Children’s / Teenage social topics: Religious issues / debates
Church Publishing Inc New Directions for Holy Questions: Progressive
Book SynopsisRooted in the teachings of progressive Christianity for today’s kids and parentsWith accessible language, Bible stories, and connections to daily life, this book guides children and the adults who love them through the core teachings of Christianity. Kids have big questions about God and faith, and, while many of those questions don’t have one clear answer, Christians throughout the ages have given us helpful ways to think and talk about what we believe. Each chapter includes simple spiritual practices and questions for reflection, either in solitary reading or through conversation between children and caregivers or ministers. It is oriented towards anti-racism, gender equality, economic justice, care of the environment, affirmation of LGBTQ+ folks, trauma-informed practice, and global citizenship.Trade Review“New Directions for Holy Questions will be a go-to resource for my family. The stories, questions, and practices within these pages are sure to spark spiritual wisdom and enliven the theological imaginations of all who read them, no matter how young or old they may be.”—David M. Csinos, associate professor of Practical Theology at Atlantic School of Theology, founder of Faith Forward, and author of Little Theologians“The ‘new direction’ that is being described in this book is the idea that adults and children can grow spiritually as they wrestle together with their responses to questions of faith. Stories from the Bible, contemporary stories of justice, and spiritual practices appropriate for all ages are on the rich menu of this imaginative resource.”—Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell, McCormick Theological Seminary, professor emerita
£12.34
Church Publishing Inc Bad Things, Good People, and God: A Guide for
Book SynopsisHelp for teens struggling to reconcile complexity in the world and faith in God. From the pandemic to polarized politics to school shootings, kids today face a reality that inevitably can lead to a wonder about why. Bad Things, Good People, and God offers help to teenagers as they think through one of the biggest and oldest questions of faith--why bad things happen. With stories from the Bible, a side-eye to some of the “classic” attempts at figuring all of this out, honest talk about sin and suffering, and hope for making sense of it all, this guide allows readers to explore, wonder, curse, lament, and ultimately find a sense of peace around the question of evil.Bestselling YA novelist Bryan Bliss turns his hand to a challenging topic teenagers don't want a simple answer for—they want to know what's at stake, how it affects the world, and what difference they can make.Trade ReviewPraise for Bryan Bliss’s YA novel, No Parking at the End Times:“Bliss’s debut explores family, sacrifice, and the power of everyday faith with a deft and sensitive hand.”—Horn Book Magazine“This quietly powerful story of a young woman’s quest for deliverance in the face of parental failure, religious disillusionment, and self-doubt moved me deeply. I can’t wait to see what Bryan Bliss does next.”—Sara Zarr, National Book Award Finalist
£12.34
Trilogy Christian Publishing I'm Happy Being Me: Children's Poems and Prayers
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£9.89
Authorhouse Nun on the Run: 100Th Day of School
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£11.95
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Seven Faceless Saints
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£33.75
Cottage Door Press All God's Creatures (Little Sunbeams)
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£7.99
Cottage Door Press God's Garden of Blessings (Little Sunbeams)
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£7.99
Skyhorse Publishing Lizzie's Carefree Years: The Buggy Spoke Series,
Book SynopsisBestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s third book in the Buggy Spoke series for young readers.Lizzie is nine years old now and adjusting her new home in Jefferson County. There’s so much to get used to—a new school, new friends, new ways of dressing and speaking. Mostly Lizzie loves her new life, but it’s not easy getting used to so many changes at once. Perhaps the hardest part is growing up itself. Suddenly her older sister Emma expects Lizzie to “act her age,” but what does that even mean? Is it wrong to want to splash in slush puddles, play games with friends, and run through the woods? Lizzie wants to be a good girl, but it’s confusing to know when it’s ok to have fun, how she should pray, and why she still does naughty things.Mam and Dat seem to have enough money now—there’s plenty of food and the kids even get extra special Christmas gifts. Mam smiles more and Dat seems more relaxed. But when Lizzie and Emma wake up to a room full of smoke, they realize danger can strike even when things feel the most secure. Will their new community come to their aid after the fire? And why does God allow such scary things to happen?This is the third book in the Buggy Spoke series, which follows Lizzie through her tumultuous teenage years as she struggles to mesh her hot temper and willful ways with her Amish faith. These books are the prequels to Linda Byler’s bestselling Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy and are geared to a younger audience (ages 8–10). Reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, these books are delightful accounts of another way of life; each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions of Amish food, farms, and traditions. The series explores themes of respecting parents, not fitting in, sibling rivalry, recognizing your own shortcomings and gifts, and reconciling a strong personality with an abiding faith.Trade Review"A gifted writer." --Publisher's Weekly"A gifted writer." --Publisher's Weekly
£10.73
Skyhorse Publishing God's Love Is a Warm Cookie: Sharing with Others
Book SynopsisWill Hedgehog have the courage to show God's love to a new neighbor in the forest? When a new creature moves into the friends' area of the forest, Hedgehog wants to do something special to welcome him. But Hedgehog is shy, and he's not sure if his gift is good enough. Despite his uncertainty--and the distractions from other forest creatures that a
