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Berenstain Bears Lets Go Play Collection 6 Books In 1
$19.99Add to cartGet outside and play with the Berenstain Bears! This high-value, six-book collection encourages young readers to get out and explore God’s wonderful world, with inspiring stories filled with adventure, laughter, and fun. The Berenstain Bears Let’s Go Play Collection–part of the bestselling Zonderkidz Living Lights(TM) series–also features helpful instructions and tips for ten timeless games and activities, including hopscotch, camping, capture the flag, and more!
Join the Berenstain Bears as they explore the value of teamwork, active play, and a love of the great outdoors in The Berenstain Bears Let’s Go Play Collection. With six beloved stories and ten activity suggestions, this affordable and giftable treasury for children ages 4-8 is perfect for classrooms, summer reading, story time, or anytime!
The Berenstain Bears Let’s Go Play Collection includes six classic favorites:
*The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends
*The Berenstain Bears God Made You Special
*The Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days?
*The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts
*The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game
*The Berenstain Bears God’s Wonderful WorldThe Berenstain Bears?Living Lights(TM) series:
*Is written and illustrated by Mike Berenstain
*Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
*Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books
*Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
The popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series has sold over 13 million copies since 2008.
Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books in?The Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series.
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My Daddys Hero
$17.99Add to cartThis one-of-a-kind picture book points children to Jesus, the true hero of every family, and encourages dads in their role as a spiritual leader in their home.
Young children often see their daddy as a larger-than-life figure who can fix everything from broken toys to scraped knees. But behind every super dad is a supernatural Savior who shapes ordinary men into extraordinary fathers.
This sweet and simple story helps children understand Jesus’s role as the true head of the family and learn to trust Him with their hearts, just like they would trust their own dad.
For fathers, My Daddy’s Hero is a powerful reminder of their most important role–to lead their children to Jesus.
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Race To Kindness
$19.99Add to cartCome join our great race where kindness begins,
Where everyone’s welcome and everyone wins!
This inspiring picture book, written by TIME 2021 Kid of the Year Orion Jean, invites readers to join in the kindness movement, because when we dream big and work together, we can change the world.
From giving meaningful compliments to sharing your snack to donating used clothes, there are so many ways to be kind that it can be tough to know where to start! Luckily, author and fellow kid Orion Jean has some simple steps we can all take to make the world a better place.
Race to Kindness shows children ages 4-8:
*Many different ways to show kindness
*How much fun taking action can be
*That even small acts of kindness can have a big impact
*You’re never too young to make a difference
*Orion’s journey from getting involved with his local community to having a nation-wide impact, giving readers a real-life role model?With rhyming, lyrical text, Race to Kindness is the perfect read-aloud book for:
*Parents and grandparents
*Teachers and educators
*Librarians and book events
*Nonprofits and charitiesOrion has donated over half a million books to date, but he knows firsthand that even the smallest kind gesture can have a big impact. Solace up your sneakers and join the race to kindness!
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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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Jesus Vs The Bad Guys
$14.99Add 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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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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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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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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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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God Speaks : A Sounds Primer
$12.99Add 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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Coop Messes Up
$16.99Add to cartCoop Wheelie is the youngest in his family, and like many little ones, he has a problem obeying the rules and there are a lot of them! When Coop runs out of gas, his sister, Lucy, tries to help him learn to follow the rules, but finds herself right in the middle of the trouble too. Through Coop’s story, kids will discover that making mistakes can be an important way to learn about forgiveness and the gospel.
The first in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex,Coop Messes Up will teach children ages 3 8 about God’s unconditional love for us.
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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.
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Clever Cub Is Amazed By God
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God.
Clever Cub thinks the sea is amazing! Mama Bear reminds him that the Maker of the seas is even more amazing as she tells her cub the story of Jesus walking on water.
In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids:
*Tells the incredible story of Jesus walking across the Sea of Galilee in Mark 6:45-54
*Helps kids ages 3 to 6 think of all the amazing things Jesus did
*Teaches young readers that God is worthy of praise and trustClever Cub Is Amazed by God is part of the delightful Clever Cub Bible Stories series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries, Clever Cub Tells the Truth, Clever Cub Forgives a Friend, Clever Cub Invites Someone New, and Clever Cub Learns to Obey.
