Bible Story Books
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Story Of The Good Samaritan
$5.99Add to cartWith colorful illustrations and humorous rhythm and rhyme, The Story of the Good Samaritan is designed to draw young ones closer to God. The Oh, What God Will Go and Do! book series from Whitaker Playhouse features imaginative retellings of well-known Bible stories, geared toward preschoolers through early readers. The 8-by-8-inch size is perfect for parents to read to their children, or young readers to enjoy on their own.
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Friend Who Forgives
$9.99Add to cartUsing simple sentences and stunning illustrations, this beautifully illustrated, 16-page board book points pre-schoolers to Jesus, the friend who forgave Peter and who will forgive them too. In so doing, it also introduces young children to the events of the first Easter.
Young children will learn that Jesus is the friend who forgives–again and again and again.
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Jesus And The Very Big Surprise Coloring And Activity Book
$5.99Add to cart32 pages of art, puzzles, mazes and activities for children based around Jesus and the Very Big Surprise–the true story of Jesus, his return and how to be ready for him.
– Based on original artwork by Catalina Echeverri
– Activities support the teaching from the storybook
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Seek And Find Old Testament Bible Stories Activity Book
$5.99Add to cart32 pages of art, puzzles, mazes and activities for children that teach them all about our amazing God. Based around Seek and Find: Old Testament Bible Stories.
– Teaches children eight attributes of God
– Features all eight Old Testament stories
– Includes mazes, puzzles, drawing, coloring and more
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Philip (DVD)
$15.99Add to cartEach DVD teaches children timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, Bible-based adventures of two time-traveling children and their robot friend
Unparalleled biblical accuracy in both scene design and character dialogue
Immersive experience supported by Superbook Bible App and website
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Easter Fix
$4.99Add to cartAn engaging retelling of the Easter story that will help young children understand why Jesus died and came alive again.
This is the story of how God sent someone to fix everything. That someone was Jesus.
But Jesus didn’t come just to fix a few things. He gave his life to fix the thing that makes everything broken… our broken friendship with God.
This engaging retelling of the Easter story will help young children understand why Jesus died and came alive again.
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Boy Who Shared His Sandwich
$4.99Add to cartAn engaging retelling of the feeding of the 5,000 that helps young children discover how Jesus gives life that lasts for ever, not just for now!
Thousands of people came to Jesus-and they were all hungry. But one boy had a sandwich to share. So Jesus prayed and then shared the sandwich with the huge, hungry crowd. Everyone was amazed and wanted him to be King.
But Jesus said, “You’re just thinking about getting your dinner, which is all finished now. I’ve come to give you something that’s never finished and always enough!”
In this engaging retelling of the feeding of the 5,000 from John 6 v 5-35, young children discover how Jesus gives life that lasts for ever, not just for now!
Notes for parents at the back help explain what Jesus says about himself in John 6 v 26-27 and 35.
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Garden The Curtain And The Cross
$9.99Add to cartSimple Bible overview for pre-schoolers.
Using simple sentences and stunning illustrations, this 16-page board book takes the truths of The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross and makes them accessible for very young children.
Journeying from the Garden of Eden to God’s future new creation, kids will learn why Jesus died and rose again-and be invited to say, “Thank you, King Jesus. You’re amazing!”
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God Contest : The True Stoy Of Elijah, Jesus, And The Greatest Victory
$16.99Add to cartTeach children about two extraordinary events in history when the God of the Bible proved himself to be the one true God.
Kids today are faced with a huge range of different views on who God is (or isn’t). How can they be sure who’s got it right?
This beautifully illustrated hardback storybook for children aged 3-6 is written by the team behind The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross. It retells two extraordinary events in history when the God of the Bible proved himself to be the one true God.
First it takes children back to Elijah’s time and the gripping “God contest” between the God of the Bible, Yahweh, and the false god Baal. Then it fast-forwards to a different mountain and another “God contest” at an empty tomb.
Once the evidence is examined, it invites kids, in a world of so many options, to decide with confidence to join Team Jesus.
