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HALLOWEEN · CHILDREN · PICTURE BOOK
Buster helps his friend, Jimmy Jam, face his fears and together, they help a friend!
Young Readers love the Buster series from NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and my second grader is no exception. Vibrant, colorful illustrations depict a spooky journey of facing fears and helping a friend along the way to the Racecar Graveyard. Learn more about this book and series, here.
BIOGRAPHY · CHILDREN · CHRISTIAN
The Do Great Things for God series shines with two powerful new biographies for kids.
In C.S. Lewis, young readers meet the author who penned the beloved Chronicles of Narnia. In John Knox, children discover the courage of a discover the courage of a preacher who stood firm in his faith despite persecution, imprisonment, and danger. Easy to read, engaging and faith-based. Learn more here!
WONDER · CHILDREN · DREAM BIG
Breathe in country air and dream of a slower, simpler life in this poetic story about building a homestead with heart from bestselling novelist Melissa Ferguson.
One day Papa burst into the kitchen with a wild idea. What if the family moved to the country? What if they built their very own farmhouse between sleeping strawberry fields and the misty Appalachian Mountains? Join a little boy and his adventurous parents and sisters as they chase a dream of open sky, nature to explore, a blooming garden, and lots of animal friends.
Bible Stories · Kids · Heroes of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testament
Using the story and life of Jonah, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining how moments this story ties into the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Kids · Bible Stories · Heroes of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments
Using the story and life of Esther, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
GIRLS · EMPOWERMENT · PICTURE BOOK
Inspiring, motivating rhymes from Emmy award-winning ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler!
This darling book cheers little girls to believe in their dreams, use their voices, talents and ingenuity to change the world. It celebrates women who’ve pioneered change and equality while encouraging young hearts and minds to do the same.
Kids · Bible Stories · Heroes of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments
Using the story and life of Moses, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the New Testament and the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Bible stories · KIDS · heroes of the bible
A fun, Biblically accurate retelling of the story of Zacchaeus for kids!
With eye-catching illustrations in soft, muted colors this book follows the story of Zacchaeus as he climbs the Sycamore tree and then welcomes Jesus into his home that same day. Reminding children that they too can have salvation and freedom from sin, this is a well done resource to present the salvation message to kids in Christian homes, schools and churches.
CHRISTIAN KIDS · DO GOOD · HEARTS & HABITS
A powerful message in a simple and easy to understand little book about using hands for good and and the saving power in the hands of Jesus!
A perfect, delightful addition to our daughter’s bookshelf! I adore this book and can’t recommend it enough! Easily geared towards toddler or Kindergartner alike, this book appeals to children with gentle, rhyming words and vibrant, fun illustrations. Plus, the message inside could not be more clear, concise or true!
KIDS · Bible stories · ILLUSTRATED
A Fun, Unconventional Collection of 8 Stories About Jesus’ Life, Parables and Death on the Cross With Good Truths For Little Hearts
Geared towards preschoolers and Kindergartners, this Little me, BIG God collection features the parable of the house built on sand, the boy who shared his sandwich to feed the multitudes and other great Bible stories from the New Testament. A cute, quirky way to dive into the Bible with your little one and learn more together.
FEELINGS · PICTURE BOOK · CHILDREN
A gentle, sweet, uplifting book for children with a strong, secular message for dealing with anxiety or loneliness in a healthy, positive way.
If your child is facing an anxious heart, new school, new town or having trouble making friends, this book may encourage to be a good friend, to show kindness and step outside their comfort zone by introducing themselves and trying to make new friends or attempt a new sport or group making simple concepts attainable for little ones while reminding children they can also find friends in grown-ups, pets and in the pages of a beloved book.
Family · Picture Book · Self-Discovery
Help Children Discover the Something That Makes Them Special!
Join little Wombat as he builds a family tree for a school project and discovers that each of his family members have something that makes them special. As he sets out to discover his own specialty, this cute picture book will entertain little readers.
Picture Book · Dogs with Jobs · Community
Delight and Educate Children with this Brand New Picture Book, Based on a Real Life Working Dog!
