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Every Breath Every Blessing
$18.99In a world full of uncertainty, Every Breath, Every Blessing reminds children that they are never alone. Through lyrical text and beautiful art, this inspiring picture book gives parents, grandparents, and educators a way to connect with children and encourage them that even during the changes and challenges of life, hope can be found through friendship, family, and the reassuring presence of God.
Today’s kids face a lot of challenges and questions, and parents and caregivers want to give them care and protection. While we cannot promise children that times will never be hard or take their difficult feelings away, Every Breath, Every Blessing offers a gentle story of affirmation and love as reassurance for both children and parents: You are loved. You are not alone. I am here. And God is with us both. A book for the small disappointments and sadnesses in life as well as the big fears and griefs, Every Breath, Every Blessing affirms that when we approach life with gratitude and joy, the big feelings and questions we face do not need to overwhelm us.
Every Breath, Every Blessing:
*helps children navigate tragedy, deal with big feelings, and cope with fear while holding on to hope.
*acknowledges the paradox of longing for peace in a broken world.
*encourages children to come back to their breath to settle emotions and control actions.
*assures children that they are loved and covered in prayer and the presence of God.
*reminds children and adults that life holds many good gifts to cherish every day.
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Can I Sit Here
$17.99Help kids struggling with loneliness and isolation find the confidence to be brave and make new friends.
Sometimes making new friends can be scary for kids who find themselves struggling to fit in. Author Heather Thompson Day and her daughter, London Marie Day, have written a picture book to come alongside hurting kids and show them that they’re not alone. With God’s help, they can overcome difficult moments and build new friendships.
Can I Sit Here? is a captivating story for children ages 5-8 that follows London’s own experiences of navigating the social challenges of a new school, loneliness, and bullying. This relatable and endearing story will help kids discover their identity in who God says they are.
This picture book includes:
*Engaging full-color illustrations,
*Examples to facilitate meaningful conversations between parents and children, and
*Thought-provoking questions to encourage empathy and foster emotional intelligence.Teach your child important life lessons about resilience, faith, and the transformative impact of choosing to be a friend!
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Brave Princess Aina
$12.99She was a real-life princess.
Brave Princess Aina tells the true story of a courageous child who grew into a faithful, brave young woman. In this fictionalized biography, Leah Boden brings to life the tale of Aina–later known as Sara Forbes Bonetta. Born into nobility in West Africa, Aina was orphaned and enslaved as a child before being freed during a daring rescue mission that was part of a long fight to end slavery. Her journey took her from Africa to England, where she formed a close family bond with Queen Victoria. This bright young woman received an education at Anglican missionary schools and at the home of abolitionist Captain Frederick Forbes, alongside his children, where she learned the power of prayer. Her remarkable story of faith, bravery, and unshakable spirit will captivate and inspire young readers.
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Training Young Hearts Board Books Boxed Set
$59.99This collection of fun lift-the-flap board books for small children addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.
These helpful and engaging training tools will help you not only to guide your kids in positive behavior but also teach them about God’s amazing grace!
The beautiful box set contains…
*What Are Hands For?
*What Are Mouths For?
*What Are Feet For?
*What Are Eyes For?
*What Are Ears For?
*What Are Feelings For?A guide for parents is also included to help them think through how to refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.
Gift this colorful, eye-catching and practical box set at baby showers, child dedications and first birthday parties, or get it for your own children’s bookshelf.
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Abigail And The Waterfall
$18.00Explore the wonders of creation with Abigail and learn to care for God’s good earth!
Abigail loves Saturdays-especially when her family goes hiking! Follow Abigail and her family as they hike through lush landscapes, encounter fascinating animals, and marvel at a big, beautiful waterfall. On their adventure, Abigail learns about caring for creation – about loving and stewarding the world God created.
Written by parent and university professor Sandra Richter and brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Michael Corsini, Abigail and the Waterfall is more than just a storybook-it’s an invitation for families to discuss what the Bible says about caring for the environment, animals, and the beautiful world around us.
Why families will love Abigail and the Waterfall:
*A captivating story about faith, nature, and stewardship
*Thought-provoking themes to help kids learn to love the environment
*A special note from the author to encourage meaningful conversations about creation careGive your young readers a story filled with wonder and discovery. With Abigail and the Waterfall, families can experience the joy of exploring and protecting the world God has entrusted to us. Teach children to love all of God’s good earth and get your copy today!
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Gods Brave Girl
$21.65Looking for a book or gift that has meaning to it? God’s Brave Boy is more than a book, it’s an avenue by which the lives of children can be impacted in a powerful way.
“God calls me His son, in Him I belong, and because of His love I’m courageous and strong.”
God’s Brave Boy is a board book for boys ages 0-4 created to teach young boys the truth of who God made them to be from the very beginning of their lives. A much needed message for every boy growing up in our culture today! With colorful illustrations and spoken through a racially diverse group of young boys, the Scripture-based text will teach boys their strength and identity is in Jesus Christ. With themes of courage, strength, kindness, adventure, and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and joy for each boy who hears these words!
