Children’s / Teenage general interest: Philosophy, Religion and beliefs

Book SynopsisLottie Moon had little to occupy her mind beyond school lessons, dresses and pranks (oh, and skipping church whenever she could). However, one day things change for Lottie. Find out how the naughty little rich girl gives her life to mission work in China. Today she is one of the best remembered missionaries in America with millions of dollars having been raised by her memorial Christmas offering.

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Book SynopsisWonderfully made is an excellent book that introduces a young child to the wonder of God’s creation – the wonder and miracle of birth. From conception in the womb through the nine months within the mother’s womb Danika Cooley takes us on a journey of discovery… the discovery of life. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13Trade ReviewBrilliant! Wonderfully Made by Danika Cooley captures the wonder of our creation with great accuracy and yet makes it so understandable to young readers. She tells about conception to birth in an amazing captivating journey. By drawing in the young reader, she invites them to experience the best journey of all. This is a great book for an expecting parent to read to their expecting children. -- Lainna Callentine (M.Ed., M.D. Pediatrician and Author of God?s Wondrous Machine Series)

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Book Synopsis''''Based on Acts 16, this is a fun and compelling retelling of how a Philippian jailer and his family learned the wonderful truth about Jesus Christ. Based on Acts 16, this is a fun and compelling retelling of how a Philippian jailer and his family learned the wonderful truth about Jesus Christ''''--

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Book SynopsisI am YourGod is a delightfullyillustrated devotional, filled with daily reminders for kids aged 7 to 9 of whoGod is and how he interacts with them in their daily lives.

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Book Synopsis'We can stand up for our rights once we understand them. This book is a guide for every child and young person who believes in liberty, equality and a better world for all' Malala Yousafzai Jointly written by Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International with Geraldine Van Bueren QC. If you are aged under 18 you have your own set of human rights. Child rights are unique freedoms and protections designed for you. Governments should uphold them but all across the world they are violated. Know Your Rights and Claim Them gives you the knowledge and tools to claim your rights. It introduces them and explains why they matter in the real world. From gender and racial equality, to the rights to free expression, health, a clean climate and a sustainable environment, they are yours to claim. Know Your Rights and Claim Them celebrates the difference young activists have made in every corner of the world, and shows you how to challenge injustice wherever you may find it. It presents expert advice on peaceful protest, raising awareness at school and in your community, starting your own campaign and getting those in power to listen, plus vital guidance on protecting your safety, digital security and mental health. These are your rights. It is your right to know and claim them. 'Children are the future. This is the perfect book for young people who care about the world and want to make a difference' Greta ThunbergTrade Review"We can stand up for our rights once we understand them. This book is a guide for every child and young person who believes in liberty, equality and a better world for all" -- Malala Yousafzai"Children are the future. This is the perfect book for young people who care about the world and want to make a difference" -- Greta Thunberg"At once informative and practical, Know Your Rights is a dazzling, potent toolkit for justice and change" * LoveReading *"This is an excellent book! What I like most about it is that one can just keep dipping in, it doesn't have to be read all at once and it is packed with information and deals with issues with which many teenagers will identify. It covers a very large field, it will educate, enlighten and encourage young people to take action, it will give them confidence and a sense of empowerment. It is a very important book which in time, hopefully, will help to change the world." -- Mala Tribich MBE, child survivor of the Holocaust"This is a must have for every school library… it informs and educates young people as well as being easy to read" * The School Librarian *

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Book Synopsis Joni Eareckson is a well-known Christian speaker and author from America but there was a day when she was a teenage girl in a bathing costume with nothing on her mind but boys, make up and her beloved horse, Tumbleweed. However, all that changed one morning when an innocent dive turned into a tragic accident. Joni's story is a wonderful testimony to God's grace and power in someone's life. Healing may have been an amazing miracle that didn't happen but Joni's ongoing work with thousands of disabled people throughout the world is a miracle in itself. Trade Review"If you like this, you'll love this:Ten Girls who changed the World by Irene Howat.This book includes a chapter on Joni Eareckson Tada that is aimed at a 8-12 readership." -- Catherine Mackenzie, CF4K Editor (Author and CF4K Editor)"TRY ANOTHER TRAILBLAZER:Corrie Ten Boom - The Watchmaker's Daughter, by Jean Watson.This title is an ideal companion volume to Swimming against the Tide. Corrie was one of Joni's own heroines and the two women knew each other well before Corrie's death." -- Catherine Mackenzie, CF4K Editor (Author and CF4K Editor)

