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Baby Love
$7.99Add to cartIntroduce little ones to the faith-affirming virtue of love with this accessible and engaging board book for children ages birth to three.
Even the youngest children recognize that love makes them feel safe and happy. With this sweet and engaging board book, little ones will begin to understand how they can show love too. “Baby Love” knows God and her friends and family love her, and she wants to share that love with others. She uses kind words, gives warm hugs, and watches over her baby brother. She knows love is saying and doing.
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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I Love You Bigger Than The Sky
$7.99Add to cartShow the littles ones in your life just how much you love them with this sweetly illustrated book full of animals expressing love for their babies.
Grab your little one and snuggle in close as eagles, squirrels, whales, and more describe a love bigger than the sky, taller than the trees, and wider than the sea.
I Love You . . . Bigger Than the Sky is the perfect way to say “I love you” to all the children in your life.
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Little One We Knew Youd Come
Original price was: $9.99.$5.97Current price is: $5.97.Add to cartFeel the heartwarming joy of welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones’, Little One, We Knew You’d Come–now in board book format. This endearing story about parents’ hopes and anticipation of a new baby is filled with lyrical prose and sweet animal illustrations.
Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You’d Come features Sally Lloyd-Jones’ beautiful text.
Little one, we knew you’d come.
We hoped. We dreamed. We watched for you.
We counted the days till you were due.
We waited. How we longed for you,
And the day that you were born.Little One, We Knew You’d Come:
*Features a board book format perfect for little ones
*Has engaging illustrations paired with delightful, lyrical text from the author of The Jesus Storybook Bible
*Is a beautiful message for parents and grandparents to read aloud again and again
*Is a joyful story that celebrates new life and the love we have for our little ones even before their arrival
*Makes the perfect gift for a baby shower, new baby, baptism, adoption, or new beginning
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Snow Steps
$18.99Add to cartCelebrate the tenacity of the human spirit with this moving picture book about Lakshmi, a young girl who learns to brave a snowy Minnesota winter after immigrating from tropical Guyana.
Lakshmi just moved from rural, sunny Guyana to a city in icy, frigid Minnesota. Her family is trying hard to adjust to a new country, but for Lakshmi, the hardest part is the cold, slushy, white stuff everywhere. Snow didn’t exist in Guyana, but it’s inescapable in Minnesota. Lakshmi’s too scared to walk in it, so her mama has to carry her everywhere. But when she meets a new friend on the bus, Lakshmi’s fears melt away, revealing a bravery she didn’t know she had.
Based on the author’s own childhood experience of immigration, Snow Steps fosters empathy for newcomers and provides reassuring comfort to children facing new experiences.
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Ben Washington Is The Odd Man Out
$9.99Add to cartWhen friend planets collide, will Ben feel on top of the world or alone in the universe?
Life in Ben Washington’s new town and school is pretty great. But he couldn’t be more ready for Spring Break. And the most epic news? His best friend is visiting from Atlanta. Ben can hardly wait for his longtime buddy Zion to meet his new best friend, Kenny. But he’s also nervous. They are so different. Will Ben’s break be ruined when his two friends clash? Or will he build too good of a bridge and find that he’s the Odd Man Out? Read this laughable story of friendship and forgiveness to find out!
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Hall Of Faith
$14.99Add to cartHebrews 11 remembers ordinary people who had big faith, and in this picture book, kids can remember them too!
With illustrations from The Gospel Project, kids will meet faithful men and women who took big risks to obey God. People like Able, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, and more believed that God could be trusted even when they couldn’t see Him working. The whole family can gather ’round this beautifully illustrated book from the One Big Story brand to read snippets of some of the best Bible stories and remember that faith isn’t just for people in the Bible–we can have big faith too.
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All The Babies
$12.99Add to cartCelebrate God’s gift of adoption by reading this colorful board book!
God made all babies different and special, and He made families different and special too. All the Babies is a child’s first book about adoption. Author Kate Rietema introduces readers to eleven different kids who all entered their families in unique ways. With sweet illustrations of diverse families and children, kids will see people who remind them of themselves and their own families. This book features the following kinds of adoption:
*Domestic adoption
*International adoption
*Kids adopted into big families
*Single-parent adoption
*Kids adopted by family members
*Older-child adoption
*And much more!The sentences are fun and simple, laying the foundation for future conversations about adoption, diversity, and belonging. By highlighting aspects of being adopted that might make a child feel different from their siblings or peers, All the Babies celebrates God’s creative design. Our differences make us special.
“All the babies are different and special.
All the babies are made by God.
