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By Pat Alexander. 2003
Contains all the important Bible stories - from Creation and the encounters of the people of Israel in the Old…
Testament, to the birth and life of Jesus, Paul's shipwreck and his arrival in Rome, where the narrative part of the New Testament ends. Grades K-3. 2003.By Ann Pilling. 1998
By Katherine Paterson. 2009
When the hostilities between Albanians and Serbs escalate in Kosovo, Meli's older brother Mehmet is temporarily captured. Fleeing to refugee…
camps, the Lleshi family then immigrates to Vermont, where, after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, they face mistreatment for being Muslim. For grades 5-8. 2009By Murray Watts. 2002
More than two hundred stories from the Old and New Testaments retold in chapter format and accompanied by corresponding biblical…
references. Recounts major events, parables, psalms, words of wisdom, and prophecies. For grades 4-7. 2002By Dennas Davis, Mary Rice Hopkins. 2004
Get ready, there's a party about to begin!But this is no ordinary party—this is the Parable Praise Party with bestselling…
Christian recording artist Mary Rice Hopkins! This storybook tells the biblical parable of the lost coin. The exclusive Faith Parenting Guide helps moms and dads remind their children that God's love will always seek and find them if they go astray! Deliciously fun art holds the attention of little ones. What could be better?By Stephanie Britt. 1995
By Amy Parker. 2013
Preschoolers can't help but notice all the new wonders of springtime, and An Easter Prayer emphasizes that God is the…
One to thank! Sweet rhymes and adorable art are perfect for young listeners, who will ask to read this colorful, die-cut board book even when spring is long past. Families will want to collect all the titles in the Time to Pray series, including A Pumpkin Prayer and An "I Love You" Prayer. Meets national education standards.By Amy Parker. 2011
Little ones will delight in the wonders of this special time of year and learn to be thankful to God…
for His blessings. Colorful pumpkins, crunching leaves, crisp breezes--celebrate the abundance of the harvest season through charming illustrations and sweet rhymes that are perfect for young hearts. Families will want to look for other titles in the new Time to Pray series including An "I Love You" Prayer.Meets national education standards.By Jackie Kendall. 2008
So many men, but which one is worth the effort? And how do I know that waiting around for the…
"best" will actually pay off--that I'm not just letting the already shallow dating pool evaporate? Jackie Kendall believes that waiting will bring greater satisfaction. When you find the right man--a man like Boaz, found in the biblical book of Ruth--you'll be incredibly glad you didn't settle for one of your earlier options. But what will he be like, and how does a gal know that he is the right man, not just another bozo?Drawing on real-life stories that will have women laughing and crying in empathy, Jackie Kendall tells about the Mr. Wrongs she dates on her way to Mr. Right, what told her that her husband was "the one," and what she learned along the way. Women will learn how to avoid common dating pitfalls and how to know when they've met A MAN WORTH WAITING FOR.By Various Authors. 1998
This story of the prodigal son teaches the power of God’s love and forgiveness. God is always happy when lost…
people come back to him. Readers experience the love of God through the story of a loving father in this My First level book.By Various Authors. 2008
From the creation of day and night through Adam and Eve in the garden, emergent readers will learn the Bible’s…
first story. Children can read the simple text by themselves—and enjoy the vibrant Beginner’s Bible artwork.By Zondervan. 2003
Verse by verse, this level-one reader shows how much Jesus loves children. Jesus Loves Me uses whimsical illustrations, music, and…
reading to make this much-loved children’s song come to life. Simple sheet music is included so that parents or teachers can play the melody while children read and sing along. Jesus Loves Me is part of the I Can Read™/Song Series.By Various Authors. 2008
Jesus Saves the World highlights the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, from his birth to his resurrection. The simple storyline…
and vibrant art will appeal to emerging readers, and will help them understand who Jesus Christ is.By Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines. 2016
Minecraft has taken the gaming world by storm. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection…
of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, this book allows children to experience the Bible as never before.Authors Christopher Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant, 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination.With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories ever told, this is the perfect gift. The images created feature not only magnificent, vast terrains often found in Minecraft but also artfully re-created Bible characters, such as Adam and Eve, and superb designs of Noah’s ark. Engaging stories including the Tower of Babel and the story of David and Goliath are here. With more than 250 images, young readers will explore the story of creation, the journey of Abraham, Moses’s great journey, Jonah and the whale, and more!The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: Old Testament makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!By Hannah C. Hall. 2019
I am special because God made ME.Clive helps his brother Ian learn that he is special because God made him!Featuring…
