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Berenstain Bears Christmas Search And Find
$12.99Add to cartSearch and find your way through Christmas with the Berenstain Bears! Readers will love exploring each and every page of this oversized, interactive board book and discovering all the carefully hidden objects. Perfect for gift giving, quiet time, travel, or any time during the holiday season, The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find delivers hours of fun while building important skills, such as concentration, reading comprehension, and attention to detail.
The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find–part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights(TM) series of books with over 13 million copies sold–is perfect for:
*Children ages 2-6
*Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, quiet time, boredom busters, or road trips
*Kids who love puzzles, games, and seek-and-find activities
*Sharing on a lap or independent playThe Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find is an addition to the Living Lights(TM) series that:
*Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
*Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this The Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the most loved bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
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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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Jesus Loves Me
$10.99Add to cartEnjoy a fun, family activity by reading along to the lyrics of the familiar song, “Jesus Loves Me!” Press the buttons on the module to play sounds for your sing-along. Each button has a corresponding icon on the page to match lyrics with the melody or match text with fun sound effects. Pushing the interactive buttons helps toddlers and babies develop fine motor skills, while singing builds early literacy skills. And the carry-along handle is great for children on the go!
Little Sunbeams books offer little ones sweet reminders of God’s blessings and love while encouraging thoughtfulness and gratitude. We believe there is a “little light” inside each of us that makes us special, and these stories encourage little ones to let their light shine!
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Social And Emotional Learning Wipe Off Workbook (Revised)
$12.99Add to cartThe Get Ready for School: Social and Emotional Learning Wipe-Off Workbook uses teacher-approved, curriculum-based activities to help students in Pre-K through 2nd grade (ages 4-7) learn to build relationships, identify their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions that will set them up for success in school and in life.
Help the young student in your life prepare for school with this friendly, colorful, and re-useable activity book that introduces and reinforces basic social skills through hands-on activities like tracing, coloring, fill-in-the blank prompts, and much more. With a focus on the 5 essential areas of Social and Emotional Learning–self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills–the Get Ready for School: Social and Emotional Learning Wipe-Off Workbook offers a wide variety of exercises that will help your child:
*Learn to identify their thoughts, emotions, and feelings, and to express them in a healthy way
*Grow comfortable with managing their behavior in different situations so they can make smart choices and treat themselves and others with respect
*Recognize and understand the emotions of others, and appreciate the differences in perspective that sometimes arise in social situations
*Nurture a curious and open-minded approach to others while still making responsible decisions, focusing on their individual goals, and setting clear boundaries
*Build lasting relationships by focusing on clear communication, active listening, and treating people with kindness
The Get Ready for School: Social and Emotional Learning Wipe-Off Workbook comes in an easy to use and re-use format that includes a detachable dry-erase marker. This is the perfect, teacher-approved companion for young students as they learn to manage their emotions and to socialize with others in a healthy and productive way.
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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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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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Broken Crayons Still Color
$18.99Add to cartHelp your kids process big feelings, build a social-emotional tool kit, and find beauty in life’s challenges with this creative story that expresses the hope of the gospel from podcast host, speaker, and mom Toni Collier.
Avery has big emotions and bubbling anxieties about changes in her life. When her crayons break as she scribbles furiously, she discovers that they have personalities and feelings too! And they can show her how to use her love of coloring to manage scary, overwhelming feelings and embrace curiosity and joy. As Avery follows the crayons’ advice, gets creative, and chooses bravery and positive thinking, she discovers that God can use her to make beautiful things, even with broken crayons.
In Broken Crayons Still Color, children 4 to 8 will
*see that everyone feels frustrated and overwhelmed at times
*learn to express emotions and explore creativity
*practice coping skills, such as drawing worries, affirmations, and breathing
*understand that God loves them just as they are and He can turn their mistakes and weaknesses into beautiful new thingsThis illustrated picture book includes
*an inventive illustration style that models to children how to draw their own feelings
*an emotion color chart to guide children in identifying how they feelWith a fun story, silly crayon characters, and practical guidance for kids struggling with powerful emotions, insecurity, and perfectionism, Broken Crayons Still Color will entertain children as it assures them that God is making a beautiful masterpiece out of things they thought were broken. The presentation page and deluxe dust jacket make this encouraging book a beautiful gift for back-to-school, kids facing new experiences and tough situations, and any child with big feelings.
