Character Development
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Eric Says Sorry
$9.99Add to cartWhen Eric smashes Percy’s pot of prize pansies, he tries to get away with it. But when none of his tactics work, Eric says sorry. His father pays for a new pot and Eric learns that grace is epic.
Dai Hankey is a Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper. The “Eric says…” books use his rapping gifts to create fun, punchy stories that young children will love to listen to.
Combined with stunning new artwork by Xavier Bonet, Eric says sorry will quickly become a firm favorite with young children.
Also in the series: Eric says thanks
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Woof Tales And Bullies
$13.95Add to cartBULLIES! Where there are kids there are bullies. Nic faces a decision, and to do what’s right would ruin any chance he had of being cool. With a woof, his frisbee chasing golden retriever compares his hot situation to one faced by three boys in the Bible. Nic sees that if he stands for God, instead of bowing to Buck, he is not alone. Woof Tales and Bullies doesn’t give how-tos but shows the who-to for anything in life.
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Backyard Brothers Follow The Mandrakes
$13.95Add to cartBackYard Brothers
You have now stepped through a portal and into the world of the BackYard Brothers – a world where the main characters are inspired by the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Each tribe is symbolically represented by an animal and their unique qualities, creating each adorable character that you will come to know and love.
Follow the Mandrakes
Follow the Mandrakes will ignite excitement to learn more about the rich personalities, colors and lifestyles of each Tribe – while being immensely entertained. Come along with the BackYard Brothers, where ancient wisdom comes alive in ways never seen before!
Prepare to be entertained, intrigued and inspired, as this cast of lovable characters takes you from one adventure to another – and you might just learn something along the way! -
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What About Honesty
Original price was: $7.99.$5.00Current price is: $5.00.Add to cartJoin 10-year-old Will and his best friend Wisdom–who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig–as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance, and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God.
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Berenstain Bears Mothers Day Blessings
$3.99Add to cartMama Bear is the best mama in all of Bear Country and Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear know just what to do for her on Mother’s Day. In this newest title in the Berenstain Bears Living Lights, The Berenstain Bears Mother’s Day Blessings, join the Bear family and all of Bear Country as they spend Mother’s Day together remembering just why our mothers are so special to all of us!
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My Superhero Grandpa
$17.99Add to cartA Bless This Press Title
Winner of a Children’s Moonbeam Book Award. Ranked in the Top 5 on Amazon for Children’s Christian fiction books about Emotions & Feelings.
Is your little one grieving the loss of a loved one? My Superhero Grandpa is a beautiful story of a boy and his beloved grandpa, who watches over him with superpowers, even though grandpa is in Heaven. My Superhero Grandpa is told through the eyes of the child, who celebrates that he is never alone or scared because his grandpa is always near.
This sweet, sentimental story will help to start the conversation with children who are grieving. It will help little ones understand and cope with the loss. My Superhero Grandpa is cheerfully illustrated and uplifting, a story that will bring hope in place of sadness.
Michele McAvoy, is also the author of multi-award-winning picture book, COOKIE & MILK (2019), THE GORILLA PICKED ME!, and BUCKINGHAM GETS A NEW SHELL. She is a contributor to the Children’s Writer’s Guild with her piece entitled “Writing for Children’s Through Tragedy” as well as presents to children’s grief groups about the power of writing through grief. Michele is the creator and host of the popular children’s literature podcast “My Messy Muse,” which she began to inspire other creatives to create through the messiness of life. Embrace the opportunity to connect with your little one during a difficult time, with the award-winning picture book, My Superhero Grandpa.
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Eric Says Thanks
$9.99Add to cartEric is so blessed by his tasty toast that he just has to say “thanks!” But who should he thank?
Join Eric as he embarks upon an epic adventure of gratitude that takes him all the way to the giver of all good gifts!
Dai Hankey is a Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper. Dai’s first book for children uses his rapping gifts to create a fun, punchy story that young children will love to listen to.
Combined with stunning new artwork by Xavier Bonet, Eric says thanks will quickly become a firm favorite with young children.