Follow police K9 Mattis and Sgt. Mark on a day in their lives as they work together to protect, serve and build community! This entertaining new picture book will have kids smiling from ear to ear as they learn about police dog, Mattis and his handler, through educational facts, a cute story and with vibrant, animated illustrations that bring the words to life!
KIDS · Bible stories · heroes of the bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments
Using the story and life of David, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the New Testament, and pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
KIDS OF FAITH · PICTURE BOOK · GOD’S LOVE
Encourage little hearts with this adorable book that helps to chase away sadness, loneliness or hurt feelings…
Even children experience lonely moments. When they do, this book reminds them that you will always be there, and God is right there too. Max Lucado's comforting words reinforce the thought that no matter what happens--the good and bad, the firsts and lasts--children will never be alone . . . just in case they ever wonder.
KIDS OF FAITH · CHILDREN’S BIOGRAPHIES · CHRONIC ILLNESS
Educate and Inspire Young Hearts with the Inspirational Life of Susannah Spurgeon, a Pastor’s Wife
This short, insightful biography, part of the Do Great Things for God series, is an exciting based-on-true-events book for kids. Susannah Spuregon, wife of Pastor Charles Spurgeon whose poor health did not stop her from serving her husband and God. An inspirational resource for any child’s library, school or homeschool!
Short Stories · Bible · Morning Basket
You and Your Child Will Love These Short, Gentle, Cozy Stories Featuring Beloved People from the Bible!
This sweet book is a lovely morning basket or bedtime story book. Each two page spread features a beautiful full page photograph of a darling, handmade doll depicting a different person from the Bible with the opposite page offering a short, easy-to-understand story that parallels Scripture about that person and their significance in the Bible and in history. Perfect for homeschool, quiet story times or to display on a shelf!
Education · Children · Money
Introduce Young Children to Early Financial Concepts such as Spending, Saving and Giving With This Fun, New Book
Join Robot Wimee from the PBS Kids TV show Wimee Words as he learns about the money his Grandma sent him in the mail. With vibrant, entertaining illustrations, kids will enjoy this story as Wimee and his friends set out to earn some spending money. See my full review and learn more here!
KIDS OF FAITH · CHILDREN’S BIOGRAPHIES · Civil rights
Educate and Inspire Young Hearts with the Courageous Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, A Woman of Color
This short, insightful biography, part of the Do Great Things for God series, is an exciting based-on-true-events book for kids. Fannie Lou Hamer, a strong woman of faith who’s personal convictions led her on a journey of taking a stand for equality and the sanctity of human life despite persecution, hate and adversity. A wonderful resource for any child’s library, school or homeschool!
CHRISTIAN KIDS · Book Stack · New Releases
Introducing New Children's Books from Zonderkidz, Including Women of the Bible Stories, A Tale About Thomas Edison, A Turtle and His Talent and Learning to Pray for Kids!
It is always a pleasure to share brand new books with you as soon as they become available. Here, you can find some fantastic new resources for both toddlers and elementary-aged school children that cover a broad range of topics including teaching kids how to pray, a children’s biography about Thomas Alva Edison, stories of women from the Bible and a sweet, little board book about a turtle who discovers his own God-given talent!
Picture book · Kids · Celebratory
With Vibrant, Engaging Illustrations, The Miracle of You Celebrates the Miracle of a Child and Unconditional Love.
While building self-confidence and reassuring little hearts, this darling book uses gently-flowing, rhyming lyrics and is the perfect snuggle time story! It celebrates the unconditional love a parent or loved one has for a child through comparison with other amazing parts of creation, reminding the child that their worth is far more than those things. A beautiful picture book for any child’s bookshelf and an excellent gift option for many occassions!
CHILDREN’S BOOK · BEDTIME STORY · MINDFULNESS
Looking for a calmer bedtime routine? Try this sweet bedtime book that helps children stretch and cultivate awareness as their body prepares for rest!
We enjoyed how sweet and gentle this book is, with adorable illustrations of diverse children and subtle, but colorful images. It addresses saying good night to various body parts (fingers, toes, arms and legs) as it likens them things a child can relate to making this book easy to enjoy for little ones.
