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I Want Good Fruit
$7.99Add to cartIntroducing your child to the nine Fruit of the Spirit
Written specifically for “beginning readers,” the books in the “GOD LOVES YOU” Series are easy to read and understand. Numerous illustrations keep children interested and help them relate to the subject material. The prayer and the review questions at the end of each book provide a perfect opportunity for children to absorb what they have learned into their hearts, minds, and their actions.
In I Want Good Fruit, your child will learn about each of the nine fruit of the Spirit. Each page, accompanied with an eye-catching illustration, introduces children to a particular fruit and teaches them how they can grow that fruit in their own lives.
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God Right Here
$18.99Add to cartGod, right here.
God, right there.
God’s handiwork is everywhere.
Yellow daffodils, flying seagulls, bright orange pumpkins, and swirling snowflakes–God’s handiwork can be found all throughout nature, and every season is full of beauty and wonder. Everywhere we look, no matter the time of year, the wonders of creation remind us that God is always with us, always right here.
Written by Kara Lawler and beautifully illustrated by Jennie Poh, this celebration of God’s creation and the changing seasons can 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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When Worry Whispers
$17.99Add to cartEase your little one’s mind with this encouraging picture book all about worry–both what it is and how God’s promises can help us fight against it–written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer.
When Worry whispers “What if?” and tells you about all of the bad things that might happen, it can make you scared and afraid. It can even make your tummy ache! So what should you do when Worry starts whispering to you?
In this sweetly inspiring book, Joyce Meyer instructs children to remember God’s promises when Worry’s “What ifs?” start creeping in. Biblical assurances of God’s constant presence, love, and care will comfort little ones and remind them that God is in control–no matter what! Beautifully illustrated and scripturally sound, this book is a great resource for any child struggling with the weight of Worry.
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His Grace Is Enough
$10.99Add to cartWith simple words, engaging illustrations and robust board-book format, this charming rhyming book is ideal for toddlers.
This board book provides a shorter version of Melissa Kruger’s His Grace Is Enough, helping young children to explore the unique and wonderful Christian message of God’s grace: that Jesus offers forgiveness and allows us to move on from our mistakes.
It can be used to share the heart of the Christian faith with young children or to remind them that Jesus is the person to run to when they mess up.
Isobel Lundie’s vibrant illustrations provide plenty to look at and engage with on every page.
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Twisty Turny Journey
$7.99Add to cartMerle and Pearl have been separated! While Pearl is back with the Gomez family, Merle finds himself scurrying through the Holy Land with Dave, a honey-loving, talking lizard. Together, Merle and Dave must brave the perils of the Israeli wilderness in the hopes of reuniting Merle with his friends and foiling Dr. Simon’s evil plan. Get ready for more daring escapes, hilarious jokes, and squirrel origami as Merle and Pearl try to make their way back to each other. Will they find each other before Dr. Simon does?
Readers will learn about Jesus calling his disciples and the Kingdom of God.
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World God Made
$14.99Add to cartGod gives us all the earth and calls it home.
Celebrating the wonders of nature, this retelling of Psalm 104 invites you to enjoy and explore the world God made. Moving from one feature of the natural world to the next–from the sky and earth to the animals and oceans–the book’s lyrical language introduces questions from a child’s view. What about when strong winds blow? When birds fly far away? When the night is long? Each uncertainty is met with a truth about God’s character to comfort children and give them the confidence they need to explore the world around them. After all, the One who made all the earth is in control and always with us.
Hannah Anderson’s stirring words are joined by Nathan Anderson’s soft, realistic watercolors. Together they have created a book with a timeless aesthetic and readability, one that will resonate with families who celebrate the beauty of nature and the wisdom that comes from the world God made.
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Count Yourself Calm
$12.99Add to cartThis beautifully illustrated and empathetically written book walks children through a calming activity that focuses their attention on God and helps them manage their emotions.
Through a combination of slow breathing, prayer and focusing on five things about God and his good gifts, children will learn to count themselves calm. Children can practise this calming activity while you read them the book and then use it when they feel upset, sad, angry, worried, anxious or scared.
This resource is a great tool to equip children 4-7 years old to regulate their emotions and calm down.
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Story Of A Worm That Was Loved
$19.99Add to cartThe Story of a Worm That Was Loved
A fresh, heartwarming way to teach children about the whole armor of God
Being loved is something every human being longs to experience. The main character of this delightful story-“the little worm”-learns about the only One who is capable of true, unconditional, eternal love. Her journey takes her through situations and struggles like those we all face. In the process, her eyes and her heart are opened to the way, the truth, and the life. She also finds real freedom. Because of her grand discovery, she is filled with hope and joy.
There is only One who offers such a deep love. His name is JESUS. When the little worm first encounters Him, she is weak and unable to stand. Thankfully, the Savior teaches her out of His “Wonderful Words of Life” (the Bible) how to put on the whole armor of God and be a victor, not a victim. By the end of the story, she is fully equipped for any challenge she faces in life, able to stand for the truth, and rejoicing in the love of God.
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Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$21.99Add to cartWe all love to dream about what we might do later in life: jobs we might have, places we might go to, people we might meet. And parents and caregivers love to encourage and support their kids.
But for Christian parents, their greatest aspiration is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus.
This keepsake edition of the beautiful rhyming book by Melissa Kruger and Isobel Lundie provides the perfect reminder for graduating students that whatever they do and wherever they go, Jesus is more important than anything else.
It’s also ideal for a child to take with them all the way up through school, with each successive teacher adding their own comments and encouragements.
Includes 16 illustrated pages for writing messages and pasting in photos, plus a pocket for keepsakes in the back. The robust slipcase means you will keep these memories safe for the long term.
As children embark on life’s journey with all their potential and aspirations, use this book to express to them your biggest dream, and help them remember it .
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When The World Wakes Up
$14.99Add to cartWake up, world! It’s a brand-new morning, which means it’s another day to celebrate. The squirrels and rabbits set the rhythm while the deer dance, the bees buzz, and the robins join the wrens in song. As nature’s chorus grows increasingly louder, young readers understand that God has given all creation – themselves included! – something to celebrate. At the end of the book, when the reader is invited to join in the melody, they will be ready to rejoice!
When the World Wakes Up is full of stunning illustrations and lyrical rhyme, making it sure to engage and entertain children who love nature, music, and animals. Hand-lettered Scriptures throughout make the faith message clear: God sings over His creation and invites us to join in each day’s celebration. Readers will also find six hidden scriptures within the pages of the book for an extra level of learning and fun.
A perfect book to start the day off with your kids, When the World Wakes Up will have young readers tapping their feet along with the text, eager to welcome the world with wonder.
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Your Brave Song
$17.99Add to cartThe simplest of truths told through the sweetest of songs can change the world.
Early one foggy morning, Una Rayne feels unsure about the day ahead of her. She sits down on the porch with her mama, who sings a song of truth over her: “Jesus loves you, makes you strong. In Him, you’re brave and you belong.” Una Rayne steps bravely into her day, her mama’s words a reminder of how much she is loved by Jesus. When no one seems to want to sit with Una Rayne at lunchtime, she bravely sings the song, and others are drawn to come sit with her. Through the song, the children hear that they are chosen and loved by Jesus, “not for what you do, but for who you are. For whose you are.” As Una Rayne continues to live with bravery and kindness, the song spreads throughout the world and fills the hearts of all who hear it.
Many children face fear and uncertainty. This book gives them the confidence to know that they are secure and safe in Jesus, no matter what comes. It also encourages them to share God’s love with others because bravery in Jesus is contagious and world-changing!
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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.