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What A Blast A Leaping Larry 5 Book Set
$29.95Add to cartWhat a Blast! Is a Leaping Larry 5 Book Set containing these exciting titles: Making New Friends, Throwing Stones – a book about bullying, Leaping Larry’s Scarry Adventure, Turtles Are Really Cool – a book about kindness, and The Frog & Toad Sleepover.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Ridley Rosabel Riggs And Roux Rat
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee makes her home in sunny meadows of black-eyed susans and daisies–not too far from the clear blue pond and frogs with the lazies. Betty is filled with joy, love and kindness and lots of gratitude. Betty has the perfect “Bee Attitude”. She considers this special Bee Attitude a gift from God above. She is ever mindful of those around her who need some extra love. Follow Betty Bee as she encourages those she meets along the way and teaches them how they, too, can have a “Bee Attitude” and then in turn share that with others. In this fourth book, in a series of eight, God calls upon Betty Bee to help Ridley, Rosabel, Riggs and Roux Rat who are in desperate need of help. Read along to see what has happened and if Betty Bee can meet the challenge that God has put before her.
This is the fourth book in the Betty Bee’s Attitude series.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Myrt Maybelle And Milton Mole
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee is filled with joy, love, kindness, and lots of gratitude-and she has the perfect “Bee Attitude”, which she considers a gift from God above.
In this third book in an eight-part series, Betty Bee hurries to warn her friends Myrt, Maybelle and Milton Mole, of the bad news she heard blowing on the winds. “I heard it said, just the other day”, she told her friends, “there’s an old badger with a really bad attitude who’s looking for a place to stay! He thinks he can barge right in and make your place his home!”
“Oh no, Betty!” Milton cried, “Whatever can we do?! We have nowhere else to go! We’re counting on you!” Betty comforts her friends and says, “I’ll see what I can do. If I can help him change his bad attitude, then everybody wins!”
Read along to see if Betty Bee can convince old badger to let God help him change his ways and learn her “Bee Attitude”.
Filled with colorfull illustrations, rhymes, endearing characters, and powerful lessons on bullying and learning to get along with others in order to live a peaceful life, children and adults as well will be thrilled with the continuing adventures of Betty Bee.
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God Made All Of Me
$16.99Add to cartThis simply told, beautifully illustrated story from the authors of Rid of My Disgrace and Is it my Fault? helps two- to eight-year-olds understand why their bodies matter and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touch. God Made All of Me gently opens a conversation that every family needs to have.
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Thankful
$16.99Add to cartThankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the fireman, for putting the fire out, readers are encouraged to be thankful for the many blessings they find in their lives. Spinelli exhibits her endearing storytelling with this engaging poem, reminding children how blessed and special they are. Meant to be read aloud, this heartwarming picture book will be a treasured keepsake for parents and children alike.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Duncan Dragonfly
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee is filled with joy, love, kindness, and lots of gratitude-and she has the perfect “Bee Attitude,” which she considers a gift from God above.
In this second book in an eight-part series, she meets Duncan Dragonfly, who is very sad. “I just found out today that my very best friend is moving away!” she hears him say. “How can I go on each and every day, knowing that my best friend and I will no longer play?”
Betty Bee finds out that Duncan Dragonfly’s heart aches so much that he can barely fly, but she reassures him that it’s okay to mourn the loss of a friend. “But then one day,” she continues to say, “you’ll find comfort in new friends and be ready to play!”
“God wants each of us to know-when we feel so all alone-when there are no friends to be found, He’ll be right there to comfort us-with His love He will surround,” she says.
Filled with colorful pictures, fun rhymes, and powerful lessons about friendship, children and adults alike will be thrilled with the continuing adventures of Betty Bee.
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Safe Keeping : Taras Lesson In Responsibility
$15.99Add to cartTara is so excited to go to the big summer fair with her family-until she loses the little bit of spending money her mother gave her! Read along as Tara learns a big lesson about responsibility and appreciation for all that she has been given.
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Jesus Calling For Little Ones
$9.99Add to cartDevotions for little ones, written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child’s heart.
Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version for little ones has been adapted in a language and style that toddlers and preschoolers can understand.After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals. The message is written from Jesus’ point of view. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless young readers with His presence and peace in their little hearts.Adorably illustrated, Jesus Calling for Little Ones can help parents reassure toddlers and preschoolers of Jesus’ never-ending love and constant presence. This board book format will offer the same message and comfort that so many older kids have received from the devotional for kids. It will offer messages to children straight from Scripture, such as:Jesus loves them.Jesus knows all about them.Jesus is always with them.Millions of lives have been touched by Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling products, and this board book for little ones is a beautiful addition to this bestselling brand.
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Its Cool To Be A Christian
$12.45Add to cartIn this fun story, children learn what it means to be a Christian and how the following key terms relate to the faith:
God Creation Jesus Cross Christmas Easter Prayer Bible Heaven Angels Baptism Church
Children also learn how to become a Christian and the importance of sharing God’s love with others.
