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Kiki finds her voice: Be true to you and embrace your god-given gifts
Par Kierra Sheard-Kelly. 2024
Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the author and her mom! When the school talent show creates…
an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what it means to follow your heart and be a leader. Based on a true story from the life of Grammy-nominated singer and actress Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this inspiring book helps kids discover how to best use their God-given gifts and what it means to be true to yourself even when it's not the popular thing to do. The school talent show is a big deal, and Kiki is thrilled when the popular girls ask her to perform with them. But when the song her new friends choose turns out to be one Kiki's parents don't want her singing, she must decide if it's more important to be popular and please her friends or speak up and do what she knows is right for her. Kiki Finds Her Voice helps children ages 4-8: Learn how to stand up to peer pressure Embrace their differences and love what makes them unique Better understand how their faith plays a part in their everyday lives In addition, Kiki Finds Her Voice is ideal for: bedtime and story time reading encouraging faith development, and building character and self-confidenceA Cup of Love: Relationship Goals for Kids
Par Michael Todd. 2024
In his first children&’s book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps…
kids understand how our families are strengthened by God&’s love. Drawing on key ideas from his #1 New York Times bestseller Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd offers a fun and sweet tale about how developing a close relationship with God spills over into healthy relationships with our family and friends.Seven-year-old Isabella loves spending time with her mom and dad, so she feels left out when they prepare to go on a date night without her. Her father brings her into the kitchen and uses the faucet, a pitcher, and cups of water to illustrate how God fills him and Isabella&’s mom with love, and they pour love into each other by taking time for their relationship. Then all that love overflows onto their kids! When we make room for ourselves to be filled with God's love and care for our most important relationships, nobody&’s &“cup of love&” will run dry.Politeness (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
Par Mike Berenstain. 2024
Gramps loves to play his violin, but unfortunately, he isn't very good! Brother, Sister and Honey Bear learn that being…
polite is more than just saying 'Please' and 'Thank you' in this humorous Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook!Kids ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations—it&’s the perfect read-aloud for any day! The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends—values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life!This 32-page hardcover storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about being polite. When Gramps finds his old violin, the cubs are happy to listen. But when they hear Gramps play, they must learn how to choose kind words and be polite!Young David: Shepherd
Par Andy McGuire. 2023
Clever Cub Is Amazed by God (Clever Cub Bible Stories)
Par Bob Hartman. 2024
Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. …
Clever Cub thinks the sea is amazing! Mama Bear reminds him that the Maker of the seas is even more amazing as she tells her cub the story of Jesus walking on water. In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Tells the incredible story of Jesus walking across the Sea of Galilee in Mark 6:45–54 Helps kids ages 3 to 6 think of all the amazing things Jesus did Teaches young readers that God is worthy of praise and trust Clever Cub Is Amazed by God is part of the delightful Clever Cub Bible Stories series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God&’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries, Clever Cub Tells the Truth, Clever Cub Forgives a Friend, Clever Cub Invites Someone New, and Clever Cub Learns to Obey.The Chosen Presents: Jesus Loves the Little Children
Par Amanda Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins. 2023
Jesus Loves the Little Children is a charming children's book about a little girl who meets Jesus and is captivated…
by His kindness, sense of humor, and availability—and then brings all her friends to meet Him too. Abigail talks a lot. A LOT. So when she meets Jesus for the first time, she talks about him to every kid she can find. Together the children gather at Jesus&’ campsite and discover that even Abi, with all her words, couldn&’t have fully described the wonder, wisdom, and fun they would find there. Based on season one, episode three of the groundbreaking TV show, The Chosen, this book will provide little readers with a new experience of Jesus—His kindness, His sense of humor, His availability, and His love for &“the least of these&” through the eyes of children just like them.Clever Cub Learns to Obey (Clever Cub Bible Stories)
Par Bob Hartman. 2024
From bestselling children&’s author Bob Hartman, the Clever Cub Bible Stories series uses vibrant illustrations and engaging stories to help…
