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Smoke In The Air
$14.99From bestselling author Bill Myers comes another hilarious, warmhearted, and action-packed adventure starring the Mulligan family.
Still used to life on the streets, Hector is having a hard time fitting in at school, unless you count regular fights with other boys as “fitting in.” But now he’s got a few friends who seem willing to accept him . . . if he can prove he belongs. But the actions of this gang may prove perilous for the Mulligan Wild Animal Park. Can he learn to make better choices in the friends he hangs out with and accept the grace and love of his new family?
Speaking of grace, Janelle is learning to extend bucketloads of it to the girl who plays her sister in the school musical: the snobby, super rich Chloe Richardson. But now a message from home informs Janelle that she’ll need to spend even more time with Chloe. Can she survive the night with the all-pro mean girl?
Meanwhile, back at the animal park, the rest of the Mulligans are dealing with one emergency after another when a wildfire breaks out in the grasslands of the park. Many of the animals need to be evacuated to another location. Now the Mulligans must do what they do best: work together to make sure everyone gets home safe.
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Tricky Times
$9.99Even the most reluctant reader will be drawn into the adventures of Patrick Wigglesworth in this hilarious chapter-book-meets-graphic-novel.
Tricky Times picks up where the first Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure book, Over My Head, left off. Patrick is now in fifth grade and at a brand new school. He and his best friends are confronted by a new crop of cool kids. These kids have moved up from Silicon Valley, CA, and are threatening to do away with the Gasket way of life. Patrick, wading into politics for the first time, decides to run for student council president in order to thwart the school takeover. Things don’t turn out at all the way he planned in his fifth-grade political career.
The same is true for his Bizarre Bible Adventure (BBA for short) which takes him through the Bible books from Joshua through Job. The newly appointed leader of the Israelites, Joshua, serves as Patrick’s tour guide and shows him that taking the Promised Land is just as messy as Patrick’s life!
Will Patrick’s faith and skill rise to the occasion for success in school politics?
Will he be able to thwart the takeover of the Silicon Valley transplants?
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Secret Of The Seven Rubies
$17.99A Candle Tree Press Title
Seven rubies and a wise guardian, swarming invaders and a hypnotic void, one boy battles the darkness and journeys to a kingdom of light where time stands still.
Eighth-grader Matt Silvers never has enough time. Time to open his locker and rush to class. Time to catch the bus or finish his homework. Time to impress Coach before the big basketball championship . . .
But time stands still when Matt and his friends, Ryan and Julie, journey to a realm of wonder. A kingdom where a wise guardian reveals Matt’s superhero identity and challenges them to find seven rubies and seven messages–secret wisdom they’ll need to battle the swarming Craevin and resist the evil Dark Void.
When Matt returns to his everyday world, will time give him a second chance? Another chance to win the trophy for his team and rescue his mesmerized friends. And one last chance to save his grandfather from a dangerous trap.
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Lions Elephants And Lies
$14.99From bestselling author Bill Myers comes another hilarious, warmhearted, and action-packed adventure starring the Mulligan family.
Neither Michael nor Traci Mulligan had intended upon a large family, let alone one of such diversity. But God had other plans. After their second child was born blind, they began to see their gift for reaching out, connecting, and laughing with special children with special needs-all while raising their family among the many creatures living at the animal park that they operate.
Are there trials? You bet. There’s no way to keep the boat from rocking with so many children from such diverse backgrounds and in such an incredible environment. But their faith in Christ, commitment to one another, and ability to laugh at themselves keep them digging in to make it work.
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Rebecca Suena – (Spanish)
$12.99En el segundo cuento de la Serie Jovencitas Valientes, la protagonista es Rebecca, de 11 aos y cursa el sexto grado. Tiene los ojos grandes color cafe claro, cabello lacio de color marron claro, y largas y abundantes pestanas. Es comica, piensa creativamente y hace amigos con facilidad. Aunque es buena en el momento de resolver cambios inesperados, hay cambios que la bloquean y le afectan mucho, y tiene que aprender a seguir instrucciones y a callar un poco lo que piensa y siente. Puede liderar sin problemas, pero tiene un miedo atroz a equivocarse en publico, y que la gente se burle y se ria de ella. Tienes alguna amiga como Rebecca?