All the babies are loved–forever and always.” -
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God Is Great God Is Good
Original price was: $12.99.$9.97Current price is: $9.97.Add to cartA simple prayer reminds us that God is always GREAT and always GOOD.
It’s dinnertime, and Hunter is ready to pray and thank God for his meal. But he wonders, What do all these words in my prayer mean? “God is good,” but so is ice cream. “God is great,” but so is our soccer team. And is God great even when sad things happen?Thankfully, Hunter’s parents wisely answer all his curious questions. Readers can learn along with him, discovering:
*A model prayer for mealtimes
*A simple explanation of God’s power and goodness
*The encouragement to pray with a grateful heartAfter meeting Hunter, readers will pray with confidence and gratitude, knowing that God is greater than anything and always sharing His goodness.
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Rosies Wild Ride
$18.99Add to cartMeet Rosie, the big horse with even bigger dreams! In Rosie’s Wild Ride, Clydesdale horse Rosie and her cowgirl friend Oakley want to be rodeo stars, but what happens when the competition doesn’t quite go as planned? In this beautiful, inspiring picture book, readers will learn the importance of teamwork, chasing their dreams, and daring to ask, “What if I can?”
Rosie the Clydesdale is a BIG horse. She likes her life on the ranch and helping the farmer with his chores, but she also has a secret dream: she wants to be a rodeo star. She finally gets her chance when she teams up with a plucky cowgirl named Oakley, but the rodeo events aren’t designed for a big horse like Rosie. When a rogue bull disrupts the competition, though, Rosie and Oakley might be the only ones big and brave enough to stop him.
From debut children’s author Paige Murray comes a rodeo adventure complete with roping, riding, and racing–based on real animals from her own Texas ranch.
This picture book for ages 4-8:
*Is an inspiring, animal-filled story of resilience and self-confidence
*Features beautiful, engaging artwork and photos of the real-life Rosie and Oakley
*Includes fun horse and rodeo facts in the back matter
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Left Out : Believing My Story Is For God’s Glory
$17.99Add to cartHave you ever wondered if, when God was creating you, He left something out?
As kids grow up and start comparing themselves to one another, feelings of inadequacy creep into their hearts.
Did God forget to make me as tall as everyone else?
Why didn’t God make me able to eat the food those kids can eat?
I wonder if God left out my ability to sing like the rest of my family.
Why didn’t God give me straight hair? Pretty skin? Name-brand clothes?
Left Out is a rhyming reminder that while God didn’t give everyone the same bodies or abilities, everything God left out is something He can use to write our stories for His glory. First-time author Jill Atogwe compels kids to believe that God uses what we see as our weaknesses to make us strong. By leaving some things out, we can learn to trust Him instead of ourselves. After all, God sets boundaries for his children in pleasant places (Psalm 16:5-8).
The cute and quirky illustrations show an array of kids of diverse races, varying cultures, different abilities and disabilities, distinct talents, and various socioeconomic statuses.
As kids read and look through the pictures, they’ll see that every child wonders if God accidentally left something out of them. But God doesn’t accidentally do anything; He intentionally created each person differently for His special purpose. By the end of the book, kids will be repeating the book’s chorus,
“What God left out is part of my story;
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Youre Gods Little Girl
$18.99Add to cartIn this sweet and colorful picture book, young girls (ages 4-8) will learn about God’s character, who He made them to be, and His amazing love for them.
Do you want to instill in a special girl a deep desire to know God and to follow Him throughout her life? There are truths you can share to help girls understand who God is, why they can trust Him with their hearts, and just how much He truly loves them.
Your God’s Little Girl teaches girls that. . .
*God created them to be a one-of-a-kind gift to this world.
*what they see on the outside isn’t the full picture–only God truly knows who they are in their hearts.
*they are an important part of God’s big and beautiful story.
*though they may do wrong things sometimes, God still accepts them.
*they are unconditionally and eternally loved by God.
You’re God’s Little Girl is inspired by the words of beloved mom and God’s girl Wynter Pitts, who went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018.
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Abigail And The Career Day Catastrophe
$14.99Add to cartIt’s nearly Career Day, and 9-year-old Abigail is trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up. She wants to do something that will please God and her family, so she decides she will be a missionary police officer–a job that she thinks means behaving perfectly and making sure everyone else does too!
But all her efforts seem to backfire. After some helpful Bible teaching from her loved ones about the story of Paul’s conversion, Abigail rethinks what it means to please God and to “be good”!
This fun, relatable story will help kids to realize that it’s only through Jesus that we can please God. And with the Holy Spirit’s help, they can become more like Jesus and do good works with him.