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Stories From The Storyteller
$22.99Add to cartBased on the animated series, Stories from the Storyteller features modern retellings of many of Jesus’s parables, teaching young people important biblical truths through fun family adventures.
The parables of Jesus contain rich spiritual lessons for all believers, but many can be challenging for kids to grasp. Stories from the Storyteller follows the Evans family as they encounter real-world scenarios that serve as teachable moments for children. Each chapter puts a contemporary spin on a different parable, capturing the interests of young readers (ages 8-12) with colorful illustrations, kid-friendly language and humor, and relatable stories about everyday life.
This storybook is ideal for family reading or for young people to enjoy on their own. As kids absorb the lessons being taught through these entertaining modern-day parables, they will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus and how we are to live according to His Word.
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God Wins : Walls, Giants, And Enemies Fall
$12.99Add to cartGod protects and takes care of his people in amazing ways. He is powerful and good, and he always keeps his promises. Through the Bible stories in God Wins, children will hear about Joshua, David, Daniel’s friends, and Esther. Even though these heroes were afraid, they obeyed God and were used to save God’s people.
Author Jared Kennedy uses simple words and concepts to help toddlers and preschoolers understand that in any situation God always wins. The interactive questions in the stories help children understand that God still takes care of us today.
This beautifully illustrated board book for ages three to five is part of the Beginner’s Gospel Story Book series. The preschool-friendly pictures in God Wins will also help teach about shapes, colors, and counting. Children will be captivated by the bright, modern illustrations and the simple encouraging content will help them trust God, no matter what.
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Fly High Understanding Grief With Gods Help
$19.99Add to cartExperiencing loss-in the varied ways it comes to us-affects everyone differently. As adults, we have ways to verbalize how we are feeling. Many children, however, lack the vocabulary and the understanding to name the emotions they experience when they go through grief. They just know they are hurting inside. They are feeling sad, angry, lonely, or maybe even scared. These feelings manifest in different ways depending on the age of the children. Our book is about a sister and a brother who love watching a mama bird care for her babies until the unthinkable happens-the mother bird dies. In this story, the reader is taken on a journey through various stages of emotions associated with grief. It ends, however, with baby birds learning to fly, and the promise of hope that is found in new beginnings. With hope-filled language featured in the layered-text format, our desire is that each reader will discover it’s okay to have the feelings he or she is having and that, each new day holds healing, hope, and promise.
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Fly High
$19.99Add to cartExperiencing loss–in the varied ways it comes to us–affects everyone differently.
As adults, we have ways to verbalize how we are feeling. Many children, however, lack the vocabulary and the understanding to name the emotions they experience when they go through grief. They just know they are hurting inside. They are feeling sad, angry, lonely, or maybe even scared. These feelings manifest in different ways depending on the age of the children.
Our book is about a sister and a brother who love watching a mama bird care for her babies until the unthinkable happens–the mother bird dies. In this story, the reader is taken on a journey through various stages of emotions associated with grief. It ends, however, with baby birds learning to fly, and the promise of hope that is found in new beginnings.
With hope-filled language featured in the layered-text format, our desire is that each reader will discover it’s okay to have the feelings he or she is having and that, each new day holds healing, hope, and promise.
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Psalm 23 : A Colors Primer
$12.99Add to cartPsalm 23 introduces young children to one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible while teaching primary colors.
“The Lord is my shepherd…”
For generations, believers have sought hope and comfort in the words of Psalm 23, an exquisite portrait of God as our shepherd. Now little ones can learn about the Lord’s faithfulness, protection, and provision as they identify basic colors along the way.
This stylish and creative board book will delight children and parents alike, making it ideal for gift giving and family story time.