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Book SynopsisThe flood is over - but while Mr Noah builds a house out of the ark, Mrs Noah creates a garden. Luckily her famous pockets contain seeds and she has some help from the children - and the creatures. Midsummer morning brings some very special surprises! This magical story from the creators of Mrs Noah's Pockets explores new beginnings, care for nature and, above all, home. Trade Review"A pleasure to read out loud...Accenting our capacity for starting over, this is a gentle, positive book which inspires a deep appreciation of the environment and its connection to family joy." * IBBY *"This magical story explores new beginnings, care for nature and, above all, home." -- Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books"Brims with optimism as it encourages us to plant, grow things and value kindness." * Waitrose Weekend *"Its exquisitely colourful illustrations, gentle humour and optimism that life can be renewed make this the picture book of the year." -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman *"We need optimism, kindness and hope especially now and I am so glad that this beautiful book is available to share with children" * Library Lady *"Gorgeously illustrated...an ode to joy, home and hope." * Guardian Brilliant Books or the Summer *"A lovely book that is beautifully written and incredibly illustrated. A pleasure to read. * Reading Zone *"A beautiful tribute to the wonders of nature...this delightful picture book is a mesmerising tale of hope and rebirth." * Booktrust - Book of the Day *"The story masterfully challenges a reader to think about ones personal circumstances. It nudges, rather than pushing readers to look around their environment, and use whatever limited or abundant resources to build a world fit for all." * A Global Mama blog *"An alternative approach to the story of Noah in which Mrs Noah is foregrounded and magical beasts survived the flood. Mayhew's colourful, naive images using collage show the celebratory garden she makes, filling it with love for her family." -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *"Mrs Noah's Garden is joyous and colourful and inspired...It's a real treasure of a book." -- Adele Geras * An Awfully Big Blog Adventure blog *"A wonderful celebration of the joys of planting and growing, I can see it being used to seed discussions around how you might create a garden – in school or at home. Plus, as the publisher points out, it provides a positive way of encouraging discussion around migrants and refugees – as Mrs Noah and her family build a new home in a foreign land. I can see this becoming a firm favourite in classrooms all over the country." -- Tricia Adams * LoveReading4Kids *"The stunning collage illustrations are full of colour, texture and movement, evoking the beauty and magic of a botanical paradise. A gorgeous sequel to Mrs Noah's Pockets, this delightful picture book is a mesmerising tale of hope and rebirth." * Book Trust - Books we Love *"On the surface, this is a book about the creation of a garden, but woven through are themes of diversity and inclusion, hope and migration, the value and richness of creation, new beginnings and an environmental message about the interdependence of living things." * Books for Topics - May Books of the Month *"An exquisitely hopeful account of what might have happened when the ark touched land. Mayhew's glorious collage artwork combines with Morris's restrained text to show how bare rock and sparse vegetation can become a flourishing garden, nurturing all kinds of life." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"Picture-book lovers will delight in the gentle, transformative hopefulness of Mrs Noah’s Garden (Otter-Barry Books). Here the quiet words of Jackie Morris (the illustrator of The Lost Words) are interwoven with riotous collaged illustrations from James Mayhew. Sitting on a mountain-top, under a sky filled with wave-like clouds, surrounded by boulders, Mrs Noah begins the process of adapting to a new way of living, after the flood. Amid the small remnants of life left when the water subsided – tenacious shrubs, “yew trees … ancient and tall” – and with the help of her children, Mrs Noah begins to plant a new garden. Counterpointing the elegant, just-enough restraint of the words, Mayhew’s illustrations are tender and joyful. A rainbow of paper shapes, seeming to lift off the page with the lightness of origami, or wrap and drape with the warmth of a well-loved quilt cradling a new baby, make the fingers tingle while they turn the pages." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Times Literary Supplement *"We have been waiting with eager anticipation for the second instalment of Mrs Noah's adventures for a long time. And what a treat it is - perhaps even surpassing the first one. As with the best picture books, the carefully chosen words and rich illustrations work together to convey the simple narrative, providing spaces for the reader to linger, speculate, enjoy and interpret the multilayered meaning." * The Letterpress Project *"With themes of fresh beginnings, nature's bounties and enjoying the safety of one's abode and its surroundings, (and there's new life too), Jackie Morris's beautifully crafted fable has a magical feel to it. Alive with magic too, are James Mayhew's fantastical illustrations. Using a mix of collage, paint and print techniques he makes many of them absolutely dance on the page." * Red Reading Hub *"A mesmerising story of home and new beginnings, Morris' text touches on themes of migration and refugees, while gently encouraging a love of the outdoors and creativity. Mayhew's vibrant, collage-based art conjures a lush celebration of the natural world." * The Bookseller - One to Watch *"An equally engaging follow up to Mrs Noah's Pockets and the perfect companion on the shelf. Jackie Morris and James Mayhew share the magical tale of how Mrs Noah creates a flourishing garden with some help from children and wildlife. A classic story which explores new beginnings, the importance of nature and ultimately being home." -- Picture Book blogger * Instagram *"...permeated with hope and tenderness. Perfect book for now." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Twitter *"Oh the joy when post like this arrives! Look at those colours!" -- Jo Bowers, Principle Lecturer: Primary Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University * Twitter *"An inspiring chronicle of the building of a new garden by Mrs Noah...superbly told, full of symbolism and richly illustrated; a timely story in an age of catastrophe." * Prisma *"What an absolute treat this book is. Following on from its predecessor Mrs Noah's Pockets, it continues the story of warm, earthy, practical, and creative Mrs Noah....a work of love." * Just Imagine *"The vibrant, collage-based art conjures a lush celebration of the natural world, transporting you to a magical place in bloom." * Amayahs_diversebooks (Instagram) *