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Uplift Children With a Message of Delight, Joy and Hope As You Encourage Them to Dream Big and Discover Their God-Given Purpose
I'm So Glad You Were Born is an uplifting and encouraging book for children from Zonderkidz, based on a message from a parent or guardian to a young child. With soft rhyming words that are lyrical and sweet, this book speaks light and life into children’s hearts. Read my full review for a look inside and to learn more about this hopeful, sweet faith-based children's book.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Encourage children to explore, dream big and learn more about themselves and the God who created them with these amazing new releases from Thomas Nelson!
Your kids will love these bright, colorful and encouraging new books that engage and excite them with words of affirmation, inspiration and creativity!
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New Holiday Books from the Good Book Co. for Children
Learn more about a fun, interactive and challenging Seek and Find: The First Christmas by Sarah Parker that has an accompanying activity book full of counting, puzzles and mazes. Plus, The Christmas Surprise by Steph Williams, a book for preschoolers about God surprising the world by sending a King to fix our broken world.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Toddlers, Preschoolers and elementary school aged children will love these brand new releases from Zonderkidz, Tommy Nelson and The Good Book Company featuring faith-based books with encouraging messages and imaginative stories!
With everything from a race car who’s worried about making mistakes or losing, to literary critters who inspire each other, to a 25 day Advent pop-out and play board book, these brand new books are sure to delight your children and be a fun, vibrant addition to your child’s library! Learn more here!
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Preschool and elementary school aged children will love these brand new releases from Zonderkidz, Tommy Nelson and The Good Book Company featuring faith-based books about America, God, grace, and love!
With everything from a powerful message that a child is always enough, to wondering if or when God sleeps, to praying for our country and following the adventures of an adorable little hippo, these brand new books are sure to delight your children and be a fun, vibrant addition to your child’s library!
Try These Bible-Based Books!
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Elementary · Kids · Devotional
A Faith-Centered, Interactive Devotional for Kids About the Life and Ministry of Jesus - Our Summer Devotional Choice!
This 8 week devotional dives into the extraordinary life of Jesus, His purpose, His power and His plan, engaging kids in a fun, interactive Bible study that they will love! Do this independently or together as a family, like us, and discover all the wonderful things God has in store for you and your child this year!
Bible Stories · Kids · Women of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testament
Using the story and life of Ruth, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining how moments this story ties into the life and lineage of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Bible Stories · Kids · Heroes of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testament
Using the story and life of Jonah, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining how moments this story ties into the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Kids · Bible Stories · Heroes of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments
Using the story and life of Esther, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Kids · Bible Stories · Heroes of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments
Using the story and life of Moses, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the New Testament and the life and work of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Bible stories · KIDS · heroes of the bible
A fun, Biblically accurate retelling of the story of Zacchaeus for kids!
With eye-catching illustrations in soft, muted colors this book follows the story of Zacchaeus as he climbs the Sycamore tree and then welcomes Jesus into his home that same day. Reminding children that they too can have salvation and freedom from sin, this is a well done resource to present the salvation message to kids in Christian homes, schools and churches.
KIDS · Bible stories · ILLUSTRATED
A Fun, Unconventional Collection of 8 Stories About Jesus’ Life, Parables and Death on the Cross With Good Truths For Little Hearts
Geared towards preschoolers and Kindergartners, this Little me, BIG God collection features the parable of the house built on sand, the boy who shared his sandwich to feed the multitudes and other great Bible stories from the New Testament. A cute, quirky way to dive into the Bible with your little one and learn more together.
EASTER · Sticker and Activities · KIDS
A Great Gift for Kids on Palm Sunday As Families Anticipate Easter and the Resurrection Celebration!
This fun, engaging sticker and activity book walks kids through the life of Jesus leading up and through his death and Resurrection. With over 60 reusable Stickers plus puzzles, mazes, secret codes and more, children will be entertained and delighted with this awesome, new book!
KIDS · Bible stories · heroes of the bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testaments
Using the story and life of David, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining and noting the moments this story ties into the New Testament, and pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!