The story begins when a child named Michael pulls a cross out of his pocket during recess to show his friends, Jacob and Zo. Jacob asks Michael, “Why do you have a cross?”
This question leads Michael and Zo to share the meaning of the cross and the many reasons why it is cool to be a Christian.
This book also includes scripture references.
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Mortimer Millie And Maude Mouse
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee makes her home in sunny meadows of black-eyed susans and daisies-not too far from the clear blue pond and frogs with the lazies. Betty is filled with joy, love, and kindness and lots of gratitude. Betty has the perfect “Bee Attitude.” She considers this special Bee Attitude a gift from God above. She is ever mindful of those around her who need some extra love. Follow Betty Bee as she encourages those she meets along the way and how they too can have a “Bee Attitude” and then in turn share that with others. In this first book in a series of eight, Betty Bee encounters three little church mice-Mortimer, Millie, and Maude-who are poor in spirit. Read along to see what has caused this to happen and if Betty can help them get their spirit back! This is the first book in the Betty Bee’s Attitude series.
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Grandma Wishes
$9.99Add to cartDo you know there is a special star on which new grandmothers wish? This story lets grandchildren know how special they are to their grandparents. This beautiful keepsake board book makes a lovely gift for new grandmothers and grandchildren. It’s sure to be a family treasure!
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Noahs Ark : A Lesson In Trusting God (DVD)
$9.99Add to cartNoah and his family, along with a zoo full of animals, take an adventure aboard an orange slice ark! After 40 days and nights of rain, everyone’s faith has been tested, and they’re ready to jump ship! Will they chart a new course, or will they remember to trust God’s promises? Grad your umbrellas and find out in this VeggieTales re-telling of the beloved Bible story!
Featuring Wayne Brady as Noah’s son, Shem!!
Lesson: Trusting God
Bible Story: Noah’s Ark
Silly Song: My Golden Egg
Run Time: 48 minDVD Extras:
“No More Rain” Sing-Along
“VeggieTales: God’s Got Plans” Sing-Along
Behind the Scenes with Wayne Brady
Family Discussion Guide
A Very Veggie Jukebox
Downloadable Activities
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
English and Spanish Subtitles
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Your Gifts For Children 10 Pack
$19.99Add to cartJesus said, “Let the little children come to me . . . ” (Matt. 19:14)
God places immense value on children, and desires them to grow close to Him. This fun, lively illustrated guide uses Bible characters to teach children how they can do just that-by using their special gifts! Fully revised and updated, Your Gifts for Children-formerly called God’s Special Gifts for Me-is a proven tool that has helped thousands of families and churches introduce children to their spiritual gifts.
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Your Gifts For Children
$2.99Add to cartJesus said, “Let the little children come to me . . . ” (Matt. 19:14)
God places immense value on children, and desires them to grow close to Him. This fun, lively illustrated guide uses Bible characters to teach children how they can do just that-by using their special gifts! Fully revised and updated, Your Gifts for Children-formerly called God’s Special Gifts for Me-is a proven tool that has helped thousands of families and churches introduce children to their spiritual gifts.
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Throwing Stones : A Book About Bullying
$5.99Add to cartWhile showing off for his bug friends, Leaping Larry jumps a little too high and a little too far, winding up in deep trouble.
Boys and girls and parents, too, won’t believe who comes to the rescue in this heart-thumping Leaping Larry adventure.
Written by Dr. Gary Benfield and illustrated by Chris Sharp the creators of Making New Friends, Throwing Stones and Turtles Are Really Cool! This is the fourth in a series of exciting Leaping Larry books. Join us, won’t you? There are lots more to come.
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Scaredy Crow And The Scarecrow
$15.99Add to cartScarecrows are made for one purpose: to scare crows! And Little Crow is one scared bird. He wants to go to the best fields and eat the best food, but he’s just too afraid of the big, ugly scarecrow in the middle of them. Little Crow is so afraid of scarecrows that he settles for eating rotten food. Discover what helps Little Crow face his fears, and overcome his wild imagination, to get the best food. This delightful story is filled with truths and life-lessons. It is sure to give even the most timid child a mega-dose of courage! Youngsters and adults alike will be impacted by the powerful message in Scaredy-Crow and the Scarecrow. They’ll want to read it again and again.
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Being Thankful
$4.99Add to cartJoin Little Critter as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has-not to be upset about what he doesn’t. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the Inspired Kids line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter.
