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Boy Meets Squirrels
$6.99Add to cartThe Dead Sea Squirrels are alive! In book 2 of Mike Nawrocki’s hilarious new series, the two petrified squirrels Michael brought home from Israel are awake and ready to dive into the 21st century. Turns out, the squirrels lived during the time of Jesus and love sharing the lessons they learned from his teaching in their own quirky way. Missteps and misadventures abound as Merle and Pearl help Michael and his friends confront a bully, using lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.
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Squirreled Away
$6.99Add to cartMike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back!
In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.
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We Are The Gardeners
$19.99Add to cartIn We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything!), and all the knowledge they’ve gained along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden. As it turns out, trying something new isn’t always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest reward. There are always new lessons to be learned in the garden!
You and your children can learn all about the Gaines family’s story of becoming gardeners in Joanna’s first children’s book-starting with the first little fern Chip bought for Jo. Over the years, the family’s love for gardening blossomed into what is now a beautiful, bustling garden.
Julianna Swaney’s illustrations bring the Gaines family garden to life with colorful, whimsical watercolors and invite you to enjoy the beauty of a thriving garden.
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Roo The Kangaroo Cat
$15.99Add to cartMeet Roo, a quirky, curious cat with a loud purr that can be heard across the room and long legs that let him jump high. Roo has a home he loves, but much to his dismay, the other neighborhood cats shun him because he seems different. One day he wanders off on an adventure, and what begins as fun suddenly turns frightening.
He finds himself in an unknown part of the neighborhood, caught in the lures of a steel trap, with no hope of ever reaching home again. He cannot get out of the cage without outside help. But will someone find him and rescue him?
Like Roo, children often discover that a person they meet is different, unique, or special, which then affords opportunities to explore deeper meanings of acceptance, friendship, and receiving help from others.
Children of all ages will enjoy this lyrical tale of Roo, the Kangaroo Cat. The discussion questions at the end are designed to help children open up about their feelings and to apply the story’s concepts to their young lives.
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Knight In Battered Armor
$35.99Add to cartLord Tempesto is a snake in every sense. As a human, he is slimy, deceitful, and manipulative, but when he’s denied what he wants, he transforms into a gigantic, powerful snake. He wants nothing more than to rule the kingdom himself, and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Princess Melina is meant to rule her father’s kingdom someday, but she doesn’t want to do it alone. However, the search for a noble suitor brings a monster to the palace gates. When monster Lord Tempesto captures her and threatens to devour her beloved kingdom if she doesn’t marry him, she has no choice but to submit to the repulsive monster’s demands.
James, the son of a knight, hears about Princess Melina’s plight and sets out on the long journey to rescue her. But his own skills aren’t enough to win the fight against such a ruthless, powerful monster, and it takes teamwork between the captive and her rescuer to save the kingdom from the monster for good.
The Knight in Battered Armor shows children of all ages the importance of doing what is right no matter what and not being afraid to protect what is most important.
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Case Of The Missing Firehouse Dog
$10.99Add to cartBeautiful Majesty has been dognapped! Majesty, the firehouse dog, is missing.Willie and Jax are on the case to discover who is the dognapping culprit. Could it be their neighbor, Mr. Applebee? Or maybe it is Ms. Thornton?Join the Pintail Duo, Wilhelmina van der Coup and Jackson Barnaby, as they follow the clues to rescue Majesty in The Case of the Missing Firehouse Dog.
Look out, Encyclopedia Brown! Here comes Willie and Jax, ready to solve your neighborhood crime-no matter how big or small! This delightful book will have your children giggling and sleuthing as Willie and Jax, a.k.a. the Pintail Duo, solve the case of the missing firefighter dog. Daphne Self also beautifully weaves the truth of God’s Word into the lessons learned by the two young detectives, reminding children that God’s commands are just as real and necessary for us today.
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When I Pray For You
$12.99Add to cartFrom the best-selling author of When God Made You and When God Made Light comes a beautifully affirming, deeply meaningful prayer from a parent to a loving God, asking for God’s presence and comfort over the life of a child.
Something about seeing a beloved child come into the world, grow, and experience the wonder and pain of life drives adults to pray for the kids they love. Even people with no religious affiliation will pray for the well-being of a child. When I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings we pray over our children, and shares with the little ones how much care, concern, and love a parent, family member, or friend feels for them.
From the moment I saw you,
I started to pray.
Big prayers and small ones
I have sent God’s way.I prayed you felt safe,
full of joy and content.
When I whispered “I love you,”
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Easter Egg Hunt For Jesus
$10.99Add to cartA quiet forest wakes up from its winter sleep. Buds blossom and trees stretch their branches–spring is here! All the animals are excited for the season of rebirth, because it means Easter is soon to come! Little Bunny and his friends get ready for the special and important day with an Easter egg hunt. But when Little Bunny makes a mistake that makes him think he’s ruined all the fun, his friends and family come together to help him understand the meaning of Easter–a celebration of Jesus’s resurrection and the new life He offers us.
