and pictures encourage and inspire all girls everywhere, but particularly Black girls. For Our Daughters is a testament to love who you are, exactly as you are.
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Hes Got The Whole World In His Hands
$14.99Add to cartA pop-up book that beautifully illustrates the beloved children’s song.
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” is not just a catchy song from Sunday school. It’s a reminder that there’s nothing that can separate us from God’s love and that nothing happens outside of His sovereign plan. This wonderful pop-up book gives children a chance to visualize God’s power and how they live within His safekeeping. Filled with whimsical illustrations and equipped with a mirror in the back so kids can “see themselves” in God’s hands, this book offers peace for naps and bedtime… for both children and adults.
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Daddys Girl
$7.99Add to cartCelebrate daddy-daughter time with this board book about a special tea party.
What’s more fabulous than a tea party? Tea with Daddy, of course! This exuberant story begins before the honored guest arrives, with much ado-preparing, decorating, and accessorizing. And when Daddy makes his entrance, it’s clear that the little hostess couldn’t be more thrilled. Perfect for daddy-daughter reading time, this board book and its warm conclusion are sure to serve up smiles and tug at heartstrings.
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Daddy Tell Me A Story
$18.99Add to cartCelebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters with this silly picture book about a bedtime story gone awry.
Bedtime is looming, and Sophie wants to hear a story. So she asks her dad-the best storyteller she knows-to tell her one. He’s just started telling a story about a queen and a unicorn when-HOLD ON-this is not the story Sophie had envisioned! She interrupts to request a teeny, tiny change. And then she interrupts again, and again, and again, resulting in an entertaining game of storytelling ping pong as Sophie and Daddy work together to create an unforgettable tale. This beautifully illustrated book is a sweet tribute to daughters, their daddies, and the time they share together.
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Tuggoat
$17.99Add to cartKids will giggle with joy at Cordelia the goat’s antics in this whimsical tale about self-confidence, empathy, and never backing down from big dreams.
Cordelia is not like other goats. While others gambol on the hill and nibble on interesting things, she looks out with longing at the tugboats in the bay. Cordelia may be a goat, but she wants to be a tugboat. And she’s going to be a tugboat–a tuggoat–no matter what anybody tells her! Even if the world doesn’t believe in her, Cordelia knows exactly who she is.
With plenty of heart and lots of laughs, Cordelia’s story will inspire readers to be themselves, no matter what other people say. Sometimes that means extending a helping hand–or hoof–to the ones who doubt you. Tuggoat reminds kids that anything is possible when you believe in yourself.
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Jesus Vs The Bad Guys
Original price was: $14.99.$11.97Current price is: $11.97.Add to cartWho is Jesus? Authors Jared Neusch and Connor Shram, two dads who love Jesus, want kids to meet the real Jesus.
Jesus is the core to understanding our faith in a deep and personal way. Introducing kids to Jesus at a young age can help them build a lifelong, unshakeable trust in him. The authors’ goal is to provide stories about Jesus that are fun and exciting, reflect the playful imagination God gave to each of his children, and reveal the radical, timeless example of Jesus’ message
Even young children, through God’s help, are ready to know the real Jesus. That’s why each book in this series features key biblical values, presented in a fun, funny, engaging, and lasting way. The story of Jesus Is for Kids! Each book in the Jesus Is for Kids series will help children:
*Build their knowledge of who Jesus is
*Bring them into a deeper relationship with him
*And lead kids to a love of ScriptureThe first book in the series, Jesus vs. the Bad Guys, shows what true heroism is through Jesus’ words and actions in the story of his arrest, conviction, and crucifixion. It answers the question of how Jesus defeats evil. The humorous story and delightful illustrations lead children to discover that Jesus’ weapons are different than the kind that soldiers and superheroes use. Available to people (including kids!) who have to face an enemy, these weapons are forgiveness, peacemaking, nonviolence, and love.
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God The Great Inventor
$12.99Add to cartGod, the Great Inventor, made everything with love!
Long before nightlights, God made the glowing moon. And long before umbrellas, He planted trees with canopies to keep us dry. All our best ideas are inspired by His!
Author Hannah C. Hall offers this fun look at Creation to show that God’s work is everywhere-putting electric power in the lightning bolt, styling the crazy hair on a llama, and creating the families that love us.
For kids who love to build and tinker and create-or even those who don’t-this book will remind them that our best creations and all the earth’s wonders are gifts from God, the Great Inventor.
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Go Tell Everyone
$14.99Add to cartJesus told Christians to go tell everyone the good news that He saved the world! Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News shows kids how missionaries have obeyed Jesus’s command to tell everyone throughout history. Beginning with the great commission, Christians have always followed the command to “Go tell everyone!”