In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn’t getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat-but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae instead. But on a trip to the farm, Grandma shows Little Critter why thankfulness is so important and helps make any situation seem so much happier.
Based on Psalm 107:1, this book will show children what gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all of the blessings God has given us.
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Theres A Snake On My Bed
$15.00Add to cartWhat would you do if you saw a giant green snake on your bed? Would you be afraid? In this true story, a little girl in her West African home shocks her family by announcing, “There’s a snake!” Everyone comes to the rescue, but how will they get rid of this unwelcome visitor without getting hurt? And how can they ever sleep again knowing there could be more snakes in their house? Join Marilissa and her family as they fight a snake and learn what it means to have their fears taken away.
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Joy Of Sharing
$10.99Add to cartThere are several things that will be taught to our children that will be with them into adulthood. I believe the most important thing they should take with them on their journey is “What Thus Says The Lord”!
The Joy of Sharing, by Demetric Davis, is a delightful, beautifully illustrated Christian children’s book. The story keeps the reader engaged and captures the patience and love of a single mother who prepares her daughter for her birthday party. The mother encourages Londan to share with her friends. In the end, Londan learns that sharing is the right thing to do!
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Let Me Hold You Longer
$9.99Add to cartWith lighthearted illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone, best-selling author Karen Kingsbury encourages parents to savor not only their children’s firsts, like first steps and first words, but the lasts as well. With the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at-bats in Little League amid the whirlwind of life. Adapted from a poem in Rejoice, this book allows mothers and grandmothers everywhere to identify with the tenderhearted reflections on these pages.
Now the same sweet content is available in this smaller edition at a special value price.
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What Do You Do With An Idea
$17.95Add to cartCompendium Inc
A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who’s ever had a big idea.
This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting started.
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3 In One
$11.99Add to cartA tree is more than its various parts, and those parts nourish us in different ways. Just so, God is more than the Father who gives life; the Son who came to earth and lived, died, and rose again for our salvation; and the Holy Spirit, the power and life of God within the hearts of those who love God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit make themselves known to us in very different ways, and yet they are all God. God provides for us the nourishment we need to live full and happy lives.
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Boys Guide To Making Really Good Choices
$12.99Add to cartIt’s never too early to give young boys a resource that will help them learn the skills for making right choices in life. A Boy’s Guide to Making Really Good Choices is designed to help boys ages 8-12 learn how to think through their options, realize the possible consequences, and develop good decision-making skills. In this book, Jim George uses helpful stories and illustrations to walk boys through the kinds of choices they are likely to face each day–choices to…
listen to their parents
do their best in school, sports, and activities
select friends with care
be kind to siblings and others
help out at home and use good mannersThrough the use of real-life scenarios, Jim George equips boys to build good character–the kind that will stay with them for life and honor God’s standards.
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BOOK OF MAN
$24.99Add to cartWHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN
Raising up men has never been easy, but today is seems particularly tough. The young and old need heroes to embody the eternal qualities of manhood: honor, duty, valor, and integrity. InThe Book of Man, William J. Bennett points the way, offering a positive, encouraging, uplifting, realizable idea of manhood, redolent of history and human nature, and practical for contemporary life.
Using profiles, stories, letters, poems, essays, historical vignettes, and myths to bring his subject to life, The Book of Man defines what a man should be, how he should live, and to what he should aspire in several key areas of life: war, work, leisure, and more. “Whether we take up the sword, the plow, the ball, the gavel, our children, or our Bibles,” says Bennett, “we must always do it like the men we are called to be.”The Book of Man shows how.
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God Bless You And Good Night
$9.99Add to cartThis sweet book will make sure your little one falls to sleep feeling secure and loved.
Bedtime Bibles and storybooks are evergreen classics that sell through year after year. Seasoned brands and new names alike are seeing surging sales in this felt-need genre as parents are looking for comforting books with Bible stories, verses, and prayers to settle kids down to sleep.
In God Bless You and Good Night, sleepy little ones are reminded of God’s blessings and how much they are loved. The delightful rhyming story takes readers through several scenes of snuggly animals who are getting ready for bed. These sweet, sometimes silly rhymes and adorable art are sure to make God Bless You and Good Night a favorite part of the bedtime ritual for parents and children.
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Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings
$4.99Add to cartThe Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings Ride along with the Bear family on Thanksgiving Day as Brother and Sister learn about all the things they—and YOU—can be thankful for … including faith, family, and the huge feast waiting for them at the end of their journey to Gramp’s and Gran’s. Includes a sheet of colorful stickers featuring the whole Bear family.
