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  • Wombat And The Family Tree

    $17.99

    Spark curiosity in children about family history, genealogy, and their place within that legacy as Wombat’s family tree project grows into an exploration of his relatives’ wisdom as well as what talent he can add to his community.

    Wombat’s family tree assignment turns sour when he realizes that every ancestor has a special something they are good at–everyone except him. He tries all the talents he’s learned about from his family members, from music to carving to cooking, but nothing fits. Then, with a nudge to try again, the family tree branches out to grow into Wombat’s very own something.

    Wombat and the Family Tree by Marietta Apollonio is for children aged 4 to 8 and features

    *a heartfelt and fun exploration of what a family tree is while finding a sense of self within your heritage,

    *a sweet and energetic main character who wants to do his best,

    *a supportive family who encourages Wombat to keep trying despite disappointment,

    *whimsical and nostalgic illustrations that enrich the story with delightful details,

    *a note from the author about her own adventures in genealogy, and

    *a blank family tree for children to fill in that allows room for a variety of family structures and caregiving situations.

    Join Wombat for an adventure in self-discovery as he answers these questions: Where do I come from? What can I learn from people who have come before me? What are my special skills that I can contribute to my family and community?

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  • When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful

    $14.99

    Sometimes, hard things happen. Sometimes, they happen to children. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, over 34 million children have experienced one or more types of adverse childhood experiences or potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood.

    When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful helps kids trust that God can take even the hardest things and make them beautiful. This picture book imagines that the hard things in a child’s life is a scribble following him everywhere. The child can’t get rid of the scribble, no matter how hard he tries. Over time, he realizes that God is with him even though the scribble is there too. Eventually, God turns the boy’s scribble into something beautiful: like a cloud in the sky or a steppingstone that leads him somewhere amazing.

    Ultimately, When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful gives young readers spiritual encouragement to plant seeds of hope in the face of difficult childhood experiences.

    “He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts, but no one can discover the work God has done from beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11

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  • World Wonder

    $18.99

    Young readers will join Cora, a girl with big dreams and even bigger aspirations, on a journey to discover what makes life truly meaningful.

    Ever since she was a little girl, Cora has dreamed of designing truly fantastical things, awe-inspiring structures that everyone recognizes as world wonders…and that’s exactly what she does!

    As Cora ages and her accomplishments and acclaim grow, she returns to her hometown to fulfill her childhood dream–to transform the house on top of the hill into a true world wonder. In the process, Cora learns that living a meaningful life isn’t all about amazing achievements or always making bigger and better things, but about building community, giving generously of your time and talents, and loving others along the way.

    Vividly illustrated and imaginative, A World Wonder helps parents and educatorsencourage children to dream big but also to value wonder and beauty in the ordinary. Most important, young readers will learn that in a world of limitless possibility, it’s the bonds we form and the people we love that bring real meaning and satisfaction in life.

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  • Build : God Loves You And Created You To Build In Your Own Brilliant Way

    $17.99

    This sweet story celebrates the specialness of boys and encourages children to become who God created them to be.

    “Day after day, amazing ideas flashed into his mind. They zipped and zapped from his head to his hands as he built his newest creation. Yes, Brady boy loved to build.”

    We are each a masterpiece designed by God to reflect His image in our own one-of-a-kind, never-ever-to-be-duplicated way. Help your children celebrate their specialness as you share this charming tale about a boy who discovers the truth of who God made him to be, with a little help from his animal friends–some of nature’s master builders.

    Featuring original writing and watercolors from popular author and artist Emily Lex, Build will become a family reading time favorite and spark important conversations with your children about their unique place in God’s creation.

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  • What Color Is Gods Love

    $14.99

    This playful rhyming picture book invites young readers to discover all the ways God’s love can be displayed through a rainbow of colors.

    All the colors displayed in this world that God made-
    every glorious, fabulous, beautiful shade-
    show how good God is and will always be.
    But what is the color of love? Come and see!

    God created all the colors in the world, and in each one, we can discover how great His love is for us and how we can let that love shine to others! With each turn of the page, the focus shifts to a specific color-orange, yellow, blue, green, pink, black, white, gray, brown, red, purple-and explores a different attribute and expression of love through its many shades.

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  • Sticks Vs Stones

    $18.99

    Best friends discover that working together is more fun than being right in this hilarious picture book about a playdate gone wrong.