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God Made Stop And Go
$8.99Add to cartThis delightful board book about movement teaches babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that God made all of them and the ways they move!
God Made Stop and Go helps very young children discover:
*We move in many ways.
*We can thank God for all the ways we move.
*It’s good to move our bodies.Create a time of sweet and fun connection with your child with this lively read-aloud board book. Your little one will love chiming in with the rhyming words as they move their bodies. It’s sensory learning at its funnest!
God Made Stop and Go is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad, God Made Sounds Soft and Loud, and God Made Colors Oh So Bright as you celebrate with your child that every part of them–from their emotions to their wiggles to their curiosity–is beautiful in God’s eyes.
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God Made Happy Sad And Mad
$8.99Add to cartThis board book celebration of emotions teaches babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that God made all our amazing feelings!
God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad helps very young children discover:
*Feelings are normal.
*We can thank God for feelings.
*It’s good to talk about feelings.Create a time of sweet and fun connection with your child with this lively read-aloud board book. Your little one will love chiming in with the rhyming sound words as they learn that it’s good to talk about all the feelings God gave us!
God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Stop and Go, God Made Sounds Soft and Loud, and God Made Colors Oh So Bright as you celebrate with your child that every part of them–from their emotions to their wiggles to their curiosity–is beautiful in God’s eyes.
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Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone
$19.99Add 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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King Who Found His Self Control
$18.99Add to cartThis fun fable teaches children the importance of having self-control and explains how true change–the kind only the great King Jesus can bring–always starts in our hearts.
In the city of Thad, no one is more powerful than King Ira. But Thad has a big problem: Their king has no self-control. When Ira’s anger leads to destruction, Lady Wisdom points the wayward king back to Jesus. After confessing his sins, King Ira is free to serve his people with love, care, and yes, self-control.
More than just a cute bedtime story, King Ira’s tale can lead to meaningful talks with your children about our everyday battle with sin and how we can ask God to help us resist the temptation to act out. This and other great suggestions for family discussions are included in the back of the book.
The King Who Found His Self-Control will engage your children and equip you to teach your young ones more about how King Jesus can rule in their hearts.
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Cup Of Love
$15.99Add to cartIn his first children’s book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps kids understand how our families are strengthened by God’s love.
Drawing on key ideas from his #1 New York Times bestseller Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd offers a fun and sweet tale about how developing a close relationship with God spills over into healthy relationships with our family and friends.
Seven-year-old Isabella loves spending time with her mom and dad, so she feels left out when they prepare to go on a date night without her. Her father brings her into the kitchen and uses the faucet, a pitcher, and cups of water to illustrate how God fills him and Isabella’s mom with love, and they pour love into each other by taking time for their relationship. Then all that love overflows onto their kids! When we make room for ourselves to be filled with God’s love and care for our most important relationships, nobody’s “cup of love” will run dry.
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This Special Blessing For You
$18.99Add to cartGod is full of love for your children, and This Special Blessing for You empowers them to live out who God wants them to be in the world. Encourage the kids in your life to spread love and kindness with this engaging rhyming picture book.
Today is the day the world gets to see,
the beautiful person God made you to be.
Wherever you go, it’s God’s love you’re expressing,
so God sends you out with this special blessing.
This Special Blessing for You uses words and phrases that help children better understand what God wants to communicate to them. Each promise and declaration is based on the Aaronic Blessing found in Numbers 6:23-27: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Children ages 4-8 will delight in these spiritual takeaways:
*God loves you so much and delights in your presence
*Every child is God’s beautiful creation.
*God fills you with power and strength to be who God calls you to be.
*You carry God’s name wherever you go.
*You show the world what God is like by how you love and serve one another. -
Strong : Psalm 1
$12.99Add to cartInspired by Psalm 1, Strong’s lyrical text reminds little ones that God loves them and gives them strength. From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, and award-winning illustrator Jago, this uplifting board book encourages little ones to find strength in God’s great love for them.
Like a little tree planted by a fresh stream, children can grow strong and joyful when they draw close to God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.