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Way To Be A Winner
$18.95Add to cartEveryone wants to be a winner, right? But what does that mean? Join Little Tommy in The Way to Be a Winner, the second book in the Little Tommy seven-book series, as he learns how to be a winner in God’s eyes. Little Tommy is just like every other five-year-old who yearns to be a winner. And with the help of his parents and basketball coach, Little Tommy learns that he is a real winner every time he plays on God’s team and uses his special talents to work together, help others, and honor God.
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God I Need To Talk To You About Talking Back
$1.99Add to cartChild-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it. Each book points out the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verses emphasizes the point of each story helping children to apply it to their lives.
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Mysterious Money Tree
$17.95Add to cartThe Mysterious Money Tree is the first book in a series of delightful stories featuring one of Christian kids’ favorite personalities, Little Tommy. Five-year-old Tommy is energetic, artistic, adventurous, helpful, curious, and compassionate. His dad is a pastor and his mom stays home with him and his two younger siblings. Together with his favorite friend, Bubba, his little hand puppet, he learns valuable lessons in responsibility, friendship, thankfulness, sharing, giving, prayer, and much more. When Little Tommy’s mysterious money tree presents him with an opportunity to spend money on himself or to help a family in need, Little Tommy learns that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
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Little Big Mouse
$35.99Add to cartWith beautiful illustrations drawn by the author, the book relays the belief that nothing is too small for God-not even the yearnings of a little mouse who has faith in Him. Written for both parents and their children, this book carries an inspiring message that will help people in their everyday lives and in their walk with Christ.
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Little Big Mouse
$25.99Add to cartWith beautiful illustrations drawn by the author, the book relays the belief that nothing is too small for God-not even the yearnings of a little mouse who has faith in Him. Written for both parents and their children, this book carries an inspiring message that will help people in their everyday lives and in their walk with Christ.
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You Are Special
$6.99Add to cartThis special paperback gift edition of a beloved storyteller’s classic will point children and adults to the important truth that God loves us just the way we are. You Are Special tells the story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick. The inhabitants of Wemmicksville spend their days placing stickers on each other. Golden star stickers are put on the talented, smart, and attractive Wemmicks. Gray dot stickers are for those who make mistakes and don’t stand out. Punchinello, despite his best efforts to get stars from the other Wemmicks, is covered in dots and begins to believe he’ll never be worth anything. Then one day he visits Eli the woodcarver, his creator, and everything changes. Max Lucado’s beautiful story reminds us that we are precious to God just the way we are. It is through spending daily time with him that we begin to see ourselves through his eyes. Parents and children will enjoy this classic illustration of an eternal truth. This best-seller has sold millions of copies and is now available as a special paperback gift edition.
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Thank You God For Daddy
$9.99Add to cartDaddies do so much for us! It’s time to thank God for the blessing they are. In this adorable board book, a little lion cub thanks God for his wonderful daddy-a daddy who gives big hugs and piggy back rides, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love, guidance, and encouragement. Thank You, God, for Daddy; He scares monsters away. When Daddy says, “Don’t be afraid,” I know that it’s okay. The love and sacrifices of fathers will be celebrated by children everywhere each time they snuggle up to read Thank You, God, for Daddy.
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Promesas De Dios Para Ninas – (Spanish)
$9.99Add to cartAn easy way to help young girls see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives. The promise verses in this book are selected from the best-selling International Children’s Bible(R) to offer comfort and encouragement when a girl is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He listens when they pray. It’s a great way for children to hide God’s Word in their hearts. Sample text: Monsters. Spiders. Being alone. Do any of these things make you feel afraid? When you start to feel fear, hold on tight to these words: God promises to take your fear away! “So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you.” Isaiah 41:10
?Necesitas de una forma facil que ayude a los ninas a ver las promesas de Dios y como pueden confiar en su amor en sus vidas diarias?
Los versos de promesas en este libro son escogidos de la Nueva Biblia al Dia para ofrecer ayuda y animo cuando una nina se siente asustada, sola, preocupada, enojada, decepcionada, desalentada, triste, rebelde, impaciente o enferma. Y cuando las ninas necesitan estar convencidas de la proteccion, el amor, el perdon y la ayuda de Dios; y que El les escucha cuando oran. Este libro ofrece una maravillosa oportunidad para que las ninas atesoren la Palabra de Dios en sus corazones.
