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Timeless, powerful Bible stories from the Old and New Testament are faithfully retold in this Children's Bible from the Friends and Heroes collection. Bible stories are full of truths about God's relationship with people, and how lives are changed by showing courage, faith, and hope as they trust and are guided by God. Discover the great stories of faithful followers such as Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel and Esther, and the prophets Elijah and Elisha, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the further adventures of his apostles, such as Peter and Paul. With Bible references, the significant details are retold so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of God's plans and promises fulfilled. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

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An introduction to religion and worldviews through the explanation of keywords to inform and expand understanding. Find out about the beliefs and practices of the six main world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and also beliefs held by different worldviews, such as Humanism. Discover the meaning of key terms such as enlightenment, covenant and paradise. Provides a quick and accessible reference to places of worship, festivals, holy books, main prayers, and viewpoints. The Keywords series is written and designed to support children develop good reference skills through asking questions and clearly identifying key terms, so that the information needed is quickly found on a page. Facts are presented in easy-to-read bite-size explanations with visuals. Includes contents page, index and glossary for children to access the information and definitions, expand vocabulary and engage with the topic.

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The life-changing events of Easter are faithfully retold in this storybook from the Friends and Heroes collection of stories from the Bible. The Easter story vividly shows how deeply God loves everyone and through Jesus' sacrifice makes a way for all people to return to God. With Bible references, the significant details are retold verse by verse so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of Jesus' death and resurrection. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

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The Christmas story is full of toings and froings from visitors, with joyful visits from angels sharing good news and excited visits from shepherds and wise men to see the special baby Jesus. This beautifully illustrated faithful retelling of the Christmas story will spark the imaginations of young children. An ideal read aloud story, sharing with children the joy and wonder of the events of the first Christmas. Welcome to the world, Jesus!

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Christianity Today's 2023 Book Awards - WINNER Books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. Across the continents, this beautifully illustrated book of prayers reflects on God's amazing world, celebrating different countries, landscapes and traditions. From fishing villages to the African plains, farming in Peru to the snowy landscape of Greenland, blossoms in Japan and leaf kicking in eastern Europe and to the shores of the Pacific ocean, these prayers share God's love and care for his world.

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I-Spy Christmas has eleven bright and beautiful scenes from the first Christmas story for young children to delight over and find things to spot. Children notice all kinds of interesting things in pictures: children, animals, characters doing fun things. For each scene in I-Spy Christmas, there is a panel down the side with things to spot with visual prompt and labelled. Can your little ones solve the picture puzzle and find all the objects, people, and animals to spot? Of course, they can! Young children will find everything in these bright and cheery Christmas story scenes and lots of little extras to find as well. Enjoy reading aloud the first Christmas story with young children, too! I-Spy Christmas is a keep-busy book and a faithful retelling to turn to again and again. Fun to share and also to look at alone.

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The life-changing events of the first Christmas are faithfully retold in this storybook from the Friends and Heroes collection of stories from the Bible. The Nativity story shares the humble beginnings of God’s promised king that is surrounded with awe and wonder: angels praising, joyful shepherds, and wise men from afar coming to worship. With Bible references, the significant details are retold verse by verse so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of the birth of God’s son, Jesus. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

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An introduction to the Bible, its contents, and its message through the explanation of keywords to inform and expand understanding. Find out about who wrote the Bible, the books and range of writing styles, and the structure of the Bible. Discover the meaning of key terms such as testament, prophets and apostle. Provides a quick and accessible reference to the story of the Jewish people and the fulfilment of the prophecies through Jesus. The Keywords series is written and designed to support children develop good reference skills through asking questions and clearly identifying key terms, so that the information needed is quickly found on a page. Facts are presented in easy-to-read bite-size explanations with visuals. Includes contents page, index and glossary for children to access the information and definitions, expand vocabulary and engage with the topic.

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An introduction to the main events in Jesus life and the ideas he taught through the explanation of keywords to inform and expand understanding. Find out about the Gospel stories, Jesus’ message and miracles and his importance to Christians. Discover the meaning of key terms such as incarnation, resurrection and salvation. Provides a quick and accessible reference to the Christians views of the Kingdom of God, forgiveness, discipleship, and faith. The Keywords series is written and designed to support children develop good reference skills through asking questions and clearly identifying key terms, so that the information needed is quickly found on a page. Facts are presented in easy-to-read bite-size explanations with visuals. Includes contents page, index and glossary for children to access the information and definitions, expand vocabulary and engage with the topic.