Strong is perfect for babies and infants ages 0-4 and features:
*Lyrical text inspired by Psalm 1
*An inspiring message that reminds kids they can find strength, joy, and love in God
*A padded cover that is a perfect fit for little hands
*Beautiful illustrations by Jago
*A great gift for a new baby, Baptism, First Communion, or birthday -
Growing Faith : God’s Great Big Love For You
$7.99Add to cartHelp your little one grow in faith with this Veggie-filled introduction to God’s love.
Bright and approachable, this board book from beloved brand VeggieTales explores all of the ways God shows us his love–like giving us joy in our hearts, forgiving us for mistakes, and listening when we pray. The book engages young children with simple questions and examples, providing an easy-to-understand overview of this core faith concept. Perfectly crafted for little hearts, this sweet book would make a wonderful addition to any toddler’s faith library.
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God Made You Too
$7.99Add to cartEncourage little ones with this book about God’s creation–and the way he has made each of us with a special purpose.
God made you. But why? After all, he made great galaxies and vast oceans and fascinating flamingoes. Wasn’t that enough?
Through brilliant rhymes and vivid word pictures, author Chelsea Tornetto lets little readers know that to God, the mountains and the whales and the snowflakes were never enough. To our loving Creator, the beautiful world that he made was always incomplete without one very special piece–you. Perfect for reading together, or as a gift for baby showers, birthdays, and other occasions, this deeply encouraging book will remind children just how valued and loved they are.
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Mind Fuel For Young Explorers
$14.99Add to cartBear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and live life with confidence.
With emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, MIND FUEL FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS offers you practical ways to help you to increase your resilience, combat stress and learn more about yourself.
Brilliantly illustrated throughout and including new introductions from Bear, come and explore topics like motivation, courage, relationships, self-care, spirituality and determination.
We’ve teamed up with children’s experts to handpick the best bits of Bear’s book for grownups – Mind Fuel – to create this relevant guide for whatever life throws at you.
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Peabody The Mini Horse
$14.99Add to cartGet ready to meet Peabody! He’s the world’s smallest horse with a BIG message:
We are all very special, and God never makes mistakes!
Miniature horse trainer Faith San Severino wrote this delightful, fictional tale featuring a real-life miniature horse with dwarfism Peabody! He is a therapy animal who brings joy to millions of people.
Peabody the Mini Horse was rescued by the author and trained as a therapy animal. Once Faith started sharing videos of Peabody on TikTok, this mini horse captured the hearts of millions including Kelly Clarkson who featured Peabody on the What I’m Liking segment of her television show.
In this first picture book from the Peabody and Friends series, Peabody is told that he is too small to ever amount to anything. But with the help of new friends who also feel small, Peabody learns that he is just the way he is supposed to be, that God made him, and that God doesn’t make mistakes.
In this book, you will find:
*One caring nurse named Pippa who makes a home for Peabody
*A handsome mini husky named Bubblegum (like Peabody, based on a real-life animal)
*A delightful mini donkey with dwarfism named Fitzgerald (also based on a real-life animal)
*And the one and only PEABODY!In addition, you’ll find the following features:
*Beautiful full-color illustrations by Sebastien Braun
*Adorable photos of the real-life animals in the back of the bookPeabody, Bubblegum, and Fitzgerald come to discover that no matter how small or different they may feel, they can find friendship, belonging, and their forever home. So, grab this book and snuggle up with someone special. Then prepare to give your heart to Peabody and his friends.
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10 Commandments For All Gods Children
$17.99Add to cartMy God loves me and gives me life.
His law protects the gifts he gives me.
*Learn and love the Ten Commandments
*See how Jesus fulfilled God’s will
*Pray the Commandments with a family prayerJoin FatCat as he learns the Ten Commandments-how God’s children love. Each commandment has a reflection on its meaning and illustrations from Jesus’ life. As you read each commandment, see how Jesus fulfilled God’s will for us and showed us how to love God and others. With a list of Scripture references and a guided family prayer, this FatCat book helps all God’s children memorize, understand, and love the Ten Commandments.
We love God because he first loved us. Jesus shows us how God loves us. Because Jesus obeyed his Father, we have forgiveness and life-and many other good gifts.
God’s commandments protect us and his gifts for us. When we love and obey God, we treasure the good things he gives us. -
Baby Courage
$7.99Add to cartIntroduce little ones to the faith-affirming virtue of courage with this accessible and engaging board book for babies and toddlers.
