Character Development
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Berenstain Bears Bless Our Gramps And Gran
$3.99Add to cartIn The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Gramps and Gran, the newest title in The Berenstain Bears Living Lights series, Mama, Papa, and the cubs decide it’s high time they honor Grizzly Gramps and Gran.
It’s almost Grandparents Day and the Bear family has never celebrated this special day before. So working as a team, the cubs, with a little help from Mama and Papa, come up with a fun and creative way to show Gramps and Gran just how much they are loved and appreciated.
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Olivia And Me
$27.99Add to cartFollow a spunky girl and her constant companion, a caterpillar/butterfly, through many of the adventures through life, death, and heaven. Olivia & Me simply and beautifully displays the truths of God’s wonderful plan for each of us to journey from life, to life, to life in Him–each more abundant and full than what was before.
Olivia & Me is a book for children and those who love them, to help them understand live, death and heaven. It is a beautiful resource to help children find answers to their questions about death and heaven. -
Berenstain Bears Sister Bear And The Golden Rule Level 1
$4.99Add to cartShould Sister Bear ignore the new girl at school just because her friends do? Sister Bear and the Golden Rule shows children how choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one. Young readers will appreciate the lessons Sister Bear learns in Sister Bear and the Golden Rule the newest Berenstain Bears Living Lights Level One I Can Read.
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Found : Psalm 23
$12.99Add to cartFrom the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, with over two million products sold, comes Found based on Psalm 23. Written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jago, little ones will fall in love with this padded cover board book that reminds them of God’s never stopping, never giving up, unbreakable, always and forever love.
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Im Going To Give You A Bear Hug
$9.99Add to cartI’m going to give you a bear hug. A show you how much I care hug. A good night Sleep tight Way beyond compare hug. I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney and illustrated by Tim Warnes, is a playful and comforting bedtime padded board book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug. Whether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples. Cooney’s sweet, whimsical rhymes encourage playful interaction between parent and child and ultimately help them wind down before they snuggle into bed and drift off to sleep.
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Good Good Father
$19.99Add to cart“Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like . . . but I’ve heard the tender whisper of love . . . and you tell me that you’re pleased . . . and that I’m never alone. You’re a good, good Father.”
Experience the truth of God’s love for His children in refreshing, heart-warming ways through the story of Good Good Father. Illustrated with stunning art and penned by Grammy award-winning Christian music artist Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett.
Good Good Father is the story of a little bear named Tucker whose life and townspeople are forever changed when they learn just how great the King’s love is for them. When Tucker’s town is in trouble, he seeks help from the King who lives on a hill in a castle where the door is always open. Along the way he encounters a variety of humorous and delightful animals who each know one great thing about the King. But they all have a different view of what makes him good. Tucker wants to take a perfect gift to the King in hopes he will be convinced to help, but the advice he receives along the way leave him more confused than ever. And he doubts why the King would have time for him and if he would really offer help. Just as Tucker is about to give up, the King runs to him offering love, acceptance, and help. This is a precious story that will leave children with a greater assurance that God truly is a good, good Father and they are loved by Him.
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God Bless My Friends
$9.99Add to cartFriendship is one of the most important things of the world, and sometimes it looks different than you might expect! God Bless My Friends celebrates all kinds of friendships and helps little ones see the value in being a friend.
Can a giraffe be friends with a mouse? Would a monkey play with a tiger? No matter if they’re big or small, friends are a gift from God! God Bless My Friends shows some unlikely animal buddies learning important lessons about how our friends can be different than us, how to be kind, how to share, and how to help others.
Featuring sweet, rhyming text from Hannah Hall and adorable artwork from Steve Whitlow, who illustrated the previous bestsellers in the God Bless line, God Bless My Friends uses surprising animal combinations to show children that friendships do not always look a specific way. Help your little one learn the importance of being a friend to all kinds of people, including ones who are different from them, through the sweet and simply rhyming verses.
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Eric Says Sorry
$9.99Add to cartWhen Eric smashes Percy’s pot of prize pansies, he tries to get away with it. But when none of his tactics work, Eric says sorry. His father pays for a new pot and Eric learns that grace is epic.
