Picture Books
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Sometimes I Am Hot Lava
$17.99Add to cartSometimes when I get mad . . . Bubble . . . Boil . . . Erupt!
Most of the time, Buddy is a regular kid. He has ups and downs. But when things don’t go his way, he can feel the magma bubble and boil inside of him until he erupts like a volcano. Fortunately, he knows a few ways to return to feeling as calm and cool as igneous rock.
Sometimes I Am Hot Lava shows kids like Buddy how to manage feelings of anger and frustration through mindful breathing techniques. Backmatter teaches readers about anger and helps us identify what we’re feeling, why we’re feeling it, and what we can do about it.
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Up Toward The Light
$19.99Add to cartThrough a simple conversation between a boy and a tree, country-music star Granger Smith shares an incredibly powerful and deeply moving story filled with life lessons on loss, grief, and the strength gained in finding the light and the will to move forward with joy and purpose.
In this wonder-filled and inspiring story of surprising loss but found strength, a boy encounters a red oak who shares forest wisdom about the rich soil and the nourishing sun, pointing the boy toward a simple truth about moving on: we must grow toward the light. With breathtaking artwork from Laura Watkins, this picture book
*is for ages 4 to 8;
*is a message of hope and strength that is passed through generations;
shares the value of pain, grief, and reaching out of the darkness toward the light; and*is perfect for fans of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse; The Velveteen Rabbit; The Invisible String or other beloved stories that teach life lessons through simple but profound moments.
As you settle into the soothing nature of Granger’s storytelling, let this meaningful interaction between a boy and a tree guide you toward the purpose and goodness of life.
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Here And There
$19.99Add to cartA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who’s ever longed for an old friend or a new journey.
Dan is the owner of a cafe, living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once.
Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu’s evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.
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Busters Trip To Victory Lane
$9.99Add to cartNOW 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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God Contest : Jesus Is The Real God
$9.99Add to cartUsing simple sentences and stunning illustrations, this board book shows toddlers that Jesus has proved in history that he is the real God, who rules everything and loves everyone.
The God Contest Board Book features:
* a robust board-book format.
* stunning illustrations by Catalina Echeverri that will delight young children.
* simple sentences that will communicate truths in a way toddlers can understand.
* content that helps children aged 1-3 be confident that in Elijah’s time, and in coming as Jesus, God has proved who he really is.Makes a perfect gift for toddlers.
Written by Carl Laferton, author of The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross and God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook.
The God Contest Storybook for 3-6-year-olds builds on these themes and expands them.
All the books in the Tales That Tell The Truth for Toddlers series distill a core Christian truth in a way that very young children can understand.
The corresponding storybooks for 3-6-year-olds expand on these truths, adding more detail, explanation, and context.
An accompanying Art and Activity Book is also available to purchase.
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God Rescues Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children How God Rescues Us from Our Sins
Everyone is a theologian–even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Rescues Me, kids will learn how Jesus–through a sacrificial life of love–saves his people from their sins.
This board book uses repetition and interactive elements such as call-and-response language and a lift-the-flap surprise at the end to keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Author Kristen Wetherell presents the good news of the gospel in a clear and understandable way for children as they learn the importance of confessing their sins and praising their good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep.
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God Came Near To Me
$11.99Add to cartInteractive Board Book Teaches Children about the Wonder of Christ’s Incarnation
Everyone is a theologian-even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0-4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior. In God Came Near to Me, author Kristen Wetherell teaches children about the wonder of the incarnation and the redemptive power of Christ’s bodily sacrifice on the cross.
Through repetition, easy-to-understand language, and interactive elements such as simple illustrations of the human body and a lift-the-flap surprise at the end, this board book will keep kids engaged and coming back again and again. Children will be inspired to follow Jesus as they discover how, like them, he used his body to read, play, and ultimately live out God’s purpose for his life.
*Explores the Wonder of the Incarnation: Teaches kids how the bodily incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus provide hope and guidance for their lives today
*Created for Kids Ages 0-4: Thoughtful language, colorful illustrations, and interactive elements keep kids engaged
*For the Bible Tells Me So Series: Each book in this series teaches kids the gospel through an important biblical doctrine
*Makes Great Gifts: Perfect for children, grandchildren, loved ones, or a church ministry
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Ill See You In Ijebu
$17.99Add to cartA Barefoot Books Title
A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian puff puff and more.
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Growing God
$18.99Add to cartEmma — the little artist with a big dream from Karen Kiefer’s bestselling Drawing God — is back, a few years older, and looking for God in a whole new way.
When Emma returns home from spending school vacation on Nana’s farm — a place where Nana says she “grows God” — Emma is inspired to try to grow God, too. Emma knows that she must be patient and believe, but she soon realizes that planting seeds and growing God is hard work! Join Emma as she cares for God’s creation, and finds out how a seed of opportunity can grow into something amazing.
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What Makes Us Human
$18.99Add to cartSelected for the White Ravens 2023 catalogue, by the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany (Brazilian Portuguese edition)
Selected for the dPICTUS Unpublished Picture Book Showcase 4 (2022 edition), receiving 14 votes from a panel of 50 international publishers.
Selected for the 2023 Bologna Children’s Book Fair exhibition Beauty and the World: The New Nonfiction Picture Books (March 5, 2023, Bologna)
Published in partnership with UNESCO in many editions in association with the UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous Languages
A poetic riddle about language, history, and culture, released in partnership with UNESCO in honor of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032).
Can you guess what I am? I have been around a very, very long time. You hardly knew me as a baby, but now you cannot get me out of your head. There are thousands of me, all over the globe, and some of those forms are disappearing. I can connect you to the past, present, and future. Who am I–and why am I so important to humanity?
Clever and thought-provoking, What Makes Us Human is an accessible introduction to how language connects people across the world. This unique book celebrates all the amazing ways communication shapes our lives, including through text messages on phones, Braille buttons in elevators, and endangered languages at risk of disappearing.
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Everyday Brave
$18.99Add to cartOne little girl finds it easy to speak up, make new friends, and shoo away the monsters under her bed when she has a great big lion by her side. Next to her lion, nothing is scary–not even broccoli. But when a classmate tells her the lion is only in her imagination, that bravery vanishes. Suddenly, the world is scary again. Until the little girl tries a roar of her own and discovers that maybe the courage she needed was inside her all along.
At once fierce and tender, Colter Jackson’s Everyday Brave is a book about finding your footing, facing your fears, and discovering the lion-like roar within.
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Elinor Mcgrath Pet Doctor
$17.99Add to cartI can do this! Elinor rolled up her sleeves. She was smart enough. She was strong enough.
When Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no. It was 1907, and that job was not considered suitable for women. Even after she was accepted into veterinary school, the 137 male students in her class made it clear she was not welcome. Yet despite constant criticism, Elinor persevered. She could see that the future was changing and was determined to show the world of veterinary medicine that accepting women wasn’t the only change the profession needed.
Written by a small-animal veterinarian, Elinor McGrath, Pet Doctor tells the true story of the first woman veterinarian in the US. Backmatter highlights Elinor’s career as well as other pioneering women vets from around the world.