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Book SynopsisIstanbul, 1592: the arrival of a mysterious manuscript at the court of Sultan Murad III, claiming to know the location of the fabled Armour of King David, sends the Sultan into a frenzied desire to track it down. Despite being the most powerful man in the world, he has never led armies into battle and craves the protection of the legendary breastplate before he takes the field. It is to the elite Ruzgar unit that the Sultan turns to locate the Armour. This journey will be dangerous. Each warrior is aware that it could change their lives forever, and that for some of them, this mission to find King David's Armour will be their last.Trade Review‘King’s Armour is an amazing book, packed with adventure, intrigue and history. The characters are brought to life by the expertise of the author and the story carries on at a pace that makes turning every page a joy. Exceptionally worth reading and buying for children ages 9-14 or thereabouts. Great for home, school or library and would ably support other curriculum areas in school’ (Books go Walkabout) ‘A great story, full of derring-do, thrills and spills’ (Margaret McCulloch-Keeble, Orchard Academy) ‘A fantastic fast-paced adventure, with lots of plot twists, excitement and particularly strong historical detail, this story is perfect reading’ (Children’s Books Ireland’s Recommended Reads) 'A thoroughly researched, fantastic feat of imagination. Incredibly engaging and a rollicking read. More please!’(Pete Kalu)

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Book SynopsisBestselling children's book storyteller Bob Hartman re-tells the Bible in rhyme. Filled with joyful rhymes, these 41 rhyming stories from the old and new testaments will delight children and adults alike.Trade ReviewLove love love this book!! Such an exciting, engaging way to portray so many of our favourite bible stories - it has made bedtimes a hit in our house! -- JB Gill, CBeebies and Songs of Praise presenterPraise for The Lion Storyteller Bible: These lively re-tellings are full of humour and drama. The strong rhythmic prose invites children to join in. * Times Educational Supplement *A consistent hit. The stories are pitched brilliantly for reading aloud. (Review of The Lion Storyteller Bible). -- John Goddard * www.amazon.co.uk *The best book of Bible stories for reading aloud I have come across. (Review of The Lion Storyteller Bible) -- Emma * www.amazon.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Philosophy! Super Smart Thinking: Philosophy uses striking design and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce famous thinkers and concepts, from the Ancient Greeks to the modern day. This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Philosophy.Table of Contents 1: What is Philosophy? 2: The Beginnings of Philosophy: Socrates 3: The Tools of Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments 4: Believing and Knowing 5: Doubt and the Foundations of Knowledge 6: Existence and Reality 7: Does God exist? 8: Mind and Identity 9: How Free are We? 10: Living Together: What is Politics? 11: Moral Matters: What should I do? 12: Art and Beauty 13: The Future of Philosophy

