Children’s / Teenage general interest: Christianity

Book SynopsisWhat made an ordinary monk become a catalyst for the Reformation in Europe in the 1500s? What were the reasons lying behind his nailing of 95 theses against the practice of indulgences to the door of the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg in 1517? Why was Martin Luther's life in danger? How did his apparent kidnapping result in the first ever New Testament translated into the German language? Discover how a fresh understanding of the Scriptures not only transformed his own life but had a huge impact upon Europe.Trade ReviewCatherine Mackenzie's biography of Martin Luther is aimed at readers aged nine and above. It makes historical and gospel truths accessible and Mackenzie captures the sense of danger surrounding Luther's work. The reader is left with an appreciation of the historical impact of those Reformation events from 500 years ago. Children's book it may be, but adults need not pass it by; it is an easily digestible biography of one of the heroes of our faith. -- Evangelical Times

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Book SynopsisPatricia St John's life is a story in itself but she grew up to become one of the world's best loved Christian writers for children. When looking after thirty children in a boarding school, her exciting bedtime stories were favourites with the children. They were later to become her classic stories, Tanglewood's Secret and Treasures of the Snow. Every place that she called home was the inspiration for yet another story that brought children to understand and love the Lord Jesus Christ.Trade ReviewPatricia St John was missionary; she was a nurse; she based her children's books on places where she lived or visited; her parents were missionaries.. Irene Howat does a wonderful job of making Miss St John come to life on the pages. A recommendation on the back of the book is for ages 7-9 (read to me) and 9-14 (read myself), but I would think it's a great book to give to anyone of any age. -- CLC World

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Book SynopsisCharles Spurgeon was a simple country lad who went on to become one of the best known preachers in London, Europe and the world. Caught in a snowstorm one day when he was a teenager, he crept into the back of a church and the words "Look unto Jesus and be saved!" changed his whole life. Charles spoke words that touched the hearts of rich and poor alike. His fame became so widespread that it is reputed that even Queen Victoria went to hear one of his sermons. Charles was more concerned about the King of Kings - Jesus Christ.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the Bible anyway? Who wrote it? Is it really accurate and how can we know for sure that it is true - totally true?These and other questions about the Word of God are answered in this book.You don't have to be a professor to ask or answer these important questions but you can read the most amazing book ever written and you can trust it - because it is God's Word - the Bible.Trade ReviewA fine and fresh treatment of many key truths about the Scriptures, presented in a way any child can digest. Covering basic hermeneutics, biblical unity, even apparent contradictions and much more, many adult Christians have never learned some of these vital points, and will be pleasantly surprised at how profitable this will be for themselves as they work through it with their children! -- Dennis Gundersen (Grace and Truth Books)

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Book SynopsisWhat is the world's biggest question? "Is the moon really made of cheese?" No. "Why can't I hit my sister if she hit me first?" No. "Why do I have to brush my baby teeth if they're just going to fall out?" No. No. No. "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Yes, that is the world's biggest question. "How do I get to heaven? How do I live with God forever and ever and ever?"Find out how Jesus answered this question with a camel, a needle and two rich men!Trade ReviewTwo Fat Camels belongs on the reading shelf of young children! -- David Helm (Pastor, Christ Church Chicago, Illinois)... a book that will delight and instruct children... Warmly recommended! -- Justin Taylor (Executive vice president for book publishing, Crossway, Wheaton, Illinois)