Kids will learn about how missionaries used their talents to connect with people all over the world and share the gospel with them. This interactive book introduces each missionary on the right side of the spread, asks where the child thinks that person went, and then reveals the country where they served is on the left side. Kids won’t be able to help but turn each page! Kids will meet missionaries Lottie Moon, George Liele, Marie Buhlmaier, Adoniram Judson, Lilias Trotter, William Carey, Betty Greene, Lough Ah Fook, and Betsy Stockton. The illustrations are bright, and the missionaries are adorable. Kids will learn a fact about each country and the missionaries who are diverse in gender, ethnicity, and country of origin. The book even shares about a missionary to the USA.
Ultimately, Go Tell Everyone helps kids understand that anyone can tell everyone about Jesus!
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Kailanis Gift
$12.99Add to cartA picture book celebration of family, Filipino heritage, and dance that showcases the value of patience, perseverance, and blessing others with your gifts and talents.
As Kailani watches her siblings practice a traditional Filipino dance for their grandparents’ anniversary party, she longs to join them. But keeping up with the rhythm and hopping in time with the beats of the tinikling is much harder than Kailani imagined!
With Daddy’s help, Kailani practices the motions of the dance step by step. But will she be able to learn the tinikling in time to surprise her Lolo and Lola?
Illustrator Lynnor Bontigao’s work pairs exquisitely with Dorina Gilmore-Young’s storytelling to celebrate Filipino culture and traditions. Also included is a glossary of Tagalog terms used throughout the book.
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Im So Glad You Were Born
Original price was: $12.99.$7.97Current price is: $7.97.Add to cart#1 NYT Bestseller now available in board book! Parents and children both have big dreams–about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and learning times too!
New York Times bestselling author and FOX News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has created a picture book that celebrates ALL the dreams come true–a parent’s, a child’s, and Creator God’s! I’m So Glad You Were Born is full of love and hope and has a sweet, playful message inspired by Scripture that will leave your child without a doubt just how thankful you are that they are in your life and that they were created to be extraordinary.
I’m So Glad You Were Born:
*Is a fun and inspiring read for children as well as adults
*Is a perfect gift for childhood celebrations including birthdays, baby showers, adoption gifts, graduation gifts, communion, confirmation, and holiday gift giving
*Is written in sweet (and humorous) rhyme perfect for reading aloud
*Features beautiful and fun illustrations by bestselling artist Kim Barnes
*Makes a sweet back to school gift from parents or grandparents to the children and teachers in their lives
I’m So Glad You Were Born is an inspiring and loving message to your child, sure to become a go-to favorite for reading aloud as well as during bedtime snuggles!
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Kit And The Missing Notebook
$18.99Add to cartJoin Kit as she learns a lesson about overcoming anxiety and makes some new friends–and some delicious soup!–along the way. As kids get to know this little kangaroo with big feelings, they will discover how they can manage their own stress and new experiences in a healthy, positive manner.
When Kit’s family moves to Cozy Lane, she feels anxious. Exploring the neighborhood with her notebook where she writes everything down makes her feel a little better. But when her notebook goes missing, not even her new hamster friends can help her calm down. Then Mrs. G., the guinea pig next door, has an idea. They all make soup together, and as Kit breathes in the smell and breathes out to cool it, she finds herself feeling calmer. She even realizes her notebook isn’t as lost as she thought!
Kit and the Missing Notebook uses a fun and relatable character to teach children ages 4-8:
*What anxiety is and how to identify it in their bodies.
*A simple breathing exercise–smell the soup, cool the soup–that promotes mental wellness and can help when they are feeling overwhelmed.
*How to use their senses–sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste–to find themselves again.
For parents and educators, Kit and the Missing Notebook also includes an author’s note with information about anxiety, managing emotions with kids, and a delicious soup recipe!
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Never Touch The Grumpy Pets
$9.99Add to cartJoin the grumpiest of pets in this playful addition to our bestselling Never Touch series. The pets have snuck out to explore for the day, but they soon realize there’s no place like home!
Practice counting down from five as the silicone touches disappear and the animals head home one by one. Bumpy silicone touches feature on the cover and every spread, creating an engaging and tactile reading experience.
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Song Of The Seasons
$17.99Add to cartFrom bestselling author Glenys Nellist comes a rhyming, whimsical, faith-building journey through the four seasons — for early readers who love nature and wonder and the beginnings of all things.
For spiritual parents, grandparents, teachers, and educators who are looking for a spectacular creation book, Glenys Nellist offers Song of the Seasons, a book that celebrates the magnificent and complex way God created Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, highlighting the intricacies of nature and earth. Illustrator C.B. Canga brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to engage young minds and imaginations.