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Book Synopsis"Come with the pilgrims as they set out on a journey, a journey of patience to the city of Mecca." We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca - the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did. Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount Arafat. Finally, though their bodies are tired and aching, their spirits are uplifted, knowing that with thousands of others they have performed the sacred pilgrimage. This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over - beautifully described and illustrated for younger children.Trade Review 'a great introduction to the meaning and reality of the Hajj to Muslims. Non-Muslim children and adults alike will learn a great deal from it, and Muslim readers of any age will rejoice in seeing such a crucial element of their faith portrayed so beautifully and respectfully.'A beautiful book.Lyrical, poetic text and bold mixed-media illustrations combine to capture the ethos and excitement of this important religious practice and how its rituals are related to the stories of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family.Lyrical, poetic text and bold mixed-media illustrations combine to capture the ethos and excitement of this important religious practice and how its rituals are related to the stories of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family.The stunningly illustrated book conveys clearly the rites involved in making Hajj. This is a 10/10 read.Engaging and vibrant artwork.. This book would be suitable to support the teaching and learning of pupils enquiring in to the Hajj.A beautiful book. 'a great introduction to the meaning and reality of the Hajj to Muslims. Non-Muslim children and adults alike will learn a great deal from it, and Muslim readers of any age will rejoice in seeing such a crucial element of their faith portrayed so beautifully and respectfully.'

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Book SynopsisChildren want to know what to do. They want to know why they do the things we do. They are full of questions and they need answers. As well as having amazing minds they have souls that need direction and care. The foundations that are laid in their young lives will stand firm in their adult live. With the work of the Holy Spirit these Christian principles and values will be eternal. Life changing values.In a world where basic moral standards are eroded and neglected children need to be taught the firm truths of humility, generosity, truthfulness, purity and respect. In this book are thirty one different values that show us what Jesus Christ is like and how we should behave. Each value has a scripture verse to learn and a brief explanation.You dont need to teach children to do wrong, but you do need to teach them to do right and to trust in the only one who is good, God!

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Book SynopsisIn this vibrant picture book adventure, the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? invite children to learn about the Bible?what it tells us about God and what God says about us!Children have been wondering about the Bible for centuries. What do all these long-ago stories have to do with each other?and with me? Thiswhimsicaland lyrical book, inspired by the work and ideas of the late Rachel Held Evans and completed by her good friend Matthew Paul Turner, explains that the Bible is a big library of amazing stories about God, the world, and Jesus. When you read those stories, you will understand the world differently?and you can make the world different too.What Is the Bible? is a spectacular journey, guiding children to see how God''s story and our own lives are delightfully intertwined. Kids and parents alike will see that God''s story is big enough to be found all over the world and close enough to find in our own hearts.

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Book Synopsis Show your pre-schoolers that God made everything around them. These sturdy books start them early in their understanding and are so attractive that they always pick them up first.

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Book SynopsisTake the ultimate personality test to reveal hidden truths about your unique self it''s written in the stars! Discover key facts about each astrological sign, including constellations, birth stones, elements, ruling planets, as well as more in-depth information about each sign''s characteristics and relationships with others. Look up your family and friends'' signs to see what their star sign says about them. Explore the eastern zodiac, too which animal is your star sign?

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Book SynopsisIn simple and easy to understand language along with stunning, full colour illustrations it takes the reader from preparing to go for Hajj to the actual acts of Hajj and the intentions behind them. It also features facts about Hajj and Umrah and common questions children may ask, such as: why do Muslims go on Hajj and Umrah?Trade Review“The most beautiful book on Hajj” - @themuslimmamaclub “This book will form the basis of our homeschool intro to Hajj and no doubt inspire a longing to travel there from an early age” - www.thepearltent.com “Another beautiful book added to our collection by Sara Khan. As an artist, I’m in awe of her children’s books and my kids love them” - Farrah Azam “There is so much covered in this small but mighty book. I don’t say this lightly but honestly one of the best children‘s board books related to Hajj“ - Eva @letslearnmama “A perfectly simple yet beautiful book introducing the concept of Hajj” - @homemadeteacher

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Book SynopsisEncourages and enables parents of children 6-14 years of age to teach through the whole of systematic theology in an understandable, chapter-a-day format.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of classic prayers, as well as brand-new prayers by Max and Denalyn Lucado, will help parents who want to make prayer a daily part of their children’s lives. Prayer is the foundation of a believer’s life. This collection of prayers from Max and Denalyn Lucado offers parents a resource to teach little ones how to talk to God.