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Story Of Easter
$5.99Add to cartWith colorful illustrations and humorous rhythm and rhyme, The Story of Easter is designed to draw young ones closer to God. The Oh, What God Will Go and Do! book series from Whitaker Playhouse features imaginative retellings of well-known Bible stories, geared toward preschoolers through early readers. The 8-by-8-inch size is perfect for parents to read to their children, or young readers to enjoy on their own.
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Story Of Jonah
$5.99Add to cartWith colorful illustrations and humorous rhythm and rhyme, The Story of Jonah is designed to draw young ones closer to God. The Oh, What God Will Go and Do! book series from Whitaker Playhouse features imaginative retellings of well-known Bible stories, geared toward preschoolers through early readers. The 8-by-8-inch size is perfect for parents to read to their children, or young readers to enjoy on their own.
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Story Of The Prodigal Son
$5.99Add to cartWith colorful illustrations and humorous rhythm and rhyme, The Story of Prodigal Son is designed to draw young ones closer to God. The Oh, What God Will Go and Do! book series from Whitaker Playhouse features imaginative retellings of well-known Bible stories, geared toward preschoolers through early readers. The 8-by-8-inch size is perfect for parents to read to their children, or young readers to enjoy on their own.
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Story Of Ruth
$5.99Add to cartWith colorful illustrations and humorous rhythm and rhyme, The Story of Ruth is designed to draw young ones closer to God. The Oh, What God Will Go and Do! book series from Whitaker Playhouse features imaginative retellings of well-known Bible stories, geared toward preschoolers through early readers. The 8-by-8-inch size is perfect for parents to read to their children, or young readers to enjoy on their own.
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Jesus Loves The Little Children
$15.99Add to cartAbigail talks a lot. A lot. So after she met Jesus for the first time, she talked about him to every kid she can find.
Together the children gather at Jesus’s campsite and discover that even Abi, with all her words, couldn’t have fully described the wonder and wisdom and fun they would find there.
Based on Episode 3 from Season 1 of the groundbreaking TV show The Chosen, this book introduces little readers to Jesus-his kindness, his sense of humor, his availability, and his love for “the least of these” -through the eyes of children just like them.
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Moses And The Very Big Rescue
$12.99Add to cartFaithful and fun retelling of Moses and the exodus from Egypt, for children 2-5 years old, showing how God rescues his people from slavery.
In this faithful and innovative retelling of the classic Bible story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, children of 2-5 years old will discover what happened when Moses told Pharaoh to “Let my people go” and Pharaoh said, “No, no, no!”
Children will be invited to join in as they count down from 10 to zero to see how God rescues his people from slavery in Egypt with signs and wonders.
It teaches some interesting numerical skills to children and has bright, vivid, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison.
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Deborah And The Very Big Battle
$12.99Add to cartTeach children that listening to God is always the very best thing to do with this fun retelling of the story of Deborah for 2-5-year-olds.
This is an innovative and faithful retelling of the story of Deborah from the book of Judges, with bright, vivid, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison and actions so that kids can join in.
Children of 2-5 years olds will discover what happened when God’s people stopped listening, and how God rescued them when two of his people, Deborah and Barak, started listening, and how he helped them to win a very big battle.
Children will learn that listening to God is always the very best thing to do.
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Babies Of The Bible
$14.99Add to cart“Babies! We were all like them at some point, and so were the people who are written about in the Bible. Come take a look at who these babies grow up to be and the great things they accomplish through God. Inspire your little ones to see that though they may be small, God can use them to do BIG things.”
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My Big Book Of Bible People Places And Things
$19.99Add to cartThis brand-new Bible dictionary for kids 6 to 10 features 750 entries with age-appropriate text, colorful illustrations, and, best of all, fun! From award-winning author and illustrator of Jesus Wants All of Me, Phil Smouse, My Big Book of Bible People, Places, and Things explains important terms in simple ways that young readers can easily grasp, while the full-color illustrations enhance your kids’ learning. With entries including “Alleluia,” “Book of Life,” “Mary and Martha,” and “Walking on Water,” this book provides an important head start to scriptural literacy!