£11.69
TATE PUB The BackYard Trio Meets Israel
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£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group The Button Box
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£7.59
Lerner Publishing Group Gallows Hill
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£17.99
Lerner Publishing Group Deborah's Tree
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£17.09
Lerner Publishing Group Deborah's Tree
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£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group The Promise
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£17.99
Endless Mountains Publishing The Melody
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£14.24
Endless Mountains Publishing Mendel's Hanukkah Mess Up
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£14.24
Haven Discovery Looking Up: The Journey of Andre Antonio Alpaca
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£14.24
A&U Children's The Truth About Peacock Blue
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£10.79
Groundwood Books The Prisoner and the Writer
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£13.49
Groundwood Books Who We Are in Real Life
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£12.34
Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Starry Messenger: The Truth about God, The
Book Synopsis Big Bible Answers brings catechism to life like never before! This interactive series introduces children to the great doctrines of the faith using Bible stores and tales from church history. Each chapter provides catechism questions to learn, stories to read, and study questions to discuss. Children will share the wonder of Galileo as he gazed through an early telescope to discover that God’s creation is far more vast than anyone knew. They will glimpse the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity as bold Athanasius confronts the emperor. And they will watch Jesus in the garden, as he embraced the terrible cup of God’s wrath to accomplish atonement for our sins. The Starry Messenger covers doctrine regarding God, the fall, and the atonement.Trade ReviewAs we were bringing up our children, my wife and I were always looking for resources to help us. I remember teaching through A Catechism for Boys and Girls, a basic adaptation of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. What a great supplement this work would have been for us! -- Stuart Scott (Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)
£10.19
Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Greatest Day Ever: The Truth about The Gospel
Book Synopsis Big Bible Answers bring catechism to life like never before! This interactive series introduces children to the great doctrines of the faith using Bible stores and tales from church history. Each chapter provides catechism questions to learn, stories to read, and study questions to discuss. Children will explore how people in the Old Testament came to faith through the story of Zerubbabel. They will follow a despairing Charles Spurgeon, whose longing for God’s mercy ended in a tiny Methodist chapel on a snowy day with the simple message “Look unto Christ and live.” And they will see what it means to love Jesus more than anything, as they read of Jerome’s struggle over his love for language and books. The Greatest Day Ever covers our response to the gospel and the Ten Commandments.Trade ReviewAs we were bringing up our children, my wife and I were always looking for resources to help us. I remember teaching through A Catechism for Boys and Girls, a basic adaptation of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. What a great supplement this work would have been for us! -- Stuart Scott (Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)
£10.11
Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Bottomless Dinner Basket: The Truth about
Book Synopsis Big Bible Answers brings catechism to life like never before! This interactive series introduces children to the great doctrines of the faith using Bible stores and tales from church history. Each chapter provides catechism questions to learn, stories to read, and study questions to discuss. Children will read of a young boy who learns about Jesus’ power to give us our daily bread, as he surrenders his small portion to the Lord. They will see William Carey underscore the importance of baptism to his Bengali converts, even when it means risking their lives. And they will feel the beauty of Handel’s Messiah, as the composer contemplates eternity with the Lord. The Bottomless Dinner Basket covers prayer, baptism, the Lord’s supper, heaven, and Christ’s return.Trade ReviewAs we were bringing up our children, my wife and I were always looking for resources to help us. I remember teaching through A Catechism for Boys and Girls, a basic adaptation of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. What a great supplement this work would have been for us! -- Stuart Scott (Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)
£10.11
HarperCollins If I Tell You the Truth
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£44.99
HarperCollins Publishers Classic Retellings – Great Expectations: A
Book SynopsisStepney, London, 1940. When bombs are raining down from the skies over London… When the East End is in flames… When your whole world has fallen apart… Do you give up? Despair? Or do you take your courage in both hands and fight back? Ever since the Battle of Cable Street Elsie, her brother Mikey and their friends have watched the rise of fascism in Europe with helpless horror. They’ve been powerless to do anything about it. Until now…
£7.99
Olympia Publishers Before You Were Born
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered why you were created? Who would have thought that you needed to be here on this earth at this particular time? Am I really created with purpose and intent? The answer is yes.
£8.54
Christian Focus Publications Ltd God Made Time
Book SynopsisThank you for the morning and for the evening. You give us all the time we need to do the things we need to do. Help us, Jesus, to spend our time pleasing you.