An Easter Egg Hunt for Jesus features the same adorable forest creatures met in the heartwarming Christmas storybooks, A Birthday Party for Jesus and Everyone Is Invited to Christmas. Beautifully illustrated by Lee Holland, this picture book will offer young children a fun, relatable story of a little rabbit who makes a mistake and learns how disappointment can transform into hope.
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Reagandoodle And Little Buddy Welcome Baby
$14.99Add to cartThe Whole World Smiles When a Baby Comes Home
Baby Girl has arrived! And no one is more excited than Reagandoodle and Little Buddy!
Reagan can’t wait to tell you all the things he and his best friend are learning about Baby Girl, like when to be quiet around her, how to help out, and of course, how to love her– which is what Reagandoodle and Little Buddy do best.
Little ones adjusting to being big brothers and sisters for the first time will be able to experience all that comes with having a new baby at home through the eyes of a dog and his toddler best friend, making the transition of having a new sibling even smoother.
Let this cheerful trio warm your heart and bring a smile to your day!
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I Love You Funny Bunny
$9.99Add to cartTogether, parents and children will giggle their way through I Love You, Funny Bunny as they discover the fun and loving parts of their own relationship. Illustrated by Sean Julian, I Love You, Funny Bunny is a padded cover board book perfect for sharing at bedtime or any time of day. With read-aloud rhymes and adorable illustrations, readers will have fun turning the pages to discover all the reasons this mother bunny loves her sweet funny bunny.
I love you, Funny Bunny, from your whiskers to your toes.
I love the way you hop around and wiggle your cute nose.
I love the way you make me laugh, then melt me with your smile.
And no one in this great big world can match your sense of style.
Ideal for baby showers, birthdays, or Easter baskets, this padded cover book adorned with spot gloss and foil is the perfect gift for the funny bunny in your life.
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Oni And The Kingdom Of Onion
$9.95Add to cartOni and the Kingdom of Onion is an enchanting children’s picture book that captivates children and parents alike with its combination of unique characters and approach to teaching children important values as readers learn the historical origins of Hanukkah.
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Molly
$15.99Add to cartMolly has struggled at school, but with a little bit of hard work, determination, and support from her teachers, parents, and friends, she is set up for success. She shows kindness to her peers and encourages everyone around her. She also loves to read the Bible and hear stories about Jesus. At school, she shares the good news about the love of Jesus with her friends on the playground. On Meet the Teacher night, Molly and her classmates show off their talents on stage and make their parents extremely proud.
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Magnificent Journey Of Roopert The Scribe And The Great Princess Paasha
$33.99Add to cartTake an adventure with Roopert the Scribe, Princess Paasha, and three kings of the East to find the King of kings!
On a beautiful May morning, a mouse named Roopert sees King Melchior’s dog Paasha acting excited. The King is taking her on a journey with his friends. This isn’t just any journey. They are going to look for a baby king–a promised Messiah who will be the savior of all mankind. They will follow a mysterious bright star to a town called Bethlehem. How can a baby be a savior? Curious to know more about the star and this baby, Roopert grabs his notebook and quill pen and stows away on the caravan to record everything he hears and sees. But what will he do when he overhears an evil plan in King Herod’s castle? The young savior is in danger. Will they get to Bethlehem in time?
Join a clever mouse and his wise friend Paasha as they encounter a band of robbers, try to avoid Herod’s cat, and become part of the greatest story ever told.
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Magnificent Journey Of Roopert The Scribe And The Great Princess Paasha
$23.99Add to cartThey are going to look for a baby king-a promised Messiah who will be the savior of all mankind. Curious to know more about this baby, Roopert grabs his notebook and quill pen and stows away on the caravan to record everything he hears and sees. But what will he do when he overhears an evil plan in King Herod’s castle?
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Hidden Treasures On The West Coast
$20.99Add to cartCome and join us on the West Coast to find a hidden treasure. “Shhh! It’s a Surprise!”
Play this game with Michael, Rebecca, and their West Coast friends. Can you guess what their favorite animal will be on the beach in Victoria? Maybe it will be an orca whale, a baby sea otter, or a bunny.
God has created a wonderful world filled with unique animals. He also created you extra special! Come and be surprised as you travel with Michael and Rebecca.
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Peppers Delightful Discovery
$22.00Add to cartPepper is an unhappy young porcupine who doesn’t like anything about himself. He doesn’t have any friends, and some of the animals make fun of him. One night, Pepper faces his greatest fear. He discovers that the one thing he dislikes the most about himself-becomes his greatest asset. This discovery becomes a life-changing experience for Pepper, and he knows that God has given him a very special gift. This gift is Pepper’s secret. Discover Pepper’s secret as you explore the wonders of the forest through his eyes.