Based on Psalm 98 and written in flowing rhyme, Song of the Seasons explores the idea that all nature sings praise to an Almighty Creator. As children wonder about creation, Song of the Seasons reveals the beauty found in every season: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter. The reason for each season is to bring joy and reflect the many beautiful ways God has created the heavens and the earth. Song of the Seasons is the perfect book for discussing transition seasons, exploring how seasons are different, and learning how each season flows from one to another.
From budding leaves to blooming flowers, falling leaves to ice and snow, children see how every changing season points to a marvelous and mighty Creator. This joyous book filled with biblical truth celebrates all four seasons and is ideal for children ages 3-8. The easy-to-read text makes it a perfect addition to any bedtime routine. Whether you buy this for your family or gift it to another growing family, it is sure to delight all the little ones in your life as an excellent gift for any holiday, birthday, or baptism. This is a beautiful 8.5X11 hardcover.
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Sashikos Stitches
$18.99Add to cartStitch by stitch, a child learns to cope with difficult emotions through the traditional Japanese embroidery practice of sashiko in this moving picture book.
Sashiko is a young girl with very big feelings. When her mother teaches her about her namesake–the traditional Japanese practice of mending through embroidery–she finds an outlet for some of those emotions. With each stitch, the dark cloud around her lightens, until her big fears begin to feel less scary. As she heals tears in the fabric, she begins to find a sense of calm and hope.
This deeply resonant picture book explores the transformative power of creative expression, as Sashiko finds threads of peace in her newfound craft. Children and parents alike will take away an appreciation for this beautiful artistic tradition, and for the great potential creative practices have to help us cope with difficult emotions.
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Sometimes I Am Hot Lava
$17.99Add to cartSometimes when I get mad . . . Bubble . . . Boil . . . Erupt!
Most of the time, Buddy is a regular kid. He has ups and downs. But when things don’t go his way, he can feel the magma bubble and boil inside of him until he erupts like a volcano. Fortunately, he knows a few ways to return to feeling as calm and cool as igneous rock.
Sometimes I Am Hot Lava shows kids like Buddy how to manage feelings of anger and frustration through mindful breathing techniques. Backmatter teaches readers about anger and helps us identify what we’re feeling, why we’re feeling it, and what we can do about it.
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Up Toward The Light
$19.99Add to cartThrough a simple conversation between a boy and a tree, country-music star Granger Smith shares an incredibly powerful and deeply moving story filled with life lessons on loss, grief, and the strength gained in finding the light and the will to move forward with joy and purpose.
In this wonder-filled and inspiring story of surprising loss but found strength, a boy encounters a red oak who shares forest wisdom about the rich soil and the nourishing sun, pointing the boy toward a simple truth about moving on: we must grow toward the light. With breathtaking artwork from Laura Watkins, this picture book
*is for ages 4 to 8;
*is a message of hope and strength that is passed through generations;
shares the value of pain, grief, and reaching out of the darkness toward the light; and*is perfect for fans of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse; The Velveteen Rabbit; The Invisible String or other beloved stories that teach life lessons through simple but profound moments.
As you settle into the soothing nature of Granger’s storytelling, let this meaningful interaction between a boy and a tree guide you toward the purpose and goodness of life.
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Here And There
$19.99Add to cartA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who’s ever longed for an old friend or a new journey.
Dan is the owner of a cafe, living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once.
Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu’s evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.
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Busters Trip To Victory Lane
Original price was: $9.99.$6.99Current price is: $6.99.Add to cartNOW IN BOARD BOOK! Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster’s anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory?
When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day?
Roaring with bright and energetic illustrations, Buster’s Trip to Victory Lane by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. encourages kids that they can overcome any obstacle on the track, finish that final lap, and make a few friends along the way!
Perfect for ages 0 to 4, this universally loved story now comes in a board book format, making it durable enough for travel or for babies and toddlers who have busy hands during story time.
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Thank You God
$10.99Add to cartA joyful reminder to view the world with gratitude and wonder.
– Booklist Top Ten Religion & Spirituality Books for Youth
– Spirituality & Practice Ten Best Spiritual Children’s Books of the YearWith warm, colorful art and lyrical text, this inspiring poem of praise invites children to see God’s goodness in the everyday. We can thank God for our big, beautiful world. We can praise God for the stories and songs we share. We can bless God for the love that holds us all together. From the first light of the sun to the peaceful quiet of night, we can find so many reasons to give thanks.
Now available as a board book for the littlest readers, this simple yet meaningful prayer encourages children to live with gratitude. Thank You, God is perfect for both ordinary and special moments, from mealtime to bedtime to Thanksgiving celebrations.
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God Contest : Jesus Is The Real God
$9.99Add to cartUsing simple sentences and stunning illustrations, this board book shows toddlers that Jesus has proved in history that he is the real God, who rules everything and loves everyone.
The God Contest Board Book features:
* a robust board-book format.
* stunning illustrations by Catalina Echeverri that will delight young children.
