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Elsewhere In Odyssey
$14.99Come along for Volume 1 of an exciting Christian comic book series set Elsewhere in Odyssey-and elsewhere around the world!
The little city of Odyssey is host to an ever-expanding series of faith-filled adventures, yet the wider scope of many of these stories is often only hinted at by the regulars at Whit’s End. Collected here are the exciting follow-up stories that Adventures in Odyssey fans have always wondered about, such as:
*Is Donna Barclay really getting married?
*Whatever happened to Bernard Walton?
*How is it that the Rathbones seem to be following the Barclays around the world?
*Why is Dr. Regis Blackgaard still able to exploit the Imagination Station to further his dastardly plans, especially since he’s not actually alive anymore?Elsewhere in Odyssey Volume #1 takes the whole family on a fun adventure by combining graphic-novel-style illustrations, biblical lessons, and humorous action that keeps kids glued to the pages.
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Owen Learns He Has What It Takes
$17.99Owen is a yellow lab who’s scared of new places and people and who stands too close and licks too long. But when he visits a children’s hospital, a very special boy helps him find his resilience–even as Owen helps the boys and girls at the hospital do the same.
From veteran counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, The Daystar Dogs series follows Owen and his furry friends at the little yellow house in Nashville. As the puppies, and the kids they help, navigate hard situations, children will discover how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each puppy–and child–can make. Heartwarming and helpful, these books speak to the heart of what your child needs emotionally, socially, and spiritually today.
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Lucy Learns To Be Brave
$17.99“Lots of things scared Lucy . . . car rides . . . bigger dogs . . . even hiccups. When someone hiccupped near her, she would try to climb on her mom’s head, thinking she would be safe up there. It didn’t help.”
Lucy is a small dog with big fears. Her fears try to trick her into believing things that aren’t true–like she can’t do things on her own or other dogs are mean and dangerous. Believing these things makes her feel even smaller than she really is!
But Lucy has courage hidden on the inside. To bring it out, she just needs a little help from someone who loves her.
Inspired by her fellow therapist–who happens to be ankle-high and covered in fur–veteran counselor Sissy Goff tells an encouraging story of how love is bigger than fear. It’s the secret to helping every puppy and person be brave.
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Penelope Judd : The Tale Of A Dirty Land, A Promise Kept, And A Spotless Pr
$14.99Based on his song, “Penelope Judd,” Shai Linne tells an allegorical tale that helps kids understand the Gospel story.
Penelope Judd is a young girl living in a very messy land. Her whole town is covered in mud and only filled with children. No one is kind, the kids fight constantly, everything is sad and dirty, and Penelope feels hopeless. But one day, she receives a message that changes everything. She has been invited to meet a spotless Prince.
This lyrical story helps kids see that, like Penelope, people live in a broken, messy, sinful world. But long ago, a Prince left His perfect home in heaven to come to earth where sin and death are everywhere–kind of like the muddy town. He lived a sinless life and took the punishment for our sin on the cross so that, like Penelope, we can be made new.
The words in this book follow the song’s lyrics so that kids can read and listen simultaneously.
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God Knows Me Inside And Out
$8.99Here’s what’s true about me and you . . .
God knows us, inside and out! This rhyming board book explores twelve simple truths about who we are because of who God is. Preschoolers will learn such truths as:
* God forgives me.
* God helps me obey.
* God has a plan for me.As they turn each colorful page, kids can celebrate that they are known and loved by God!
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Were In This Together
$19.99A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock.
It’s lunchtime at school, and Leo knows exactly what he’s going to have: a baloney sandwich. His mom does the best she can, but sometimes Leo wishes they could afford more than baloney sandwiches. Then one day, the unexpected happens: His mom gets a new job and buys him a lunch box at a yard sale. Suddenly, he’s got something other than a baloney sandwich! Even more amazing, Leo’s delicious lunch begins to multiply, and the more he shares, the more he receives.
A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock’s tale of empathy, community, and caring for others comes to life with TeMika Grooms’s warm illustrations in the first book in his We’re in This Together series.
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When I Talk To God I Talk About Feelings
$18.99From Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show This Is Us, and Bradley Collins comes a second heartwarming picture book in the New York Times bestselling series. All about using faith and prayer to explore the ups and downs of feelings!
When I talk to God every day,
there are so many things I want to say.
Each day has its own special meaning.
When I talk to God, I talk about feelings.From bear and wolf cubs to raccoons and squirrels, these animals pray to God describing the many feelings they experience each day. With warm and touching illustrations from Lisa Fields, this is a perfect introduction to prayer that allows little ones to learn about emotions through gentle and affirming reflection.
Perfect for fans of When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner , What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans , as well as Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold.
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Ripening Time
$18.99Celebrate the power of food and create delicious, lasting memories with this poetic and playful exploration of the joy of waiting for, and finally sharing, fried plantains.