    Sticks or stones? When best friends George and Georgina disagree over which is better, their argument escalates to shouts of “I don’t want to be your friend!” “No, I don’t want to be your friend!”, until two new friends show them a better way. As they argue, George and Georgina build grander and grander structures, resulting in delightfully whimsical depictions of castles and thrones built from sticks and stones. Perfect for kick-starting conversations about considering someone else’s point of view, and packed with wonderfully expressive characters and the humorously overblown emotions of a childhood fight, this picture book makes for a laugh-out-loud story time experience.

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  • Busters Trip To Victory Lane

    $9.99

    NOW IN BOARD BOOK! Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster’s anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory?

    When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day?

    Roaring with bright and energetic illustrations, Buster’s Trip to Victory Lane by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. encourages kids that they can overcome any obstacle on the track, finish that final lap, and make a few friends along the way!

    Perfect for ages 0 to 4, this universally loved story now comes in a board book format, making it durable enough for travel or for babies and toddlers who have busy hands during story time.

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  • Zion Learns To See

    $18.00

    Every person matters to God. And that means every person should matter to us.

    Zion has no idea what she’s getting into when she decides to join her dad at his work on Saturday. But she quickly discovers that a day at the community center brings new and wonderful people into her life. Join Zion as she learns about people experiencing homelessness, and see how she is moved to respond as she recognizes that all people matter to God.

    Inspired by real-life events, this story written by Terence Lester and Zion Lester, and illustrated by Subi Bosa, will be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content.

    Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!

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  • God Speaks : A Sounds Primer

    $12.99

    This vibrant board book introduces little ones to different sounds while also teaching them some of the ways God speaks to his people.

    “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27).

    Whether it’s a whisper or a roar, an echo or a howl, God speaks to us in myriad ways-the voice of the almighty Creator is unmistakable.

    God Speaks, the latest offering in the innovative Baby Believer series, helps little ones recognize the Lord’s presence throughout Scripture and provides a primer for words describing basic sounds that children might hear. Help your little ones attune to God’s voice.
    Baby Believer(R) primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer(R) board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

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  • Girls Of The World

    $19.99

    Encourage children to use their voices, talents, and intelligence to help the world and raise awareness of girls and all the amazing things they do! An inspiration for readers of all ages, Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before calls attention to the truth that it’s never too soon to become aware of and speak up about things that are important to you. Now is the perfect time for girls to show the world just who they are and what they’re capable of!

    Written by ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling author Linsey Davis, together with co-author Michael Tyler, Girls of the World invites us to celebrate the equality and fairness we should all experience. It encourages girls to be strong, brave, and curious about the world and their place in it.

    Girls of the World:

    *Features inspiring, motivating rhymes from Emmy award-winning ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler

    *Includes whimsical illustrations by bestselling artist Lucy Fleming

    *Is a great read-aloud for children ages 4-8

    *Has a message that celebrates equality, fairness, and is meant to spur girls (and boys) on to be brave and take their place in a challenging world

    *Concludes with a personal note from Linsey Davis

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  • Peg Gets Crackin

    $17.99

    Time to get crackin’!

    Peg is perfectly content within the safe, contained shell of her egg. While her siblings hatch around her, she imagines all the scary things waiting in the outside world–things that make her happy to stay an egg.

    But even Peg must hatch. She grows, and grows, and one day . . . CRACK! Peg takes her first hesitant steps into the big, frightening world and discovers . . . the world isn’t so bad after all. In fact, it’s actually pretty wonderful!

    Bursting with spirit and humor, Peg Gets Crackin’ is packed with entertaining illustrations and perfect for read-aloud storytime. Young readers will giggle at Peg’s antics and resonate with her journey to conquer her fears. You never know what exciting adventures are waiting just outside of your shell!

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  • Growing Faith : God’s Great Big Love For You

    $7.99

    Help your little one grow in faith with this Veggie-filled introduction to God’s love.

    Bright and approachable, this board book from beloved brand VeggieTales explores all of the ways God shows us his love–like giving us joy in our hearts, forgiving us for mistakes, and listening when we pray. The book engages young children with simple questions and examples, providing an easy-to-understand overview of this core faith concept. Perfectly crafted for little hearts, this sweet book would make a wonderful addition to any toddler’s faith library.

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