* simple sentences that will communicate truths in a way toddlers can understand.
* content that helps children aged 1-3 be confident that in Elijah’s time, and in coming as Jesus, God has proved who he really is.Makes a perfect gift for toddlers.
Written by Carl Laferton, author of The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross and God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook.
The God Contest Storybook for 3-6-year-olds builds on these themes and expands them.
All the books in the Tales That Tell The Truth for Toddlers series distill a core Christian truth in a way that very young children can understand.
The corresponding storybooks for 3-6-year-olds expand on these truths, adding more detail, explanation, and context.
An accompanying Art and Activity Book is also available to purchase.
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God Rescues Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children How God Rescues Us from Our Sins
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 Rescues Me, kids will learn how Jesus–through a sacrificial life of love–saves his people from their sins.
This board book uses repetition and interactive elements such as call-and-response language and a lift-the-flap surprise at the end to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Author Kristen Wetherell presents the good news of the gospel in a clear and understandable way for children as they learn the importance of confessing their sins and praising their good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep.
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God Came Near To Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children about the Wonder of Christ’s Incarnation
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 Came Near to Me, author Kristen Wetherell teaches children about the wonder of the incarnation and the redemptive power of Christ’s bodily sacrifice on the cross.
Through repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements such as simple illustrations of the human body and a lift-the-flap surprise at the end, this board book will keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Children will be inspired to follow Jesus as they discover how, like them, he used his body to read, play, and ultimately live out God’s purpose for his life.
*Explores the Wonder of the Incarnation: Teaches kids how the bodily incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus provide hope and guidance for their lives today
*Created for Kids Ages 0-4: Thoughtful language, colorful illustrations, and interactive elements keep kids engaged
*For the Bible Tells Me So Series: Each book in this series teaches kids the gospel through an important biblical doctrine
*Makes Great Gifts: Perfect for children, grandchildren, loved ones, or a church ministry
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Ill See You In Ijebu
$17.99Add to cartA Barefoot Books Title
A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian puff puff and more.
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Growing God
$18.99Add to cartEmma — the little artist with a big dream from Karen Kiefer’s bestselling Drawing God — is back, a few years older, and looking for God in a whole new way.
When Emma returns home from spending school vacation on Nana’s farm — a place where Nana says she “grows God” — Emma is inspired to try to grow God, too. Emma knows that she must be patient and believe, but she soon realizes that planting seeds and growing God is hard work! Join Emma as she cares for God’s creation, and finds out how a seed of opportunity can grow into something amazing.
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What Makes Us Human
$18.99Add to cartSelected for the White Ravens 2023 catalogue, by the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany (Brazilian Portuguese edition)
Selected for the dPICTUS Unpublished Picture Book Showcase 4 (2022 edition), receiving 14 votes from a panel of 50 international publishers.
Selected for the 2023 Bologna Children’s Book Fair exhibition Beauty and the World: The New Nonfiction Picture Books (March 5, 2023, Bologna)
Published in partnership with UNESCO in many editions in association with the UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous Languages
A poetic riddle about language, history, and culture, released in partnership with UNESCO in honor of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032).
Can you guess what I am? I have been around a very, very long time. You hardly knew me as a baby, but now you cannot get me out of your head. There are thousands of me, all over the globe, and some of those forms are disappearing. I can connect you to the past, present, and future. Who am I–and why am I so important to humanity?
Clever and thought-provoking, What Makes Us Human is an accessible introduction to how language connects people across the world. This unique book celebrates all the amazing ways communication shapes our lives, including through text messages on phones, Braille buttons in elevators, and endangered languages at risk of disappearing.
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Everyday Brave
$18.99Add to cartOne little girl finds it easy to speak up, make new friends, and shoo away the monsters under her bed when she has a great big lion by her side. Next to her lion, nothing is scary–not even broccoli. But when a classmate tells her the lion is only in her imagination, that bravery vanishes. Suddenly, the world is scary again. Until the little girl tries a roar of her own and discovers that maybe the courage she needed was inside her all along.
At once fierce and tender, Colter Jackson’s Everyday Brave is a book about finding your footing, facing your fears, and discovering the lion-like roar within.
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Elinor Mcgrath Pet Doctor
$17.99Add to cartI can do this! Elinor rolled up her sleeves. She was smart enough. She was strong enough.
When Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no. It was 1907, and that job was not considered suitable for women. Even after she was accepted into veterinary school, the 137 male students in her class made it clear she was not welcome. Yet despite constant criticism, Elinor persevered. She could see that the future was changing and was determined to show the world of veterinary medicine that accepting women wasn’t the only change the profession needed.
Written by a small-animal veterinarian, Elinor McGrath, Pet Doctor tells the true story of the first woman veterinarian in the US. Backmatter highlights Elinor’s career as well as other pioneering women vets from around the world.
