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Young readers will understand the importance of hard and honest work in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about the importance of developing a strong work ethic.
The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for:
The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done is an addition to the Living Lights(TM) series that:
Young readers will understand the wonderous work angels do in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about the role angels had in the Christmas story.
The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for:
Early readers ages 4-8
Reading out loud during Advent or the holiday season
Holiday gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or as an Advent gift
Sparking conversations about the true meaning behind Christmas and how to spread holiday cheer
The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel is an addition to the Living Lights(TM) series, which
Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books
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
Young readers will understand the real meaning behind Easter in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover that Easter is more than candy and egg hunts as they read about the Bear cubs at Sunday school learning about Jesus' resurrection and salvation.
The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for:
The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story:
Teaching children about forgiveness and compassion can be challenging. In this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books, young readers will identify what behaviors are frustrating or hurtful. Children will learn the importance of controlling their emotions and the process of forgiveness.
The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights(TM) series of books--is perfect for:
The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree:
As a child, how did you learn about the Golden Rule? Young readers will learn the importance of treating others as they want to be treated in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one.
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights(TM) series of books--is perfect for:
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule:
Young readers will understand the true meaning behind Christmas in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover that Christmas is more than receiving gifts when they read about Brother and Sister Bear at the Christmas Eve pageant.
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for:
- Early readers ages 4-8
- Reading out loud at home or in a classroom
- Sparking conversations about the joy of giving to others and having an attitude of gratitude
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving:
- Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
- Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain as part of the Berenstain Bears series of books
- 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
More things! Brother Bear wants a Space Grizzlies play set. Sister Bear begs for a Bearbie dream house. But God offers more than just material things.
Young readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how choosing to be kind may not always be the easy decision, but it is always the right one.
The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear and the Kind Cub--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for:
The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear and the Kind Cub is an addition to the Living Lights(TM) series that:
The Bear Family seems to be outgrowing the tree house. But God has blessed them with happy memories in their home, and no one really wants to move. Can they find a way to stay?
The Little Lights Berenstain Bear series helps children learn how God wants them to live every day. Most of the Berenstain Bears’ neighbors are like the Bear family—they keep their homes neat and clean. Except for the Bogg Brothers who live in a run-down shack. In The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors children learn that being a good neighbor takes more than keeping a nice home.
Mama Bear is the best mama in all of Bear Country and Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear know just what to do for her on Mother's Day. In this newest title in the Berenstain Bears Living Lights, The Berenstain Bears Mother's Day Blessings, join the Bear family and all of Bear Country as they spend Mother's Day together remembering just why our mothers are so special to all of us!
The Little Lights Berenstain Bear series helps children learn how God wants them to live every day. Coach Papa Bear wants his team to play fair. But the other coach just wants to win. The Berenstain Bears Play Fair shows that players and coaches should act in a way that pleases God.
This three-book collection of the highly popular Berenstain Bears(R) Living Lights(TM) stories will provide children with an ideal gift they will enjoy all year long. The biblical values, morals, and life lessons are invaluable for children throughout every stage of their lives.
Titles include:
The Berenstain Bears(R) The Forgiving Tree
The Berenstain Bears(R) Gossip Gang
The Berenstain Bears(R) Show Some Respect
Young readers will understand the true meaning behind the celebration of Easter in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they go to church services, have an Easter treasure hunt, and learn about Easter.
The Berenstain Bears' Easter Sunday--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for:
The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story:
Brother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
AN AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH (DECEMBER 2019) SELECTION!
The "too-cool-for-school" third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald
Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool.
And then there's the uncool has-bean . . .
Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done.
With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it's cooler to be kind.
Check out John and Oswald's other books for children:
The Bad Seed
The Good Egg
That's What Dinosaurs Do
Meet Olive and Marie, two friends whose friendship began with the simple question, "Do you like peas?"
The words are not fancy and the topic's may be a bore.
But the question itself always leads to more.
As their friendship blooms, they discover a new friend who is actually everyone's friend -- including YOURS.
Come along on their wild & wonderful adventure that is sure to make you smile.
Picasso's artistic inspiration takes hold of young Emma's faith imagination in this beautifully illustrated debut picture book about how we all see God differently.
"This urge to draw something beyond spectacular would not leave my side. 'What should I draw?' I thought. I sat quietly, listening to my mind and heart. That's when I heard their whisper and I decided to draw God." Emma tries again and again and again to draw God, but her classmates can't see God in any of her drawings. Emma finally realizes that she doesn't need their approval. "I knew I had drawn God. God knew I had drawn God, and maybe Picasso knew, too. That finally felt like enough." But when Emma returns to school on the following Monday, something beyond spectacular happens. Drawing God is a story for children to discover what inspires their very own faith imagination and to realize the contagious faith that lives powerfully within them. Celebrate World Drawing God Day on November 7th. Visit www.drawing-god.com.
