Character Development
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Real Bad Guys
$18.99With the help of a rogues’ gallery of cartoonish villains, young readers will learn that all people have some bad inside of them (where it counts) and that Jesus, the only Real Good Guy, can redeem them from their sin.
Even young children can spot a bad guy when they see one. In most fairy tales, comic books, and cartoons, the lines between good and evil are drawn in broad strokes. After all, if it looks like a bad guy and talks like a bad guy. . .
But according to God, only what’s inside of each person’s heart counts. By that measure, we’re all Real Bad Guys in need of Jesus, the only Real Good Guy to save us.
In Real Bad Guys, children will meet Millie, an everyday kid who learns from a who’s-who of stereotypical hoodlums that everybody sins and has fallen short of God’s standard for goodness. Also, because we can’t see the condition of people’s hearts, we can’t judge them by their appearance.
Filled with fun and humor, Real Bad Guys cleverly and effectively explains the problem of sin and its solution to children ages eight and up.
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C Is For Christian
$17.99Excite kids about how great it is to be a Christian with this beautifully illustrated treasury of theological truths.
Going from A to Z, kids will learn about the amazing things that are true of us if we know Christ. For example:
*A is for Adoption – we are children of God, part of his beloved family.
*B is for Branch – we are connected to Jesus, the vine, and he gives us life and all we need.
*C is for Citizen – we have a place in heaven, which is where we are heading.Each letter teaches children about an aspect of our identity in Christ using Bible verses and clear engaging teaching by Alistair Begg. Reflection questions and prayers are included, making it possible to use this resource devotionally. It can also be used as a kind of catechism, summarizing some of the Bible’s truths about being a Christian. The alphabet format makes these theological truths easy to remember. Can be read to kids 4+ or read by kids 7+.
Children will be invited to praise, thank and worship Jesus as they grow more excited about all the incredible blessings that come with being his friend.
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Penny Preaches
$18.99Penny loves the sermon on Sunday because she loves to think about big things. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn’t turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.
Written by Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon, and featuring delightful illustrations from Jennifer Davison, Penny’s story reminds us that God gives good gifts to everyone!
Penny Preaches will be enjoyed by children as well as the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the authors to encourage further conversation about the topic.
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Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin
$8.99This simple, sweet story about a pumpkin no one picked teaches children an important lesson about finding their true purpose in life.
For many families, a trip to the farm is a beloved October tradition. As thousands of wide-eyed children and their parents comb through the patch to find the perfect fall decorations for their doorsteps and homes, there are always some pumpkins that get passed by.
This is the story of one such squash–too lumpy, too bumpy, too mushy, and too yellow-green for anyone to want. As autumn gives way to winter, will The Lumpy, Bumpy Pumpkin finally find its true purpose?This charming tale is sure to become a seasonal story-time favorite and makes a fun, fall present for your little pumpkins.
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Harriet Hurry Up And The Oh So Slow Day
$14.99“Can you send me some patience, God? Please?”
Harriet’s mom calls her Harriet Hurry-Up–and it’s easy to see why. There’s nothing this little girl can’t stand more than waiting. From a slowpokey sun that won’t rise before she does, to the shy sprouts on her school potato experiment, to the long line at the store with Mom, everything takes forever for Harriet. Why, oh, why can’t this day just go faster?
But with her Gran’s help, this impatient little girl is learning to trust God’s timing and find the blessings he puts in every single day–if she can just slow down long enough to see them.
With rhymed text that kids will love and colorful, whimsical illustrations full of surprises, Harriet Hurry-Up and the Oh-So-Slow Day! will quickly become a family favorite. It’s perfect for birthdays, back-to-school reading, and for anyone–child or adult–who finds that having patience is hard.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Who Are You
$16.99This Engaging Picture Book Helps Kids Explore Their True Identity Found in Christ
Kids have an innate curiosity to explore and discover new things about themselves-they learn their strengths and talents, their preferences and quirks, all while celebrating little victories along the way. While these milestones are undoubtedly important for developing children, our culture mistakenly views them as the foundation of who they are.