Dai Hankey is a Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper. The “Eric says…” books use his rapping gifts to create fun, punchy stories that young children will love to listen to.
Combined with stunning new artwork by Xavier Bonet, Eric says sorry will quickly become a firm favorite with young children.
Also in the series: Eric says thanks
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Woof Tales And Bullies
$13.95Add to cartBULLIES! Where there are kids there are bullies. Nic faces a decision, and to do what’s right would ruin any chance he had of being cool. With a woof, his frisbee chasing golden retriever compares his hot situation to one faced by three boys in the Bible. Nic sees that if he stands for God, instead of bowing to Buck, he is not alone. Woof Tales and Bullies doesn’t give how-tos but shows the who-to for anything in life.
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Backyard Brothers Follow The Mandrakes
$13.95Add to cartBackYard Brothers
You have now stepped through a portal and into the world of the BackYard Brothers – a world where the main characters are inspired by the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Each tribe is symbolically represented by an animal and their unique qualities, creating each adorable character that you will come to know and love.
Follow the Mandrakes
Follow the Mandrakes will ignite excitement to learn more about the rich personalities, colors and lifestyles of each Tribe – while being immensely entertained. Come along with the BackYard Brothers, where ancient wisdom comes alive in ways never seen before!
Prepare to be entertained, intrigued and inspired, as this cast of lovable characters takes you from one adventure to another – and you might just learn something along the way! -
What About Honesty
$7.99Add to cartJoin 10-year-old Will and his best friend Wisdom–who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig–as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance, and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God.
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Eric Says Thanks
$9.99Add to cartEric is so blessed by his tasty toast that he just has to say “thanks!” But who should he thank?
Join Eric as he embarks upon an epic adventure of gratitude that takes him all the way to the giver of all good gifts!
Dai Hankey is a Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper. Dai’s first book for children uses his rapping gifts to create a fun, punchy story that young children will love to listen to.
Combined with stunning new artwork by Xavier Bonet, Eric says thanks will quickly become a firm favorite with young children.
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What A Blast A Leaping Larry 5 Book Set
$29.95Add to cartWhat a Blast! Is a Leaping Larry 5 Book Set containing these exciting titles: Making New Friends, Throwing Stones – a book about bullying, Leaping Larry’s Scarry Adventure, Turtles Are Really Cool – a book about kindness, and The Frog & Toad Sleepover.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Ridley Rosabel Riggs And Roux Rat
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee makes her home in sunny meadows of black-eyed susans and daisies–not too far from the clear blue pond and frogs with the lazies. Betty is filled with joy, love and kindness and lots of gratitude. Betty has the perfect “Bee Attitude”. She considers this special Bee Attitude a gift from God above. She is ever mindful of those around her who need some extra love. Follow Betty Bee as she encourages those she meets along the way and teaches them how they, too, can have a “Bee Attitude” and then in turn share that with others. In this fourth book, in a series of eight, God calls upon Betty Bee to help Ridley, Rosabel, Riggs and Roux Rat who are in desperate need of help. Read along to see what has happened and if Betty Bee can meet the challenge that God has put before her.
This is the fourth book in the Betty Bee’s Attitude series.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Myrt Maybelle And Milton Mole
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee is filled with joy, love, kindness, and lots of gratitude-and she has the perfect “Bee Attitude”, which she considers a gift from God above.
In this third book in an eight-part series, Betty Bee hurries to warn her friends Myrt, Maybelle and Milton Mole, of the bad news she heard blowing on the winds. “I heard it said, just the other day”, she told her friends, “there’s an old badger with a really bad attitude who’s looking for a place to stay! He thinks he can barge right in and make your place his home!”
“Oh no, Betty!” Milton cried, “Whatever can we do?! We have nowhere else to go! We’re counting on you!” Betty comforts her friends and says, “I’ll see what I can do. If I can help him change his bad attitude, then everybody wins!”
Read along to see if Betty Bee can convince old badger to let God help him change his ways and learn her “Bee Attitude”.
Filled with colorfull illustrations, rhymes, endearing characters, and powerful lessons on bullying and learning to get along with others in order to live a peaceful life, children and adults as well will be thrilled with the continuing adventures of Betty Bee.
