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We all have choices to make every day, even the youngest children. The choices we make play a large part in forming who we grow to be as adults. For kids, those choices can include whether to be obedient or disobedient, to share or be selfish, to have a good attitude or not, and more. John Ortberg addresses the ability to choose in a whimsical way by inviting children to use their "magnificent chooser" that God gave them to make right choices daily.

Brave young David faces the fiercest warrior of his time, the wicked giant Goliath, armed with a simple slingshot and his unyielding faith in God.

The amazing story of pilot Tammie Jo Shults, adapted for young listeners! Tammie Jo worked hard, had faith, stayed true to herself, and overcame every obstacle on her journey to becoming a navy pilot. Years later, those lessons served her well as she was put in the right place at the right time to safely land a crippled plane and save 148 lives.

From author and spoken word artist Quina Aragon comes this one-of-a-kind poetic book for children. Love Gave tells the story of the incarnation and the good news of Jesus Christ in language kids can understand. Children will hear how God created us to be his friends, but because of sin, we were separated from him. Out of love, God gave us Jesus, who died and rose again to solve our sin problem and restore our friendship with God.

Once upon a bridge in Alençon, France, an ordinary man met an ordinary woman, and they fell extraordinarily in love. Uncover the beauty of the sacrament of marriage through the quiet, virtuous lives of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, the first married saints in history to be canonized together.

Our children are precious gifts given to us by Allah. He entrusts us with their care and upbringing. An essential part of our responsibility as parents is to teach our children good manners and character. Islam strongly emphasizes them as integral to the faith. JJust as a Muslim child should be taught ritual acts of worship to Allah, they should also be taught good behavior from an early age until it becomes second nature.

A multi-layered tale of two very different pigs that you will find yourself snickering at . . . yet you will find very thought-provoking. Sidney & Norman uses the simple context of two pigs living next door to each other to communicate a profound truth about how we judge each other and often judge ourselves. On the surface, Sidney & Norman appears to be a picture book that will entertain kids. But this story has deeply moved adult audiences in informal readings, leading to deep-thinking discussions.

Start seeing God's goodness all around you! In God Is Really Good, discover that God’s goodness is all around us—we just need to learn how to see it!

Get ready to follow Sparrow and his friends as they go on a journey to learn just how good God really is. The world can feel like a very big, scary place for kids sometimes and it can be easy to get wrapped up in its big problems – but, we can rest safely knowing that that even when things worry us, God takes care of everything and that He is always good.

In her first ever book, Trinitee Stokes - best known as Judy Cooper from Disney Channel's K.C. Undercover - features Trinitee's answers to real fans about friends, faith, and fame, empowering girls and boys to embrace that their big dreams are valuable, worth chasing, and within reach! Trinitee Stokes is an actress, singer, inspirational speaker, and fashion designer who knows how hard it can be to not back down in the face of peer pressure, choose friends who will have your back and treat you right, and discover your own unique talents...all while following your dreams!

Young Mary Elouise is unhappy about who she is, until two African storytellers come to her school and help her to appreciate the value of her heritage. Eleanora E. Tate shares the richness of the contemporary African American experience with themes that speak to young readers of every color: self-acceptance, a healthy pride, and the importance of family and of community.

Following Jesus is the best choice anyone can ever make. But living for Jesus can be difficult. He expects a lot from us. He wants us to live like he did, and he always did the right thing. But Jesus does't expect us to live for him by our own strength. He sent the Holy Spirit to help us. The Holy Spirit is the best helper you will ever have because he is God. He is always close to you because he lives in you. In this audiobook, you'll have a chance to learn what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit. Then you can get to know him even better as you become teammates living for Jesus.

This book tells four important stories from the Bible, presented in a bedtime story format that is age-appropriate and easy for younger children to understand and read for themselves as they get older.

In this fantastical tale, embark on a voyage filled with whimsy and rhyme, where animals of all shapes and sizes gather in pairs. In a world where floods threaten to flood, a kind-hearted hero and his trusty crew set out to build a boat, sturdy and true. Creatures with feathers and those with fur, from lions to pandas, they all come aboard, searching for refuge from the stormy discord. With lively verses and playful words, join the journey of laughter and mirth, as our hero guides them, two by two, through rain and thunder, a colorful crew. From galloping horses to slithering snakes, all ...

During the French Revolution, Saint Julie Billiart began her own revolution. With a good friend she opened schools for poor girls and founded the Sisters of Notre Dame, a religious community that departed from traditional ones. Although paralyzed for twenty-three years, she was consumed with zeal for teaching the faith to people who had been deprived of it for years. While suffering physically, persecuted by revolutionaries and clergy, and criticized by her own Sisters, Julie never failed to proclaim, "How good is the good God!" Remarkably, after a miraculous healing at the age of fifty-two...

In the beginning, God created the whole world. After six days of work, he had created the stars in the sky, the mighty oceans, tall trees, beautiful flowers, mighty sea creatures, and the most prized of all creation - Adam and Eve. Created in God’s image, Adam and Eve were friends with him. But one day “the worst of all days came” - the serpent deceived them, and they sinned against God. Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was broken.

The light is always on because Jesus is waiting for you. The very best part of Heaven is that he’s going to be there too. Heaven is a real place. It’s where Jesus lives and waits for those he loves to come to him. It’s a place of joy and love and hope - a place where all of God’s children, young and old, will stay and be happy forever. Engaging questions from the audiobook will help parents reinforce the message that Heaven is a place of love that we can all look forward to seeing one day.

Both thought-provoking and engaging, this is the story of Simon of Cyrene - "a man coming in from the country", as the Gospels refer to him - who was ordered to carry Jesus's cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into Polish folklore. When Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day.

I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story, by critically acclaimed author Glenys Nellist, is an inspirational Bible that encourages children to ponder the truths God has placed in their hearts by asking thought-provoking, open-ended questions after each story.

He defended the faith and became Christianity’s first martyr. Stephen lived a life full of faith, performing miracles, boldly telling others about Jesus and even serving with others to help widows in their time of need. Then, his courageous witness was silenced. However, the gospel could not be stopped, as his martyrdom caused the gospel to be pushed outside the city walls of Jerusalem and into the surrounding region.

Osnat was born five hundred years ago - at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles, but very few believed that girls should learn to read. Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. Then, she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi! Some say Osnat performed miracles - like healing a dove who had been shot by a hunter! But, perhaps, her greatest feat was to be a light of inspiration for other girls and boys, to show that any person who can learn might find a path that none have walked before.