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My Big Book Of Bible Stories
$19.99Add to cartSeventeen favorite Bible stories featuring hilarious rhymes and bright, full-color illustrations for preschoolers through early readers. From award-winning author and illustrator Phil A. Smouse, My Big Book of Bible Stories includes clever retellings of key Scriptures, including stories of creation, Adam and Eve, and Jonah all the way through the New Testament stories of the Good Samaritan, Jesus and Nicodemus, and Peter. Perfect for reading to younger children, while early readers will also enjoy working through the brightly-colored pages all by themselves.
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Action Bible New And Expanded Stories (Expanded)
$32.99Add to cartThe Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story.
Plus, these spectacular updates take the action to a whole new level:
*25 new stories showcase a more extensive exploration of God’s work in our lives.
*23 expanded stories highlight additional experiences of the people who tell God’s story.
*128 new pages of illustrations deliver a richer artistic experience with more close-up faces, historical details, and dramatic colors.Every page sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Readers will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith.
Let this blend of powerful imagery and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God.
Sergio Cariello’s illustrations for The Action Bible leap off the page with the same thrilling energy that earned him international recognition for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.
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Candle Bible For Toddlers
$17.99Add to cartAn excellent way to introduce classic Bible stories to your toddler. Each story is retold using clear and simple language, supported by exciting and colourful illustrations by Helen Prole. This Bible covers 63 favourite stories from Old and New Testaments, with only two to three lines of text per page, and Scripture references throughout. You’ll soon discover why the Candle Bible for Toddlers has become a favourite on family bookshelves all over the world.
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Jesus And The Lions Den Colouring And Activity Book
$5.99Add to cartColoring and activity book based around the Jesus and the Lions’ Den storybook.
This coloring and activity book contains 32 pages of coloring, puzzles, mazes and activities. It is based around the Jesus and the Lions’ Den storybook by Alison Mitchell and Catalina Echeverri which teaches children how Daniel points us to Jesus.
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Super Sized Book Of Bible Coloring And Art Ages 5-10
$24.99Add to cartKids and coloring books are a natural combination. That’s why The Super-Sized Book of Bible Coloring & Art is so awesome! It’s a reproducible book filled with over 200 coloring pages and art activities about the most exciting Bible stories for kids.
Beyond basic stay-within-the-lines coloring, this book includes these types of coloring pages:
*Color-by-number
*Color code
*Finish-the-picture styleEach page in The Super-Sized Book of Bible Coloring & Art has a memory verse and a brief Bible story. Parents or teachers of younger children can read and explain each story while the children concentrate on coloring. Older children can read the stories and color the corresponding pictures, and they can skip around and learn the stories in any order they wish.
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Zacchaeus
$7.99Add to cartKids love a great hero story, and there’s no better place to find them than the Bible! This story tells the story of Zacchaeus and the day his life and heart were changed when he met Jesus.
Each Little Bible Heroes(TM) story tells of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness–straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts!
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Prisoners The Earthquake And The Midnight Song
$16.99Add to cartTeach children about Jesus’ ongoing power to save through the proclamation of the gospel and through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
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.
The ascended Jesus’ ongoing power to save through the proclamation of the gospel and through the presence of the Holy Spirit is imaginatively and powerfully brought to life by Bob Hartman.
Bob is a compelling storyteller and author of the Lion Storyteller Bible, which has sold over 130,000 copies in the UK and has been translated into 11 languages, and of YouVersion’s Bible App for Kids.
Children will discover…
* Jesus’ ongoing power to save through the proclamation of the gospel and through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
* The powerful witness of Paul and Silas, who sung while they were held captive and refused to break free when an earthquake destroyed the prison they were trapped in.
* How they can tell others the good news of Jesus Christ.
* How to imagine the sights and sounds of a Bible story.Ideal for children aged 3-6.