*A perfect gift for birthdays, baptisms, baby showers, or any other day
*A must-have for every little boy ages 0 – 4
*Text is based in the truth of God’s Word
*Message is told through a group of racially diverse boys
*Thick, sturdy pages and high-quality printing for lasting useAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Gods Glorious Girl
$21.65Looking for a book or gift that has meaning to it? God’s Glorious Girl is more than a book, it’s an avenue by which the lives of children can be impacted in a powerful way.
Girls have to hear the truth of who they are in order to believe the truth of who they are.
This colorful Christian board book for girls ages 0 – 6 brings to life a message of God’s love in a beautiful declaration poem. In God’s Glorious Girl, young girls will hear the truth about who God created them to be from the very beginning of their lives through a racially diverse group of young girls. With themes of courage, forgiveness, faith, kindness and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and confidence in God for each girl who hears these words.
*Amazing gift for birthdays, baptisms, baby showers, or any other day
*A much needed message about identity to combat today’s secular culture
*Written for every little girl ages 0-6 in your life
*Text is based in the truth of God’s Word
*Message is told through a group of racially diverse girls
*Thick, sturdy pages for lasting useAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Berenstain Bears Celebrate Fall
$6.99Savor the joy and fun of the fall season with The Berenstain Bears Celebrate Fall! This value-priced board book in The Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series, based on the original title The Berenstain Bears’ Harvest Festival, helps even the youngest readers recognize and give thanks for the gifts God has given us–especially unique autumn blessings.
Join the Berenstain Bears and their friends as they gather to celebrate fall at the Harvest Festival! From picking apples and pumpkins to taking a hayride through farms and fields, the Bear family reflects on all the special blessings that autumn brings, encouraging even the littlest readers to do the same.
The Berenstain Bears Celebrate Fall:
*Encourages age-appropriate discussion about gratitude and giving thanks
*Is an abridged version of The Berenstain Bears Harvest Festival
*Is perfect for toddlers and young readers ages 0-4 as a read aloud or read-alone
*Great for fall holiday gift givingThe Berenstain Bears Living Lights(TM) series:
*Is written and illustrated by Mike Berenstain
*Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
*Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books
*Has sold over 13 million copies since 2008
*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
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If Jesus Came To My School
$13.99In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young girl learns how Jesus’s love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion.
In this whimsical tale, a young girl imagines what it would be like if Jesus visited her school as a boy. She would show Jesus around her classroom, introduce her friends and teachers, listen to story time, and eat lunch together! But Jesus wouldn’t stop at learning and sitting in class. He’d invite the lonely to join in on games and find a way to love and get along with everyone. Soon the young girl realizes that even though Jesus doesn’t attend her school, he can live through her:
I can be his hands and feet
To spread his love to all
I can share and help and give
So no one feels too small!Through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, children will be inspired to make a difference in their schools through their actions. Because as they treat each other right and classes become families, Jesus truly will be in their school.
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When Worry Whispers
$8.99Ease 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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Ly-Lan And The New Class Mix Up
$8.99Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we plan! In this chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan navigates her life as a new third grader–complete with old and new friends, unexpected (and disappointing) changes at home and school, and finding a way to thrive.
Third grade is not starting the way Ly-Lan pictured. First, her best friend Cece is put in another class–even after Ly-Lan prayed they would be in the same one. And then Ly-Lan is tasked with showing the new Vietnamese student around. Ly-Lan wants to hang out with Cece, not play translator to the new girl, and she doesn’t understand why her prayers aren’t being answered. If Ly-Lan is going to flourish in third grade, she must learn to trust in God’s plans, especially when it means making some adjustments to her own.
Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-up:
*Is the first in a series of illustrated early chapter books about Ly-Lan, a third grader tackling familiar themes like friendship, overcoming obstacles, and navigating changes in life with grace
*Perfect for kids ages 6 and up or reluctant or emerging readers just starting to read chapter books on their own.
*Is an encouraging read for reluctant readers with its illustrated chapters.
*Is written by Vietnamese American author Ha Dinh, creator of HappyDaysinFirstGrade.com and @hellomrsdinh on Instagram
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I Like You So Much
$19.99I Like You So Much! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language and art, New York Times bestselling author and disability advocate Heather Avis encourages all kids to confidently remember that who they are–exactly as they are–is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!
Through captivating words and colorful images, I Like You So Much! celebrates all children in their unique features, characteristics, and abilities and reminds readers ages 4-8 that each child is lovable and likeable–just as they are! From their face to the way they feel, from their body to their brain, from the sounds they make to the ways they love and do their best. This book reminds children that they are likeable just as they are –and that who they are is enough!
I Like You So Much:
*Encourages children to be self-confident and secure in who they are–no matter what!
*Represents children of all abilities and showcases the beauty of diversity and differences in physicality and accessibility
*Is perfect for sharing with your little one at bedtime or in a classroom as a springboard for discussion on diversity and inclusion
Is written by New York Times bestselling author Heather Avis and features beautiful artwork from Juliana Eigner.
Join the fun as we celebrate the uniqueness and beauty in every child in your life with I Like You So Much!
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