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Book SynopsisChildren have questions about everything including God, the Bible, and Jesus. They want to know who God is. What did Jesus do? Why did he die? How do I get to heaven? My First Book about the Gospel will be a great help to children and families as they discover the truth of salvation through a deep but simple message that can answer all of their questions.

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Book SynopsisDo you make lots of noise? Or do you prefer to sit and listen to quiet things?Read and learn about the sounds you hear. Find out about God who made your ears and who listens to you everyday. Isn't it great that God knows and hears everything? He's amazing!Scripture references back up each page and there is a prayer page at the end of the book.One in a series of six chunky size board books that teach children how God was involved with us right from the beginning. The titles cover things we experience every day: Touch, Taste, Sight, Hearing, Smell & Feelings

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Book SynopsisPacked with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life "rebelutionaries" in action, a rallying cry from two of the most popular Christian teen writers on the Web challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility. Simultaneous.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered why God made creatures the way they are? Touch and feel His wild and wacky creations in this funny book, perfect to read together! Content Benefits: Children will enjoy reading the funny rhymes and looking at the bright and amusing illustrations that introduce each creature that God has made. This is a tactile touch and feel book about wacky animals that young children will love! This hilarious touch and feel book is a light-hearted introduction to some of God's more quirky creations Innovative and fun silicone touch and feel sections in different colours and textures feature throughout the book, making this exciting for little hands to explore The amusing and enchanting rhyming text will engage both young readers and adults Each spread features a bright and amusing illustration that will entertain young children A Bible verse is included on each double page spread An innovative way to introduce children to God as the creator of the world A great and unusual gift idea for young children Perfect present for a Christening, Dedication or Baptism Suitable for 0 year plus Binding - Board Book Pages - 12 Publisher - Authentic Media

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Book SynopsisFriends can make or break the life of a tween girl (ages 8-12). This honest and biblically sound guide will encourage your daughter to form friendships that help her flourish emotionally, developmentally, and spiritually.

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Book SynopsisAnswering life''s big questions for little children, this board book explains Descartes'' beliefs about imagination and empathy in a simple, accessible way. Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Descartes believed that the ability to imagine is what makes us our true selves. In Imagination with Descartes, this idea is explained for the youngest thinkers, from the uniqueness of imagination to understanding other people''s point of view. This book will inspire little ones to have exciting thoughts and conversations about these big ideas.''A philosopher is a person who loves wisdom.Wisdom means knowing things that help you live better and be happy.''

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Book SynopsisStephen Lungu was only three years old when his mother abandoned him on the streets of Zimbabwe. By the age of eleven, Stephen had run away too, living a life on the streets, sleeping rough and scavenging for his food. As a teenager he was recruited into the Black Shadows gang, with dreams of revolution and terrorism. Stephen’s intention was even to fire bomb an evangelistic event being held in his town but instead of bringing death and destruction he stayed to listen. That was when his life changed from a life of darkness and fear to a life of being held in the arms of his heavenly father.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful full-colour book exploring the Lord's Prayer for children.Trade ReviewChildren will be able to come back to [it] . . . again and again. * Youthwork magazine, May issue *

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Book SynopsisKids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel fear and discover how to manage this emotion and work through it in a healthy way.

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Book SynopsisWritten in both prose and poetry, Gathered at the Table engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus at the Last Supper in Jerusalem and shows readers that even though there are many ways to take communion, the meaning is the same: in Communion, we remember Christ’s sacrifice for us.Ever since Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, Christians all around the world gather to celebrate Communion so they can remember Jesus too. The bread reminds us of Jesus’s body. The wine reminds us of Jesus’s blood. Bestselling author Glenys Nellist takes children ages 4-8 through the action of communion and encourages them to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us.Gathered at the table,Sharing wine and bread.“I want you to remember me,”Jesus softly said.Gathered at the Table:Features beautiful prose and poetry that cele