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Book SynopsisSome people want to look beautiful, wearing the best clothes, with gorgeous hair, and pretty jewellery. But is that what beauty is all about? Anna was devoted to God and longed to meet the promised Messiah. Leah realised that skin beauty was not as important as trusting in God for your salvation and Dorcas showed her true beauty by showing God's love to others. All these stories and others like them are in the Bible. These Bible beauties can teach us how to be women of God, people with an eternal beauty that is more than skin deep!Trade Review... a great resource to help girls understand the biblical standard of beauty. It's also a fun read!Each chapter begins with a fun multiple choice quiz, explains the life of the woman being highlighted, then moves into application. There is a section on Beauty Tips which covers a biblical concept relating to beauty and includes related Scripture verses to read. There is also a section on Godly Beauty, which helps girls apply the concept being covered. This begins with a verse, and includes an application and passages to look up. Think About Jesus shows the manner in which Christ displayed the type of beauty being examined. There are more verses to look up in this section.This would be a great read aloud for girls ages 5-8, and a good devotional or fun read for independent readers up until about age 11. -- Danika Cooley (Blogger, curriculum developer, mother and writer)

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Book SynopsisThis is the true story of one of Scotland's most adventurous preachers.As the son-in-law of another fiery Scot - John Knox - John Welch was bound to cause a stir - and he did! Find out about how he conquered roughians, saved a town from the dreaded plague and even dodged a cannon ball!Extra Features include: Maps, Quiz, Time Line, What was life like then? And Fact SummariesTrade Review... narrative is well crafted and holds suspense... a valuable addition to any junior library. -- Evangelicals Now

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Book SynopsisAmazing things make you stop and say "I have never seen that before!" Like ... A tiny shimmery beetle, animal shapes in the clouds, six snails driving the school bus! Well, maybe not. Things have to be true to be really amazing! When Jesus came he did things that were absolutely amazing. The book of Mark is a marvellous collection of stories about what Jesus really did and said.Mark's Marvellous Book aims to give a faithful explanation and application of the Gospel of Mark for young children, so that they might know who Jesus is, what he achieved on the cross, and understand what it means to follow him.Trade ReviewWhile the children's book market offers a number of beautiful, theologically rich, and gospel-centered volumes, Mark's Marvellous Book by Alan Mann offers something I haven't seen before: A children's story Bible driven not by topic but by the text. Mann presents Bible stories from Mark's Gospel with clarity, precision, and a simplicity worth imitating. If you want to learn how to teach Bible stories to your children, read this book to them and learn to do what Mann does.Mark's Marvellous Book has 18 chapters, each focusing on a single episode in the life of Jesus. Each chapter has:* a one-word title stating the main point* 5 storybook pages, applying the story's main point to a 4-6-year-old child* a single-page explanation of the Bible story and its main point* a memory verse from the story, again highlighting the main pointPerhaps you see where I'm going: Alan Mann gets the main points of these stories! And he centres his storytelling around those main points. (Dear fellow North Americans: Please don't be put off by the anglicized spellings of words like centre and marvellous. This book will serve all English-speaking families.)Since Mann doesn't cover every episode from Mark, I felt a little misled by the advertisement labelling this book "A commentary on Mark for kids." Yet the book still won over both me and my two young daughters. I could barely get the book away from them so I could finish reading it for this review.The physical volume meets all my standard expectations for a children's book: strong cover, good binding, shiny paper, sturdiness to take a beating. I'm grateful to Christian Focus Publications for providing a review copy.I hope we see more books like this in the future. Mann has a great thing going here, and I would love to see similar storybook Bibles that expound texts with such skill. -- Peter Krol

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Book Synopsis“I remember your first Christmas. We said, ‘You’re here at last. We had waited for you for sooo long.On the very first Christmas another baby was born. The world had been waiting for Jesus, God’s Son, for many years.” A family revisits Christmases gone by while also remembering the very first Christmas and the child that God sent to save the world.Make your own memories by reading this book with a child.