This is the second book in the Abigail series, a fictional series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers will be inspired to read the Bible, talk to God and apply what they believe to their own lives.
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1 Year Devotions For Preschoolers (Anniversary)
$15.99Add to cartWatch your young children grow in their understanding of God as you meet with him together using this One Year devotional. Each reading pairs a Little Blessings illustration with a short Bible verse and devotional thought that gets you and your child talking about the simple truths of Scripture. A fun, rhyming prayer completes each devotional. A great way to get young children interacting with Scripture daily.
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Want to spend time with your child as you teach your little one to spend time with God each day?The One Year Book of Devotions for Preschoolers provides easy-to-understand devotions and beautiful art featuring Kaitlyn, Jack, Zo, and Parker. Preschoolers will learn that they can talk with God about everything they do.
Enjoy this newest book in the Little Blessings collection together!
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Coop Helps Out
$16.99Add to cartWhen Demas, the son of a world-famous race car, makes fun of how Pops’ job as the town garbage truck makes him dirty and smelly, Coop starts to wish his father had a more popular, cleaner, cooler job. But when Pops gets sick, Coop learns how important being a garbage truck really is and steps in to help clean up the town. Coop discovers that his father’s humble, selfless service points to Jesus, the best servant of all, who came to clean up the mess in our hearts.
The second book in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex, Coop Helps Out will teach children ages 3 8 that they can serve others because of how Jesus has served them.
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My Hair Can
Original price was: $17.99.$10.97Current price is: $10.97.Add to cartCelebrate what your hair can do! This joyful, rhyming picture book invites diverse girls and boys to embrace their natural hair with an uplifting reminder of their self-worth.
My hair has roots from many places under the sun,
telling the story of my ancestors and where I come from.
I can shake my hair like a baby with a rattle,
or cut it all off to support my friend’s battle.What can your hair do? From cool curls to crisp fades, from long locs, to beaded braids, bright joyful illustrations of diverse children burst from each page inspiring self-love and positive self-esteem. But hair love is more than knots, locs, and mohawks. Discover the power of cutting your hair in solidarity with a sick friend or celebrating your heritage with hairstyles from your ancestral roots.
My Hair Can is an encouraging reminder for young readers about loving their hair, respecting differences, and celebrating their God-given uniqueness.
*Features rhyming text perfect for read-aloud book
*Represents hairstyles of boys and girls
*Builds positive affirmations, confidence, and self-esteem
*Emphasizes hair connection to ancestral roots
*Empowers solidarity with friends
*Highlights each child’s God-given uniqueness
*Includes delightful and colorful illustrationsInspire children of multiple ethnicities (ages 4-7) to wear their hair proud.
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Arlo And The Keep Out Club
$16.99Add to cartTGC Picture Book Introduces Children to the Danger of Peer Pressure and the Joy of Friendship with Jesus
Arlo has been longing to play with the big boys on the playground. But when he’s given the opportunity to join their club, he is faced with a tough decision. Will he gain the acceptance of his new friends by doing what he knows is wrong, or will he do the right thing even though it may lead to rejection?
Going against the social grain can often leave us feeling lonely, but in his grace, Jesus enables us to do what is right and stays by our side when we feel left out. Written for kids ages 3-7, this engaging picture book teaches children that following Jesus may come at a cost, but the Lord offers a greater reward as our ultimate friend and comforter. A section for parents at the end of the book provides tips for raising children who can resist negative peer pressure.
*Written for Kids Ages 3-7: Accessible story accompanied by colorful illustrations to keep kids engaged
*Teaches Kids an Important Life Lesson: Following Jesus may come at a cost but it also offers a greater reward through friendship with God
*Practical Approach for Parents and Guardians: A “Note to Grownups” provides advice for helping kids navigate negative peer pressure and rely on Jesus instead
*TGC Kids Series: Teaches kids biblical truths while engaging their hearts and imaginations
*Sequel to Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up
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Darcy Is Always First
$16.99Add to cartIt doesn’t matter that Darcy Duck is only a few seconds older than Delia and Denny–Darcy thinks she should be first at everything. That means that the ducklings always end up fighting to get their turn. Hurt feelings and anger abound until one day when their grandparents fly in for a visit. That’s when Denny’s determination to be first, ahead of Darcy, almost ends in disaster.
Edited by counselor Lauren Whitman, Darcy Is Always First is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.
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Home Is Right Where You Are
Original price was: $19.99.$11.97Current price is: $11.97.Add to cartBestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and peace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are.
Ruth shares from her heart the words she’s spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood. Ruth’s lyrical text and whimsical art take children and families on a journey that reminds all of us that no matter where we go, no matter what comes our way in life, the Lord keeps us close to Him.