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Nehemiah
$15.99Add to cartWhen Chris is asked to tutor two poor students who are also class clowns, he doubts he’s the guy for the job. Superbook then whisks Chris, Joy and Gizmo away to ancient Jerusalem. They meet Nehemiah, who is mocked and threatened as he rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem. Chris learns to do the job God gives you. Nehemiah 6:3
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Laugh And Grow Bible For Little Ones
$9.99Add to cartFifteen beautifully-illustrated, whimsically-written Bible stories that will introduce little learners to God’s great story.
The Laugh and Grow Bible for Little Ones is written by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. This simple board book Bible is the perfect companion to the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids or a delightful stand-alone tool that will introduce toddlers and preschoolers to beloved, gospel-focused Bible stories.
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Seek And Find Old Testament Bible Stories
$16.99Add to cartThis beautifully illustrated “Seek and Find” book is packed full of all your favorite Old Testament characters. It’s teeming with fun and exciting things to find-from snappy crocodiles, hungry lions and golden palaces to a baby in the bulrushes!
Children will not only love finding, counting and sorting over 450 hidden things, but they will also learn key truths about the character of our amazing God through the biblically faithful illustrations and retellings of Old Testament stories. They will learn that God is our Creator, our Rescuer, our Provider, and the Real King of everyone and everything.
With over 50 things to count on each page, this book will bring you hours of fun as you seek and find!
A perfect gift for young children.
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Babys Little Bible Boy
$11.99Add to cartBaby’s Little Bible was written by new mom Sarah Toulmin as a way of sharing the stories she so loved with her own little ones. Her ultra-simple retellings of twenty favorite stories, from Creation to Resurrection, are filled with a sense of wonder, expressing God’s love for creation.
Featuring Kristina Stephenson’s heartwarming, baby-friendly illustrations, this little Bible offers lots to look at and point to while parent and child share this delightful book together.
Now available in a small format with a padded cover in either pink or blue, or as a gift edition with gilt edges and a ribbon marker, Baby’s Little Bible is a perfect starter Bible to share with a much-loved child.
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Babys Little Bible Girl
$11.99Add to cartBaby’s Little Bible was written by new mom Sarah Toulmin as a way of sharing the stories she so loved with her own little ones. Her ultra-simple retellings of twenty favorite stories, from Creation to Resurrection, are filled with a sense of wonder, expressing God’s love for creation.
Featuring Kristina Stephenson’s heartwarming, baby-friendly illustrations, this little Bible offers lots to look at and point to while parent and child share this delightful book together.
Now available in a small format with a padded cover in either pink or blue, or as a gift edition with gilt edges and a ribbon marker, Baby’s Little Bible is a perfect starter Bible to share with a much-loved child.
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Tower Of Babel And The Day Of Pentecost
$15.99Add to cartIn Tower of Babel and The Day of Pentecost, Chris and Joy struggle to communicate with a new student in their school who just moved from India.
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to Babel, where God stops people from building a great tower for their own glory. Then they visit Jerusalem, where God sends the Holy Spirit to unite and empower believers for His glory. The children learn that language and customs may divide us, but God&;s power and love can overcome all obstacles.
*Each DVD teaches children timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, Bible-based adventures of two time-traveling children and their robot friend
*Unparalleled biblical accuracy in both scene design and character dialogue
*Immersive experience supported by Superbook Bible App and websiteChildren will discover that God&;s love can bridge all barriers!
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Noahs Ark Bath Book
$8.99Add to cartWatch as favorite Bible stories come to life when the pages get wet!Read the story of Noah building the ark and welcoming the animals before they journey through the flood. Kids will have fun making the sounds to tell the tale. And they will especially enjoy watching the pictures in the book turn from white to full-color on every page when the book is dipped in the bath (or any water), revealing a rainbow at the end.
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Jesus And The Very Big Surprise
$16.99Add to cartThis beautifully illustrated hardback book by well-known singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame is based on the parable in Luke 12:35-38.