In the second story of the Brave Young Girls Series, the main character is Rebecca, 11 years old and in sixth grade. She has large light brown eyes, straight light brown hair, and long, thick eyelashes. She is humorous, thinks creatively, and makes friends easily. Although she is good at dealing with unexpected changes, some of these block her and affect her a lot, and she has to learn to follow instructions and shut up what she thinks and feels a bit. She can lead with no problems, but she is terribly afraid of being wrong in public, and of being mocked and laughed at. Do you have any friends like Rebecca?
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Mariana Se Valora – (Spanish)
$12.99Valorarse a si misma, soar, crear y emprender son etapas que cada mujer debe vivir para auto realizarse. Por eso es tan importante que las nias y jovencitas aprendan a desarrollarlas desde temprana edad. La Serie Jovencitas Valientes, nuevo proyecto de la autora Omayra Font, surge de querer cumplir ese proposito. Los personajes de esta serie fueron creados con la participacion de las cuatro hijas de la autora, junto a su propia experiencia de vida y lo que ella conoce como necesidades de las nias en la preadolescencia. Los nombres de las protagonistas aluden a las mujeres que han colaborado con ella en la realizacion de su sueo de ser escritora.
El primer cuento de la serie es Mariana se valora. Mariana, una jovencita de 12 aos, estudiante de septimo grado, tiene cabello rizo largo y negro, ojos claros y grandes, y pecas. Aunque siempre quiere ayudar a los demas, su mayor miedo es que nadie la acepte tal cual es. Teme decir lo que piensa, se deja llevar por otros y es testaruda. Ama a las personas, las hace sentir bien, y sabe escuchar. El compararse con todo el mundo, sus amigas y hermana ha causado inseguridades en ella donde no se siente bonita, no se atreve a expresarse, y la timidez le impide hacer cosas que le gustaria hacer. Conoces alguna “Mariana”?
Valuing herself, dreaming, creating and becoming an entrepreneur are stages that each woman must live in order to fulfill herself. That is why it is so important that girls and young women learn to develop these stages from an early age. The Brave Young Girls Series, a new project by author Omayra Font, arises from wanting to fulfill that purpose. The characters in this series were created with the participation of the author’s four daughters, along with her own life experience and what she knows as the needs of pre-teen girls. The names of her main characters allude to the women who have collaborated with her in the realization of her dream of being a writer.
The first story in the series is Mariana values herself. Mariana, a 12-year-old seventh grader, has long black curly hair, large, light eyes, and freckles. Although she always wants to help others, her biggest fear is that no one will accept her as she is. She is afraid to say what she thinks, she gets carried away by others and is stubborn. She loves people, makes them feel good, and knows how to listen. Comparing herself to everyone, her friends and her sister has caused insecurities in her where she doesn’t feel pretty, she does
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Leapin Leopards
$14.99A massive mess, a leopard on the loose, and the arrival of new life–it’s just another day in the life of the Mulligans. From bestselling author Bill Myers comes a hilarious, warmhearted, and action-packed adventure starring the Mulligan family.
Neither Michael nor Traci Mulligan had intended upon a large family, let alone one of such diversity. But God had other plans. After their second child, Lisa, was born blind, they began to see their gift for reaching out, connecting, and laughing with special children with special needs–all while raising their family among the many creatures living at the animal park that they operate.
Are there trials? You bet. There’s no way to keep the boat from rocking with so many children from such diverse backgrounds and in such an incredible environment. But their faith in Christ, commitment to one another, and ability to laugh at themselves keep them digging in to make it work.