Short Stories · Bible · Morning Basket
You and Your Child Will Love These Short, Gentle, Cozy Stories Featuring Beloved People from the Bible!
This sweet book is a lovely morning basket or bedtime story book. Each two page spread features a beautiful full page photograph of a darling, handmade doll depicting a different person from the Bible with the opposite page offering a short, easy-to-understand story that parallels Scripture about that person and their significance in the Bible and in history. Perfect for homeschool, quiet story times or to display on a shelf!
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT · KIDS · BIBLICAL-BASED DEVOTIONAL
Introducing Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings
An amazing, well-formatted devotional, designed for kids and jam-packed with fantastic content that touches on so many different emotions readers might experience. It’s like mini-counseling sessions packed into each devotion! This is a definite recommendation that will reassure, help and encourage young hearts and minds from a biblical perspective!
HOMESCHOOL · STEWARDSHIP · FACTS & ACTIVITIES
Introducing All of Creation: Understanding God’s Planet and How We Can Help!
From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, All of Creation offers young readers accessible and fascinating information on the challenges our planet faces and practical ways we can care for the magnificent world around us. Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and kid-friendly guide to planet Earth addresses our most pressing questions about caring for and respecting God's world.
CHRISTIAN KIDS · Book Stack · New Releases
Introducing New Children's Books from Zonderkidz, Including Women of the Bible Stories, A Tale About Thomas Edison, A Turtle and His Talent and Learning to Pray for Kids!
It is always a pleasure to share brand new books with you as soon as they become available. Here, you can find some fantastic new resources for both toddlers and elementary-aged school children that cover a broad range of topics including teaching kids how to pray, a children’s biography about Thomas Alva Edison, stories of women from the Bible and a sweet, little board book about a turtle who discovers his own God-given talent!
BIBLE -BASED · STEM FOCUSED · BOREDOM BUSTER
Fun, Challenging and Entertaining! Jam-packed with hundreds of engaging and exciting activities that point kids to the wonder of Creation!
K-5th grade-aged kids will love this activity book. Not only is this activity book visually stimulating, it is also mentally stimulating and educational, encouraging children in their faith, creativity and exploration of the world around them.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Encourage children to explore, dream big and learn more about themselves and the God who created them with these amazing new releases from Thomas Nelson!
Your kids will love these bright, colorful and encouraging new books that engage and excite them with words of affirmation, inspiration and creativity!
PRESCHOOLER BOOKS
Children ages 2-5 will love these brand new books featuring New Testament stories from the Bible! Engage little eyes and hearts with a Seek and Find book or share Bible stories in a fun, new way!
These newly released books from the GoodBook Company are so much fun! Our little one loves the interactive Seek and Find book that keeps her occupied on long car rides or in church. The paperback Little Me, Big God series is also new and offers a short, engaging retelling of New Testament stories!
CHILDREN
Vibrant, Engaging and Enjoyable! Children will love these adorable, bright colored new books featuring stories from the Bible!
Tuck the most precious stories from the Bible into your children's hearts with these beautiful, newly released books from The Good Book Company! With these short, fun stories taken directly from the God’s Word, children can experience learning about Creation and the story of Queen Esther in away that is easy for them to understand and enjoy.
Fall Books
Introducing New Children's Books from Zonderkidz
The little one(s) in your life will love these brand new books, released fall of 2020. With everything from learning colors to a fun fall day and bedtime stories, these books are great new additions for a child’s bookshelf this autumn season.
Looking for a book with educational value?
Try these!
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BIOGRAPHY · CHILDREN · CHRISTIAN
The Do Great Things for God series delivers the story of an incredible woman of faith for young readers.
Elisabeth Elliot, a wife and mother who follows her husband to the jungle to become a missionary to a hard to reach corner of the world. After the death of her husband, she chooses to forgive, live with and continue to witness to the tribe responsible for his death in a display of courageous bravery in answering God’s call on her life. Easy to read, engaging and faith-based. Learn more here!