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God Made All Of Me
$16.99Add to cartThis simply told, beautifully illustrated story from the authors of Rid of My Disgrace and Is it my Fault? helps two- to eight-year-olds understand why their bodies matter and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touch. God Made All of Me gently opens a conversation that every family needs to have.
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Thankful
$16.99Add to cartThankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the fireman, for putting the fire out, readers are encouraged to be thankful for the many blessings they find in their lives. Spinelli exhibits her endearing storytelling with this engaging poem, reminding children how blessed and special they are. Meant to be read aloud, this heartwarming picture book will be a treasured keepsake for parents and children alike.
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This Little Light Of Mine Press The Button And Sing Along
$14.99Add to cartAn inspiring and engaging story from VeggieTales about the ways God lights our path and shines through us
The Veggies are camping in the park by the lighthouse. It’s a beautiful night, but Junior admits that he is a little afraid of the dark. Surrounded by his friends, he soon learns about the different types of light around us, including the ways God lights our path and shines through us. Children can push the sound button to hear the Veggies singing the refrain from “This Little Light of Mine.”
This charming tale with the popular VeggieTales characters will comfort little ones and inspire them to let their light shine.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Duncan Dragonfly
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee is filled with joy, love, kindness, and lots of gratitude-and she has the perfect “Bee Attitude,” which she considers a gift from God above.
In this second book in an eight-part series, she meets Duncan Dragonfly, who is very sad. “I just found out today that my very best friend is moving away!” she hears him say. “How can I go on each and every day, knowing that my best friend and I will no longer play?”
Betty Bee finds out that Duncan Dragonfly’s heart aches so much that he can barely fly, but she reassures him that it’s okay to mourn the loss of a friend. “But then one day,” she continues to say, “you’ll find comfort in new friends and be ready to play!”
“God wants each of us to know-when we feel so all alone-when there are no friends to be found, He’ll be right there to comfort us-with His love He will surround,” she says.
Filled with colorful pictures, fun rhymes, and powerful lessons about friendship, children and adults alike will be thrilled with the continuing adventures of Betty Bee.
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Berenstain Bears Harvest Festival
$4.99Add to cartIn this newest addition to the Berenstain Bears Living Lights series, The Berenstain Bears Harvest Festival, it’s autumn in Bear Country and the Chapel in the Woods is celebrating its first ever Harvest Festival. Kids will delight in joining the Bear family and all their friends as they gather at Farmer Ben’s farm for this new tradition filled with the fun of apple-picking, pumpkin patch wandering, and more. Reflect with Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they and the rest of the folks from the Chapel thank God for the blessings that autumn brings.
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Safe Keeping : Taras Lesson In Responsibility
$15.99Add to cartTara is so excited to go to the big summer fair with her family-until she loses the little bit of spending money her mother gave her! Read along as Tara learns a big lesson about responsibility and appreciation for all that she has been given.
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Its Cool To Be A Christian
$12.45Add to cartIn this fun story, children learn what it means to be a Christian and how the following key terms relate to the faith:
God Creation Jesus Cross Christmas Easter Prayer Bible Heaven Angels Baptism Church
Children also learn how to become a Christian and the importance of sharing God’s love with others.
The story begins when a child named Michael pulls a cross out of his pocket during recess to show his friends, Jacob and Zo. Jacob asks Michael, “Why do you have a cross?”
This question leads Michael and Zo to share the meaning of the cross and the many reasons why it is cool to be a Christian.
This book also includes scripture references.
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Betty Bees Attitude With Mortimer Millie And Maude Mouse
$16.95Add to cartBetty Bee makes her home in sunny meadows of black-eyed susans and daisies-not too far from the clear blue pond and frogs with the lazies. Betty is filled with joy, love, and kindness and lots of gratitude. Betty has the perfect “Bee Attitude.” She considers this special Bee Attitude a gift from God above. She is ever mindful of those around her who need some extra love. Follow Betty Bee as she encourages those she meets along the way and how they too can have a “Bee Attitude” and then in turn share that with others. In this first book in a series of eight, Betty Bee encounters three little church mice-Mortimer, Millie, and Maude-who are poor in spirit. Read along to see what has caused this to happen and if Betty can help them get their spirit back! This is the first book in the Betty Bee’s Attitude series.