£4.74
Christian Focus Publications Ltd God Made Weather
Book SynopsisThank you for the sun and rain, the wind and the snow. Thank you, Jesus, for your great power. Even storms and seas obey you.
£6.01
Christian Focus Publications Ltd God Made Food
Book SynopsisThank you, God, for giving us food and appetite. Thank you, Jesus, for showing your power when you fed the hungry people. You are wonderful.
£4.74
Christian Focus Publications Ltd God Made Water
Book SynopsisThank you, God, for water. We need it for drinking and washing. Thank you, that we can also have our sins washed away through your Son, Jesus Christ.
£4.74
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Joshua's Desert Diary
Book SynopsisWe don't know if Joshua kept a diary but if he did he would certainly have written about his people, the Israelites, as they made their way from Egypt to the Promised Land. Bite sized pieces of the account will help children learn about a crucial time in the history of the people of God. Well illustrated with cartoon type pictures.
£7.21
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Going to the Doctor: US Edition
Book SynopsisMarty's friend Tina isn't feeling well. Tina's Grandpa has to take her to the doctor's. What will happen at the doctor's? What will it look like? What will they do there? Marty and Tina have lots of questions.This is an ideal book to share with a young child who is just about to pay their first visit to the doctor's. It shows the child what really goes on and reminds them that God is always with them, no matter where they are.
£6.01
Authentic Lifestyle God Loves You, Little One
Book SynopsisGod Loves You, Little One is a simple rhyming story about God's love for all of the creatures on the farm, and for you! The book features simple, rhyming text that will entertain young children. Each animal rhyme has an additional Bible verse. It also has two touch and feel sections and four flaps to help engage the child in the reading experience
£7.15
Instant Apostle Is God Really Legit?: Making sense of faith and
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£8.54
Bright Books The Girl Who Stitched the Stars
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£7.95
Ali Gator 10 Du'as for Home
Book SynopsisCovers all the 10 necessary Du'as (Supplications) that every Muslim child (and adult) needs in their daily life.Easy to read and follow.Includes Du'as in English, and Arabic, with transliteration to assist with remembering these daily dua's.Table of Contents1. Du'a When Going to Sleep2. Du'a When Waking Up3. Du'a When Looking in the Mirror4. Du'a When Getting Dressed5. Du'a When Entering the Toilet6. Du'a When Leaving the Toilet7. Du'a Before Eating8. Du'a After Eating9. Du'a When Leaving Home10. Du'a When Coming Home
£6.37
Ali Gator Fulfilling Your Trust: Good Manners and Character
Book SynopsisThe latest title in the Akhlaaq Building Series. Teaching children all about carrying out any Amanah given to them. When Saaliha's friend Nora asks her to deliver something, Saaliha knows the importance of fulfilling her trust.
£6.37
ATF Press Bobs the Dog
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£13.29
ATF Press Bobs the Dog
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£18.99
Salem Ridge Press Glaucia the Greek Slave: A Tale of Athens in the First Century
£10.78
Acacia Publishing Unbreakable Love
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£12.25
World Wisdom Books The Conference of the Birds
Book SynopsisLavishly illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Demi, this magical and inspiring story of the adventures of a flock of wayfaring birds in search of their king will delight children with its tales of overcoming fear, physical hardship, and inner limitations. Based on an 800 year old classical parable, and retold by mother of three, Alexis York Lumbard, it will provide parents with a unique opportunity to teach moral and spiritual development to their children.Trade ReviewLumbard's debut picture book retells for a young audience the most famous work by the 12th-century Persian poet Farid al-Din Attar about a pilgrimage taken by birds to meet King Simorgh the Wise." Sorrowing because they lack kingly guidance, the birds gather together, receive help from the inspired hoopoe, and depart on their quest. Along the way, individual birds confront spiritual obstacles: the parrot's heavy jewelry weighs her down; the finch fears the storm; the hawk, seeking to arrive first, becomes lost. Prose narration alternates with the hoopoe's rhymed speeches of encouragement, which contain a recurring refrain: So do not let this impatience/ Destroy this golden chance./ Release its hold upon you now,/ And to your King advance!" Set against white full-spread backdrops, red-bordered gilt frames decorated with small birds contain Demi's uncluttered paintings featuring brightly colored, meticulously rendered birds against pale or royal blue watercolor washes. A foreword by scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr provides insight into Sufi poetry and bird symbolism in diverse cultures. Both prose and illustrations combine simplicity and elegance, ably rendering this classic tale for a new generation. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Publishers Weekly This laudable attempt to retell the gist of a 12th-century poem of over 4,000 verses may be of interest to religious educators and parents who want to expose young people to varied spiritual values.Attar's Mantiq al-Tayr has been discussed throughout the centuries, and children and adults in Iran and other Muslim countries have been exposed to its ideas in many different versions. Here, the foreword by Seyyed Hossein Nasr provides background information on the poem, with its Sufi, Islamic and Zoroastrian elements. In the body of the text, rhyming couplets alternate with prose that summarizes the action cut from the original as the birds take on human personality traits. The hoopoe, resplendent in her red head feathers with black tips undertakes the role of leader and urges the birds to travel together to find their king. Along the way, different birds despair and try to leave the pilgrimage, but they find the strength to continue as the hoopoe helps each one to overcome its particular limitations. The duck is lazy, the parrot has too much finery weighing her down, and the finch is fearful, but all stay faithful to the search, which ultimately leads to great enlightenment. Demi's delicate watercolor-and-mixed-media illustrations, each bordered with a frieze of multiple bird images in every position of flight, suit the text admirably... Kirkus "The Conference of the Birds" is an illuminated retelling of a work titled "Mantiq al-Tayr," by a 12th century Persian poet named Farid al-Din Attar. Beautifully illustrated with fabulous artistic renditions of birds done in a celestial style that draws from Chinese, Japanese, and Persian traditions, "The Conference of the Birds" is a sacred story about the search for enlightenment of the soul, told in effortlessly flowing verse. The fabulously beautiful, enlightened hoopoe addresses his fellow birds, exhorting them to seek to advance to the mystical island home of King Simorgh the wise. Although the story has many obvious Judeo-Christian parallels, it is indeed about the quest for spiritual enlightenment, from the Sufi tradition. Masterfully translated, retold, and illustrated, the story's appeal is both to the naive and to the advanced mind. Children will grasp some of the essential message of hope in overcoming pride, fear, impatience, greed, and sloth in the ever demanding search for the ultimate enlightenment of great King. Each bird has a special obstacle to surpass in their flight. The dazzling and enigmatic ending adds to the mystic and satisfying appeal of the entire story. "The Conference of the Birds" is a beautiful sacred text, retold for the enjoyment and enlightenment of not only children, but everyone. Midwest Book Review
£14.24
World Wisdom Books The Dreidel that Wouldn't Spin: A Toyshop Tale of
Book Synopsis"This dreidel doesn't work!" the father had cried. "What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work?" the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game.Trade ReviewSimpson uses familiar European folk-tale motifs, which Bernhard matches with paintings of an Old World setting; both illustrate how humility outshines greed and arrogance. Backmatter explains the real miracle of Hanukkah and the holiday's significance as well as rules for playing dreidel. A sweet original tale with a timeless, though not holiday-specific message. Kirkus K-Gr 2- In this gentle parable, a peddler gives a splendorous Hanukkah dreidel to the greedy owner of a toy shop with the admonishment that '...the miracle of Hanukkah cannot be bought'... Folkloric watercolor illustrations in a pale palette are appropriately soft in tone while images of the toys offering their own expressive impressions of the goings-on inject a bit of humor. A lovely choice for those wishing to circumvent the more commercial aspects of the holiday. School Library Journal
£12.34
World Wisdom Books The Christmas Horse and the Three Wise Men
Book SynopsisThe Christmas horse is on a journey to meet baby Jesus! Join him and his animal friends with the three wise men as they cross snow-capped mountains, swift rivers, and hot deserts to reach the peaceful stable in Bethlehem where baby Jesus lies in a manger. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as captured by Isabelle Brent's stunning illustrations and experience the wonder as the pure-hearted animals and the wise men finally meet their savior and king. The journey of the Three Wise Men following the star is here told from the point of view of the three courageous animals that carried them: Safanad the horse, Gamali the camel, and Simbalo the elephant. Each one comes from a different land and possesses a unique skill. Together there is no challenge they cannot overcome in their quest to find baby Jesus. Verses from the Gospel help to tell the story. Also included in the illustrations are birds connected through legend with the life and wisdom of Christ.
£13.29
World Wisdom Books Talking to God: Prayers for Children from the
Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated book of short prayers from major world religions, award-winning author Demi shows children the great value of talking to God. Here they will find many time-honored favorites, including prayers of praise, prayers of petition, prayers of gratitude, and prayers of blessing. Taking readers on a fascinating journey across the globe, Demi's stunning illustrations celebrate the life of prayer shared by all the world's religions. Moving from King Solomon's Temple and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem to St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice to the Delhi Mosque and the River Ganges in India; from North America to Central Africa to China and Japaneach exciting new illustration transports readers to a holy destination where they can experience the religion's life of prayer directly at its source. Religions featured are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, American Plains Indian, and Central African. Also included are an author's preface and an informative appendix with helpful notes on the prayers and illustrations.
£13.29
Cinco Puntos Press,U.S. Choose Your Days
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£15.66
Cinco Puntos Press,U.S. Choose Your Days
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£9.31