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Wombat And The Family Tree
$17.99Add to cartSpark curiosity in children about family history, genealogy, and their place within that legacy as Wombat’s family tree project grows into an exploration of his relatives’ wisdom as well as what talent he can add to his community.
Wombat’s family tree assignment turns sour when he realizes that every ancestor has a special something they are good at–everyone except him. He tries all the talents he’s learned about from his family members, from music to carving to cooking, but nothing fits. Then, with a nudge to try again, the family tree branches out to grow into Wombat’s very own something.
Wombat and the Family Tree by Marietta Apollonio is for children aged 4 to 8 and features
*a heartfelt and fun exploration of what a family tree is while finding a sense of self within your heritage,
*a sweet and energetic main character who wants to do his best,
*a supportive family who encourages Wombat to keep trying despite disappointment,
*whimsical and nostalgic illustrations that enrich the story with delightful details,
*a note from the author about her own adventures in genealogy, and
*a blank family tree for children to fill in that allows room for a variety of family structures and caregiving situations.
Join Wombat for an adventure in self-discovery as he answers these questions: Where do I come from? What can I learn from people who have come before me? What are my special skills that I can contribute to my family and community?
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When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful
Original price was: $14.99.$10.97Current price is: $10.97.Add to cartSometimes, hard things happen. Sometimes, they happen to children. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, over 34 million children have experienced one or more types of adverse childhood experiences or potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood.
When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful helps kids trust that God can take even the hardest things and make them beautiful. This picture book imagines that the hard things in a child’s life is a scribble following him everywhere. The child can’t get rid of the scribble, no matter how hard he tries. Over time, he realizes that God is with him even though the scribble is there too. Eventually, God turns the boy’s scribble into something beautiful: like a cloud in the sky or a steppingstone that leads him somewhere amazing.
Ultimately, When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful gives young readers spiritual encouragement to plant seeds of hope in the face of difficult childhood experiences.
“He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts, but no one can discover the work God has done from beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
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Kids Big Questions About Heaven The Bible And Other Really Important Stuff
$17.99Add to cartWhat is heaven like? Is it going to be fun?
Does God answer our prayers?
How do I make God smile?
Were there really spies in the Bible?Kids have lots of questions. But adults don’t always have the answers, especially about the BIG things. Sandy Silverthorne is here to help! In this book, he tackles 101 questions–including some you never thought to ask–offering honest, biblical answers. His quirky cartoons and activities make finding the answers fun. And the information he provides helps kids explore their faith, consider God’s plans for their lives, and understand just how much God loves and cares for them.
Perfect for kids ages 6-8, this thoughtful and entertaining book is great for sparking conversation over breakfast, reading before bed, and all those in-between times when kids are coming up with more questions to ask!
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World Wonder
Original price was: $18.99.$14.24Current price is: $14.24.Add to cartYoung readers will join Cora, a girl with big dreams and even bigger aspirations, on a journey to discover what makes life truly meaningful.
Ever since she was a little girl, Cora has dreamed of designing truly fantastical things, awe-inspiring structures that everyone recognizes as world wonders…and that’s exactly what she does!
As Cora ages and her accomplishments and acclaim grow, she returns to her hometown to fulfill her childhood dream–to transform the house on top of the hill into a true world wonder. In the process, Cora learns that living a meaningful life isn’t all about amazing achievements or always making bigger and better things, but about building community, giving generously of your time and talents, and loving others along the way.
Vividly illustrated and imaginative, A World Wonder helps parents and educatorsencourage children to dream big but also to value wonder and beauty in the ordinary. Most important, young readers will learn that in a world of limitless possibility, it’s the bonds we form and the people we love that bring real meaning and satisfaction in life.
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Build : God Loves You And Created You To Build In Your Own Brilliant Way
Original price was: $17.99.$13.49Current price is: $13.49.Add to cartThis sweet story celebrates the specialness of boys and encourages children to become who God created them to be.
“Day after day, amazing ideas flashed into his mind. They zipped and zapped from his head to his hands as he built his newest creation. Yes, Brady boy loved to build.”
We are each a masterpiece designed by God to reflect His image in our own one-of-a-kind, never-ever-to-be-duplicated way. Help your children celebrate their specialness as you share this charming tale about a boy who discovers the truth of who God made him to be, with a little help from his animal friends–some of nature’s master builders.
Featuring original writing and watercolors from popular author and artist Emily Lex, Build will become a family reading time favorite and spark important conversations with your children about their unique place in God’s creation.
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What Color Is Gods Love
$14.99Add to cartThis playful rhyming picture book invites young readers to discover all the ways God’s love can be displayed through a rainbow of colors.
All the colors displayed in this world that God made-
every glorious, fabulous, beautiful shade-
show how good God is and will always be.