It teaches children that Jesus will return and when he does there will be an amazing party where…SURPRISE!…he will serve his faithful servants! Jesus didn’t tell us when that party will be, but we can make sure that we’re ready for it by loving him and loving his people while we wait.
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Easter Storybook : 40 Bible Stories Showing Who Jesus Is
$18.99Add to cartStarting with Jesus’ time in the temple as a boy and ending with His appearances after the resurrection, The Easter Storybook invites readers into the big picture of God’s love. Each of the 40 full-color, beautifully illustrated stories includes a Bible passage and a conversational question to guide families through the Easter season together.
Unlike other children’s Easter books, The Easter Storybook focuses not just on Jesus’ last days but on the journey of His whole life leading to the joy of Easter morning. Every story will give children a glimpse into Jesus’ identity–as Teacher, Good Shepherd, Savior, and King–making this a rich book to read throughout the year.
The Easter Storybook explains who Jesus is, what He did, and why His death and resurrection matter, in a simple way that children ages 4-8 can understand and remember. As a fitting companion to the bestselling The Advent Storybook, this book is a wonderful way to discover as a family why Jesus came to earth as Rescuer, Redeemer, and Friend.
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Birth Of John The Baptist
$15.99Add to cartPhoebe is babysitting two-year-old Charlie for her friend, Mrs. Peterson. Joy has a hard time with the tyke, and she doesn’t want to help take care of him – “No way. Not now. Not ever!” Superbook appears and takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, AND Charlie to witness the birth of John the Baptist. Luke 1:60
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Jesus Lives Box Of 25
$29.99Add to cartBibleForce Jesus Lives: The Story of Salvation (Boxed Set – Display) Filled with color images, these new soft cover books are designed for evangelism. The book includes 15 stories sharing the story of Jesus from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection. Perfect for churches, mission groups, or ministry teams.
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Goodbye To Goodbyes Colouring And Activity Book
$5.99Add to cartThis coloring and activity book based around the storybook by Lauren Chandler and Catalina Echeverri that tells the true story about how Jesus came to give his friends life after death. It contains 32 pages of coloring, puzzles, mazes and activities.
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David And The Very Big Giant
$12.99Add to cartDiscover what happened when little David fought the big, bigger, biggest Giant Goliath.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn about a God who is great, greater, the greatest in the whole wide world.
In this innovative approach to the story of David and Goliath, we learn about a great big God who is greater than anyone else. It teaches some interesting linguistic skills to children, and has bright, vivid, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison.
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Jonah And The Very Big Fish
$12.99Add to cartDiscover what happened when God told a very grumpy prophet to go to a very bad city.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn that God was determined to send Jonah to talk to the nasty people of Nineveh so that he could forgive them.
This innovative approach to the story of Jonah focuses on how how God loves to save people. It teaches some interesting linguistic skills to children, and has bright, vivid, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison.
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Noah And The Very Big Boat
$12.99Add to cartDiscover what happened when God told Noah to build a very big boat.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn about a God who kept Noah and his family safe, safe, safe through the splish splash splosh.
This innovative approach to the story of Noah focuses on how God saves his people. It teaches some interesting linguistic skills to children, and has bright, vivid, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison.
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Daniel And The Very Hungry Lions
$12.99Add to cartDiscover what happened when God’s faithful servant was thrown into a den filled with roaring ravenous lions.
In this faithful and fun retelling of a classic Bible story, we learn about how God protected Daniel from the very hungry lions and how King Darius learned that God is the one true God who lives for ever.
This innovative approach to the story of Daniel focuses on how our faithful God protects his people. It teaches some interesting linguistic skills to children, and has bright, vivid, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison.
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Jesus Is Born My First I Can Read
$5.99Add to cartThe Beginner’s Bible(R) has been a favorite with young children and their parents since its release in 1989 with over 25 million products sold. Combined with the proven I Can Read format, this My First I Can Read! book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with a child.