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the Advent season with this beautiful and heartwarming collection of devotions and stories from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.‘Twas the Season of Advent is a 25-day devotional that will inspire your family as you eagerly await the arrival of Christ’s birth!?Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!??‘Twas?the Season of Advent: Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages4-8? Brings Advent to life through 25 devotions featuring stories from the Old and New Testaments? Features beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova? Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas seTrade ReviewA Southern Christian Writers Conference Notable Book Award finalist in the Children's/Young Adult Category for 2022 * Southern Christian Writers Conference *A day-by-day Advent adventure for families to share together. Beginning on Dec. 1 with an introduction to the season of Advent and this book, and ending on Dec. 25 with just a short rhyme, Nellist's text familiarizes children with the Christmas season and events ranging from Genesis' 'Let there be light' and Isaiah's foretelling the birth of a baby to Mary's visit with Elizabeth and the arrival of the Magi after Jesus' birth (on Dec. 21 here). A rhyming verse starts each day's entry...the bulk of each page explains the Bible verse that follows the rhyme and humanizes the main characters: Joseph's indecision about marrying a pregnant Mary, the job of a shepherd, and the treasure box of memories that Mary stored in her heart. The entry ends with a brief prayer: 'Dear God, thank you for Mary who was so brave and trusted you. When I need to be brave, help me remember that you are with me.'...Jewel-toned illustrations in luminous colors and lots of detail fill half of each spread. All the people, save the three Magi, are Middle Eastern in skin color, facial features, and dress. A religious centering amid the run-up to Christmas. * Kirkus Reviews *In this children's Advent devotional, author Glenys Nellist replicates the familiar cadence of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to relate the good news of Jesus Christ. Each of the 25 devotions begins with a verse from Nellist's poem, setting the stage for the celebration of Advent. For Dec. 1: ''Twas the season of Advent, when all through the earth, / People were pausing to ponder Christ's birth. / The bright lights hung 'round the door frames with care / In hopes that Christmastime soon would be there.' Scripture passages, an imaginative reflection on a participant in the biblical Christmas story, and a prayer round out each devotion. Illustrator Elena Selivanova's artwork masterfully contrasts light and darkness as she portrays the coming of Jesus, the light of the world. * The Banner, Sonya VanderVeen Feddema *

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Book SynopsisBased on the New York Times bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life, this 365-day devotional, The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids, offers inspiration for children ages 8 and up, as they form their foundational thoughts about God and their place in the world.Trade ReviewPastor Warren’s adult book The Purpose Driven Life (2002) has been translated into 50 languages. This volume, aimed at young people, uses a day-by-day devotional format to engage readers in thinking about God, prayer, and the Bible. The book is divided into six “purposes”: The Reason for Everything; Faith and Friendship with God; Your Part in God’s Family; Becoming like Christ; Serving God, Serving Others; You Were Made for a Mission. Within each section, Warren focuses on a biblical passage from the Old and New Testaments and offers both a kid-friendly discussion and a brief prayer that encapsulates the message. Most of the discussions make the passages relevant to young people, though some feel forced, as when analysis of a passage in Genesis in which Sarai’s name is changed to Sarah attests she was originally known only as Abraham’s wife, and then suggests readers ask their parents how they were named or contemplate God’s name for them. Still, kids will make their own connections, and the decorative format makes the book quite manageable for young readers. --- Ilene Cooper * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisDevotions, Scripture verses, and God’s truths to help teen girls rise above their anxiety, worries, and fearsThe teen years can be complicated, and managing anxiety on top of everything can make everyday life more challenging. This candid and conversational devotional helps teen girls find inner strength, grace, and resilience through God. Christian therapist Khia Glover discusses and interprets Scripture to address everyday teen concerns while offering faith-based tools and techniques that help teens process emotions, build trust, and achieve their goals.Rising Above features:• 52 weekly devotions and prayers that reflect on teen concerns and provide comfort and inspiration during difficult moments.• Scripture verses full of God’s truth that teach teens to lean on him and focus on his love and light.• Weekly anxiety relief activities to help teens navigate everyday challenges and take charge with

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Book SynopsisThe highly popular First Books series, which brings together favourite prayers, hymns, carols and poetry along with the beautiful illustrations by Brenda Meredith Seymour and Tasha Tudor, has been in print for over thirty years. They will make perfect gifts for children aged 2-4, and are ideal for adults and children to read together. This edition is bound in white with gold-edged leaves in an attractive presentation box.

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