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Buckle Up : 6 Stories On Growth And Maturity (Audio CD)
$17.99Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. Geared toward kids ages 8 and up, these high-quality audio dramas teach biblical truths and moral foundations for children to make decisions from throughout their lives.
Lower the lap bar and buckle your seat belt. There’s a wild ride ahead for everyone in Odyssey!
Renee and Horus have a scientific breakthrough of monumental proportions. But there’s a catch: the technology is based on Mr. Whittaker’s Imagination Station and he didn’t give them permission to use it! Will Renee risk her friendship with Whit in the name of science? Meanwhile, Olivia gives her testimony at church and big questions are raised that she can’t answer. Elsewhere in town, friendships are at stake when Buck and Jules hit a rough patch that could endanger theirs, Morrie and Suzu try to find a healthy path toward making new friends, and Wooton faces a courtroom struggle that may pit him against an old friend.
It’s a time of next steps-both forward and backward-as the folks in Odyssey face all sorts of twists and turns. Keep your hands and arms inside the car at all times and Buckle Up!
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Songs Of A Warrior
$14.99This dramatic retelling of the accounts of the first two kings of Israel follows the intertwining stories of Jonathan, Saul, David and Michal documented in 1 and 2 Samuel.
In this imaginative yet biblically faithful book, readers will find themselves immersed in the hearts and minds of the key players as they experience battles, intrigue, plots, betrayal, love and friendship.
This resource is a great way to help kids aged 8-12 engage with God’s word. They’ll be left thinking about what it means to trust God and realizing that only Jesus can really be the king God’s people need.
Makes a wonderful gift for children aged 8-12. Includes a Bible-reading plan for the life of David and notes that differentiate the known facts from the imaginative parts.
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Architect
$12.99There’s a golden rule in Phantom City: “No one about when the Zeppelin is out.” But one night, twelve-year-old Charlie Crane comes face-to-face with the Zeppelin, and instead of finding trouble, she is awakened.
Determined to find the truth in a city plagued with lies, Charlie, along with a quirky band of unlikely heroes, works to free the people of Phantom City from the clutches of a shadowy, evil villain. Helped by a mysterious Architect who only communicates over radio and telephone, Charlie wrestles with two big questions: Can she trust a guide she can’t see? And is the truth actually worth the trouble?
Filled with sinister schemes, bumbling superheroes, unexpected friendships, and plenty of humor and plot twists, The Architect keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Boys and girls alike will be fascinated by the unique world of Phantom City, with its steampunk and Gotham City type elements and will quickly find themselves cheering for our heroes in their fight against evil.
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Adventure Awaits
$8.99In the fourth book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Kari and Ashley go through the ups and downs of summer camp.School science camp is a few weeks away, but Ashley and Kari Baxter have very different feelings about going. With the help of their siblings, Kari and Ashley prepare for wild experiments and the challenges of the great outdoors, and together they learn what it means to plan for an experience they won’t forget. In the process, all five Baxter Children learn how to make new friends and that adventure awaits in the everyday. They just have to look for it!
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Last Chance Detectives Seven Book Set
$69.99Enjoy all seven adventures in the Last Chance Detectives series!
Join our four friends as they race to solve exciting mysteries in every book. Get to know The Last Chance Detectives:
*Mike: Fearless and bold, his leadership spurs the group on- sometimes into danger!
*Winnie: She knows the desert like the back of her hand and has a nose for news.
*Ben: His imagination makes him a great problem solver.
*Spence: A technical genius, he’s the brains of the outfit.Together these four friends won’t stop until the mystery is solved! Along the way their friendship and faith will be tested. In every story the main characters work through realistic issues kids face as they grow up. They help each other learn to overcome fear, trust in God, forgive others, and many more important biblical lessons.
The Last Chance Detectives is a great series for reluctant readers, especially boys. This set makes a great gift, but don’t be surprised when you catch your child staying up late to read the next chapter!