For Kids: The Best Kids Cookbook by Danielle Kartes | 60+ Fun and Simple Recipes to Get Kids Cooking
COOKING · KIDS · NONFICTION
The Perfect Cookbook for Young Chefs!
This colorful, kid-friendly cookbook has been a joy for my second grader. With vibrant photos, easy recipes, and helpful tips on cooking basics and safety, it builds confidence and creativity in the kitchen. Many recipes are healthy and gluten-free, and our first try—Lazy Lasagna—was a delicious success. Highly recommended for families who love cooking together!
BIOGRAPHY · CHILDREN · CHRISTIAN
The Do Great Things for God series shines with two powerful new biographies for kids.
In C.S. Lewis, young readers meet the author who penned the beloved Chronicles of Narnia. In John Knox, children discover the courage of a discover the courage of a preacher who stood firm in his faith despite persecution, imprisonment, and danger. Easy to read, engaging and faith-based. Learn more here!
KIDS OF FAITH · CHILDREN’S BIOGRAPHIES · DISABILITY
When a life-changing accident leads to adjusting to a new life, Joni Eareckson Tada learned how to continue praising God among it all.
Encourage little hearts and minds with this inspirational story of an adventurous woman who became a quadriplegic at the age of 17. Amidst her questions and sadness, Joni read her Bible, praised God and began to encourage and uplift others through her art, various ministries and speaking all over the country on behalf of those with disabilities. Children will love this short, beautiful book that is part of a wonderful series from the Good Book Company!
EDUCATIONAL · YOUNG ADULT · WWII FICTION
A Sweet, Educational YA Novel That Will Warm Your Heart! A World War II Story of Courage, Resilience, and an Unbreakable Bond Between a Girl and Her Dog.
A valuable, excellent resource for a first-hand account of the life at Pearl Harbor and as a military family during WWII, which will spark many conversations and deeper historic research among middle school readers and young adults. Learn more in my full review!
Homeschool · Educational · Children
With more than 50 infographic maps, this illustrated world atlas for kids from bestselling author Louie Giglio will stretch your children's understanding of the world as they discover more about God, science, and His amazing world!
Indescribable Atlas Adventures offers a self-guided tour for your favorite explorer throughout the seven continents and over 50 countries. Easy-to-read maps, more than 1,500 facts, and a world map that helps kids identify each continent and country will help your child to think globally and discover new insights into God's incredible creation.
KIDS OF FAITH · CHILDREN’S BIOGRAPHIES · CHRONIC ILLNESS
Educate and Inspire Young Hearts with the Inspirational Life of Susannah Spurgeon, a Pastor’s Wife
This short, insightful biography, part of the Do Great Things for God series, is an exciting based-on-true-events book for kids. Susannah Spuregon, wife of Pastor Charles Spurgeon whose poor health did not stop her from serving her husband and God. An inspirational resource for any child’s library, school or homeschool!
Early Years · CHILDREN · Emotions
Introducing God, I Feel Scared: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God! A valuable resource for helping young children learn to identify, regulate and process their fears!
Fear is a feeling that can be hard, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, kids discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God will never leave them. With simple text, kids learn to identify and process their fear in a healthy way. A must have tool for the early years.
Short Stories · Bible · Morning Basket
You and Your Child Will Love These Short, Gentle, Cozy Stories Featuring Beloved People from the Bible!
This sweet book is a lovely morning basket or bedtime story book. Each two page spread features a beautiful full page photograph of a darling, handmade doll depicting a different person from the Bible with the opposite page offering a short, easy-to-understand story that parallels Scripture about that person and their significance in the Bible and in history. Perfect for homeschool, quiet story times or to display on a shelf!
Education · Children · Money
Introduce Young Children to Early Financial Concepts such as Spending, Saving and Giving With This Fun, New Book
Join Robot Wimee from the PBS Kids TV show Wimee Words as he learns about the money his Grandma sent him in the mail. With vibrant, entertaining illustrations, kids will enjoy this story as Wimee and his friends set out to earn some spending money. See my full review and learn more here!