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Praise Him
$12.99Add to cartRemember this, a simple song, and lift your voice and praise!
In this beautifully illustrated board book, Lauren Chandler’s lyrical lines encourage us that in the day or in the night, wherever we go, we can praise God continually.
From page to page, follow a child through her day as she goes from sunny morning to stormy afternoon and then shadowy night. Be reminded that God is always there with us, even when days are hard, and that we need only simple words to praise Him.
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Im So Glad You Were Born
$18.99Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author and FOX News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has created a picture book that celebrates ALL the dreams come true–a parent’s, a child’s, and Creator God’s! I’m So Glad You Were Born is full of love and hope and has a sweet, playful message inspired by Scripture that will leave your child without a doubt just how thankful you are that they are in your life and that they were created to be extraordinary.
Parents and children both have big dreams–about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like all the sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and learning times too!
I’m So Glad You Were Born:
*Will appeal to children as well as the adults who love them
*Is a perfect gift for childhood celebrations including baby showers, birthdays, graduation gifts, communion, confirmation, and dedication gifts
*Is written in sweet (and humorous) rhyme perfect for reading aloud
*Features beautiful illustrations by artist Kim Barnes
I’m So Glad You Were Born is an inspiring and loving message to your child, sure to become a go-to favorite for reading aloud as well as during bedtime snuggles!
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Sounding Joy
$12.99Add to cartWhat does joy sound like?
Does it sound like falling snow, or a kiss on your cheek? Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb explores this question through a delightful collection of Christmastime scenes, leading up to the discovery that joy sounds like the angels singing that Jesus had been born.
Ellie will be releasing children’s music as a companion to this board book. Her sweet and lovely celebration of Christmas encourages each reader, young and old, to lift up their voice and repeat sounding joy!
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Berenstain Bears School Days Collection
$17.99Add to cartHead back to school with the Berenstain Bears! Young readers will enjoy the stories, activities, stickers, and recipes in The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection, an addition to the Living Lights series of The Berenstain Bears books. With stories about starting school, new students, rumors and gossip, and settling disagreements, this treasury is perfect for children beginning a new school year or right in the middle of one.
The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection also features educational games, discussion questions, and activities to engage young minds, and includes several recipes perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection includes:
*School Time Blessings
*Stand Up to Bullying
*The Truth about Gossip
*Blessed Are the Peacemakers
*Bear Country Fun Sticker and Activity Book
*Selected recipes from Country CookbookThe Berenstain Bears School Days Collection-part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books-is perfect for:
*Early readers ages 4-8
*Reading out loud during story time or bedtime
*Birthday gifts, Back to School, Easter, Christmas gift giving, or as a new addition to your home library
*Fans of the Berenstain Bears, one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
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When You See Box Set
$28.99Add to cartA perfect gift set for families of young children and church nurseries, this See the Creator three-book box set will both delight and educate little learners. Author Becki Dudley writes in engaging rhyme to teach children about the stars, rainbows, and clouds that God made. Brilliant colors, whimsical artwork, and the foundational message of God as Creator come together to inspire those who are being read to and those who are learning to read.
When You See a Cloud
In this sweet and sturdy board book, young children enjoy bright and engaging illustrations while learning how God and clouds are connected. Using rhyme and scenes from the Bible, children will learn to love the Creator and experience His nearness when looking at clouds.When You See a Star
With vibrant colors and delightful images on every page, When You See a Star directs your young child’s attention to the wonder of our night sky and our Creator. In a delightful story of twinkling stars, comets, meteors and the moon, early learners find Jesus. This enduring board book offers an introduction to astronomy for preschool students and beginning readers.When You See a Rainbow
With beautiful illustrations and an engaging rhyme, this little book explains the true history of the rainbow as a symbol of God’s promise to Noah and the world after the Great Flood. When You See a Rainbow also teaches children the colors of the rainbow. Parents love that the salvation plan is included in the back of the book. -
When You See A Cloud
$9.99Add to cartWhen You See a Cloud by Becki Dudley, this wonderful board book reminds children that because of God’s holiness, mankind cannot look at him directly, yet God uses clouds to help us know that He is near. Includes a special bonus text for parents or teachers, explaining God’s purpose for clouds. Board book, ages 3 to 7 years old.