This book is perfect for parents and families who want to:
*reassure their children with the comforting truth that God is always with them, that He will guide them, and that He will provide for all their needs;
*teach their children that God is the source of joy, overflowing blessings, and wonderful adventure;
*be delighted with captivating illustrations and beautiful art; and
*soothe anxious minds with the comfort of God’s provision and presence.
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Real Bad Guys
$18.99Add to cartWith the help of a rogues’ gallery of cartoonish villains, young readers will learn that all people have some bad inside of them (where it counts) and that Jesus, the only Real Good Guy, can redeem them from their sin.
Even young children can spot a bad guy when they see one. In most fairy tales, comic books, and cartoons, the lines between good and evil are drawn in broad strokes. After all, if it looks like a bad guy and talks like a bad guy. . .
But according to God, only what’s inside of each person’s heart counts. By that measure, we’re all Real Bad Guys in need of Jesus, the only Real Good Guy to save us.
In Real Bad Guys, children will meet Millie, an everyday kid who learns from a who’s-who of stereotypical hoodlums that everybody sins and has fallen short of God’s standard for goodness. Also, because we can’t see the condition of people’s hearts, we can’t judge them by their appearance.
Filled with fun and humor, Real Bad Guys cleverly and effectively explains the problem of sin and its solution to children ages eight and up.
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Average Boys Above Average Summer
$12.99Add to cartAverage Boy is here to make you laugh and encourage you in your faith!
The Average Boy series features humorous writing and whimsical illustrations to help readers embrace the idea that life isn’t always about being the smartest, most athletic, or best-looking kid in the neighborhood. Faith, family, and friends are far more valuable than being perceived as cool.
What happens when “Average Boy” Bob Smiley gets to the end of an above-average school year? Why, it’s time for an above-average summer, of course! If things go according to plan–and Average Boy always has lots of plans–then this summer will be his best one ever.
You see, Average Boy isn’t going to sleep in until noon this summer–at least not every day. No, he has big goals for the next few months. This summer is when Average Boy will finally build that tree house he’s been planning with his best friend, Billy. This summer is when he will brush his teeth every morning (as soon as he finds his toothbrush). And this summer he’s setting a goal to invite everyone in town to church.
There will be challenges along the way–challenges like Donny the school bully, or Sarah and Everley, who always seem to have water balloons in hand. But his biggest challenge this summer is the Huge Hairy Hisser, who lurks in the woods behind Average Boy’s house and seems determined to ruin his tree house-building plans.
It will definitely be a summer to remember!
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Let The Light In
$17.99Add to cartHelp little ones move from sadness to brighter days with this hopeful and encouraging look at a universal emotion.
It’s normal to feel sad, but for kids, sadness can often feel overwhelming and confusing. Let the Light In meets children in their moment of sadness and offers empathetic ideas on how to navigate it. Concrete and simple ideas include creative expression, going for a walk, paying attention to the world around them, and visiting a friend. Little ones will be left with the uplifting message that, whether it happens in big ways or small, all at once or over time, sadness will eventually fade, and better days will come.
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Your Family Is Gods Plan
Original price was: $14.99.$10.97Current price is: $10.97.Add to cartGod fills the world with families!
Your family is unlike any other on earth. But why did God make all these families?
In this colorful picture book, you’ll visit modern-day families of all shapes and sizes along with families from the Bible. Along the way, you’ll see that families have always been a part of God’s plan! From the beginning, He has used them to do amazing things, and He can do the same with your family today.
Whether a family is big or small, near or far, God is there, working His plan from one generation to another. And each child is an important part! This celebration of families will encourage you to keep saying “Yes!” to God and to watch His mercy reach your special family for generations to come.
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Clever Cub Is Wonderfully Made
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub Is Wonderfully Made: Clever Cub wishes he could do all the things his friends can. But Mama and Papa Bear use a song from the Bible (Psalm 139) to remind their cub that God made him just right-just like God made the shepherd boy named David with special gifts (1 Samuel 16:1-13).
Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with children about their own part in God’s story.
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Heart Who Wanted To Sing
$17.99Add to cartThis second title in the StrongHeart Stories series, The Heart Who Wanted to Sing is a high-quality, giftable hardcover picture book that shows kids how to fight back with the power of worship when their spiritual enemy sings a song of lies.
“The heart knew what it knew, and it had to choose. Which song was right? Which one was true?”
When the heart hears the sneaky words of a sickly song, how can it fight back? In this beautiful rhyming picture book for kids ages 4 to 8, children experience how the gift of worship can give them strength for any challenge.