Even the youngest child experiences fear–fear in the face of new things, new people, and new situations. With this sweet and engaging board book, little ones will begin to understand how courage can become an important part of their lives and lead them to act bravely in the face of fear. “Baby Courage” works for good even when it’s hard to do. She stands up for what she believes in. She trusts God will protect her when she is feeling afraid. Baby Courage is bold and unstoppable.
The Baby Virtues series introduces babies and toddlers to the fundamentals of Christian faith and biblical virtues. Each book in the series personifies a virtue as a lovable character and uses action-oriented language and recognizable settings to explore the importance of the virtue in an accessible manner appropriate for the youngest child.
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Baby Hope
$7.99Add to cartIntroduce little ones to the faith-affirming virtue of hope with this accessible and engaging board book for babies and toddlers.
Even the youngest child experiences uncertainty that things will turn out the way he wants. With this sweet and engaging board book, little ones will begin to understand how hope can lead them to a brighter outlook and become an important part of their lives. “Baby Hope” believes good things can happen. He understands that things take time. He trusts God will answer his prayers in just the right way. Baby Hope is excited for what tomorrow will bring.
The Baby Virtues series introduces babies and toddlers to the fundamentals of Christian faith and biblical virtues. Each book in the series personifies a virtue as a lovable character and uses action-oriented language and recognizable settings to explore the importance of the virtue in an accessible manner appropriate for the youngest child. -
Charlie And The Preschool Prodigal
$14.99Add to cartA Retelling of the Parable of the Prodigal Son
We so often desire to save ourselves, either through running from rules or self-righteously following them-missing the true joy and rest found in the Father’s unconditional love. In this picture book for kids ages 3-7, author Ginger M. Blomberg retells the story of the prodigal son through the eyes of wild-child Eddie and his rule-following brother Charlie.
Eddie decides to run away from home, taking his brother Charlie’s candy and his father’s new tie with him on his journey. When Eddie returns home feeling scared and guilty about his choice, his father is waiting for him with open arms. But Charlie, who is confused by his father’s immediately welcoming reaction, is hesitant to join in the celebration. This book, like the parable, doesn’t resolve Charlie’s story but instead invites young readers to imagine themselves in Charlie’s position-spurring thoughtful discussion between parents and children as they learn about sin, grace, and the unconditional love of the Father through his son’s death on the cross. A TGC Kids book.
*Written for Kids Ages 3-7: Accessible story accompanied by colorful illustrations to keep kids engaged
*Teaches Kids an Important Life Lesson: This engaging story introduces children to the dangers of self-righteousness
*Practical Approach for Parents and Guardians: A “Note to Grownups” provides advice for parents as they guide their children through the conversation of sin, grace, and the unconditional love of God
*TGC Kids Series: Teaches kids biblical truths while engaging their hearts and imaginations
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Babbleland Breakout
$6.99Add to cartThe highly anticipated twelfth book in the Dead Sea Squirrels series from co-creator of Veggie Tales Mike Nawrocki is finally here!
The Gomezes need a rescue? After re-re-re-escaping from Dr. Simon’s goons, it’s Merle and Pearl’s turn to play rescue tag as they and their animal friends embark on a ridiculous mission to bust the kidnapped Gomez family out of BabbleLand—a Bible-themed amusement park with talking animals. But how can they break in without being caught? With the help of an old-enemy-turned-ally and Adrianna’s hilarious disguise, the squirrels’ roller-coaster rescue is a page-turner sure to have you laughing-out-loud.
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What Are Eyes For
$11.99Add to cartFun lift-the-flap board book that motivates small children to use their eyes in a Christ-like way.
This helpful and engaging training tool will help parents to teach their kids that God didn’t make their eyes to look down on others, but for positive things like watching, blinking, squinting and winking.
Not only will children be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, but they’ll also be reassured that he loves us no matter what we do. He can forgive us when we fail and help us to change.
This book is part of a series called Training Young Hearts, that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.
Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.
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What Are Ears For
$11.99Add to cartFun lift-the-flap board book that motivates small children to use their ears in a Christ-like way.
This helpful and engaging training tool will help parents to teach their kids that God didn’t make their ears so that they could ignore instructions, but for positive things like hearing all kinds of noises and sounds, and especially to hear and obey God’s word.