But what is the color of love? Come and see!God created all the colors in the world, and in each one, we can discover how great His love is for us and how we can let that love shine to others! With each turn of the page, the focus shifts to a specific color-orange, yellow, blue, green, pink, black, white, gray, brown, red, purple-and explores a different attribute and expression of love through its many shades.
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Say A Joyful Prayer When You Wake Up
$12.99Add to cartThe Best Days Start with JOYFUL Prayers!
Say a Joyful Prayer When You Wake Up is the perfect morning storybook for little ones.
With each turn of the page, your children will encounter a happy conversation with God. . .making the start of each new day a delightful faith-building experience.
With fun, rhyming text accompanied by bright, colorful art, Say a Joyful Prayer When You Wake Up promises to become a daily morning favorite!
Recommended for ages 2+.
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Africa And The Bible From A To Z
$14.99Add to cartThroughout the Bible, God has used African people and places to tell his incredible story. The daughter of Pharaoh, Phinehas the high priest, Simeon called Niger, Libya, Cush… the list goes on! Many Africans played a crucial role in God’s plans, and the African continent has received many of God’s incredible promises. From A to Z, God cares about Africa!
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Sticks Vs Stones
$18.99Add to cartBest friends discover that working together is more fun than being right in this hilarious picture book about a playdate gone wrong.
Sticks or stones? When best friends George and Georgina disagree over which is better, their argument escalates to shouts of “I don’t want to be your friend!” “No, I don’t want to be your friend!”, until two new friends show them a better way. As they argue, George and Georgina build grander and grander structures, resulting in delightfully whimsical depictions of castles and thrones built from sticks and stones. Perfect for kick-starting conversations about considering someone else’s point of view, and packed with wonderfully expressive characters and the humorously overblown emotions of a childhood fight, this picture book makes for a laugh-out-loud story time experience.
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K9 Mattis On The Job
Original price was: $18.99.$13.29Current price is: $13.29.Add to cartMeet Mattis, a K9 police dog who loves helping people and fighting crime alongside his partner, Sergeant Mark. Learn what Mattis’s favorite part of the day is as he follows scent trails, tracks down missing items, and performs his official police work. K9 Mattis on the Job from author and police sergeant Mark Tappan will captivate kids as they discover what a day in the life of a German shepherd police dog is all about.
Real-life hero Mattis the K9 officer first captured America’s hearts on A&E’s America’s Top Dog and at school visits across the country. Now, through this fun story based on Mattis’s official police work, kids will find out what this pup loves to do each day, from driving to the police station in the morning (okay, Sergeant Mark does most of the driving) to training with the other officers to using his super sniffer to find missing items! But can you guess what Mattis’s favorite part of the day is?
This picture book:
*is for boys and girls ages 4 to 8;
*is for kids who love dogs, are fascinated by police officers or other first responders, or are fans of PAW Patrol’s Chase and Officer Buckle and Gloria;
*includes bright, action-packed illustrations; and
*is a perfect choice for read-aloud events at school or libraries.
Find out why so many have already fallen in love with one of America’s fluffiest heroes!
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God Speaks : A Sounds Primer
Original price was: $12.99.$9.74Current price is: $9.74.Add to cartThis vibrant board book introduces little ones to different sounds while also teaching them some of the ways God speaks to his people.
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27).
Whether it’s a whisper or a roar, an echo or a howl, God speaks to us in myriad ways-the voice of the almighty Creator is unmistakable.
God Speaks, the latest offering in the innovative Baby Believer series, helps little ones recognize the Lord’s presence throughout Scripture and provides a primer for words describing basic sounds that children might hear. Help your little ones attune to God’s voice.
Baby Believer(R) primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer(R) board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization. -
Girls Of The World
$19.99Add to cartEncourage children to use their voices, talents, and intelligence to help the world and raise awareness of girls and all the amazing things they do! An inspiration for readers of all ages, Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before calls attention to the truth that it’s never too soon to become aware of and speak up about things that are important to you. Now is the perfect time for girls to show the world just who they are and what they’re capable of!
Written by ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling author Linsey Davis, together with co-author Michael Tyler, Girls of the World invites us to celebrate the equality and fairness we should all experience. It encourages girls to be strong, brave, and curious about the world and their place in it.
Girls of the World:
*Features inspiring, motivating rhymes from Emmy award-winning ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler
*Includes whimsical illustrations by bestselling artist Lucy Fleming
*Is a great read-aloud for children ages 4-8
*Has a message that celebrates equality, fairness, and is meant to spur girls (and boys) on to be brave and take their place in a challenging world
*Concludes with a personal note from Linsey Davis
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Easter On The Farm
$17.99Add to cartSpring is here, and the farm is waking up to new life!