God Bless My Boo Boo is the perfect remedy for healing little hurts with a healthy dose of love!
Even the smallest scratches, bumps, and scrapes can sometimes be traumatic for children. When simple injuries happen, God Bless My Boo Boo is like a warm hug that helps ease the pain. Comforting, sweet, and sometimes silly rhymes guide readers through adorable scenes of baby animals and their boo boos and remind children that God is there to help. Just like Mommy Zebra makes a scraped knee better or Mommy Walrus helps tend a toothache, real moms will be able to use this book to make their little ones' boo boos all better too!
A perfect gift for new parents and a great addition to every mom's first-aid kit!
Trim Size: 7.75 x 7.75
Have you heard the exciting news? A special someone's on the way!
A new baby means more love to go around. Look forward to your family's new arrival with your little one, who will get to be Mom and Dad's big helper and have lots of fun with a new brother or sister!
As Mama bear tucks her youngest cub under the quilts, she gently, tenderly, and reassuringly communicates the message loving parents everywhere (bears and non-bears alike) want their little ones to hear: "We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because—God gave us you."
Perfect for bedtime, naptime, storytime or anytime, God Gave Us You provides a valuable opportunity to build children's self-esteem every day and assure each one that he or she truly is a welcomed, precious, and treasured gift from the Lord.
Also available in the God Gave Us series:
God Gave Us Two
God Gave Us Christmas
God Gave Us Heaven
God Gave Us Love
God Gave Us So Much
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.
This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.
We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.
Plus don't miss I Believe I Can--the next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo!
--School Library Journal
Parents and grandparents, get ready to cuddle up with your little one and giggle your way through I Love You, Funny Bunny. With its read-aloud rhymes and adorable illustrations, you'll discover all the fun and loving parts of your own relationships with your children and grandchildren.
I Love You, Funny Bunny tugs at the heartstrings as it celebrates the special bond between a parent and child.
Illustrated by Sean Julian, I Love You, Funny Bunny is a perfect picture book to cuddle up and share with the Funny Bunny in your life at naptime, at bedtime, or at any other time of day you and your little one need some extra snuggles. Boys and girls will have fun turning the pages to discover all the ways this parent bunny loves little Funny Bunny.
"I love you, Funny Bunny, from your whiskers to your toes.
I love the way you hop around and wiggle your cute nose.
I love the way you make me laugh, then melt me with your smile.
And no one in this great big world can match your sense of style."
I Love You, Funny Bunny
A young girl delights in her grandmother's stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief, discovery, and laughter, such as the time she accidentally lost the family buggy. Part of the bestselling Grandma's Attic series, these charming tales--updated with delightful new illustrations--will whisk you away to another time and place. And you'll find something worth far more than any treasure or keepsake...timeless lessons of life and faith!
For Adults Too!
OVER 400,000 Copies Sold!
Jesus Feeds the Hungry is a retelling of the favorite Bible story about Jesus feeding the five thousand. Using art from the bestselling The Beginner's Bible, this story is available in the popular and affordable 8x8 softcover format.
This lovely story about one of the most well-known of Jesus' miracles tells about a young boy who travels to see and listen to Jesus preach. When Jesus is done teaching after a long day, the crowd is hungry and Jesus and his disciples want to feed the people. Soon, the young boy, who has brought his own meal of bread and fish, is called forward and he shares what he has. Through the great love of God and this miracle of Jesus, five thousand followers are fed that night.
There is always another side to a story! In this fresh presentation of the story of Jonah and the fish, bestselling children's author Dandi Daley Mackall has written a creative two-sided flip book. Designed to tell the same story twice from two different, biblical points of view, the book allows the reader to enjoy the story of Jonah and then literally flip the book to read the story from the perspective of the fish. Utilizing humor, adorable illustrations, and an innovative format, these books provide readers with the added bonus of two books in one.
This book assures children of God's love through all their experiences--including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied--and gives assurance that the parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven.
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children's book that has made its way into hearts and story times around the world. This award-winning book about the love between a parent and child
Whether you have treasured this classic book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child--and ultimately, between God the Father and us--will come to hold a special place in your heart and home. Children long to hear they're special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you--and their heavenly Father--will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.