KIDS OF FAITH · Homeschool · Puzzles & Codes
Jam-packed with fun puzzles, secret codes, word games and creative prompts designed to encourage Kids to investigate God’s Word, this brand new release is valuable and highly entertaining!
Over 260 pages long, this new resource is excellent for family devotionals, homeschoolers and churches or school. Encouraging investigative skills, this book uses creativity to build skills, use logic and practice reasoning while walking children through the six days of Creation, followed by discovering the purpose God created them, the gifts He gives them and the plan of salvation! This is a must-have and I’m so glad it’s available to all!
KIDS OF FAITH · CHILDREN’S BIOGRAPHIES · Civil rights
Educate and Inspire Young Hearts with the Courageous Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, A Woman of Color
This short, insightful biography, part of the Do Great Things for God series, is an exciting based-on-true-events book for kids. Fannie Lou Hamer, a strong woman of faith who’s personal convictions led her on a journey of taking a stand for equality and the sanctity of human life despite persecution, hate and adversity. A wonderful resource for any child’s library, school or homeschool!
Christian Kids · Holidays · Gift Ideas
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Christmas Advent or need some beautiful new stocking stuffer or gift ideas, be sure to check out these new books from Zonderkidz.
It is always a pleasure to share brand new books with you as soon as they become available. I hope you’ll enjoy these suggestions as much as our family does!
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT · KIDS · BIBLICAL-BASED DEVOTIONAL
Introducing Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings
An amazing, well-formatted devotional, designed for kids and jam-packed with fantastic content that touches on so many different emotions readers might experience. It’s like mini-counseling sessions packed into each devotion! This is a definite recommendation that will reassure, help and encourage young hearts and minds from a biblical perspective!
Kids of Faith · Children’s Biographies · Missionary Women
Inspire and excite little hearts and minds with beautiful, age-appropriate biographies of those who courageously served God, in this delightful series!
With the newest additions to our favorite children’s biography series, Do Great Things for God, children will learn the story of an Irish woman who became a missionary to India and the story of a former slave who freed enslaved African people and helped translate the Bible into that language. As their faith persevered, these strong women became icons of faith and their stories are still inspiring generations to come.
HOMESCHOOL · STEWARDSHIP · FACTS & ACTIVITIES
Introducing All of Creation: Understanding God’s Planet and How We Can Help!
From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, All of Creation offers young readers accessible and fascinating information on the challenges our planet faces and practical ways we can care for the magnificent world around us. Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and kid-friendly guide to planet Earth addresses our most pressing questions about caring for and respecting God's world.
CHRISTIAN KIDS · Book Stack · New Releases
Introducing New Children's Books from Zonderkidz, Including Women of the Bible Stories, A Tale About Thomas Edison, A Turtle and His Talent and Learning to Pray for Kids!
It is always a pleasure to share brand new books with you as soon as they become available. Here, you can find some fantastic new resources for both toddlers and elementary-aged school children that cover a broad range of topics including teaching kids how to pray, a children’s biography about Thomas Alva Edison, stories of women from the Bible and a sweet, little board book about a turtle who discovers his own God-given talent!
BIBLE -BASED · STEM FOCUSED · BOREDOM BUSTER
Fun, Challenging and Entertaining! Jam-packed with hundreds of engaging and exciting activities that point kids to the wonder of Creation!
K-5th grade-aged kids will love this activity book. Not only is this activity book visually stimulating, it is also mentally stimulating and educational, encouraging children in their faith, creativity and exploration of the world around them.
Kids Books · Educational · Biblical
Inform and entertain your kids with this amazing new book, full of insightful information that displays God’s creation and magnificent creation!
With over 100 amazing facts about the animals of the Bible, kids are sure to love pouring through this book! I know we did! Did you know that throughout the Bible, God used different animals in all kinds of surprising ways. This resource is sure to be something we turn to and look through time and again and are so glad to have it on our homeschool shelves!
Christian Kids · Biography · Women in STEM
Inspire and excite little hearts and minds with fun biographies of those who courageously served God, in this delightful series from Laura Caputo-Wickham!