A young girl and her family are ready to celebrate the new life of spring. She meets baby animals, helps prepare the garden for planting, and collects pussy willows by the marsh. As they get ready to host a community Easter egg hunt on the farm, the family also decorates eggs with natural dyes and makes funny gifts from egg shells and grass.
From the bestselling author of Thanksgiving in the Woods and A Simple Christmas on the Farm, this bright, hopeful story invites readers to gather and celebrate the beauty of spring. Backmatter includes handmade Easter craft activities, including coloring eggs with natural dyes and making eggshell critters. Easter on the Farm is the fourth in the Countryside Holiday series.
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Zion Learns To See
$18.00Add to cartEvery person matters to God. And that means every person should matter to us.
Zion has no idea what she’s getting into when she decides to join her dad at his work on Saturday. But she quickly discovers that a day at the community center brings new and wonderful people into her life. Join Zion as she learns about people experiencing homelessness, and see how she is moved to respond as she recognizes that all people matter to God.
Inspired by real-life events, this story written by Terence Lester and Zion Lester, and illustrated by Subi Bosa, will 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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Harriets Reflections
$18.99Add to cartAn imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.
One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different. He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she’s not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the reflection she had before, the one who looked like her. Can Harriet find a way to balance her old reflection and her new one?
This whimsical story explores themes of confidence and identity with colorful illustrations and a sly sense of humor. Delightful and unconventional, Harriet’s Reflections is the perfect read-aloud for anyone who’s ever wondered about the face on the other side of the mirror–and what they might do next.
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Milkweed For Monarchs
$18.99Add to cartBold, gold, the chrysalis gleams. And deep down inside . . . the butterfly dreams.
Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch’s life cycle is detailed in lyrical verse as stunning art accompanies each stage in the butterfly’s life.
The most recognizable butterfly, monarchs are classified as a vulnerable species by the IUCN, and face drastic challenges when it comes to locating food sources–milkweed. Milkweed for Monarchs is the perfect resource for young readers to learn more about these beautiful insects and how they can foster monarch-friendly environments in their own backyard. Backmatter includes actionable ways for readers to help this vulnerable species.
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De Quien Soy Whose Am I
$14.99Add to cartWhose Am I? /De quien soy?Whose Am I? shares true life experiences about adoption, redemption, and finding our true identity in Christ, while providing opportunities to ask questions and engage in conversations that are often difficult for families to address.
In Whose Am I? we meet two characters whose lives are intertwined due to a strong bond formed by their adoption stories: Darly, a pre-adolescent girl with a thousand questions and feelings surrounding her story, and Jackie, her mentor and good friend, who has a beautiful and powerful testimony to share with her. Throughout their interaction, we learn that Jackie was abandoned in a dump and miraculously found by a missionary nurse who took her in an orphanage, which is contacted by a foreign couple wishing to adopt.
Whose Am I? is perfect for:
*Adopted or foster children
*Parents of adoptive or foster children
*Parents hoping to adopt
*Children wanting to understand adoptionStructured in six sections to be read between parents and children, this book features:
*Bilingual text (English and Spanish)
*Illustrations by Aixa de Lopez, speaker, author, illustrator and… Darly’s mom!
*Reflections and prayersWhose Am I? /De quien soy?
De quien soy? comparte experiencias vitales reales sobre la adopcion, la redencion y la busqueda de nuestra verdadera identidad en Cristo, al tiempo que ofrece oportunidades para formular preguntas y entablar conversaciones que a menudo resultan dificiles de abordar para las familias.
Darly se miro al espejo y se pregunto “Realmente, de quien soy?”. Habia muchas cosas que no sabia sobre su propia historia. Cada vez que pensaba en su vida, le parecia un rompecabezas con piezas que faltaban. Ella aoraba conocer y comprender todos los detalles de los primeros dias y aos de su vida. Deseaba que alguien pudiera contarle la historia completa.
En De quien soy? conocemos a dos personajes cuyas vidas estan entrelazadas debido a un fuerte vinculo formado por sus historias de adopcion: Darly, una nia preadolescente con mil preguntas y sentimientos que rodean su historia, y Jackie, su mentora y buena amiga, que tiene un testimonio hermoso y poderoso que compartir con ella. A lo largo de su interaccion nos enteramos de que Jackie fue abandonada en un basurero, donde milagrosamente una enfermera misionera la encontro y la llevo a un orfanato, el cual fue contactado por una pareja extranjera que deseaba adoptar.
De quien soy? Es perfecto para:
*Hijos a
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Mara Hears In Style
$17.99Add to cartMara takes on the world with her flashy purple hearing aids and sassy, hot pink earmolds.
Mara’s first day at her new school is filled with ups and downs surrounding her hearing aids: her teacher doesn’t remember to turn on her microphone, the lunchroom is too chaotic for lip-reading, and she keeps reading the same question over and over on her classmates’ lips: “What’s in her ears?” After a morning spent navigating these challenges, Mara makes a connection on the playground and finds that her hearing aid superpowers are perfect for making new friends.