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Your Gifts For Children 10 Pack
$19.99Add to cartJesus said, “Let the little children come to me . . . ” (Matt. 19:14)
God places immense value on children, and desires them to grow close to Him. This fun, lively illustrated guide uses Bible characters to teach children how they can do just that-by using their special gifts! Fully revised and updated, Your Gifts for Children-formerly called God’s Special Gifts for Me-is a proven tool that has helped thousands of families and churches introduce children to their spiritual gifts.
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Your Gifts For Children
$2.99Add to cartJesus said, “Let the little children come to me . . . ” (Matt. 19:14)
God places immense value on children, and desires them to grow close to Him. This fun, lively illustrated guide uses Bible characters to teach children how they can do just that-by using their special gifts! Fully revised and updated, Your Gifts for Children-formerly called God’s Special Gifts for Me-is a proven tool that has helped thousands of families and churches introduce children to their spiritual gifts.
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Throwing Stones : A Book About Bullying
$5.99Add to cartWhile showing off for his bug friends, Leaping Larry jumps a little too high and a little too far, winding up in deep trouble.
Boys and girls and parents, too, won’t believe who comes to the rescue in this heart-thumping Leaping Larry adventure.
Written by Dr. Gary Benfield and illustrated by Chris Sharp the creators of Making New Friends, Throwing Stones and Turtles Are Really Cool! This is the fourth in a series of exciting Leaping Larry books. Join us, won’t you? There are lots more to come.
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Scaredy Crow And The Scarecrow
$15.99Add to cartScarecrows are made for one purpose: to scare crows! And Little Crow is one scared bird. He wants to go to the best fields and eat the best food, but he’s just too afraid of the big, ugly scarecrow in the middle of them. Little Crow is so afraid of scarecrows that he settles for eating rotten food. Discover what helps Little Crow face his fears, and overcome his wild imagination, to get the best food. This delightful story is filled with truths and life-lessons. It is sure to give even the most timid child a mega-dose of courage! Youngsters and adults alike will be impacted by the powerful message in Scaredy-Crow and the Scarecrow. They’ll want to read it again and again.
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Being Thankful
$4.99Add to cartJoin Little Critter as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has-not to be upset about what he doesn’t. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the Inspired Kids line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter.
In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn’t getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat-but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae instead. But on a trip to the farm, Grandma shows Little Critter why thankfulness is so important and helps make any situation seem so much happier.
Based on Psalm 107:1, this book will show children what gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all of the blessings God has given us.
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Theres A Snake On My Bed
$15.00Add to cartWhat would you do if you saw a giant green snake on your bed? Would you be afraid? In this true story, a little girl in her West African home shocks her family by announcing, “There’s a snake!” Everyone comes to the rescue, but how will they get rid of this unwelcome visitor without getting hurt? And how can they ever sleep again knowing there could be more snakes in their house? Join Marilissa and her family as they fight a snake and learn what it means to have their fears taken away.
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Joy Of Sharing
$10.99Add to cartThere are several things that will be taught to our children that will be with them into adulthood. I believe the most important thing they should take with them on their journey is “What Thus Says The Lord”!
The Joy of Sharing, by Demetric Davis, is a delightful, beautifully illustrated Christian children’s book. The story keeps the reader engaged and captures the patience and love of a single mother who prepares her daughter for her birthday party. The mother encourages Londan to share with her friends. In the end, Londan learns that sharing is the right thing to do!
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Let Me Hold You Longer
$9.99Add to cartWith lighthearted illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone, best-selling author Karen Kingsbury encourages parents to savor not only their children’s firsts, like first steps and first words, but the lasts as well. With the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at-bats in Little League amid the whirlwind of life. Adapted from a poem in Rejoice, this book allows mothers and grandmothers everywhere to identify with the tenderhearted reflections on these pages.
Now the same sweet content is available in this smaller edition at a special value price.
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What Do You Do With An Idea
$17.95Add to cartCompendium Inc
A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who’s ever had a big idea.