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Book SynopsisAn Exciting and Inspiring Collection of Vividly Told Stories of Christians Who Really Made A Difference. Half a Million of the Series Sold! Five Books in the Box Great for 9 – 14–year–olds Stories for Both Girls and Boys Box Sets Make an Excellent Gift for When a Single Book is Not Enough Look at everything around you – most things take time to happen. Who were the people who got some of these things started? What motivated and energised them to keep going? If you have ever been to Cornwall in England, you will have seen its beautiful beaches, quaint villages, and wild moors, but less obvious is its past tin mining industry. The miner’s life was rough one, and one of those men had a dramatic encounter with God which changed everything for him, and then also for those around him. What about an ordinary man who starts a mission to university students and ends up employing 19,000 staff in 190 countries, now reaching out to athletes, politicians and so many more. Then there is the evangelist who preached to 80 million people in 185 countries, was friends with world leaders and became a household name – can you guess who it is? If you have ever watched one of the many ‘Westerns’ featuring cowboys and Indians, they will have left out the work of reaching out to the many native American Indian tribes in the 1700s – now you can fill in the missing parts of the story. Lastly there is a teenage girl who while out with friends having fun, dives into a beautiful pond, only to hit a rock and end up paralysed from the neck down. For someone with no personal mobility, she has accomplished far more than most people who have it. Sometimes we need to reach out and stretch ourselves to try something new. You may not be the first, but then again, you just might be. You Will Meet… Billy Bray discovers true happiness in Jesus Christ and his legacy to the Cornish people included lively preaching, newly built chapels and true revivals. Billy was saved from the deepest pit. Bill Bright‘s story is a tale of a scruffy rancher’s son would head one of the biggest missions that the world had ever known – Campus Crusade. Read the story of a man who loved Jesus above all else. Billy Graham was sixteen when he first preached the gospel. He has now preached to over 80 million people in 185 countries. The message is timeless, full of hope and Christ centred. David Brainerd‘s life on the American frontier in the early 1700s was difficult. David Brainerd was one of the first missionaries to the various Indian tribes there – a risky situation to be in. Joni Eareckson Tada‘s story is not just about a tragic accident. It is about how God’s power transforms lives. Joni’s work today with thousands of disabled people is a miracle in itself. Extra Features Includes Timelines and Thinking Further Features Over 50 Other Brilliant Titles in the Series 6 Other Fabulous Box Sets Available Published in 14 Languages!

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Book SynopsisThree words that sum up D. L. Moody's life are Passion, Vision and Devotion - for God! He could easily share the gospel with 20,000 people on a hillside and then do the same thing the next day with just a few people in a church hall. D. L. Moody was fiery and fun! Watch out for how he used a pony to get children to church. One life devoted to God really can change the world.Trade ReviewA wry inspiring book. It shows what determination can do in the face of difficulties.. Not only did Dwight L. Moody preach Christ in the United States, but he was invited to the UK. Many of us would love to have a gift like this, but it also took hard work and dedication to travel and set up schools, as well as organise new premises when audiences grew larger. All in all, this very stirring book will thrill and encourage children \(and .... adults) to do all they can, trusting in the Lord, to serve their God. -- Maria Wells, Evangelicals Now

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Book SynopsisHave you ever gone all day without food? No food when you woke up. No food for lunch. No food after school. No food for dinner. No food before bed. Not even a midnight snack! How hungry do you think you would be if you went all day without food? You might just be hungry enough to shout, "Help! Anybody! I'm starving! Feed me."God has always loved his people. And He has shown His love in many, many different ways. One way is through food! One day Jesus found himself surrounded by a crowd with very hungry tummies. Another day he met a woman with a very hungry heart. Find out how Jesus fed them all.Trade ReviewThe Dog's Dinner is an excellent little book that is perfectly suited to little people in need of a great big Savior. -- Tim Challies (Author, ‘Seasons of Sorrow’)Sometimes Jesus says things that are hard to understand-hard for children and adults. This book puts one of those hard things Jesus said in context of the whole Bible so both children and adults can understand! -- Nancy Guthrie (Author and Bible teacher)An artful, luminous retelling of Jesus' graced encounter with the Canaanite woman - that is sure to delight little hearts and fill them with the Bread of Life. -- Kent and Barbara Hughes (Authors and conference speakers from Wheaton College Church, Illinois.)Looking back from Genesis and forward to heaven, O'Donnell teaches important lessons about God's goodness, power and salvation that will open the eyes and ears of children. Get one for children around you! -- Jon M. Dennis (Cofounding pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Downtown Chicago, Illinois.)