parents teach children biblical truths. Children ages 3 to 6 will learn about the importance of obedience and how God is amazing in books 13 and 14 of the popular Clever Cub Bible Stories series from author Bob Hartman. Clever Cub Learns to Obey: Papa Bear tells Clever Cub to apologize to Skippy Squirrel, but Clever Cub refuses to obey. Through Papa Bear&’s retelling of the story of Elisha and Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-19), Clever Cub sees that obeying God is always good to do—even when it&’s hard! Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations.A House Divided (The Misadventures of Willie Plummett #20)
Par Paul Buchanan, Rod Randall. 2001
When Willie's dad buys a second hobby store, hectic schedules and lots of work keep the family from spending time…
together. No matter how Mr. Plummet tries to save time, he ends up staying at the new store more and more. There's only one solution. But it could divide this household. Willie learns that--growing up means putting others first. And he realizes that Jesus is always with him. Willie and his friends get into plenty of very funny situations as they get through the end of elementary school and move on to middle school. At the same time Willie's Christian family and church help him puzzle out the right thing to do, most of the time. There are twenty books in the adventures of Willie Plummet series and Bookshare is working on getting them all. In the meantime, for starters, check out #9 Hail to the Chump and #19 Lock-In. Reading level. Grade 6 Interest level: Ages 8-11This Special Blessing for You
Par Eric Schrotenboer, Meredith Schrotenboer. 2024
God is full of love for your children, and This Special Blessing for You empowers them to live out who God wants…
them to be in the world. Encourage the kids in your life to spread love and kindness with this engaging rhyming picture book.Today is the day the world gets to see,the beautiful person God made you to be.Wherever you go, it&’s God&’s love you&’re expressing,so God sends you out with this special blessing.This Special Blessing for You uses words and phrases that help children better understand what God wants to communicate to them. Each promise and declaration is based on the Aaronic Blessing found in Numbers 6:23–27: &“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.&”Children ages 4–8 will delight in these spiritual takeaways:God loves you so much and delights in your presenceEvery child is God&’s beautiful creation.God fills you with power and strength to be who God calls you to be.You carry God&’s name wherever you go.You show the world what God is like by how you love and serve one another. This Special Blessing for You is for:Reading first thing in the morning during family breakfast, or at the end of the day during nightly bedtime routinesSunday school and Christian school classes, to prepare children for who God is calling them to be and what God is calling them to do each day as they go out into the world.Parents and grandparents who want to share God&’s blessing with the children in their lives.Baptism, Easter, birthday, and any other gift-giving eventsAngela's Christmas
Par Frank McCourt. 2007
The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated film and its companion Angela&’s Christmas Wish, now streaming on Netflix!Pulitzer Prize recipient Frank McCourt…
shares the story of his mother&’s childhood Christmas in this tender and heartwarming picture book, previously published as Angela and the Baby Jesus.Angela is six-years-old and worries for the baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph&’s church in Limerick. December nights are damp and cold, and the church is dark at night. How can the baby Jesus&’ mother leave him in the manger without even a blanket to cover him? The baby Jesus surely needs Angela&’s help, even if she is not allowed to go on the altar, especially by herself.Filled with the characters, incident, and detail that have made Frank McCourt internationally renowned and beloved, Angela&’s Christmas is a timeless story of real life—in all of its joy, innocence, and incongruity. A story for all generations to enjoy and cherish.Trouble in My Way
Par Michelle Stimpson. 2008
IT'S ALL HER MOM'S FAULT. If she hadn't snooped into Karis's diary, she would never have found out that Karis…
went to a boy's house without permission. Now Karis is grounded, which means no modem, no iPod...and no cell phone. There's just no way a cute, popular, high-schooler can survive being cut off from the world, so Karis is forced to sneak around behind her mother's back. But the way she's acting makes Karis feel guilty -- even if it is her mom's fault -- and she doesn't like the feeling. Her scheming is starting to cause other problems, too. Borrowing a friend's cell phone has turned into a catastrophe that may break up her oldest friendship, and the cutie she met after driver's ed is acting a little scary. Will the faith her mother has taught her be enough to help her find her way through this trouble...and show both the world and herself that she's a stronger, better person than even she ever knew?Split Ends
Par Jacquelin Thomas. 2010
Divine AND FRIENDSThese girlfriends get through bad hair days together -- and anything else that life in L.A. throws at…
them! Kylie Sanderson isn't looking for a handout or anyone's charity -- what she needs, as she summons up her courage outside the Crowning Glory Hair Salon, is a job. Tired of moving, currently homeless, she's learned to depend on herself, not her hard-partying and irresponsible mother, which is why she's quit school and is desperate to work. Now, thanks to the salon's owner, Kylie is the shampoo girl at Crowning Glory, and almost overnight her life turns around: she has a place to call home, a future as a stylist, and a dream of one day going to college. And when she meets diva sensation Kara Matthews and spends a luxurious weekend with the superstar's faithful and welcoming family -- including her styling daughter, Divine -- Kylie truly feels like someone should pinch her, because she must be dreaming! Then out of the blue, Kylie's mother turns up with plans to make a fresh start...but is Kylie ready to trust her and forgive the past?Nothing But Drama (Good Girlz Ser. #1)