Not only will children be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, but they’ll also be reassured that he loves us no matter what we do. He can forgive us when we fail and help us to change.
This book is part of a series called Training Young Hearts, that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.
Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.
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Lies Boys Believe
$14.99Add to cartLies are powerful. God’s Truth is stronger.
Graphic novel meets meaty Bible teaching in Lies Boys Believe, helping boys identify lies and replace them with Truth so they can stand firm in a fractured world.
Jason and Erin Davis–parents to four boys–use witty storytelling and playful graphics to present solid biblical truth to combat the most common lies boys believe. With easy-to-read chapters, this book focuses on ten core lies:
*Loving God Is for Girls
*God is Mad at Me
*It’s Not My Fault
*No One Needs to Know About My Sin
*I Can’t Control My Temper
*It Doesn’t Matter What I Watch
*Reading the Bible Isn’t for Me . . . and more.Through the Davis’ fictional and humorous stories, your son will begin to trade the lies he’s believed for the truth God intends. He will learn to swim upstream against the tides of deception and be equipped to recognize future lies as he develops a passion for knowing and living God’s Word.
Join him in the battle by using the accompanying tool: A Parent’s Guide to Lies Boys Believe. This companion resource invites you to critically examine the lies boys believe, discover how to strengthen and encourage your son, and employ creative and practical tools for ongoing discussion.
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You Can Pray Big Things
$17.99Add to cartInspiring Children to Pray Big Things to the God Who Loves Them
Christian parents and grandparents want to teach their children to pray with joy and expectation. What better way to make prayer fun, natural, and meaningful than to start with a vividly illustrated picture book to bring vital biblical concepts–like salvation–to life?
You Can Pray Big Things encourages children ages 3-8 to pray big prayers to their even bigger God. Combining clear, biblical teaching about prayer, inspiring quotes, engaging illustrations, and simple prayers children can pray alone or with a loved one, this accessible book helps kids start a lifelong conversation with God. It even helps them understand what to do when it seems like God hasn’t answered their prayers, and how to pray to receive Christ.
Praying to God should be a fun and frequent part of every kid’s life. You Can Pray Big Things shows kids how to do it and helps parents start important spiritual conversations in their home.
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Silly Little Thing Called Love
$7.99Add to cartJoin the Veggies as they learn how to love one another in this bright, fun-filled board book.
Love is patient, kind, and . . . silly? ?Favorite VeggieTales characters like Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber set the record straight on what love really means in this funny, helpful board book. Combining humor and heart, the Veggies teach a faith-centric message about the importance of loving others, modeling loving behavior through a simple story and bright, engaging artwork. Veggie fans will love this board book about one of the most important values we can teach our children.
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Growl : Trouble At Kindness Zoo
$16.99Add to cartThis humorous animal picture book from Dr. Tony Evans teaches young hearts the power of kindness, consideration, thinking of others and what it means to “carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2). In this fun children storybook, kids will adventure with the zoo amimals through an uproar at Kindness Zoo. Mealtime wasn’t exactly what the animals expected, and Marquis the zookeeper is nowhere in sight. Roberta Rosie, the antelope, is bellowing; Junior, the crocodile, is snapping; Cuddles, the polar bear, is roaring; Fred, the elephant is stomping; and Sofia, the python, is hissing. It was so loud that Sunny, the lion, couldn’t sleep a wink. But when Sunny realizes why the animals are all a-fuss, he does his best to help fix the problem. Even though he hasn’t caused the madness, he saves the day with his kindness toward his fellow zoo-mates.
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Say A Happy Prayer Before You Go To Sleep
$12.99Add to cartSweet Dreams Begin with Happy Bedtime Prayers!
Say a Happy Prayer before You Go to Sleep is the perfect bedtime book for little ones.
With each turn of the page, kids will encounter happy, sometimes silly, prayers to ready their hearts and minds for a peaceful sleep.
With fun, rhyming text accompanied by bright, colorful art, this delightful board book promises to become a nightly bedtime favorite!
Recommended for ages 2+.
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Best Is Yet To Come (Audio CD)
$17.99Add to cartAdventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. Geared toward kids ages 8 and up, these high-quality audio dramas teach biblical truths and moral foundations for children to make decisions from throughout their lives. They are perfect for car rides and initiating important conversations with kids.