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Over My Head
$9.99Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventures is a series of hilarious comic journals for preteens. Readers will follow 10-year-old Patrick as he draws silly comics about his weird life. Just how weird is Patrick’s life? It’s so weird that Patrick gets yanked out of his room and into the Bible! In each book, Patrick meets a different Bible character who acts as a tour guide through a portion of the Bible. For example, in this first book, Patrick meets Moses, who leads him on a journey through biblical events from Genesis to Deuteronomy. In his journal, Patrick records all of his bizarre Bible adventures (BBAs for short). Most of the journal covers Patrick’s weird daily life entries with flashbacks to a relevant Bible adventure. Of course, this journal has to be kept secret, as he’s convinced everyone would think he was crazy! To be clear, Patrick’s journal does NOT tell the real Bible stories. It’s about his Bible adventures. This is not a Bible storybook but rather a creative, humorous kid adventure that also teaches preteens about the Bible.
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28 Hours : 6 Stories On Trust, Truth, And Discernment (Audio CD)
$14.99The clock is ticking toward an explosive showdown as the crew from Whit’s End race to solve a heart-pounding mystery in this special, six-part adventure 28 Hours.
Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. Geared toward kids ages 7 and up, these high-quality audio dramas teach biblical truths and moral foundations for children to make decisions from throughout their lives. They are perfect for car rides and initiating important conversations with kids.
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Never Grow Up
$8.99In the third book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Ashley and Kari Baxter struggle with what it means to grow up.
When Kari Baxter is assigned an essay about what she wants to be when she grows up, her mind goes blank. She doesn’t want to grow up; she wants everything to stay just like it is. But Kari comes to realize that while making time stand still isn’t possible, she can enjoy every moment with her best family ever.
Meanwhile, Ashley Baxter feels the same way. She is worried her siblings are growing up too fast. When she wins the role of Wendy in her school performance of Peter Pan, Ashley gets an idea. Maybe she and her siblings can pledge to never grow up at all!
This third story in the Baxter Family Children series shares the reassuring message that even though growing up can be tough, family and friends are always there with support and love.
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Dragon Lord Saga Volume 2 The River Fox
$15.99Anyone who enjoys classics like The Princess Bride or Calvin & Hobbes is sure to love Jonny Jimison’s full-color graphic novel adventure, The Dragon Lord Saga. In Book 2, Martin & Marco tangle with the fabled bandit called the River Fox, while new allys and enemies emerge.
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Promise And The Light
$12.99What if you were visited by an angel one night who told you that you were to give birth to the Son of God? How would you feel? What might you think?
Written as a series of vivid and dramatic first-person accounts, The Promise and The Light tells the stories of Mary, Joseph and Zechariah as they experience the events of the first Christmas. Written in a lively and engaging style, this imaginative yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12.
Readers will be able to get inside the hearts and minds of some of the key players in the Christmas story and will appreciate the power and excitement of what happened and why it is so amazing for us today.
With 25 chapters, readers may choose to read a chapter a day during Advent.
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Finding Home
$8.99Much-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!
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Best Family Ever
$8.99Much-loved storyteller Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of millions who have come to think of the Baxter family as their own. Now Karen Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children–Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke–to inspire and entertain younger readers.
Brooke is the perfect older sister. For that reason, Kari and Ashley work hard to make their parents just as proud of them as they are of Brooke. Each girl has her own talents. Brooke is an excellent student. Kari is a great soccer player. Ashley, a talented artist. And they are always there for each other. But when the news comes that Dr. Baxter is moving the family from Ann Arbor to Bloomington, Indiana, and the Baxters need to leave the only home and friends they’ve ever known, no one is happy. Saying goodbye is hard but the family still has what’s most important–their faith and their love for each other.
The first book in the Baxter Family Children series, #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell tell the story of what it was like to grow up in the Baxter family, the best family ever.