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Otter B Joyful
$8.99Add to cartOtter B Joyful is the seventh in a series of children’s books that teach young children basic biblical values. In this story, Otter B doesn’t think his role as a shepherd in the Christmas play is so great. But Otter B’s disappointment vanishes as he becomes a modern-day shepherd and makes a special Christmas delivery!
Each book includes an appropriate Bible verse and ends with a fun rhyme that reinforces the lesson:
“Christmas joy is sharing love
With everyone you see,
And telling them that Jesus came!
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I Couldnt Love You More
$7.99Add to cartIn the same manner as touching picture books like bestsellers Let Me Hold You Longer and Love You Forever, I Couldn’t Love You More tells a sweet, loving, yet powerful message: I couldn’t love you more, but there is someone who does. Through the unique relationship of adorable animals, the book shares that Christ is always with you and he loves you more than you can imagine. This engaging picture book combines lovable and irresistible images with the lyrics from the song (co-written by Jason Ingram and Matt Hammitt).
Matt is lead vocalist for Sanctus Real, a Grammy-nominated Christian rock band. The song is on Hammitt’s latest album, Every Fallen Tear. When Matt and his wife, Sarah, were halfway through her pregnancy, they discovered their son would be born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a rare congenital defect. Matt and Sarah’s son, Bowen, was born on 9/9/10 and received a huge following through the Hammitt’s blog (bowensheart.com), K-LOVE, and ABC News. A portion of the proceeds from the book goes to the foundation the Hammitts’ have started to help parents with children who have this heart condition.
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Hand To Hold
$12.99Add to cartThis heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go–based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby Hand to Hold.
May the living light inside you be the compass as you go /
May you always know you have my hand to hold.With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.
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What Do You Say To A Dragon
$14.99Add to cartA young boy wakes from a nightmare about a scary dragon and comes to his parents for comfort. Instead of responding with answers that can feel dismissive to a child such as, “It isn’t real. Don’t be afraid,” his parents’ reply models for moms and dads how to have healthy, healing discussions with their children that include phrases such as, “I hear what you are telling me, and it sounds scary.” Instead of denying fear, kids will learn to face it head on and to stand up to things that scare them when appropriate.
What Do You Say to a Dragon? is a whimsical book that empowers children to express their emotions and use their imaginations to change the power dynamic of anxiety while also giving parents a healthy approach to helping their kids face fears.
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What Do I Do With Worry
$12.99Add to cartYoung Willow is a worrier. She’s just moved to a new neighborhood, and with it comes a new lineup of questions and doubts. What if there are tornadoes here? What if I trip getting on the bus? What if my dad loses his new job? What if a star falls out of the sky and lands on my dog?
Sometimes silly but always real, Willow’s worries keep her from enjoying her new home, from resting well, and from working with classmates. Thankfully, she has wise parents and some new friends to help her along and to teach her the biblical way to deal with her emotions.
Today’s world can be overwhelming to children, who are experiencing worry and anxiety at younger ages and unprecedented levels. Dr. Josh and Christi Straub-authors, leaders, and family advocates-are passionate about giving parents knowledge and resources to help their children navigate these emotions. The couple offered their wisdom and relevance in their first picture book, What Am I Feeling? and they continue to do so in this follow-up board book, matching a fun story with practical lessons and memorable mantras to help kids not only face down their worry today but as they grow into tomorrow as well.
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Opposites For You And Me
$7.99Add to cartDown a slide or up a tree–opposites for you and me!
Learning opposites can be a fun and important concept for little ones to learn. This delightful board book teaches toddlers that God made all the opposites in the world, and He’s always here with us . . . as we stop and go, up and down, from day to night.
In the Little Words Matter(TM) board books, it only takes a few words to tell a big story. Crafted especially for toddlers, these books make biblical truths easily understandable and enjoyable for little ones and their parents too!