Par ReShonda Tate Billingsley. 2006
The first book in an exciting and inspiring new series from national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley Their lives are…
nothing but drama. . . . Camille can't believe her bad luck when she's ordered to join a church youth group after hiding her boyfriend from the police. She'll bide her time if that's what it takes to get everyone off her back, but it's the last place she ever expected to make a new friend. Angel has a secret that's got her running scared, so when she sees a flyer for the group, she heads to the church, hoping to find an answer to her problem. Now Rachel, their group leader, has a task for them that may just end their daily dramas and give them a whole new beginning. They just have to take a leap of faith. . . . Along the way, they meet tough-as-nails Jasmine and society-darling Alexis, forging friendships built on strength, loyalty, and faith. As the girls take up Rachel's challenge to honor their parents, they find that walking a new path isn't always the easiest way to go. But together, Camille, Angel, Jasmine, and Alexis will embark on adventures that only the best of friends can share.Finding Home (Baxter Family)
Par Karen Kingsbury, Tyler Russell. 2020
Much-loved storyteller Karen Kingsbury&’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of tens of millions of readers who have come…
to think of the Baxter family as their own. Now Karen Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell inspire and entertain young readers by going back in time to tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children—Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke.Summer is over and Dad begins his important position at an Indiana hospital. Like it or not, Bloomington is the Baxter Family&’s new home. As school starts, everyone finds reasons to be excited about the move. Everyone, that is, except Ashley. Ashley desperately misses the home and friends she left behind. As she realizes her siblings have their struggles, too, she can&’t help but wonder if unlikely friends can be the best friends of all? And could time and love from her family be enough to make a house feel like home?In the second book in the Baxter Family Children series, #1 New York Times bestselling Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell tell the funny and poignant tale of the Baxter children finding home!Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance
Par Jennieke Cohen. 2019
The Gentleman’s Guide to Viceand Virtue meets Jane Austen in this witty, winking historical romance with a dash of mystery!Lady…
Victoria Aston has everything she could want: an older sister happily wed, the future of her family estate secure, and ample opportunity to while her time away in the fields around her home. But now Vicky must marry—or find herself and her family destitute. Armed only with the wisdom she has gained from her beloved novels by Jane Austen, she enters society’s treacherous season.Sadly, Miss Austen has little to say about Vicky’s exact circumstances: whether the roguish Mr. Carmichael is indeed a scoundrel, if her former best friend, Tom Sherborne, is out for her dowry or for her heart, or even how to fend off the attentions of the foppish Mr. Silby, he of the unfortunate fashion sensibility. Most unfortunately of all, Vicky’s books are silent on the topic of the mysterious accidents cropping up around her…ones that could prevent her from surviving until her wedding day.Limos, Lattes and My Life on the Fringe (Real Life #4)
Par Nancy N. Rue. 2011
From bestselling author Nancy Rue comes a YA contemporary novel where prom season takes on a deeper meaning, as a…
girl nominated for prom queen as a joke decides to use the opportunity as a way to empower her fellow classmates. And ends up questioning her self-perceptions in the process.For Tyler Bonning, not caring what others think is her super power. As is her ability to find the perfect, cutting response. All she needs to be happy is her group of equally smart and quirky friends and high grades to get into a good college. Then she&’s nominated for prom queen as a joke.Deciding to make the most of the opportunity—and mask her pain—Tyler starts a Prom for Everyone campaign intended help make the event more affordable. In the process, she discovers the way she&’s perceived by her classmates—as well as her supposedly close friends—may actually be more important than she thought. And she doesn&’t like the person they perceive her to be. With her parents pressuring her to focus on the racial issues at school instead of a frivolous cause, and a growing closeness to a boy who represents everything she once mocked, Tyler questions who she really wants to be. And as prom approaches, she faces her biggest challenge yet. One she can&’t handle on her own.Limos, Lattes & My Life on the Fringe:features a diverse main protagonistfocuses on the ideas of self and identity, and what we let define and divide usprovides an inspirational message for those dealing with tough circumstancesis the final book in the Real Life series, but can also be read as a stand-alone novelThe Final Storm: The Door Within Trilogy - Book Three (The door Within Trilogy Ser.)