Everything has led to this moment. A new technology created by Odyssey’s own Eugene Meltsner could change medical science as we know it. This new creation would improve the lives of thousands – or even millions! Eugene is the only one who can guide his work into the future, but it means an incredibly difficult decision for the entire Meltsner family. Consequences will ripple through their friends, family, and maybe even the whole world.
Meanwhile, Suzu Rydell pulls Emily Jones into a mystery where the clues contradict themselves. Will they finally work together to solve a bizarre case? And a mysterious phone call gives Penny Bassett an opportunity to bring closure to a dark chapter from her past, but the process comes with its own painful revelations.
As past, present, and future collide at a critical turning point, the folks in Odyssey realize that even in difficult times, The Best is Yet to Come.
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Tomas Looks Up And Out
$16.99Add to cartTomas Turtle starts his day thinking more about himself than others. Not only is he annoyed that his sister Tori’s cough kept him awake, but he also brags to all of his friends about his successes. It’s not until he gets sick and his friends take care of him that Tomas learns to look up to God and out to others.
Edited by counselor Alasdair Groves, Tomas Looks Up and Out offers concrete, grace-based help for growing in empathy and is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, which brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.
*A special section at the end of the book guides parents in having meaningful conversations with their kids about empathy and considering others, based on biblical truth.
*Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life.
*Teaches children and parents how to apply God’s Word to the everyday problem of not considering others.
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Message In The Moon
$15.99Add to cartThis gorgeous picture book illustrates the unique relationship between children and their parents and how this special love connects them always, from near or far–from Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey.
Oh Moon, moon, moon that shines so bright.
Please send this message far . . .
So all will know that they are loved,
No matter where they are.A Message in the Moon was inspired by Downey’s own story of losing her mother when she was just ten years old and the comfort her father brought her. Years later, when Downey left home for college, her father pointed to the full moon and told her, “Whenever you feel alone, always look into the night sky, and you’ll be reminded of how much I love you. I’ll leave a message for you in the moon.” That simple comfort remains with Downey today, and now she is passing it on to parents and children alike.
Beautifully illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Holly Hatam, A Message in the Moon features charming vignettes that show characters finding reassurance in the moon’s message. “Whether your child is going to their first sleepover, their first day of school, or their favorite stuffed animal is inexplicably gone, whether they are experiencing the loss of a goldfish, or a sibling has left for college, A Message in the Moon helps parents to explain the feeling of longing to their little ones,” Downey writes.
With whimsical artwork and uplifting rhymes, A Message in the Moon is a perfect reminder for parents and children alike that they are never alone. They just need to look to the moon and remember that they are loved.
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Big Feelings Days
$16.99Add to cartHelp little kids with big emotions know God that loves them and is right next to them, no matter what they feel.
Speaker, pastor, podcaster, and author of The Louder Song, Aubrey Sampson has dealt with a lot of big feelings and heartache in her life and has written about lament for a grown-up audience. Knowing that adults don’t have a monopoly on strong, difficult emotions, Aubrey turns to writing about feelings for our little ones with Big Feelings Days.
Children have a lot of emotions too, and feeling sad or angry or brokenhearted can be overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to help kids understand that their feelings are valuable and normal-and that they can creatively express what they feel to Jesus, who created emotions and deeply cares about every one.Big Feelings Days is a tender and engaging picture book that helps children ages 3-7 learn how to release their feelings of grief, anger, and heartbreak in creative ways to a God who cares. This picture book includes
*full-color illustrations,
*relatable imagery to help children express and identify emotions, and
*creative ways for children to process their feelings with Jesus.Even now you can be helping your kids develop emotional health and emotional intelligence as they learn to come to Jesus with whatever they may be feeling.
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Otter B Friendly
$12.99Add to cartOtter B Friendly is the twelfth in a series of children’s books that teach young children basic biblical values. In this story, Otter B learns how to make friends with someone who seems different.
When a family that’s new and different moves to the neighborhood, Otter B isn’t quite sure what to think. Will Otter B and his buddies make friends with this new arrival?
Each book in the series ends with a rhyme that reinforces the lesson and includes an appropriate Bible verse.
“When there’s someone you don’t know
or someone new you see,
just be a friend and say hello.