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Peppers Delightful Discovery
$13.00Add to cartPepper is an unhappy young porcupine who doesn’t like anything about himself. He doesn’t have any friends, and some of the animals make fun of him. One night, Pepper faces his greatest fear. He discovers that the one thing he dislikes the most about himself-becomes his greatest asset. This discovery becomes a life-changing experience for Pepper, and he knows that God has given him a very special gift. This gift is Pepper’s secret. Discover Pepper’s secret as you explore the wonders of the forest through his eyes.
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Matzos Journey : A Christmas Tail
$9.99Add to cart“Matzo’s Journey” is a 25-chapter Advent story that retells the Christmas tale through the eyes of Matzo, Mary’s pet mouse. When he finds out that Mary is going to have a very special baby, he enlists the help of his friend, Tabitha the turtledove. Together, they do everything they can to see that Mary and Joseph are ready for this great event. But with the trouble that comes from the big, cruel Roman soldiers in Nazareth and two mean, ugly cats named Festus and Horatio, can the animals really believe that with God nothing is impossible?
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Winter Snow Fun
$12.99Add to cartEvery Day Can Be an Adventure
Skunk and Raccoon can’t wait for the first snowfall of the season. And then one wintery day, it happens–they wake to find Buttercup Grove blanketed in crisp, white snow.
They invite their woodland friends to join in a day of winter fun. Together, they pile the snow into a hill and sled down it. And they build a snowman. It’s the best day ever!
Once the snow starts to melt, does that mean their amazing time is over? Skunk, Raccoon, and the rest of the gang learn that even though plans might change, the fun doesn’t have to end–you can enjoy spending time with friends.
The Tales of Buttercup Grove series introduces readers ages 4-8 to the many fun adventures of Skunk, Raccoon, and the rest of their woodland friends, teaching timeless Christian values along the way.
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I Can Only Imagine For Little Ones
$9.99Add to cartEncourage your children’s sense of wonder and faith with I Can Only Imagine for Little Ones, inspired by the hit song by MercyMe. This delightful board book will capture your family’s childlike faith and imagination.
I Can Only Imagine for Little Ones asks questions a child might ask about God and invites families to wonder together: What is heaven like? What does God do? What would it be like to spend a day with Jesus? Children will see that although experiencing the glory of heaven may be far off, we can enjoy a friendship with Jesus every day – right here on earth. Whimsical, playful illustrations and thought-provoking questions make this a book families will cherish.
Fun and vibrant illustrations offer a vivid visual and will help your children see that God can be found everywhere, every day.
The more I imagine, the more I wish I knew.
I wonder, would God like pancakes with extra syrup too?
And if God and I spent the day together, what exactly would we do?
Would God feel what I feel? Would He see what I see?
Would He like to explore and see the world with me?
The Christian worship song “I Can Only Imagine” touched countless lives with its glorious representation of being in the presence of God, and this beautifully illustrated board book invites you and your little ones to imagine those same wonders. Share the joy of a personal relationship with the Lord with your family today through the creative, faith-filled book I Can Only Imagine for Little Ones.
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Jesus In Town
$17.95Add to cartMagdalene Press
Bartholomew is prone to lying, and he just can’t stop telling the truth right afterward. You see, he’s fed up with being bullied by Tommy and his friends and sees, in his mind, Jesus coming to town and fixing them all up real good. An adorable tale of Bartholomew and his good friend, Jesus. -
New Home For Allie
$17.99Add to cartAllie loves her home in Kenya. But her dad works for the Animal Jungle Patrol, and he just got orders to move their family to Somalia. She has many questions, and the journey will be long. Will the new place be like what she knows? Will she find friends in her new home? And will she ever see her best friend again? What awaits her in A New Home for Allie?
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Eva Irene Please Keep Your Room Clean
$9.99Add to cartEva Irene Please Keep Your Room Clean! Eva’s mom has had it with her messiness. Her siblings, Peter, Ada, and Kay, want to help her, but how in the world is she going to learn to be neat? Read along and see how they teach her to make cleaning her room a fun game. The end will surprise you.
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God Did Make Little Green Apples
$16.95Add to cartGod Did Make Little Green Apples is a delightful story with charming characters who teach a simple message about how unkind words and bullying can deeply hurt others. Readers will learn that judging others by their outward appearance is wrong; rather, we should look inward to the heart and always ask ourselves, “What would ‘King Golden’ do?