Like every book in the StrongHeart Stories series, The Heart Who Wanted to Sing helps children see the biblical gifts–Scripture, worship, rest, prayer, confession, and community–that God has given them to engage in spiritual battles. The Heart Who Wanted to Sing teaches kids how to trust the voice of God and sing out with the power of His praise. Because whether we are angry, lonely, or afraid, worshipping God in song can bring us closer to Him and make our hearts strong.
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Clever Cub Follows The Leader
$5.99Add to cartClever Cub Follows the Leader: Clever Cub likes to follow Skippy, but Skippy isn’t always a wise leader. When Clever Cub hears the story about the fishermen following Jesus (from Luke 5:1-11), he learns that it’s important to choose good leaders-and Jesus is the best leader of all!
Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with children about their own part in God’s story.
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My Little Library Of Gods Great Love
$24.99Add to cartInspired by Holy Scripture, these simply written board books remind little ones of God’s love, his nearness, and his protection. From the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, and award-winning illustrator Jago, this 4-book boxed set of board books encourages young and old alike to remember that we are all loved in very special ways by God.
The Sally Lloyd-Jones Board Book Boxed Set is perfect for babies and infants ages 0-4 and features:
*Lyrical text inspired by the Scripture and written by beloved author Sally Lloyd-Jones.
*Inspiring messages that reminds kids of God’s ever-present love and blessings.
*A perfect size, exactly right for little hands.
*Beautiful illustrations that are a great gift for a new baby, Baptism, First Communion, birthday, or a read-aloud. -
Never Touch Stroller Books Set
$14.99Add to cartJoin the playful Never Touch characters in these two exciting additions to our bestselling series.
The adorable mini format is perfect for adventures on-the-go.
Use the handy strap and clip to attach to strollers, bags, car seats, and highchairs. The sturdy pages and bumpy silicone touches are sure to keep little hands entertained.
**not sold separately**
Features:
*Innovative silicone touches throughout the sturdy board books have different textures and are exciting for little hands to explore, helping to promote an early love of reading through sensory play and encouraging fine-motor skills
*Bright and amusing illustrations entertain all readers, promoting adult-child time
*Easy to attach to strollers, car seats, etc. makes for convenient on-the-go fun
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More Pawverbs For Kids
$16.99Add to cartOne book was not enough! First there was Pawverbs for Kids. Now we’re back with 30 additional endearing devotions for kids in More Pawverbs for Kids!
In the same great format as Jennifer Bleakley’s bestselling books, Pawverbs: 100 Inspirations to Delight an Animal Lover’s Heart, Pawverbs for a Dog Lover’s Heart, Pawverbs for a Cat Lover’s Heart, and Pawverbs for Kids, this newest edition to the series is jam-packed with 30 true-to-life short stories, or pawverbs. Each of these charming stories features kids and animals-and what a variety of animals there are: dogs, cats, frogs, birds, horses . . . and MORE! Each story illustrates a biblical principle or lesson found in the Bible book of Proverbs. This book presents biblical truth in a whimsical way and invites kids to explore deep spiritual truth alongside extremely loveable pets!
Each pawverb includes:
*A Bible verse from Proverbs
*A short and engaging story
*Reflection questions
*A child-friendly prayerGod has given us animals, ultimately to point us to himself-to the one who is always there and who loves us unconditionally. In this book, children will not only find inspiring and heartwarming animal tales, but spiritual truths to touch their hearts and remind them of God’s unfailing love, wisdom, and grace.
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My Awesome Bible Toolbox
$12.99Add to cartAn ABC of amazing tools from God!
God gave us the tools to be awesome!
Discover an alphabet of words that celebrate God’s amazing gifts to us.
Features:
*An empowering, inspiring alphabet book that encourages language skills.
*Illustrations engage and entertain, promoting adult-child discussion.
*Toolbox-shaped book is perfect to carry around.
*Thick board pages are durable and easy for little hands to hold.
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Squish And Snugg Brave Lion
$14.99Add to cartLittle Lion longs to one day lead the pride but finds himself in need of courage. Journey with him as he explores how he can talk to God and share the strength that comes from being brave.
Drawing inspiration from a range of Bible stories, this simple, rhyming tale includes references from Scripture to promote further discussion with preschoolers.
With a gorgeous plush, padded cover, this book is sure to become a treasured companion throughout the day.
Features:
*Sturdy board pages are durable and easy for tiny hands to hold
*Simple message portrayed in a beautifully gentle way
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C Is For Christian
$17.99Add to cartExcite kids about how great it is to be a Christian with this beautifully illustrated treasury of theological truths.