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An activity book based on the story of the first Christmas retold in Share a Story Bible. 24 pages of simple early learning activities such as counting, colouring, I spy, sorting, following lines, and matching and includes stickers ideal for young children aged 2-4 years. This activity book provides a fun first step of engaging with the story of Jesus’ birth and the visit of the shepherds. The illustrations by Jennifer Davison are bold, bright and appealing.

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Enjoy sharing the stories of the Bible with toddlers and young children with this bold and bright first Children’s Bible. An interactive first introduction to 15 Bible stories from the world’s beginning to Jesus sending his friends out to share the good news. Each story from the Old and New Testaments has a simple key message about God’s amazing plan, and Jesus’ loving message to the world. Look out for 14 memorable things to spot in the bright and engaging illustrations by Jennifer Davison. An ideal gift to celebrate a birthday or a baptism as well as for use in the family home and toddler church groups.

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An illustrated gift book for a young child's baptism with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion. The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey. Parents can add their own memories of their child's baptism with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years. This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

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An illustrated gift book for a young child's dedication with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion. The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey. Parents can add their own memories of their child's dedication with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years. This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

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An activity book based on the Bible stories retold in Share a Story Bible. 24 pages of simple early learning activities such as counting, colouring, I spy, sorting, shapes, and matching and includes stickers ideal for young children aged 2-4 years. This activity book provides a fun first step of engaging with stories from the Old and New Testament and getting to know the names and stories of people in the Bible. The illustrations by Jennifer Davison are bold, bright and appealing.

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A prayer book full of blessings for children to read and say to celebrate the lives of wild animals and God’s love for them. Endearing illustrations bring life to a selection of heart-warming prayers that express the joy children find in animals, as well as their hopes and dreams for all the animals of the world. From butterflies to bears, Africa to Australia and forests to oceans, the collection includes prayers for the conservation of the animals’ habitats and the care and protection for the environment. Charming illustrations from Tina Macnaughton make this an extra-appealing book of prayers.

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How well do you and your friends or family know the people, the places, and the events in the Bible? These 1,000 questions are a fun way to find out what you know and discover additional information about who, what, where and when in the Bible. 10 sections with 10 quizzes each with 10 questions can be dipped into or used to organise a fun quiz for families, students, or children's church groups. A companion quiz book to the Candle reference series for ages 7+ years about the 66 books of the Bible, places in Bible lands, life in Bible times, and familiar and not-so-familiar people in the Bible. Form teams or work through the quizzes on your own to discover the well-known, the unusual, and the specific details found in the Old and New Testament. All the answers are provided with Bible references where needed.

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An illustrated gift book for a young child's christening with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion. The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey. Parents can add their own memories of their child's christening with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years. This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

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Taking forward the notion of the scholar without borders, International Environments and Practices of Higher Education provides a critical review of the teaching practices in higher education in international contexts. Sticky problems and debates about inclusivity, diversity, and cultural representation in the curriculum and classroom are explored through the eyes of the academics who negotiate complex teaching landscapes either on a temporary or permanent basis. The aspiration for universal nuanced teaching practices which reflect individual and national identities, along with newly emerging global ones that represent virtual academic citizenship that cross geographical and political borders, are presented as a foundation on which to instil borderless higher education.

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Plan, write, and draw your own comic strips based on Bible stories. Design your comic characters, add jokes, speech bubbles and sound effects, and personalize the scenes with your own unique flair! This action-packed activity book Includes spot the difference, search and find, and solve a hieroglyphic code. There's even a 3D image with instructions to make your own 3D glasses to spot the details. This activity book can be a stand-alone purchase but the material is based on the funny and lively The Lion Kids Bible Comic, where the Beano meets the Bible. From artists who brought us the Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep cartoon strips, having worked on Sesame Street, Transformers Beano, Dandy and Marvel cartoons.

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