Par Wayne Thomas Batson. 2013
The final installment of the thrilling The Door Within trilogy! Pure evil collides as Paragor, the betrayer of the one…
true King Eliam, unites with the Wyrm Lord and the mythical Seven Sleepers to launch a full-scale assault on the Kingdom of Alleble. And while their enemies plot their next attack, Alleble's remaining allies flee from the four corners of The Realm to safety within the Alleble’s walls. Once there, the allies find the Kingdom crestfallen, grieving a fallen hero. While Alleble and its allies prepare to face the coming onslaught, they cling to an ancient legend about three witnesses who have the power to bring victory. But is the legend true? And if it is, where are the witnesses? Time is running out as darkness spreads over the Realm, and Paragor unleashes the final storm. But will anyone survive to see the dawn? With over 250,000 copies sold in The Door Within trilogy, this is a perfect time to introduce this bestselling series to a new batch of readers. The fantasy genre is wildly popular among young readers, and The Final Storm is thrilling end to this epic trilogy!Meets national education standards.You Will Always Belong
Par Matthew Paul Turner. 2024
From the national New York Times bestselling author of When God Made You comes a lyrical, beautifully illustrated story reminding children that their worth comes…
from who they were created to be from the very beginning, with all their unique gifts and personalities.You belong! You do.You have light inside you.You can join the big story and help God make things new.When you know who you areand your people do too,That light that you shineis your power, your truth.You Will Always Belong is a joyous reminder that we were created by God with infinite beauty and purpose from the day we were born, just by existing as who we are, with all of our quirks and differences. In this hopeful and encouraging children's book, parents and kids alike will be encouraged to live confidently and freely as their whole selves, certain that God created everyone exactly as they are supposed to be. In You Will Always Belong, children will discover:• The truth that we matter to God and were designed with purpose• Encouragement towards acceptance and contentment• The gentle reminder that the people who truly love us love ALL parts of usFire Prophet (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone)
Par Jerel Law. 2012
“Jerel Law transports readers to a place where supernatural forces of good and evil collide. Young readers will be entertained…
and inspired . . . I heartily recommend it.” —Robert Whitlow, bestselling author of the Tides of Truth seriesWhat if you could actually see angels and fallen angels engaging in battle—and you were expected to join the fight? It’s been one year since Jonah Stone and his sister, Eliza, discovered that their mother is a nephilim, the product of a union between a human and a fallen angel, which makes them and their little brother, Jeremiah, quarterlings, or one-quarter angel. After embarking on an epic journey to rescue their mother and the other nephilim, who were kidnapped by fallen angels, the Stone kids have enjoyed a little peace and quiet. But when Jonah and Eliza are attacked by fallen angels at school, they learn that quarterlings all over the world are being targeted, and separating them from their parents is the only way to keep them safe. The kids undergo special training to help them discover their own unique angelic gifts, which come in handy when they embark on a mission to find a mysterious prophet who they believe holds the key to Abaddon's defeat in a massive battle between good and evil.Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle grade series packed with adventure, action, and supernatural fights. But the message is solidly scriptural in that God alone is always in control.“Jerel Law has crafted a fantastic story that will leave every reader wanting more. Stop looking for the next great read in fantasy fiction for young readers—you’ve found it!” —Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of Dreamhouse Kings and The 13th TribeShadow Chaser (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone)
Par Jerel Law. 2013
Join part angel Jonah Stone as he faces his biggest challenge yet! Many months have passed since part angel siblings…
Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone began their angelic training. As part angels, or quarterlings, the siblings joined other children of nephilim to begin honing their special powers. In this third installment in the Son of Angels series, Jonah’s story comes to resemble a modern-day Job as he’s faced with trials that affect his health, strength, relationships, and most-prized possessions. As he and the other quarterlings prepare for mid-term exams, their powers are tested once again in the most fierce battle against Abaddon’s forces yet. Will Jonah’s faith in Elohim continue to persevere as he fights Abaddon in his hardest battle yet? Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle-grade series packed with action, adventure, and supernatural fights. But the message is solidly based in Scripture, conveying God is always in control. Meets national education standards.