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Zoes Time To Shine
$21.49Add to cartZoe Mouse loves to sing. She sings everywhere all the time. There is just one problem–she can’t carry a tune. One day she tries out for the school musical and tells all her friends she will definitely get the lead role. But instead of getting a part, her drama teacher asks her to help with the lighting. Zoe wants to hide! Papa finds her in the closet hiding under her blanket and helps her remember that Jesus is with her and will be her protector and helper when she goes back to school. Zoe learns that when Jesus is near, you don’t have to hide. You can face your friends and shine a light on them.
Parents and caregivers are guided by editor Edward T. Welch in how to talk with their children about hiding and feeling ashamed and how to connect the Bible to their children’s struggles. A special section at the end of the book includes a parent help page and the Bible verses referenced in the book are also available as a tear-out page. Children will learn to turn to Jesus and depend on him to cover them with his love and give them the strength to face others.
This colorful, beautifully illustrated children’s book invites children ages four through seven into Zoe Mouse’s world to learn alongside her how to overcome shame and embarrassment.
Zoe’s Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series for ages three to seven, bringing 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 in the midst of challenging circumstances. Each individual story guides parents toward meaningful conversations with their kids, based on what Scripture has to say about living by faith in everyday life.
With vivid illustrations by Joe Hox and a story children can relate to, even the youngest child will be engaged. Zoe’s Time to Shine along with all of the Good News for Little Hearts books, will become a lifelong gift for parents and children, as well as teachers, biblical counselors, and anyone hoping to provide concrete, grace-based help for young children.
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Henrys Big Mistake
$21.49Add to cartWhen Halle gets new braces she has trouble saying some words. This irritates her brother Henry and one day he teases her in front of their friends and really hurts Halle’s feelings. Now Henry has this nagging feeling inside that he can’t make go away. He tries to just be nice to Halle, but that doesn’t help anything. When he learns from Mrs. Bixby about guilt and what God wants us to do after we sin, he gains the courage to make things right with God and with Halle. Part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, Henry’s Big Mistake offers concrete, grace-based help for understanding why we feel guilty and what to do when we feel it.
Edited by Lauren Whitman, Henry’s Big Mistake helps young readers learn that confessing your sins to God is the only way to make guilty feelings go away and stay away. A special section at the end of the book includes a parent help page and the Bible verses referenced in the book are also available as a tear-out page.
This colorful, beautifully illustrated children’s book invites children ages four through seven into Henry Hedgehog’s world. They will learn alongside him how they can go to God for forgiveness and also go to the one they have hurt–instead of trying to be better or covering up their mistakes.
Henry’s Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series for ages three to seven, bringing 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 in the midst of challenging circumstances. Each individual story guides parents toward meaningful conversations with their kids, based on what Scripture has to say about living by faith in everyday life.
With vivid illustrations by Joe Hox and a story children can relate to, even the youngest child will be engaged. Henry’s Big Mistake, along with all of the Good News for Little Hearts books, will become a lifelong gift for parents and children, as well as teachers, biblical counselors, and anyone hoping to provide concrete, grace-based help for young children.
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Berenstain Bears And The Joy Of Giving For Little Ones
$8.50Add to cartYoung readers will understand the true meaning behind Christmas in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of The Berenstain Bears books. In this abridged board book edition of the bestselling The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving, little ones will discover that Christmas is more than receiving gifts when they read about Brother and Sister Bear at the Christmas Eve pageant.
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving for Little Ones–part of the popular Zonderkidz
Living Lights series of books–is perfect for:*Sharing with young ones ages 0-4
*Stocking stuffers and holiday gifts
*Sparking conversations about the joy of giving to others and having an attitude of gratitudeThe Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving for Little Ones:
*Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
*Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain as part of The Berenstain Bears series of books
*Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date
Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books in The Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series.
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Family
$13.99Add to cartA new faith-based Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit hardcover storybook about the joy of family from Mike Berenstain, son of the original creators, Stan and Jan Berenstain!
It’s Brother Bear’s birthday, and he’s having a party! He can’t wait to eat cake and ice cream. But he’s more excited about seeing family members from far away, like Uncle Tex and Aunt May! Children ages three to seven will enjoy this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations–it’s the perfect read-aloud for any day!
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Berenstain Bears Bears On Time
$7.25Add to cartEncourages children that doing your best to keep your word and be on time is not only the polite thing to do, it’s also the right thing to do in this inspiring story from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights collection.
The Bear family is a busy family. They have lots to do like getting to school and soccer practice and music lessons and the grocery store. They have to go to the doctor, the dentist, the vet, the barber, and even the beauty parlor every now and then.
The trouble is, everyone is always running late.
The family gathers around the Storybook Bible and learns a powerful lesson from Jonah, giving them a renewed purpose and focus. Inspired by the good advice from the Bible, Papa Bear comes up with a lateness plan … but will the rest of the Bear family stick with it?
The Berenstain Bears Bears on Time:
*Is an inspiring book from the bestselling The Berenstain Bears brand
*Gently encourages children 4-8 to think about their own manners and etiquette
*Is a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 10 million copies sold since 2008 -
What Is God Like
$23.99Add to cartThe late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children’s first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You.
Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak often about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? The late Rachel Held Evans loved the Bible and loved showing God’s love through the words and pictures found in that ancient text. Through these pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, God is like a star, God is like a gardener, God is like the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support.
And whenever a child is unsure, What is God Like? encourages young hearts to “think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That’s what God is like.”
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We Belong To Each Other
$7.39Add to cartPopular cozy enthusiast and blogger, Liz Marie, and her husband Jose Galvan draw on the sweet story of bringing home a lamb to White Cottage Farm to craft We Belong to Each Other, their first children’s book, which focuses on finding family.
At first, Grace feels as if she doesn’t belong because she is the only sheep at White Cottage Farm. But as she experiences the love of the other animals and of the kind man and woman and their baby, she begins to feel safe in her new home and recognizes that God provided her with a loving family.
With delightful rhyming text and cozy farm illustrations, children will learn:
*The affirming message that home is any place filled with love
*Families come in all shapes and sizes
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Indescribable For Little Ones
$15.99Add to cartDiscover the wonders of God’s creation! Bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio brings Indescribable for Little Ones, an interactive board book that will introduce the littlest readers to God’s amazing world. Young children will be awestruck as they pull tabs and turn a wheel to reveal that everything, from the ants on the ground to the stars in the sky, was made by God.
Louie’s popular kids’ devotional, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science, has touched hundreds of thousands of families by sharing incredible scientific facts alongside the wonder of God’s majesty. Now this same message is made easy for little ones, focusing on four areas of creation:
*Space
*Earth
*Animals
*PeopleThis STEM-themed board book:
*Is perfect for little hands and motor skills development with interactive pull tabs and wheels*Would be a brilliant gift for baby showers, birthdays, Easter baskets, and holiday gifting
*Includes fun facts and Bible truths
Kids will be in awe and have fun as they discover that everything, from the ants on the ground to the stars in the sky, was made by God.
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Caring
$13.99Add to cartA new faith-based hardcover storybook series from Mike Berenstain starring the Berenstain Bears!
This 32-page hardcover Berenstain Bears storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about the joy of caring for family and friends! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations-it’s the perfect read-aloud for any day!
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Hello Little Dreamer
$23.99Add to cartBeloved children’s author and talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford inspires children to follow God’s dreams for them in Hello, Little Dreamer. Each child has dreams to discover over their lifetime, and Hello, Little Dreamer helps families celebrate each child’s God-given purpose in the world.
Children glow with joy and a sense of security when they know God made them for a purpose. Four-time Emmy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford reminds her young readers that God has been dreaming for them since even before they were born. Some dreams reveal themselves quickly while others take time to develop, but each dream adds to the beautiful picture of who a child is becoming.
With a bright, decorative cover and wonder-filled illustrations from Anita Schmidt, Hello, Little Dreamer helps children rest in God’s love for them. This is an ideal book to give little ones for birthdays, adoption parties, or other special occasions such as preschool or kindergarten graduation. With its affirming, biblically based words, Hello, Little Dreamer will encourage any child to trust that they have an amazing role in God’s story.
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Berenstain Bears Love Is Kind
$5.99Add to cartIn The Berenstain Bears Love is Kind, good manners have been wearing a little thin in the Bear family’s tree house. Maybe the bears just woke up on the wrong side of bed. Maybe they’re all so busy that they’re getting grouchy and cranky. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that things are on the wrong track in the politeness department. Grizzly Gran does not approve. But rather than scold, she brings the Bears a gift-a handmade sampler with a gentle reminder from 1 Corinthians about how important love and respect are. Before long, Gran’s idea works, and the whole family begins to sound more like their kind and polite selves again.
This important addition to the popular Berenstain Bear Living Lights series-beloved by parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children alike-will quickly earn a top spot on children’s bookshelves. The kid-friendly text and easy-to-read, easy-to-remember Scripture verses teach valuable life lessons, encourage discussion, and take you down memory lane with each subsequent reading.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a Bible-based, read-aloud story that helps children understand the importance of being kind and showing good manners need look no further than another soon-to-be classic in the Living Lights series-The Berenstain Bears Love is Kind!
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Little Faithfuls Youre So Kind
$18.50Add to cartFollowing the trend of the popular “Little” collections of biographies for kids, Little Faithfuls: You’re So Kind is the book in the new Little Faithfuls series of Christian “Little” books that introduces your kids to the best role models of all.
In the Bible, God tells a big story about kindness. Joseph forgave his brothers after they’d been cruel to him. Ruth chose to go with Naomi to a new place, even though it wouldn’t be easy. And Tabitha provided food and clothes for anyone who was in need. God’s people were kind because God first showed kindness to His people.
“Little” books–such as This Little Artist, This Little Dreamer, and the Little People, Big Dreams series–are popular with kids and adults alike. The Little Faithfuls series is the first Christian collection of “Little” biographies, bringing godly men and women to life for young readers.