Going from A to Z, kids will learn about the amazing things that are true of us if we know Christ. For example:
*A is for Adoption – we are children of God, part of his beloved family.
*B is for Branch – we are connected to Jesus, the vine, and he gives us life and all we need.
*C is for Citizen – we have a place in heaven, which is where we are heading.Each letter teaches children about an aspect of our identity in Christ using Bible verses and clear engaging teaching by Alistair Begg. Reflection questions and prayers are included, making it possible to use this resource devotionally. It can also be used as a kind of catechism, summarizing some of the Bible’s truths about being a Christian. The alphabet format makes these theological truths easy to remember. Can be read to kids 4+ or read by kids 7+.
Children will be invited to praise, thank and worship Jesus as they grow more excited about all the incredible blessings that come with being his friend.
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Deep Within Doomsdome
$22.99Add to cartBRAVE Books has partnered with Pastor John K. Amanchukwu Sr. to write Deep within Doomsdome, a Christian children’s book that teaches children about the importance of self-control.
In every BRAVE Book, we partner with people of moral integrity, like John Amanchukwu, to teach complex biblically-based values. John Amanchukwu is a preacher and author known for his passionate defense of biblical truth, his advocacy for the unborn, and his impactful speeches about current cultural issues. He serves as the First Assistant and Youth & Young Adult Pastor at Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Wake Forest, NC.
In John’s new book, Valor has been kidnapped and brought to Doomsdome, and he must escape before it’s too late. The time is ticking, but will Valor be able to remain calm, patient, and self-controlled in the midst of it all? Or will his frustration get the better of him? Journey with Valor as he learns more about self-control, and then go through the BRAVE Challenge at the end of the book as a family.
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Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin
$8.99Add to cartThis simple, sweet story about a pumpkin no one picked teaches children an important lesson about finding their true purpose in life.
For many families, a trip to the farm is a beloved October tradition. As thousands of wide-eyed children and their parents comb through the patch to find the perfect fall decorations for their doorsteps and homes, there are always some pumpkins that get passed by.
This is the story of one such squash–too lumpy, too bumpy, too mushy, and too yellow-green for anyone to want. As autumn gives way to winter, will The Lumpy, Bumpy Pumpkin finally find its true purpose?This charming tale is sure to become a seasonal story-time favorite and makes a fun, fall present for your little pumpkins.
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Im So Blessed
$14.99Add to cartThis interactive picture book invites kids and parents to sing about God’s blessings in every circumstance. Sibling band, CAIN has harnessed the message from their hit song, “I’m So Blessed” to create a lyrical picture book with bright and playful illustrations. Kids will follow personified fruits, Tay-Tay Tangerine, Logo Lemon, and Maddie Melon, through their daily lives as they encounter challenges and frustrations but learn how to praise God still.
It’s easy to feel blessed and praise God on the best days, but what about the worst days?
Throughout this story, each fruit friend encounters a hard day. Tay-Tay’s Tuesday plans get ruined by a rainstorm, Maddie’s friends forget about her birthday, and Logo falls during a flip in front of a big crowd. In each circumstance, they are reminded that even in frustration and embarrassment, God loves them. It’s not because we have a good day that God’s children are blessed–it’s because He loves His kids every day!I’m So Blessed teaches kids that while it’s okay to be sad when plans are ruined, friends let them down, and embarrassment strikes, God is with His children in every circumstance. If kids have breath in their lungs, they can find joy in God’s blessings and praise Him by singing the fruits’ favorite truth: “I’m so blessed!”
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Harriet Hurry Up And The Oh So Slow Day
$14.99Add to cart“Can you send me some patience, God? Please?”
Harriet’s mom calls her Harriet Hurry-Up–and it’s easy to see why. There’s nothing this little girl can’t stand more than waiting. From a slowpokey sun that won’t rise before she does, to the shy sprouts on her school potato experiment, to the long line at the store with Mom, everything takes forever for Harriet. Why, oh, why can’t this day just go faster?
But with her Gran’s help, this impatient little girl is learning to trust God’s timing and find the blessings he puts in every single day–if she can just slow down long enough to see them.
With rhymed text that kids will love and colorful, whimsical illustrations full of surprises, Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day! will quickly become a family favorite. It’s perfect for birthdays, back-to-school reading, and for anyone–child or adult–who finds that having patience is hard. -
God Made Colors Oh So Bright
$8.99Add to cartThis vibrant board book offers a joyous way to teach babies to preschoolers that God made all the colors in our world, from sunrise gold to sunset orange.