In Jesus Is Born, a young girl named Mary is going to have a special baby. When he is born, God’s angels tell everyone the good news. But the king is not happy at all. What will become of Baby Jesus? Featuring vibrant art from the beloved The Beginner’s Bible, this iconic story about the first Christmas from the New Testament is perfect for parents to share God’s Word with their children.
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Manga Majesty : The Revelation Of The End Times!
$12.99Add to cartManga Majesty: The Revelation of the End Times! is a biblically accurate retelling of the book of Revelation presented in authentic Japanese Manga style. This last book in the six-volume series from NEXTmanga combines cutting-edge illustration with fast-paced storytelling to deliver biblical truth to an ever-changing, postmodern culture. More than 10 million books in over 40 different languages have been distributed worldwide in the series. Manga is the visual language of the world’s largest unreached people group: the worldwide youth culture. NEXTmanga brings the story of the Bible into the heart language of young people everywhere using this innovative graphic novel format.
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Jesus And The Lions Den
$16.99Add to cartThe story of Daniel and the Lions’ Den teaches children many things… It teaches them about praying; it teaches them about Daniel’s faithfulness to God, and God’s faithfulness to Daniel; and it teaches them that God is the real king of everyone everywhere.
But if you peel back another layer, you’ll see that like the rest of the Old Testament, it also points to Jesus.
This stunningly-illustrated retelling of Daniel and the lions’ den helps children to see Jesus in the story of Daniel. It challenges children to spot the ‘Jesus moments’ by looking out for the hidden lion symbols. It goes on to explain the parallels between Jesus and Daniel, so that children can see the gospel heart of the whole Bible.
A great gift for children aged 3-6.
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Bible Adventures With Reid The Scroll Prophets With Impact Part 1
$15.99Add to cartWeaving God’s Truth into the Next Generation
The Bible is the ultimate truth; when families read biblical stories together, learn together, and pray together, their relationships will be stronger. Part of the foundation of strong relationships is having good, healthy conversations about topics with children that not only teach them biblical principles, but also show us how to apply those principles in their lives.
This book outlines biblical principles and explains how they apply to our everyday lives, helping families learn and pray together, and blessing each new generation with a strong faith foundation in Jesus Christ.
In this volume, kids will learn about the lives and lessons of prophets like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Solomon. Each chapter is divided into seven sections:
1. Principle
2. A Closer Look
3. Challenge for Children
4. Challenge for Parents or Caregiver
5. Prayer
6. A Scroll into the New Testament
7. One Step FurtherReid the Scroll will not stop “scrolling” into new content, so stay tuned!
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Epic : The Story That Changed The World
$16.99Add to cartEpic: The Story that Changed the World is a graphic novel style Bible storybook featuring 52 stories and life-application questions circling back to the one big story of Jesus and making biblical events more relevant for today’s youth. The book features familiar yet reimagined art from the One Big Story brand that is perfect for engaging older kids and preteen readers.
This B&H Kids book includes a Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book’s message with their child. We’re all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God’s Word.
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My Very First Bible
$5.99Add to cartThis first-step Bible storybook from the award-winning Candle Bible for Toddlers product line introduces little ones to the best-loved Bible stories. Featuring text that has been edited for a younger age group, parents and children can read about how God looked after Noah and all the animals; discover Joseph’s special present; find out what happened when David met a giant; learn about the very special baby and how he grew up to help people. A perfect companion to My Very First Prayers, this collection has friendly, warm illustrations and Scripture references throughout.
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Acts Of God And The Apostles
$9.99Add to cartSharing with your child miraculous stories from the books of Acts.
In this wonderful book, some of the most thrilling acts performed by God in the early church are shared. Every child needs to understand that God not only hears and sees, God acts. These stories, taken from the book of Acts and the lives of the apostles, will build faith in your child that Christians can be used of God in very miraculous and powerful way.
Questions will be answered like:
*What did Peter say to the lame man at the temple gate?
*Who was visited by an angel in prison?
*What apostle was blinded by a light from heaven?
*What did God do when Paul and Silas sang His praises?