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Dragon Lord Saga Volume 1 Martin And Marco
$14.99Anyone who enjoys classics like The Princess Bride or Calvin & Hobbes is sure to love Jonny Jimison’s full-color graphic novel adventure, The Dragon Lord Saga. In Book 1, Martin, the stable-boy with the stable life, gets swept into a decidedly unstable adventure with his brother Marco.
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Rooks Ruse
$12.99The fourth book of The Blackgaard Chronicles series-stories based on classic episodes of the Adventures in Odyssey audio program.The scheming Dr. Regis Blackgaard continues his fevered pursuit of the Applesauce program and access to Whit’s End. This time, assisted once again by Richard Maxwell, he recruits one of John Avery Whittaker’s young friends, who pays a high price for her gullibility.
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Henry And The Chalk Dragon
$8.99In the town of Squashbuckle, just about anything can happen, and when Henry Penwhistle draws a mighty Chalk Dragon on his door, the dragon does what Henry least expects–it runs away. Now Henry’s art is out in the world for everyone to see, and it’s causing trouble for him and his schoolmates Oscar and Jade. If they don’t stop it, the entire town could be doomed! To vanquish the threat of a rampaging Chalk Dragon, Sir Henry Penwhistle, Knight of La Muncha Elementary School, is going to have to do more than just catch his art–he’s going to have to let his imagination run wild. And THAT takes bravery.
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Bell Of Forgiveness
$9.99Kate Goodness: The Bell of Forgiveness is the third book in the Kate Goodness series. This newest release, focusing on forgiveness, follows The Power of the Heart and The Fortress of Love. Journey with Kate and her friends as she seeks to bring unity to two canines struggling with hurt feelings. A wonderful reminder of the power of forgiveness!
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Pawns Play
$9.99Adventures in Odyssey radio dramas are fast-moving and exciting. But there’s only so much story that can be told in a half-hour episode! In these easy-to-read novels, kids ages 8 to 12 will learn more of the backstory on their favorite characters and events, as well as find themselves in the middle of more adventure and suspense!
In these first two books of The Blackgaard Chronicles, the evil Dr. Blackgaard starts his attack on the town and people of Odyssey. How long will it take for wise Mr. Whittaker to realize what’s happening, and can he respond in time to stop Blackgaard’s nefarious schemes?
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Beginning
$6.99The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history.In the first adventure in the series, Peter and Mary find themselves witnesses to the creation of the world just as God is speaking it into existence. Can they unlock the mystery of the scrolls before they get trapped in history forever? Children will discover the answer as the two characters ride rhinos, meet the angel Michael, and talk to a certain snake in the Garden of Eden. Riveting text and engaging illustrations bring this beloved Bible story to riotous life.
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Fortress Of Love
$9.99Travel along with Kate Goodness, her best friend sweet Missy and her doggies Sugar n’ Spice as they go on a new adventure. In The Fortress of Love, the second book of the Kate Goodness series, read about how Kate Goodness meets with old friends, makes new friends, and they run into some “not-so-nice” characters on their travels. Find out how love can truly change lives!
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Petrie The Bird
$11.99Petrie is a little bird who loves to have fun by singing on his favourite branch. However, when he begins to doubt himself, he starts to believe he is not very special at all and finds himself in a predicament. Will Petrie find what truly makes him special?
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Power Of The Heart
$14.99Travel along with Kate Goodness as she explores the galaxy with her doggies, Sugar ‘n Spice and best friend Sweet Missy. Read about their adventures far from home, and the characters they meet along the way. Some of these “not- so- nice” characters try to make it hard for Kate Goodness and her friends to make the “wrong” right.
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Adventures Of Sugarman The Pony 2
$18.99The fun gallops on in the Sugarman the Pony series as the lovable Sugarman teaches children to celebrate their differences, for we are each a unique masterpiece! Interactive book includes song CD, Book Talk, Recipe Page and fun Look and Find Activity.
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Adventures Of Sugarman The Pony 1
$18.99Meet Sugarman the Pony.