Mama steers the cart toward the produce section of the grocery store and picks up a bunch of green plantains. Thus begins a week of anxious anticipation as a young girl waits for mustard yellows to seep onto the unripe green peels. Creep. Creep. Seep. Green begins to turn to yellow. Creep. Creep. Seep. Black streaks appear. And finally, on Sunday, the frying pan sizzles and hisses, as Mama serves up the warm, sugary slices the young girl has waited for so long.
Much like there is sweet treasure hidden beneath the skin of a plantain, this beautifully written and evocative story reaches far beyond the act of preparing a favorite food. Ripening Time celebrates the way food and family entwine to connect us across generations–and serves as a touching reminder that some of the sweetest rewards in life are worth the wait.
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I Dream For You
$18.99A mother’s dreams for her child begin before they are born and continue as they grow and discover dreams of their own. From Kate Wood, the writer of the award-winning Wood and Spoon blog and author of Her Daily Bread comes this beautiful picture book about a mother’s love, God’s plans, and the vast potential in every child.
An expectant mother’s mind is filled with many questions: When will my child arrive? What will they look like? What will they feel like in my arms
But on the day the child arrives, those hopes grow and change from dreams of them into dreams for them. Who will they become? What will they be passionate about? What kind of mark will they leave on this world?
*I Dream for You celebrates the wonderful possibilities of all those dreams and the comforting security of God’s plan for their life, and: Reminds children how much God loves them
*Includes Scripture references for each page
*Is great for parents and grandparents reading aloud to their children
*Is perfect for new baby gifts, shower gift, baptism gifts, birthday gifts, and more.
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What To Do With Your Whirly Swirly Thoughts
$19.99Do your children know they are the boss of their thoughts? New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen will help your kids realize that they don’t have to hang on to every scary, anxious, or mean thought that enters their heads (no matter how it gets there). Based on biblical advice to take thoughts captive, this picture book makes managing thoughts achievable and fun for kids.
As a mother of four and bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen knows what it’s like to swirl in a spiral of thoughts, but she also knows we don’t have to stay stuck in toxic thinking patterns–and she wants to pass on this liberating truth to the next generation.
A great gift for teachers, caregivers, or back-to-school celebrations, What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts is a wonderful tool to teach your children that:
*God created them and their amazing brains with a plan and a purpose, and He wants to help them use their thoughts and brains for good;
*God has given them power over their thoughts; and
*even if they’ve been stuck in a swirl of anxious, scary thoughts, they don’t have to stay there!
With whimsical illustrations from Nadia Gunawan and a beautifully decorated cover, this picture book addresses one of the most foundational skills for a happy, healthy life. Surround your children with your love and with tools to combat anxiety and negative thinking.
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All The Things I Say To God
$18.99By popular poet, writer, and speaker Tanner Olson, All the Things I Say to God explores the profound world of prayer and shows children that heartfelt conversations with God can occur anywhere, anytime, and about anything.
Abby has been praying with her parents for as long as she can remember. They pray together before meals and before bed, on good days and tough days. Then one day Abby asks a simple question: “Mom, can I pray to God all by myself?”
Follow Abby on her journey of faith as she discovers how to express her gratitude, ask questions, pray for others, and use silence to communicate with God. Led by her own curiosity, she finds out that you can pray for anything and everything–God’s love knows no bounds.
All the Things I Say to God is for:
*Children with budding faith who want to know more about how to talk to God.
*Families who want to start conversations with children about prayer.
*Churches and ministries with missions to develop the spiritual lives of children.
*Fans of Tanner Olson and his writing.Young readers will be captivated by this story as they realize that, like Abby, they too can talk to God about anything, all by themselves.
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Sonia And The Biggest Block Tower Ever
$14.99This TGC Kids Book Teaches Children That Their True Worth and Identity Are Found Only in Christ
Sonia dreams of being just as talented as the other kids in her class. Hoping to impress her teacher, she constructs a tower using blocks. As she imagines it growing taller and taller, she eventually incorporates books, a fire truck, boxes of crayons, and even a golden hamster! When she snaps back to reality, she is disappointed to find that her tower is not nearly as impressive as she had imagined.
We all long to feel special. We seek recognition for our efforts and validation for who we are. This easy-to-understand story, with winsome language and colorful pictures, helps kids ages 3-7 understand that their value doesn’t come from the approval of others or the success of their actions but from the unconditional love of God in Christ. A TGC Kids book.
*Written for Kids Ages 3-7: Accessible story accompanied by colorful illustrations to keep kids engaged
*Teaches Kids an Important Life Lesson: Helps little ones understand their worth is not found in the approval of others but in the love of God in Christ
*Includes a “Note to Kids” from the Author: Kathryn Butler helps young readers connect Sonia’s story and the message of the gospel to their own lives
*TGC Kids Series: Teaches kids biblical truths while engaging their hearts and imaginations
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