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God Cares For Me
$11.99Add to cartThis Board Book Teaches Children about God’s Care for His Creation
Everyone’s a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Cares for Me, author Kristen Wetherell explores God’s creation and providence, revealing his abundant care for the things he has made–including his children!
This board book uses repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Deeply rooted in Scripture, Wetherell’s words highlight God’s power, creativity, and provision for his people to teach children about the comfort found in Christ.
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God Hears Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children How to Pray in Every Circumstance
Everyone is a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Hears Me, author Kristen Wetherell teaches children how to talk with God–a heavenly Father who intently listens to his beloved children.
This board book uses repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Formatted for child interaction, the text provides a line for the caregiver to read and a responsive action for the child to perform. Deeply rooted in Scripture, Wetherell teaches children the importance of depending on Christ through prayer and praising him through all of life’s circumstances.
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Love Jesus : Notes From Jesus For Little Ones
$7.99Add to cartSnuggle up with your little one and read these sweet notes from Jesus.
You’ll explore the many ways, big and small, that your child is loved by their forever friend, Jesus. With super-cute animal illustrations and colorful art, this book will become a favorite for you and your little one. Plus, every turn of the page leads to a fun, giggle-inducing action to help you and your little one create precious moments together.
This bright and friendly book is designed especially for little ones to help start their relationship with Jesus. It’s perfect:
*for babies through 3-year-olds
*for cuddling up and reading to your special little one
*as a meaningful baby shower, baby dedication, or baptism gift
*to gift for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, or other holidays
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Little Spark Of Life
$18.99Add to cartA new baby is coming! It’s time to celebrate! With exciting rhymes and vibrant illustrations Little Spark of Life will help families get ready and learn more about the miracle of life.
All children are a gift from the Lord — fearfully and wonderfully made! In a safe and cozy family setting, author Courtney Siebring tells the whole story of how every “little spark” grows into a one-of-a-kind, wonderful creation of human life. She explains how every detail — boy or girl, blue eyes or brown, curly or straight hair — is set in place from the very beginning, and how week by week the baby inside Mom grows and changes until Baby is finally ready to be born! Little Spark of Life:
*Is the perfect book for big brothers and sisters ages 4-8 getting ready for a new baby to come
*Makes a wonderful gift for baby showers
*Provides parents, grandparents, and caregivers a wonderful narrative to help explain the miracle of life
*Supports the value of life messaging and the worth of every child
*Gives a biblical perspective and Christian worldview regarding when life begins and the wonder of human development
*A valuable resource for homeschooling families, librarians, children’s ministers, Sunday school teachers, and Christian school educators
It’s never too early to impart little ones with respect and love for the Creator, and every single life in his care! Little Spark of Life demonstrates the great love that families can share in together as they embark on the journey to welcome a new baby, and will provide a wonderful platform for conversation about just how much every child is needed, loved, and uniquely valued.
Learn more and find free resources at littlesparkoflifebook.com
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What Are Hands For
$11.99Add to cartThis fun lift-the-flap board book motivates small children to use their hands in a Christ-like way.
Parents will be able to teach their kids not to use their hands to snatch, push or hit but to wave, clap, pray, high five, help and serve, because those are the things that Jesus says are good, and he knows what’s best for us.
Children will be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, and they will be reassured that he loves us so much that he can forgive us when we fail, and help us to change.
This book is part of a new series called Training Young Hearts that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.
Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.
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What Are Mouths For
$11.99Add to cartThis fun lift-the-flap board book motivates small children to use their mouths in a Christ-like way.
A helpful and engaging training tool, parents will be able to teach their kids not to use their mouths to bite or lie, but to give kisses, chew, sing, ask for forgiveness and tell the truth, because those are the things that Jesus says are good, and he knows what’s best for us.
Children will be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, and they will be reassured that he loves us so much that he can forgive us when we fail, and help us to change.
This book is part of a new series called Training Young Hearts that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.
Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.
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God Speaks To Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children How God Speaks through Scripture
Everyone is a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Speaks to Me, author Kristen Wetherell teaches how God reveals himself through creation and Scripture and gives hope through his Son.
This board book uses repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Deeply rooted in Scripture, Wetherell shares the nature of God’s words which are sweet, comforting, and immovable–ultimately encouraging children to trust, obey, and follow Christ all their days.