Young David felt stuck tending his family's sheep every day--yes, the sheep were important, but they were also boring, stubborn, and had no sense of humor. David wanted excitement. When excitement appeared in the form of a mountain lion that carried away one of the lambs, David vowed to never let that happen again, and set about learning to fight, using a slingshot. But a slingshot is no easy weapon, and it took David a long time to learn to use it well enough to make a difference--but learn he did, setting himself on the road to saving the Israelites in the war against the Philistines, and eventually becoming king. This easy-ready chapter book expands on the story of David and Goliath known to so many children and follows David on his path of learning and practice as he develops the skills that will make him a courageous warrior, a talented musician, a faithful friend, and eventually, king. A note at the end explains archeological evidence about the actual reign of David, and an author's note discusses the persistence and patience David needed to achieve his goals.

Sweeten up bedtime with your favorite 'God Bless' books from the series! The 5-minute format will help your child drift off to sleep feeling loved. This bedtime story collection includes God Bless You and Good Night, God Bless My Friends, God Bless My School, God Bless My Boo Boo, God Bless My Family, and a brand-new story, God Bless My Home.

Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel scared and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it's okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don't need to avoid and instead something they can use to better understand themselves and grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way. God, I Feel Scared teaches kids ages 4 to 8 how to: Identify the feeling of fear and recognize things that can make them feel scared See signs of fear in others Develop techniques to manage fear Embrace fear and new experiences without letting it overwhelm them Talk to God about their feelings God, I Feel Scared is perfect for: Helping young kids develop positive ways to manage and name their feelings Children dealing with changing emotions, new experiences, or anxiety Family read-aloud time Supporting good communication and mental health habits at an early age Check out the other picture book in the God, I Feel series--God, I Feel Sad.

Share God's love and the beauty and power of Bible verses with little ones. This heartwarming picture book introduces young children to the reassuring messages found in Bible verses. Each of the three Bible verses are woven into a lyrical narrative with key repetitive phrases and applied to young children's daily lives. The Bible verses are based on: You are a Child of God Memory verse: "See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!" (1 John 3 verse 1) Never Fear, God is Near! Memory verse: Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1 verse 9) Love God, Love All. Memory verse: Jesus replied, "You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind... Love your neighbour as yourself." (Matthew 22 verses 37, 39) At the end of the three narratives are some reassuring discussion points and activities to help children remember each memory verse. Beautiful story-telling illustrations showing activities of young children's everyday lives at home, at school, and out and about.

With gentle humour and fun illustrations, this book confidently combines faith and science as God-the-chef helps readers navigate through the Big Bang, Inflation Theory, and getting to know your Goldilocks stars from your supermassive black holes. And that's not all! As you explore God's creative processes, you'll also see some of the beauty and complexity involved in getting things just right for life as we know it to unfold. This book has been created in partnership with The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge, UK. They have helped in every part of the process to ensure our science and theology are in line with current understandings and discoveries.

Explore God's word with the Veggies in this year-long devotional perfect for girls looking to grow in their faith. Full of encouraging Bible messages and favorite Veggie characters, this 365-day devotional offers girls and their loved ones the perfect opportunity to share time together each day. Each entry includes a Bible verse, short devotion, Thought of the Day, and prayer. Rich biblical content will help girls learn more about God as they develop a daily practice to keep him close in their lives. Great for bedtime reading, family devotion time, or as a fresh way to start each day, these devotionals remind growing girls of God's continued love and care.

Explore God's word with the Veggies in this year-long devotional perfect for boys looking to grow in their faith. Full of encouraging Bible messages and favorite Veggie characters, this annual devotional offers boys and their loved ones the perfect opportunity to share time together each day. Each entry includes a Bible verse, short devotion, Thought of the Day, and prayer. Rich biblical content will help boys learn more about God as they develop a daily practice to keep him close in their lives. Great for bedtime reading, family devotion time, or as a fresh way to start each day, these devotionals remind growing boys of God's continued love and care.

Answering big questions about what the Bible says about life after death for 4-8-year-olds How do I get to heaven? Can anybody go there? What happens when someone dies? These are all questions that a child will ask at some point in their life. When a relative or close friend comes to the end of their life what does a child need to know? They need to know about Jesus. They need to know about Salvation. They need to know that there really is eternal life but there is only one way to God. In simple terms, this attractive, full-colour illustrated hardback paints a beautiful picture of heaven and explains what heaven will be like. It also explains that the only way to heaven is by trusting in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Each spread includes one question or topic, a brief explanation, and a Bible verse that can be used as a memory verse. There are also explanations of words which might be new to readers, like salvation, resurrection, and substitute. Headings include: Tell Me About Heaven What is Heaven Like? Is There Really a Place Called Heaven? Who is in Heaven? What is Dying Like? Why Are We Sad When People Go to Heaven? Will I See Jesus in Heaven? Why are People Happy in Heaven? Tell Me About Jesus What is Jesus Like? What did God Give Jesus for His Very Own? Does Jesus Love Me? How Did Jesus Come to Earth? How Did Jesus Die? Why Did Jesus Die? What Happened After Jesus Died Tell Me About Salvation Do You Want to Be Perfect? What is it Like to Be Perfect? Can We Be Perfect? Is Anyone Perfect? How Can I Get to Heaven? How Does Jesus Change Me? Do I Have to Buy Salvation? What is Faith? Do You Want Jesus to be Your Saviour? What Is Justification? What is the Family of God? Can Anyone Help Me to be Good? Has Jesus Saved You?

"Destined to be classic: a tale from the Buddhist sutras told in the memorable and engaging rhyming verse in the tradition of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Children and their parents will both love it, and be encouraged. Illustrated in a style that brings both humor and tradition, by the renowned and award-winning illustrator of I See You, Buddha as well as Wisdom's Illustrated Lotus Sutra, and many other books. Mara is a character from the Buddhist tradition who is the personification of the mind that causes suffering, also known as delusion. I See You, Mara! Provides time-tested tools for dispelling the voice of fear, doubt, and inadequacy that arise for all us. The reader will also see how, as a master physician, the Buddha was also the world's first cognitive behavioral therapist! A cognate of the name "Mara" persists in the English language in the word nightmare"--