This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting started.
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Berenstain Bears Keep The Faith
$3.99Add to cartBrother and Sister Bear’s friend Ferdy Factual loves science. Brother and Sister like science too. They like digging for fossils, examining the moon through their telescope, and peering at tiny things under a microscope. But Ferdy tells Brother and Sister that he doesn’t believe God created the world. In fact, he doesn’t believe in God at all. This is a new idea for Brother and Sister. Together with Mama and Papa, they visit Preacher Brown to find out what it means to have faith and learn a lesson from Daniel who had faith in a den of lions.
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Berenstain Bears Valentine Blessings
$5.99Add to cartIn The Berenstain Bears Valentine Blessings hockey-playing Brother Bear finds himself in a new situation … he has a secret admirer! When Sister sees the Valentine card from Sweetie Bear, she cannot resist teasing Brother. But Papa steps in to save the day, reminding the cubs that all love comes from God who has a plan for each of us.
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3 In One
$11.99Add to cartA tree is more than its various parts, and those parts nourish us in different ways. Just so, God is more than the Father who gives life; the Son who came to earth and lived, died, and rose again for our salvation; and the Holy Spirit, the power and life of God within the hearts of those who love God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit make themselves known to us in very different ways, and yet they are all God. God provides for us the nourishment we need to live full and happy lives.
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BOOK OF MAN
$24.99Add to cartWHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN
Raising up men has never been easy, but today is seems particularly tough. The young and old need heroes to embody the eternal qualities of manhood: honor, duty, valor, and integrity. InThe Book of Man, William J. Bennett points the way, offering a positive, encouraging, uplifting, realizable idea of manhood, redolent of history and human nature, and practical for contemporary life.
Using profiles, stories, letters, poems, essays, historical vignettes, and myths to bring his subject to life, The Book of Man defines what a man should be, how he should live, and to what he should aspire in several key areas of life: war, work, leisure, and more. “Whether we take up the sword, the plow, the ball, the gavel, our children, or our Bibles,” says Bennett, “we must always do it like the men we are called to be.”The Book of Man shows how.
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Boys Guide To Making Really Good Choices
$12.99Add to cartIt’s never too early to give young boys a resource that will help them learn the skills for making right choices in life. A Boy’s Guide to Making Really Good Choices is designed to help boys ages 8-12 learn how to think through their options, realize the possible consequences, and develop good decision-making skills. In this book, Jim George uses helpful stories and illustrations to walk boys through the kinds of choices they are likely to face each day–choices to…
listen to their parents
do their best in school, sports, and activities
select friends with care
be kind to siblings and others
help out at home and use good mannersThrough the use of real-life scenarios, Jim George equips boys to build good character–the kind that will stay with them for life and honor God’s standards.
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Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings
$4.99Add to cartThe Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings Ride along with the Bear family on Thanksgiving Day as Brother and Sister learn about all the things they—and YOU—can be thankful for … including faith, family, and the huge feast waiting for them at the end of their journey to Gramp’s and Gran’s. Includes a sheet of colorful stickers featuring the whole Bear family.
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Travel Guide To Heaven For Kids
$15.99Add to cartSoon after his popular A Travel Guide to Heaven was published, bestselling author Anthony DeStefano recognized that children also have many questions about heaven. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of that book, Anthony wrote this fun-filled, action story about a little boy named Joey who gets to take a whirlwind tour of heaven with his guardian angel, Gabby. Artist Erwin Madrid’s stunning illustrations bring the story to life, showing heaven to be a place where everyone is happy, the animals all get along, and God’s glory is more amazing than anything Joey had ever seen in his whole life.
This long-awaited children’s edition will quickly become a favorite for the reader and the child alike. Imagine the comfort and peace children will experience when they hear about this incredible place God has prepared for them.
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Berenstain Bears God Made The Colors Level 1
$5.99Add to cartRed, yellow, blue, and more, the Bear cubs take a color tour! Bear Country comes alive with color as Brother and Sister teach us about God’s colorful world. Written in simple rhyme and classic Berenstain rhythm, level one readers will enjoy this tour of Bear Country.