Deeply biblical and visually engaging, this picture book uses lyrical rhymes to help children ages 3-5 understand that their true identity is not found in their preferences, past actions, or current emotions. Instead, it is rooted in their relationship with their Creator and Savior. The one who fashioned them in his likeness and calls them to live a life for his glory. A note to parents section at the end of the book offers practical tips and additional Bible verses for instilling these truths in children as they navigate the world and build the foundation of their lives.
*Explores Identity and Purpose: Helps children understand they are not defined by their preferences, actions, or emotions, but by their relationship with God as his image bearer
*Written for Kids Ages 3-5: Engaging and lyrical, this book will keep kids entertained as they learn about themselves, their God, and the world around them
*Practical Approach for Parents and Guardians: A comments to parents section at the end of the book provides advice for furthering the conversation on the topic of identity
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God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man
$7.99Reassure little ones that God is bigger than their fears with this comforting board book based on a beloved VeggieTales song.
When the lights go out at bedtime and shadows loom, children tend to let their imaginations run wild, envisioning monsters in every dark corner. This soothing board book proclaims the calming truth that God is always watching over us, and he is bigger and more powerful than any of our fears. Tackling a tough topic with colorful illustrations, beloved characters, and a dash of VeggieTales silliness, this book will help little ones sleep easier at night, secure in the knowledge that God is watching over them.
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Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Adventure For Kids
$12.99Acclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan’s beloved allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress has captivated readers for centuries.
Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero’s journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God’s Celestial City in The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale.
Author/illustrator Phil Smouse’s whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan’s original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way.
Those familiar with Bunyan’s book will be enchanted by Phil’s ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters.
The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale.
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God Made Sounds Soft And Loud
$8.99This lively board book celebrates loud crashes, quiet whooshes, and every sound God made for us to hear.
Create a time of sweet and fun connection with your child with this lively read-aloud board book. Your little one will love chiming in with the rhyming sound words that start out loud and end up in a quiet hush. Make sensory learning fun!
God Made Sounds Soft and Loud is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Stop and Go, God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad, and God Made Colors Oh So Bright as you celebrate with your child that every part of them–from their emotions to their wiggles to their curiosity–is beautiful in God’s eyes.
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Youll Always Have A Friend
$19.99Imagine a world where you always have a place at the table, where you always have a friend. This reassuring and empowering book from Emily Ley helps kids realize that they can always have a place, and offers them practical tools to give them confidence and help them overcome lonely times.
We all know what it’s like to feel left out, overlooked, and unseen. And this problem can be so much harder to face when you’re a child on the playground, a kid sitting alone in the school cafeteria, and the new kid on the team.
Reassure your children that they are seen. And they are awesome! Help them know that they are not the only ones–everyone has felt lonely or left out at some time or another–and there are lots of ways to always have a friend. You’ll Always Have a Friend features vibrant illustrations of a diverse cast of characters and will encourage children to have confidence to make friends and to be a friend to others.
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Abigail And The Big Start Over
$12.99New house. New school. New problems!
Like many kids, adventurous and creative 9-year-old Abigail experiences lots of ups and downs when it comes to school life, making friends and getting on with parents and siblings. Through both the humorous and serious challenges that arise, Abigail finds herself in one new mess after another. But as she learns all about how Jesus forgave Peter when he messed up again and again, she sees how Jesus can forgive her too.
Readers will explore the Bible alongside Abigail and learn that God’s love for us and his grace to us never run out. So we can start over again and again!
This fun, exciting novel for kids aged 7+ features short chapters with illustrations that really bring the story to life. It explains grace in a kid-friendly way that is relevant to their lives, and it provides a great way for kids to engage with the Bible.
This is the first book in the Abigail series, a fictional series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers will be inspired to read the Bible, talk to God and apply what they believe to their own lives.
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