He’s a white pony with a mysterious mark and a sparkle in his eyes. Sugarman’s first adventure begins with a bang and he doesn’t waste one minute! He’s busy rescuing a mouse, standing up for what’s right against a rather large, angry bull named Big Red, and discovering what his special mark is all about.
Sugarman is a messenger of love and he teams up with his playful barnyard friends to teach children the importance of helping others every day through his fun adventures at Morning Glory farm. There’s never a dull moment and each page is packed with lots of giggles and grins! As Rudy the rooster likes to say, “Wowzee-kaPOWzee!”
It’s an interactive book that teaches great moral and character development. There’s a fun Look and Find page, cookie recipe page and a Discussion page to promote growth and imagination. The fun, catchy Sugarman Song is included with the book and you can watch the music video to the song on YouTube.
Come along as Brenda W. Powell introduces us to the very adorable and spunky pony named Sugarman.
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Isabelle The Giraffe
$12.99When Isabelle loses her grandfather in a serious car accident, she turns to her friends to figure out how to cope with the loss. Watch as Isabelle and her friends learn what it is like to experience death for the first time and begin to understand the value of life.
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Marsalis The Monkey
$12.99Marsalis quickly becomes the target for Green Leaf Public School’s newest bully: Walter the Walrus. After enduring an awful week of everything from having his milk cartons stolen at lunch to being called hurtful names, Marsalis decides to take things into his own hands–and lands both of them in the principal’s office! Can Walter learn to change his bullying ways? Will Walter and Marsalis reconcile and become friends after all? Read on to find out more! About the Author As a child, Hannah loved being read to, but was not a fan of reading on her own. One day, Hannah’s father read her a story about a little polar bear which sparked her love for them. Fast forward to 15 years later and Betty the Polar Bear was born. Hannah is delighted to share this unique series with you that addresses real-life situations that children go through. She guarantees you will fall in love with each of the characters and will want to read these stories over and over again.
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Donkey Who Carried A King
$19.00The biblical teaching that Jesus was the Suffering Servant who carried the sins of His people when He went to the cross is vividly brought home to children in The Donkey Who Carried a King, the latest children’s book from respected theologian, author, and educator Dr. R.C. Sproul.
Davey was a young donkey who was bored and unhappy because he was never given anything to do. Then one day, some strangers came to the gate-and Davey’s master picked him for a very special task. Davey carried the King, Jesus, into Jerusalem. A few days later, Davey saw some angry people making the King carry a heavy beam of wood. Davey could not understand it-until another donkey helped him see that the King was being a Servant on behalf of His people.
The Donkey Who Carried a King offers a unique perspective on the events of Jesus’ Passion Week and calls all believers, both young and old, to follow in the footsteps of the Suffering Servant for the glory of God. Jesus was willing to leave the glories of heaven to suffer and die in this world on our behalf, so we should serve Him with all our hearts.
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Tysons Sad Bad Day
$9.99A little boy named Tyson was feeling very sad, it was one of the worst days that he had ever had. And so begins this delightful story that leads a child through the honest feelings of confusion, fear and uncertainty with the death of someone dearly loved. But it doesn’t stop there- it leads the reader on to understanding and acceptance. Test-read to children 4-8, the response was similar each time- a whispered “That is a good story.” In this day and age with so many suffering from cancer and other diseases, it isn’t always grandparents and older people who die. It is my hope that this book will help ease frank discussions and provide the means of comfort on a child’s level that will help both child and parent. The conclusion which Tyson reaches at the end of the book is one that brought real comfort to me when it was presented at the funeral of my husband of 39 years when I felt I wasn’t finished with him yet either.
Although Tyson’s Sad Bad Day is Smith Meyer’s first published children’s book, it isn’t the first time she has written a story to fit an occasion. Since reading books often helped her through personal challenges, stories are a logical way for her to reach out to help others through their own. Tyson’s Sad, Bad Day is presented thus.
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Giving Tree
$17.99“Once there was a tree … and she loved a little boy.” So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk … and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.
This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.
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