Accessible and engaging, Mara Hears in Style will encourage readers to respect hearing differences and inspire kids who worry about making new friends. The book is filled with American Sign Language depictions–including a full alphabet spread–so readers can sign alongside Mara as they discover new ways to bridge communication gaps in their own communities.
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Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone
Original price was: $19.99.$13.97Current price is: $13.97.Add to cartEven children experience lonely moments. When they do, this book reminds them that you will always be there, and God is right there too. Max Lucado’s comforting words reinforce the thought that no matter what happens–the good and bad, the firsts and lasts–children will never be alone . . . just in case they ever wonder.
To a child, a day can last forever, and hurt feelings sink in deep. Whether they’re having trouble making friends, struggling to learn something new, or just having a sad day, children need daily reminders of how much they’re cherished. Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone soothes away loneliness by promising children that their parents or caregivers will always make time for them–they will squeeze away the sad and welcome back the glad every single day.
A follow-up to the classic children’s book Just in Case You Ever Wonder, which has sold more than 1.8 million copies, this jacketed picture book for boys and girls ages 3 to 7.
*addresses a child’s feelings of loneliness and uncertainty;
*assures children that their parents are there for them and that God is always with them;
*includes tender rhymes and endearing artwork from Eve Tharlet of a loving parent and baby bear; and
*is a perfect gift for Easter or for children who need reassurance that they will always have someone to turn to, someone to talk to, and someone who will love them no matter what.
Draw your little ones close as you affirm your unconditional love for them and God’s never-ending presence and desire to be with His children.
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Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone
Original price was: $10.99.$6.97Current price is: $6.97.Add to cartEven children experience lonely moments. When they do, this book reminds them that you will always be there, and God is right there too. Max Lucado’s comforting words reinforce the thought that no matter what happens–the good and bad, the firsts and lasts–children will never be alone . . . just in case they ever wonder.
To a child, a day can last forever, and hurt feelings sink in deep. Whether they’re having trouble making friends, struggling to learn something new, or just having a sad day, children need daily reminders of how much they’re cherished. Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone soothes away loneliness by promising children that their parents or caregivers will always make time for them–they will squeeze away the sad and welcome back the glad every single day.
A follow-up to the classic children’s book Just in Case You Ever Wonder, which has sold more than 1.8 million copies, this board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 4.
*addresses a child’s feelings of loneliness and uncertainty;
*assures children that their parents are there for them and that God is always with them;
*includes tender rhymes and endearing artwork from Eve Tharlet of a loving parent and baby bear; and
*is a perfect gift for Easter or for children who need reassurance that they will always have someone to turn to, someone to talk to, and someone who will love them no matter what.
Draw your little ones close as you affirm your unconditional love for them and God’s never-ending presence and desire to be with His children.
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Where Is Poppy
$18.99Add to cartIn this heartwarming Passover story, a young Jewish child learns to work through grief with the help of family, memory, and tradition.
It’s Passover time and everything seems the same, but there’s one major problem. Poppy is gone. And it’s just not Passover without Poppy. Mama says he’s still here, and Aunty says to keep looking, but where? This young child searches and searches but can’t find Poppy anywhere.
All of Poppy’s favorite people are here though, and so are the special traditions he taught them. Suddenly she starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, Poppy is here, too…and always will be.
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Gods Little Astronomer
$12.99Add to cartBlast off to space and discover how every part of the universe–the planets, the stars, asteroids, meteoroids, and more–display God’s glory, creativity, and, most important, his love for you and me!
In God’s Little Astronomer, author and educator Tina Cho invites young readers to blast off to see God’s creation in the heavens. From the sun, moon, stars, constellations, and comets, this out-of-this-world introduction to space will teach budding astronomers new words, facts, and concepts, while also encouraging them to see God throughout the universe, and reinforcing the message that the same God loves them too.
Each page includes fact-filled sidebars plus an accompanying Bible verse, making God’s Little Astronomer the perfect combination of faith and science for budding scientists.
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Chosen Presents Jesus Loves The Little Children
$16.99Add to cartJesus Loves the Little Children is a charming children’s book about a little girl who meets Jesus and is captivated by His kindness, sense of humor, and availability–and then brings all her friends to meet Him too.
Abigail talks a lot. A LOT. So when she meets Jesus for the first time, she talks about him to every kid she can find. Together the children gather at Jesus’ campsite and discover that even Abi, with all her words, couldn’t have fully described the wonder, wisdom, and fun they would find there.
Based on season one, episode three of the groundbreaking TV show, The Chosen, this book will provide little readers with a new experience of Jesus–His kindness, His sense of humor, His availability, and His love for “the least of these” through the eyes of children just like them.