In this newest addition to the Do Great Things for God Series, children can learn the story of an amazing woman who became a doctor and served as a missionary in the Congo for many years, facing various trials and even imprisonment. Her faith persevered and she became a strong role model for many women of faith, to this day. This is a must-have for any little girl or boy’s library!
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Preschool and elementary school aged children will love these brand new releases from Zonderkidz, Tommy Nelson and The Good Book Company featuring faith-based books about America, God, grace, and love!
With everything from a powerful message that a child is always enough, to wondering if or when God sleeps, to praying for our country and following the adventures of an adorable little hippo, these brand new books are sure to delight your children and be a fun, vibrant addition to your child’s library!
CHILDREN
Inspire and excite little hearts and minds with fun biographies of those who courageously served God, in this delightful series from Laura Caputo-Wickham!
Influencing and shaping a child’s faith is an important aspect of Christian parenting and what better way than by sharing stories of brave and steadfast women who’ve come before us. These brand new biographies tell each person’s story, based on true events, in a fun and exciting fashion for young minds to grasp and hold tight to!
EDUCATIONAL & FUN
The Beginner’s Bible Preschool Workbook is a great resource loaded with fun, challenging activities that build knowledge and fine motor skills for kids ages 3-5.
Another great feature is the faith-based aspect that is truly wonderful for homeschooling parents, or teachers, who are looking for something to help build an education centered around a biblical basis. Plus, this resource pairs well with other products in the Beginner’s Bible collection!
Have a reader who is a bit older?
Check out these chapter books, devotionals and more!
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Girls · Chapter Book · Faith
An Entertaining, Sweet Story About Learning How To Tell Your Friends About Jesus and Sharing Your Faith
What does it look like for kids to share the gospel with their friends? Join 10-year-old Abigail as she discovers God's power to save and learns about showing Christ's love to others in word and deed. Young readers will love this chapter book series with this new release just in time for summer.
Educational · Kids · Chapter Books
Wholesome & Educational - With charming illustrations, adventures and character-building themes, the Oakwood’s series is perfect for young readers—and parents & educators!
Author Kathy J. Perry charms and delights young readers with purposeful, encouraging, new stories about forest critters and their friends. Families, homeschoolers, and anyone looking for character-driven tales that spark wonder and teach morals and truth will love these books that can be used as read-aloud or independently. Learn more about the JustReads Publicity Tour and Giveaway for the series here.
Girls · Chapter Book · Faith
An Entertaining, Sweet Story About Discovering What God Says About Friendship, Self Worth and Fitting In.
When 9 year old Abigail’s friends decide to put on a musical, she feels embarrassed and left out because she can’t sing or dance. But with the help of God’s Word and her family, she discovers just what makes her special and learns about friendship and kindness along the way!
Whimsical · Kids Chapter Book · Imaginative
This fictional christian adventure book will give children 7+ a whole new way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it's like to follow him.
Join Lily and her friend the Lemur on a series of adventures in the Lamb King's mysterious and exciting playground. They'll explore a me-tree, play Scrabble with a slow loris, and save an entire family of squirrels from the cold! Along the way, children will find themselves exploring key truths about Jesus' kingdom.
EDUCATIONAL · YOUNG ADULT · WWII FICTION
A Sweet, Educational YA Novel That Will Warm Your Heart! A World War II Story of Courage, Resilience, and an Unbreakable Bond Between a Girl and Her Dog.
A valuable, excellent resource for a first-hand account of the life at Pearl Harbor and as a military family during WWII, which will spark many conversations and deeper historic research among middle school readers and young adults. Learn more in my full review!
KIDS OF FAITH · Homeschool · Puzzles & Codes
Jam-packed with fun puzzles, secret codes, word games and creative prompts designed to encourage Kids to investigate God’s Word, this brand new release is valuable and highly entertaining!
Over 260 pages long, this new resource is excellent for family devotionals, homeschoolers and churches or school. Encouraging investigative skills, this book uses creativity to build skills, use logic and practice reasoning while walking children through the six days of Creation, followed by discovering the purpose God created them, the gifts He gives them and the plan of salvation! This is a must-have and I’m so glad it’s available to all!