This newly illustrated edition of The Legend of the Easter Robin renews the wonder and charm of the original and timeless tale written by Dandi Daley Mackall. With new vibrant artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Richard Cowdrey, this holiday classic is brought to life for a new generation. The Legend of the Easter Robin tells the story of Tressa, whose grandmother reveals to her the story of a small robin who saw Jesus struggling and soared to help him. This Easter tale reminds Christians everywhere how much Jesus sacrificed for us and how much he loves us.
In the same way that Love Does has struck a deep chord with adults, kids will experience God in new and thrilling ways and see that living out our faith certainly isn't boring! With this book, children will laugh, dream, and be inspired to make a difference for God, and they'll learn to:
Kids everywhere will love Bob and Lindsey's stories about how love does. With childlike faith, enthusiasm, and great whimsy, young hearts will feel instantly connected to a love that acts as much as it feels. Children will walk away with a sense of wonder at how great God is and will feel empowered to do things that will make a tangible difference in the world.
As a little boy with a big personality and even bigger dreams, Bob Goff had lots of questions, and they didn't go away when he grew up. It wasn't until he learned just how big and wild and wonderful God is that he began to find answers. Once Bob learned about the deep goodness of God, he began to learn about the great power God gives His kids when they live a life full of love for others.
Bob and Lindsey invite kids to get to know God better and to see the world as a place designed to be changed as we put our faith in action.
A child plants a mustard seed in an empty garden. It is an itty-bitty seed. It isnt anything very specialyet.
Discover the surprising potential of one small seed in The Marvelous Mustard Seed. Based on Jesus parable of the Mustard Seed, this inspiring childrens book shows young readers that one tiny seedjust like one small childcarries a world of potential. The Marvelous Mustard Seed features ethnically diverse characters, and it is ideal for children ages 4-8. A special note for parents and teachers is included.
A young girl delights in her grandmother's stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief, discovery, and laughter, such as a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair. Part of the bestselling Grandma's Attic series, these charming tales--updated with delightful new illustrations--will whisk you away to another time and place. And you'll find something worth far more than any treasure or keepsake...timeless lessons of life and faith!
For the early grades' exploration of character education, this funny book offers a perfect example of the rewards of perseverance and creativity. The girl's frustration and anger are vividly depicted in the detailed art, and the story offers good options for dealing honestly with these feelings, while at the same time reassuring children that it's okay to make mistakes. The clever use of verbs in groups of threes is both fun and functional, offering opportunities for wonderful vocabulary enrichment. The girl doesn't just ?make? her magnificent thing --- she ?tinkers and hammers and measures, ? she ?smoothes and wrenches and fiddles, ? she ?twists and tweaks and fastens.? These precise action words are likely to fire up the imaginations of youngsters eager to create their own inventions and is a great tie-in to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Nighty Night and Good Night is the first book in a series of bedtime books by multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. In Nighty Night and Good Night, the stuffed animal band the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben try to fall to sleep. This cute and sleepy adventure leads Lamby, Bear, and Sleepy Puppy to discover that a classic lullaby might just do the trick.
This book includes a link that allows readers to listen to Michael W. Smith sing the same lullaby that helps put Ben to sleep.
Founded by Michael W. Smith, Nurturing StepsTM is an infant and toddler series of children's music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child's journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.
The cover of Nighty Night and Good Night includes an adorable image of the Nighty Nights and stars that shine with foil.
Nutty Study Buddies is the third installment in the hilarious new series from Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales.
Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You'll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones--from graduations to birthdays and beyond!
From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life's ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life! "Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss." -President Barack Obama
In this profoundly moving fable, the earth & all its creatures are suffering, for the people will not share their Truth, which gives them happiness & power, with those who are different from them. Then one brave Little Girl seeks the wisdom of the ancient Old Turtle, who sees that the people's Truth is not a whole truth, but broken. Old Turtle shows the girl the missing part of the Truth, & the Little Girl returns with it to her people. Then the pieces are brought together, and the broken Truth is made whole at last: YOU ARE LOVED...AND SO ARE THEY. Then the people & the earth are healed.
Timed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the publication of the national bestseller Old Turtle, this companion picture book is sure to delight fans of the original while it simultaneously speaks to the concerns of the world today. New York Times bestselling author Douglas Wood's tale of wisdom and wonder finds its perfect complement in the ethereal and evocative paintings of Greg Ruth.
A joyous glimpse into different cultures
Children living in different parts of the world see very different things when they gaze out of their windows. One child looks out over a boulevard lined with palm trees, another sees a train whistling past snow-capped mountains, and another waves to her father as he tends to their garden. But while their lives may seem different, there's something important that they all share.
This beautiful book will spark readers' curiosity and imagination with its celebration of global diversity.