beloved characters Clive & Ian from the bestselling video series Buck Denver Asks...What's in the Bible? comes a new series of fun, easy-to-read board books designed just for preschoolers. Written by bestselling children's book author, Hannah Hall, this series features charming illustrations and helps parents teach their children about God's Creation and His love for them.By Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines. 2015
An Exploration of the Old and New Testament for Young Readers Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen Before! Since 2009, Minecraft…
has swept the gaming world by storm. More than one hundred million games have been sold. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, children will experience the Bible as never before. Authors Chris Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant, 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination. With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories of our time, this is the perfect gift. The images created are not only of magnificent, vast terrains often found in the Minecraft video game but also feature artfully recreated legendary characters, such as Adam and Eve, and superb architectural design builds of the pyramids and Noah’s Ark. A range of significant biblical characters such as Jesus and Pharaoh are brought together in fun, colorful scenes kids will treasure. Engaging teachings from the Tower of Babel and The Story of Abram and Lot, to name a few, are all in this book. With over 270 images, young readers will explore stories from a vast number of Bible favorites such as The Story of Creation, The Journey of Abraham, Joseph and the Colored Dreamcoat, David and Goliath, Moses’s Great Journey, The Birth of Jesus, The Last Supper, and many more! The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!By Various Authors. 2007
Jonah and the Big Fish, part of The Beginner’s Bible™ series, is now one of the I Can Read® books…
for early readers. In this story, children will discover what happened when Jonah ran away from God. And they’ll smile when they read that Jonah prays for and receives forgiveness. This easy-to-read book serves as a steppingstone to encourage early readers to learn about God.By Sarah Radford. 2019
Have you ever been in a restaurant and heard raucous noises coming from a table full of children next to…
you? Or perhaps those children were yours and their behaviour made you want to crawl under the table in embarrassment? Well, this book is for you!For years I have closely studied children and their behaviour. I’ve witnessed the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Navigating the world can be difficult. Making friends, learning how to share and play nicely do not always come naturally. These are learned behaviours and in order for a child to understand and perform them they must first be taught them.With this book’s help children will learn the value and the many skills required for:-effective listening-communicating diplomatically-maintaining healthy boundaries-making new friends-attending social events-understanding and appreciating others-achieving and maintaining emotional well-being-winning favour with peersThere are also chapters in this book dedicated to classroom etiquette, the importance of a smile, how to not drive your parents crazy on a long car ride and so much more!At the end of the day we all hope the best for the next generation. We want them to be happy and successful; financially, socially and emotionally. However, in order for them to be comfortable and to thrive in any situation, they need to know how to conduct themselves in a polite, thoughtful and loving manner.The aim of this book is to give young people the skills they need to manage life’s challenges and to treat others the way that they would like to be treated.By Phil Vischer. 2020
Written by VeggieTales® creator Phil Vischer, the Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids is more than a children's storybook…
Bible . . . it's a deep, engaging, and whimsical gospel experience. The Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids guides readers ages 4 to 8 from Genesis to Revelation, retelling beloved Bible stories AND tackling tricky questions like "What is sin?"Each story is vividly illustrated, takes just five minutes to read, and includes a Family Connection section to encourage family Bible study and help readers learn, talk, and pray together! PLUS, bonus content connects the dots of each Bible story, making the Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids a family devotional Bible that provides a big picture, applicational view of the Biblical narrative.Key Features:Written by VeggieTales® creator Phil VischerIncludes 52 beautifully-illustrated Bible stories from Genesis to RevelationFamily Connection at the end of each story makes this children's Bible perfect for family devotional time.Features bonus content including maps, charts, and other tools not usually found in a Bible for kidsClearly teaches kids ages 4 to 8 about God's love and the gospelPreviously published as the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids.By Mark Batterson, Summer Batterson Dailey. 2020
Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming…
picture book from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer!God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest readers look for God's voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern and vivid pictures, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God's whisper.