HOMESCHOOL · STEWARDSHIP · FACTS & ACTIVITIES
Introducing All of Creation: Understanding God’s Planet and How We Can Help!
From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, All of Creation offers young readers accessible and fascinating information on the challenges our planet faces and practical ways we can care for the magnificent world around us. Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and kid-friendly guide to planet Earth addresses our most pressing questions about caring for and respecting God's world.
Or, perhaps your little one is in preschool,
And just starting their bookshelf collection…
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CHRISTIAN KIDS · DO GOOD · HEARTS & HABITS
A powerful message in a simple and easy to understand little book about using hands for good and and the saving power in the hands of Jesus!
A perfect, delightful addition to our daughter’s bookshelf! I adore this book and can’t recommend it enough! Easily geared towards toddler or Kindergartner alike, this book appeals to children with gentle, rhyming words and vibrant, fun illustrations. Plus, the message inside could not be more clear, concise or true!
Family · Picture Book · Self-Discovery
Help Children Discover the Something That Makes Them Special!
Join little Wombat as he builds a family tree for a school project and discovers that each of his family members have something that makes them special. As he sets out to discover his own specialty, this cute picture book will entertain little readers.
Education · Children · Money
Introduce Young Children to Early Financial Concepts such as Spending, Saving and Giving With This Fun, New Book
Join Robot Wimee from the PBS Kids TV show Wimee Words as he learns about the money his Grandma sent him in the mail. With vibrant, entertaining illustrations, kids will enjoy this story as Wimee and his friends set out to earn some spending money. See my full review and learn more here!
CHILDREN’S BOOK · BEDTIME STORY · MINDFULNESS
Looking for a calmer bedtime routine? Try this sweet bedtime book that helps children stretch and cultivate awareness as their body prepares for rest!
We enjoyed how sweet and gentle this book is, with adorable illustrations of diverse children and subtle, but colorful images. It addresses saying good night to various body parts (fingers, toes, arms and legs) as it likens them things a child can relate to making this book easy to enjoy for little ones.
EDUCATIONAL & FUN
The Beginner’s Bible Preschool Workbook is a great resource loaded with fun, challenging activities that build knowledge and fine motor skills for kids ages 3-5.
Another great feature is the faith-based aspect that is truly wonderful for homeschooling parents, or teachers, who are looking for something to help build an education centered around a biblical basis. Plus, this resource pairs well with other products in the Beginner’s Bible collection!
CHILDREN
Vibrant, Engaging and Enjoyable! Children will love these adorable, bright colored new books featuring stories from the Bible!
Tuck the most precious stories from the Bible into your children's hearts with these beautiful, newly released books from The Good Book Company! With these short, fun stories taken directly from the God’s Word, children can experience learning about Creation and the story of Queen Esther in away that is easy for them to understand and enjoy.
Count Down to Christmas
A Gift Guide Just For You of New Holiday Books from Zonderkidz!
Join me for the 12 Days of Kids Books and click here to find Christmas and non-holiday books that are perfect for the little one(s) in your life. With easy click-to-purchase links, a gift guide and quick snippets of why I love these books, I hope you’ll find this post to be a valuable resource this Advent season.
Fall Books
Introducing New Children's Books from Zonderkidz
The little one(s) in your life will love these brand new books, released fall of 2020. With everything from learning colors to a fun fall day and bedtime stories, these books are great new additions for a child’s bookshelf this autumn season.
An Attitude of Gratitude
This truly adorable nighttime story is sure to delight any little one with cute critters who are celebrating autumn and their favorite fall activities.
With vibrant, two page scenes, little ones will love the soft, lyrical words as they follow along with the animals saying goodnight to the leaves, trees, cows and more!
Bible Stories · Kids · Women of the Bible
An Entertaining, Interactive Story To Help Kids Understand The Relationship Between The Old & New Testament
Using the story and life of Ruth, this book will delight children by helping them find and identify the Jesus Moments in the Old Testament. Explaining how moments this story ties into the life and lineage of Jesus while pointing kids to the salvation message, this is a valuable and fun resource for any family, church or school!