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 point at all the colors around them. Combine sensory learning, faith, and fun!
God Made Colors Oh So Bright is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Stop and Go, God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad, and God Made Sounds Soft and Loud 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 Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man
$7.99Add to cartReassure little ones that God is bigger than their fears with this comforting board book based on a beloved VeggieTales song.
When the lights go out at bedtime and shadows loom, children tend to let their imaginations run wild, envisioning monsters in every dark corner. This soothing board book proclaims the calming truth that God is always watching over us, and he is bigger and more powerful than any of our fears. Tackling a tough topic with colorful illustrations, beloved characters, and a dash of VeggieTales silliness, this book will help little ones sleep easier at night, secure in the knowledge that God is watching over them.
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Who Are You
$16.99Add to cartThis Engaging Picture Book Helps Kids Explore Their True Identity Found in Christ
Kids have an innate curiosity to explore and discover new things about themselves-they learn their strengths and talents, their preferences and quirks, all while celebrating little victories along the way. While these milestones are undoubtedly important for developing children, our culture mistakenly views them as the foundation of who they are.
Deeply biblical and visually engaging, this picture book uses lyrical rhymes to help children ages 3-5 understand that their true identity is not found in their preferences, past actions, or current emotions. Instead, it is rooted in their relationship with their Creator and Savior. The one who fashioned them in his likeness and calls them to live a life for his glory. A note to parents section at the end of the book offers practical tips and additional Bible verses for instilling these truths in children as they navigate the world and build the foundation of their lives.
*Explores Identity and Purpose: Helps children understand they are not defined by their preferences, actions, or emotions, but by their relationship with God as his image bearer
*Written for Kids Ages 3-5: Engaging and lyrical, this book will keep kids entertained as they learn about themselves, their God, and the world around them
*Practical Approach for Parents and Guardians: A comments to parents section at the end of the book provides advice for furthering the conversation on the topic of identity
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Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Adventure For Kids
$12.99Add to cartAcclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan’s beloved allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress has captivated readers for centuries.
Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero’s journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God’s Celestial City in The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale.
Author/illustrator Phil Smouse’s whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan’s original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way.
Those familiar with Bunyan’s book will be enchanted by Phil’s ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters.
The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale.
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God Made Sounds Soft And Loud
$8.99Add to cartThis lively board book celebrates loud crashes, quiet whooshes, and every sound God made for us to hear.
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 that start out loud and end up in a quiet hush. Make sensory learning fun!
God Made Sounds Soft and Loud is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Stop and Go, God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad, 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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I Am A Child Of God Ages 5-7
$4.01Add to cartThis I Am a Child of God coloring book helps children learn character traits of people in the Bible and affirms that children can develop those qualities too.
Featured Bible characters:
*David (bravery)
*Job (patience)
*Ruth (faithfulness)
*Zacchaeus (honesty)
*Moses (confidence)
*Good Samaritan (compassion)
*Peter (helped in trouble)
*Nehemiah (self-control)
*Esther (courageous)
*Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (protected by God)
*Shunammite Woman (generous)
*Elijah (boldness)
*Samson (strength)
*Jesus (calm)The illustrations are designed for children (ages 5-7) to enjoy as an adult helps read the stories.
Coloring books (8.5″ x 11″) contain 16 pages. Inside text and activity is age appropriate. For home or classroom use.
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Backyard Horses 4 Pack
$21.99Add to cartFour horse-loving adventures tucked together in one heart-warming collection.
Join Ellie James and her quirky family in their exciting, horse-loving adventures. This Backyard Horses set includes books 1-4 of this fun chapter book series, where Ellie learns to love horses that are better kept in backyards than fancy stables. Life is never boring for Ellie James, a feisty fourth grader, who is always daydreaming about owning a sleek black station and winning trophies at the horse show. But when a backyard horse shows up in her life, even she can’t imagine the wild ride she’s in for.
This 4-Pack Collection Includes:
#1 Horse Dreams Ellie’s finds a runaway horse at school! Can she rescue her before animal control arrives?
#2 Cowboy Colt Ellie’s best friend, Colt, is going through a rough time and dreams of a horse of his own.
#3 Chasing Dream Ellie stages a competition to prove her backyard horse, Dream, is as good as a stable horse.
#4 Night Mare Dream’s true owners arrive. Will Ellie get to keep her beloved horse?
Fans of horse books will love this chapter book series.
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Abigail And The Big Start Over
$12.99Add to cartNew house. New school. New problems!