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Let There Be Light
$12.99Add to cartHelp Children Learn About God’s World and Opposites
Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Let There Be Light introduces little ones to the Creation story as a vehicle for understanding opposites, a crucial concept in early cognitive development.
Children will delight in the imaginative illustrations and learn key opposites such as quiet/loud, light/dark, and above/below. These contrasting pairs are taught against the backdrop of Scripture chronicling God’s creation of heaven and earth.
You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one gain a greater understanding of the glory of God’s world while mastering their opposites.
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Baby Believer primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer 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.
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Gods Great Love For You
$17.99Add to cartGod’s Great Love
Created the entire universe
And everything in it
Including you.God’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren, takes children on a whimsical and heartfelt journey that lets them know God’s love is with them wherever they go. With breathtaking illustrations by Chris Saunders, the simple yet poignant text comes alive as a child journeys to places far and near and discovers God’s great love is perfect, and everywhere, and will never end.
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Jordans Guest
$12.99Add to cartJordan, a small donkey, doesn’t think he will ever have a special job. Then one day, a very special guest arrives. And Jordan’s life is changed forever. Jordan’s Guest tells the events of Passion Week from the perspective of Jordan and a host of other memorable animals.
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Good Good Father
$17.99Add to cart“Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like . . . but I’ve heard the tender whisper of love . . . and you tell me that you’re pleased . . . and that I’m never alone. You’re a good, good Father.”
Experience the truth of God’s love for His children in refreshing, heart-warming ways through the story of Good Good Father. Illustrated with stunning art and penned by Grammy award-winning Christian music artist Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett.
Good Good Father is the story of a little bear named Tucker whose life and townspeople are forever changed when they learn just how great the King’s love is for them. When Tucker’s town is in trouble, he seeks help from the King who lives on a hill in a castle where the door is always open. Along the way he encounters a variety of humorous and delightful animals who each know one great thing about the King. But they all have a different view of what makes him good. Tucker wants to take a perfect gift to the King in hopes he will be convinced to help, but the advice he receives along the way leave him more confused than ever. And he doubts why the King would have time for him and if he would really offer help. Just as Tucker is about to give up, the King runs to him offering love, acceptance, and help. This is a precious story that will leave children with a greater assurance that God truly is a good, good Father and they are loved by Him.
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Berenstain Bears And The Christmas Angel
$3.99Add to cartIn the newest Berenstain Bears Living Lights book, The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel, the cubs discover there’s more to angels than wings and flowing white robes! It is almost Christmas and there is finally snow in Bear Country. Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are ready for some winter fun! But when they can’t decide what kind of snowbear to build, Honey Bear’s snow angel gives the older cubs a great idea. Soon the cubs have built a Christmas snow angel. Later, as they warm up with some hot cocoa, Mama and Papa give the cubs a little lesson about some very special angels and the work they do for God.
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Gods Baby Animals Story And Activity Book
$3.99Add to cartLearn about the cute baby animals God created! God’s Baby Animals teaches kids about the special names for newborn animals of all kinds and reminds them that God made these precious creatures. Kids will love the beautiful illustrations, and the pictures of the babies with their mothers will bring a smile to any face!
Explore Faith the Sticks books-filled with fun-to-read stories and activities that teach children about God while they are learning to read. Faith that Sticks books include stickers, discussion questions, and other activities designed to bring enjoyment and deepened learning experience for kids.
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3 In One K-3 (Revised)
$15.99Add to cartThis book effectively explains the Trinity to young children, using an apple and simple color illustrations. Though the apple consists of three parts; the skin, the flesh, and the seeds; it is still one apple. God has three persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, but He is one God.
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You Are Special
$17.99Add to cartPunchinello is a chipped, ugly puppet who thinks he’s not worth much; that is, until Eli the Woodcarver helps him understand how special he is—marks and all. Originally published in Tell Me the Secrets, this delightfully illustrated tale shows your kids that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just as they are.