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Book SynopsisIf you went for a makeover someone would style your hair, change your clothes and give you jewellery. You'd get the most gorgeous shoes and you'd be sorted! Ready for anything! Well, not quite. Because that kind of makeover doesn't last.What about a Bible Makeover - well that's different. For a start, it's about who you are - not just about your appearance. Someone who has a Bible makeover is given a new heart, a new love, a new mind, a new identity. It's about becoming part of God's family.Open up your Bible, come alongside God, and relaaaax. It's time for your makeover.

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Book SynopsisListen as the heavens declare the glory of God. Watch as the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1) And Learn from the one true God, as his work shows you who he is and what he is like. Powerful, Creative, Just, Merciful. Creation sings about him! God's work declares God's truth! Each day of Creation links in to Old and New Testament stories that teach us more about God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit - the Creator.

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Book SynopsisBy the end of his brief life Ulrich Zwingli would change the religious landscape of his home and the world. It wasn't until the last few years of his life that he became a reformer. He fought for truth and righteousness with his mind and pen, he fought for lost souls to hear the good news of Jesus Christ, and at the age of forty-seven, as an army chaplain, he was killed on the battle-field. The Shepherd Warrior, Ulrich Zwingli, fought the good fight.With his last strength he voiced his victory: "They can kill the body but not the soul!"

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Book SynopsisYou've got a mind - use it! If you've got questions - ask them! But don't fill your mind with rubbish and it is important to ask the right questions. The THINK, ASK - BIBLE! series uses the lives and experiences of characters from the Bible to teach important lessons. Each chapter provides opportunities to stop and think, delve into the Scriptures and be prompted with study questions. God's Word and You covers questions about friendship, work, worry, trials, family, grief, attitudes, and our bodies.

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Book SynopsisYou've got a mind - use it! If you've got questions - ask them! But don't fill your mind with rubbish and it is important to ask the right questions. The THINK, ASK - BIBLE! series uses the lives and experiences of characters from the Bible to teach important lessons. Each chapter provides opportunities to stop and think, delve into the Scriptures and be prompted with study questions. God's Word and Your Life covers questions about social media, money, authority, gaming, knowing God's will, and education.

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Book SynopsisThis is the true story of Vio, a little girl who grew up in a Romanian village to Christian parents. From embracing the views of her communist teachers at a young age, to eventually realising the emptiness of her life without Christ - this heart-warming book tracks her journey to faith in a society which was doing everything to prevent it. A real encouragement!

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Book Synopsis“What about making it a New Year resolution to write each other every few weeks?” And so it begins – an amazing year’s worth of correspondence between one elderly gentleman and his young grandchild. Issues and questions that every young Christian has to tackle are dealt with in a warm but direct way. This book is an essential bit of kit for the 21st century young apologist – or simply anyone who wants to face up to the world. Trade ReviewThis book is full of good advice written in a very gentle way to explain to a young Christian how to defend their faith and how to live it out in a secular world. It is backed up with references to the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. In a world where Christians are often questioned about what they believe, this book would be very helpful for any Christian, young or old. The idea behind it is also a great concept for young Christians and their grandparents. I would definitely recommend it, especially as a guide to young Christians at the top end of primary school and into the early years of secondary school. -- Presbyterian Herald

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Book SynopsisInvestigate the truth and open the Jesus files. Let the Bible present its case and uncover files of information that will help you research the real events, find out the most important discovery in history. Fact Files and Bible Data, Focus and Character studies are there to help you in your task.