Like many kids, adventurous and creative 9-year-old Abigail experiences lots of ups and downs when it comes to school life, making friends and getting on with parents and siblings. Through both the humorous and serious challenges that arise, Abigail finds herself in one new mess after another. But as she learns all about how Jesus forgave Peter when he messed up again and again, she sees how Jesus can forgive her too.
Readers will explore the Bible alongside Abigail and learn that God’s love for us and his grace to us never run out. So we can start over again and again!
This fun, exciting novel for kids aged 7+ features short chapters with illustrations that really bring the story to life. It explains grace in a kid-friendly way that is relevant to their lives, and it provides a great way for kids to engage with the Bible.
This is the first book in the Abigail series, a fictional series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers will be inspired to read the Bible, talk to God and apply what they believe to their own lives.
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King Of All Things
$14.99Add to cartThe King of All Things is a celebratory prayer that helps the youngest hearts in your home to love the goodness of the Great King and revel in His kingship over all things. This beautiful board book was written by Shay and Catherine Gregorie and illustrated by the immensely talented Breezy Brookshire.
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God Made Me Crazy Beautiful
$9.99Add to cartDiscover God’s amazing creation of you!
Help younger children start to understand their Christian identity in this fun board book about how beautiful God made us, inside and out. The integrated mirror that shines through each spread and the soft felt-and-card pages will engage younger children, while the sweet rhymes and Scripture will inspire parents to begin to share the Bible with their little one.
Die-cut mirror helps toddlers explore self-expression
Encourages interactive time between adults and children
Promotes a love of books and reading
Bright illustrations make it a joy for all readers
Sturdy board pages are durable and easy for tiny hands to hold
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Ben Washington Is The Newbie On The Block
$9.99Add to cartBen’s life has been upended. He’s leaving Atlanta. His mom’s having a baby. He desperately wants a dog. Who said being twelve is easy?
Meet Ben Washington. He’s about to leave the place he loves for a new town-population: near nothing. Sixth grade is universally bumpy. And starting school in a pocket-sized town where no one looks like you is going to be an even bigger challenge.
Is there a friend for Ben in Radnor Falls? What is he going to do about the trio of bullies who seem far too old to still be in middle school? And what about the mystery of “Spooky Fred,” the town outsider? What has Fred done, and what will Ben do when he finds out? Will Ben come to love the slime green house with creaky floors and attic bedroom? Read this story of friendship, faith, and finding God in the hard spaces of life to find out.
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Youll Always Have A Friend
$19.99Add to cartImagine a world where you always have a place at the table, where you always have a friend. This reassuring and empowering book from Emily Ley helps kids realize that they can always have a place, and offers them practical tools to give them confidence and help them overcome lonely times.
We all know what it’s like to feel left out, overlooked, and unseen. And this problem can be so much harder to face when you’re a child on the playground, a kid sitting alone in the school cafeteria, and the new kid on the team.
Reassure your children that they are seen. And they are awesome! Help them know that they are not the only ones–everyone has felt lonely or left out at some time or another–and there are lots of ways to always have a friend. You’ll Always Have a Friend features vibrant illustrations of a diverse cast of characters and will encourage children to have confidence to make friends and to be a friend to others.
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You Are Not Alone
$13.99Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author, visionary, and mom of four Jennie Allen offers a practical guide to help kids form positive habits and connections that are crucial to their mental and spiritual health.
Spinning, anxious thoughts can sometimes take over our minds and not let go, but we have the power to choose what to think and believe-and so do our children. In this edition for young readers, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on the insights, truth, and experiences from her New York Times bestsellers Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People to help younger kids and tweens:
*trade fear, anxiety, loneliness, and shame for God’s love and peace
*learn how to notice lies and believe what’s true
*hit pause on negative thoughts and retrain their brains to think life-giving thoughts
*gain tools to rely on God’s power and truth every dayKids don’t have to be at the mercy of toxic input and negative thoughts. In these pages, they’ll discover exactly how to interrupt swirling thought patterns, develop better friendships, and create new day-to-day habits that will lead them closer to God and to a life of peace, joy, and love. You Are Not Alone includes questions, action steps, Bible verses, and real-life stories to help them be who God has called them to be.
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Uniquely You
$8.99Add to cartEncourage little ones to embrace the God-given gifts that make them unique with this sweetly inspiring book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.
Like adults, children often struggle with insecurities and doubts. Maybe they wish they looked like someone else, or were better at soccer or painting, or simply wonder if they measure up to their peers. This book reminds children of an incredible truth–God made them the way they are for a reason, and they are amazing! They are beautiful and talented in their own unique ways, and they are exactly who God wants them to be. Renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer invites children to joyfully embrace their unique identities and to celebrate the unique identities of others.