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Eva Irene Please Keep Your Room Clean
$27.99Add to cartEva Irene Please Keep Your Room Clean! Eva’s mom has had it with her messiness. Her siblings, Peter, Ada, and Kay, want to help her, but how in the world is she going to learn to be neat? Read along and see how they teach her to make cleaning her room a fun game. The end will surprise you.
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Book Of Zorb
$9.99Add to cartChrysti and Carver are just two ordinary children living out their story on the extraordinary, unexplored world of Zorb. A series of smelly and unlikely events leads them outside the safety of the Complex, where they discover the untamed power of imagination, friendship, and faith in a world full of magic and looming danger.
When the evil Takers threaten to swallow all of Zorb with their army of fearsome creations, will the citizens of Zorb retreat to the comfort and slavery of their technology, or will they choose to embrace the beautiful unknown of courage, creativity, and adventure?
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What Do You Do With A Chance
$17.95Add to cartCompendium
The award-winning creators of The New York Times best sellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem? return with a captivating story about a child who isn’t sure what to make of a chance encounter and then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.
In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn’t need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance?
The final addition to the award-winning What Do You Do With…? picture book series created by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator by Mae Besom, What Do You Do With a Chance? inspires kids of all ages and parents alike to find the courage to go for the opportunities that come their way. Because you never know when a chance, once taken, might be the one to change everything.
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Why Did You Choose Me
$21.99Add to cartMost adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong. They want to ask questions, and parents need to be prepared with an answer that helps their child feel loved and secure.
After searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read at bedtime to connect with their adopted and fostered children.
In Why Did You Choose Me?, Katie Cruice Smith answers that question in a way that young children can understand. Drawing from her own experience as an adoptive mom to three children, Katie uses the questions her own children have asked to help them see there never really was a choice she knew right away that they were hers.
With beautiful illustrations by artist Sarah Strickling Jones, Why Did You Choose Me? lovingly demonstrates the uniqueness that each child brings to a family.
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Tale Of The Late Bloomer
$20.99Add to cartWelcome to the Polliwog Pond, and enchanting place where six best friends have the grandest adventures! Follow Madison the caterpillar as she struggles with being late to “bloom” into a butterfly. When all hope seems lost, find out how she finally realizes her fondest dream.
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Little Jimmy And The Spoiled Rotten Banana
$12.45Add to cartLittle Jimmy and the Spoiled Rotten Banana is the story of a young boy who cries and throws tantrums to get what he wants. When an unwise purchase results in a broken arm, Jimmy’s parents turn to the book of Proverbs for wisdom. They discover that a firm “No” is foundational in parenting. A spoiled banana spurs Jimmy’s decision to grow up. Little Jimmy kicks off the Proverbial Kids series, followed by Captain Curious and the Invisible Boundary Line and Look-at-Me Lucy and the Rearview Mirror.
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Littlest Watchman : Watching And Waiting For The Very First Christmas
$14.99Add to cartBenjamin is a Watchman. It’s his job to watch for the sign that all God’s promises are coming true-to watch a stump.
Trouble is, it’s hard just waiting. And one night, Benjamin finally gives in and stops watching. But that same night, as he sits outside Bethlehem, he gets to watch something wonderful.
Kids will be gripped by what Benjamin saw, and will be excited by the Christmas story all over again.
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Memory Box : A Book About Grief
$17.99Add to cart“I’m scared I’ll forget you…” From the perspective of a young child, Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, “The Memory Box” will help children and adults talk about this very difficult topic together. The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved – a friend, family member, or even a pet. A parent guide in the back includes expert information from a Christian perspective on helping children manage the complex and difficult emotions they feel when they lose someone they love, as well as suggestions on how to create their own memory box. J
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Olivia And Me
$27.99Add to cartFollow a spunky girl and her constant companion, a caterpillar/butterfly, through many of the adventures through life, death, and heaven. Olivia & Me simply and beautifully displays the truths of God’s wonderful plan for each of us to journey from life, to life, to life in Him–each more abundant and full than what was before.
Olivia & Me is a book for children and those who love them, to help them understand live, death and heaven. It is a beautiful resource to help children find answers to their questions about death and heaven. -
Hiccups Moving Day
$16.99Add to cartCome along and travel with Hiccups 1,2,3,4 and 5. The Hiccups love to move! Join in the fun and chistle, chistle, bang, bang, and pop, pop right along with the Hiccups. Where will they move to next? Travel along and have some fun when you read The Hiccups’ Moving Day!
Everyone has the hiccups at one time or another! They are rather annoying and everyone is glad when they move!
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Too Much Trouble
$14.99Add to cartAndrea Sloan is pretty sure she’ll have a terrible time when her family stays at a cottage for the summer. With her older brother constantly teasing her, Andrea is pretty grumpy. She worries about many things, such as bears, freezing water, and allergies. Is there anything that can help Andrea enjoy her stay at the cottage?