With bright illustrations and age-appropriate biographical “bonus” facts, this book in the Little Faithfuls series focuses on God’s big story of kindness. Featuring 12 men and women from the Old and New Testaments, You’re So Kind reminds young readers what it means to be kind, why kindness is a special opportunity that comes from God, and how they can be a part of God’s story by showing kindness.
With a bright, contemporary cover and eye-catching art, this picture book draws kids in to learn more about heroes of faith. As it points young readers back to the true source of their kindness, You’re So Kind will inspire kids to be kind right where they are.
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Little Faithfuls Youre So Brave
$18.50Add to cartFollowing the trend of the popular “Little” collections of biographies for kids, You’re So Brave is the book in the new Little Faithfuls series of Christian “Little” books that introduces your kids to the best role models of all.
In the Bible, God tells a big story about bravery. David stood up to the giant Goliath. Esther risked her life to save her people. And Mary believed the angel’s announcement that she would be the mother of Jesus. God’s people were brave because they loved following God.
“Little” books–such as This Little Artist, This Little Dreamer, and the Little People, Big Dreams series–are popular with kids and adults alike. The Little Faithfuls series is the first Christian collection of “Little” biographies, bringing godly men and women to life for young readers.
With bright illustrations and age-appropriate biographical “bonus” facts, this book in the Little Faithfuls series focuses on God’s big story of bravery, culminating in Jesus’ ultimate bravery on the cross. Featuring 12 men and women from the Old and New Testaments, You’re So Brave reminds young readers what it means to be brave, why bravery is an exciting opportunity that comes from God, and how they can be a brave part of God’s story too.
With a bright, contemporary cover and eye-catching art, this picture book draws kids in to learn more about heroes of faith. As it points young readers back to the true source of their bravery, You’re So Brave will inspire kids to be brave right where they are.
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Berenstain Bears Very Beary Stories Level 1
$12.50Add to cartNow in a durable hardcover edition, this collection of Level 1 I Can Read stories from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights library is sure to delight emergent readers, as well as parents and caregivers looking for trusted characters and stories that teach important life lessons. As they practice early reading skills, children will gain invaluable lessons about sharing, caring, and helping others, all while having a joyful time in Bear Country.
Together for the first time, The Berenstain Bears Very Beary Stories includes the following popular stories:
*The Berenstain Bears Play a Fair Game
*The Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other
*The Berenstain Bears Get the Job DoneIn The Berenstain Bears Play a Fair Game, Sister and Brother Bear love soccer and their team the Rockets. But when their rivals, the Steamrollers, prove that they’ll do anything to win, soccer is no fun. As they read-along, children will discover how peacemakers are the true winners.
In The Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other, Gramps and Gran go on a picnic with Mama and Papa Bear and the cubs. As the family searches high and low for the perfect picnic spot, they end up learning a few things about good manners and respecting others.
In The Berenstain Bears Get the Job Done, it’s clean-up day at the Bear home, and Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are asked to clean out their playhouse. But soon the fun of sweeping and dusting wears off and playing baseball sounds much more fun. Readers will discover the value of working together to accomplish big jobs.
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Buck Denvers Big Big Bubble
$3.99Add to cartWhat does it mean to have courage?
Buck Denver wants to be brave but he’s worried about getting hurt, so he puts himself in a giant, protective bubble ball. When his friends find him bouncing up and down the street out of control, they come to his rescue with Bible stories that teach Buck the true meaning of courage. Buck learns that courage doesn’t come from being protected on the outside-it comes from knowing in our hearts that God is always with us.
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Friends Around The World Atlas
$34.99Add to cartTravel around the world-no passport required! The Friends around the World Atlas is designed to help children learn about other countries in God’s world and develop love and compassion for his people. Colorfully illustrated maps and interesting facts introduce children to 25 countries where Compassion International is releasing babies, children, and young adults from poverty in Jesus’ name.
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Berenstain Bears Patience Please
$8.50Add to cartParents and grandparents looking for a Bible-based, read aloud story that encourages faith in Jesus and instills a love of reading in their children and grandchildren need look no further than the newest book in the Living Lights series–The Berenstain Bears Patience, Please!
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Friends Around The World Activity Book
$9.99Add to cartAn exciting, hands-on activity book that will help teach children about families in other countries, the poverty many of them endure, and God’s compassionate heart for all of us. The Friends around the World Activity Book includes recipes, puzzles, crafts, and games that introduce kids to the joys and struggles of friends from far away. As they interact with the activities in the book and learn about life in other countries, kids will connect with and develop a heart of compassion for people around the world.
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Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days
$7.25Add to cartIn The Berenstain Bears Why Do Good Bears Have Bad Days, Sister and Brother Bear decide to go on a bike ride and fishing trip in the countryside. After a hopeful start, things go very wrong. Brother falls into the pond, Sister’s fishing rod breaks, and they get caught in the rain on the way home. Why did this bad stuff happen to them? It’s not fair!
Mama and Papa share with the cubs that good is mixed with the bad and sometimes the good is hard to see. But soon the family concludes that God has a plan for everything and faith in his plan allows us to trust that good will come in the end. The Berenstain Bears Living Lights stories serve as early readers, excellent read-alouds, and engaging conversation starters.