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Book SynopsisThe alternative way of doing a Holiday Bible Club! 6 weeks lessons if you are running a children’s club 6 days of mounting fun for a Holiday Bible Club or VBS programme Do you want your children to realise that the Bible is God’s relevant, exciting and dynamic guide (we are so glad you answered ‘yes’ to that one!)? TnT are the brains behind the successful ‘On the Way’ Sunday School materials for ages 2 to 14 years. 1. Reproducible – The activities can be photocopied so one book is all you need per teacher. It saves you money. 2. Multi–age – Each section has activities and fun sheets specially designed for 5–7 year olds and 8–11 year olds. It saves time and kids in the same family get the same message to take home. 3. Comprehensive – The syllabus contains a comprehensive summary of the gospel message. 4. Enjoyable – Children love it and learn from it, so you will enjoy it too! 5. Biblical – children and teachers learn together, both can be transformed. 6. Teacher–friendly – Lesson plans and preparation tips will help you teach well. It’s designed by teachers who teach teachers. 7. Trustworthy – Editorially supervised by David Jackman, this material has been tested in a variety of different denominational and international settings. It’s worthwhile and it works. This material is flexible enough to suit a variety of situations. You can use it for an evening club over a series of weeks, a Holiday Bible Club or VBS. Because you can photocopy the activity pages there are no extras to buy. It works with children from churched or un–churched backgrounds. It really works! That’s why TnT materials are best–sellers.

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Book SynopsisCome join the Bible Detectives, Harry, Jess and Click the mouse as they negotiate the stories and pages of the Bible.These quizzes are designed for group use in kids clubs, Sunday schools and families. With material that is appropriate for a variety of ages this is a book that you will all enjoy.Other titles in the Bible Detectives range: Matthew; Mark; Luke; John; Genesis; ExodusTrade Review"One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.' (Psalm 145:4, NIV). What a challenge it is to ensure that the next generation grow up grounded in the God's Word - knowing and following Christ wholeheartedly. I desired to write books which took children on a systematic journey through books of the Bible. Exploiting this current 'sound byte' culture, each book is presented in short but 'meaty' accessible sections, with an investigative challenge to stimulate imaginations. It is my prayer that these books make a significant contribution in helping children to understand God's transforming Word - and so fulfill the above verse as it was in your life and mine." -- Ros Woodman, Author

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Book SynopsisRuth feels sad and so does Naomi but both ladies love God and know he will help them. Find out how God makes everything right again and Ruth feels happy once more. This true story can be read in the Bible in the Book of Ruth.

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Book SynopsisJonah was asked to do something for God. See what happens when Jonah tries to run away from God. This true story can be read in the book of Jonah in the Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisAs Egyptian soldiers search for Hebrew baby boys Moses' story begins. God keeps this little boy alive to do great things.

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Book SynopsisMoses finds himself back in Egypt - but he's not welcome there. Moses is taking a message to Pharaoh to free God's people but Pharaoh won't listen. What will happen?

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Book SynopsisThe true story of David Livingstone and his astonishing journeys. What would you do if a lion chased you? Would you fight it? That’s what David Livingstone did. He did many brave things. He didn’t think twice about travelled to Africa to tell the people there about Jesus, even though it was a dangerous trip. To do all this David had to be brave – but he was brave because he trusted in the bravest person of all – the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Book SynopsisA Colouring Book. There is a farmer sowing seed in his field. Some falls on the pathway, some falls in between the stones and rocks. Other seed alls amongst thorns and weeds, but some falls on good soil. This is a story that Jesus told. It has a hidden meaning. It tells us that we are like the soil and the seed is like God's word. If we listen and obey we are like the good soil but if we don't listen then our lives are like the bad soil and worthless.

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Book SynopsisA Colouring Book. There are five wise girls who are ready for the wedding, but there are five foolish girls who aren't. The foolish girls haven't got enough oil for their lamps. When the bridegroom arrives in the middle of the night only the girls who were ready get to go to the ceremony. The foolish bridesmaids have left it too late and get locked out.This is a story that Jesus told. It has a hidden meaning. It tells us that we all must be ready to go to heaven. If we do not listen to God or obey his word then we will be like the foolish girls and locked out of heaven.

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