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excellent daily devotional for young children
This book contains short, one-page devotionals designed with the young child in mind. The daily devotional begins with a Bible verse, continues with a short life lesson, and concludes with a suggested prayer. Older children that can read may begin the lesson by reading the Bible verse and all children will enjoy participating in the brief activity included in each day's life lesson. ... Read more

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More than 80 percent of American teenagers are affiliated with a religion, according to researchers with the National Study of Youth and Religion. But how does religion matter in their lives? How do young people stay true to their faith while growing up in a secular society? In I Believe In . . ., award-winning journalist Pearl Gaskins presents candid, compelling interviews with young Christians, Muslims, and Jews about the place of religion in their lives, what it means to belong to a certain faith, and their struggle to maintain their faith. Some of them, like the young man who escaped a violent youth gang with the help of his church, claim that faith saved their lives. Some describe their daily struggle to be observant and moral in a temptation-filled world. Many wrestle with doubts, conflicts, and the prejudices of others. Frank, poignant, sometimes shocking, the words of these young people offer valuable insight into the complexity of religious identity and the beliefs that unite and divide us. Also included are original poems and essays by young authors on this topic. ... Read more

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Based on John Maxwell’s best-selling title Developing the Leader Within You, Leading from the Lockers offers tweens the tools they need to develop as leaders before reaching high school or college. Leadership takes many forms, and today kids are assuming roles as leaders in school, on their sports teams, in church youth groups and as peer mentors. Leading from the Lockers covers the topics of influence, priorities, integrity, problem solving, self-discipline, and peer relationships. Color pages with vignette line drawings enchance the text and give books an up-to-the-minute look. ... Read more

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Wonderful!
I have read this book and think it is a great resource for becoming a leader. If you buy this book you should also buy the teacher edition if you're doing this as a youth group. ... Read more

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Similar in format to the best-selling My Faith Journals, My Prayer Journal is filled with short thoughts and Bible verses to help encourage children to journal their thoughts and guide them in developing a regular prayer life.Includes blanks to guide prayer.Fun illustrations fill the pages, making this an inviting and friendly book for kids ages 7-11.

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Long ago lived a man named Jesus. He had a very important message to tell: the God who made the world loves you. You are very special to God.

People listened to Jesus. They watched all he did. Many learned to love him. As they did so, they came to know more about God's great love for them. Ever since, people have wanted to know about Jesus' life so they can learn to love and know they are loved. Here is a little life of Jesus for children who are learning to love him.

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A Little Life of Jesus
The 12 stories are short and simple and nicely illustrated. My 4 year old loves it and has me read it to her again and again!

Wonderful book for small children.
This is a great book for parents to share with their young children. The stories are written in a way that they can understand. A few lines per page so it keeps their attention. Great illustrations. My children are under six and they loved it. ... Read more

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God’s Kids Worship is a new collection of today’s top Praise & Worship recordings produced for and sung by kids 8-14 years old. Each all-new recording of God’s Kids Worship: Blue, Green, Red, and Orange will feature the most popular songs kids are already singing in church today. Included on these recordings are all of the top 25 and most of the top 100 of today’s most popular Praise & Worship songs as established by Christian Copyright Licensing International. Each recording also includes at least six hymns and traditional songs. Perfect for at home listening or sing-alongs at Sunday School, children’s church, small group, and backyard Bible clubs.Produced by four-time Children’s Album Dove nominee and multi-platinum Grammy nominee, Bob Singleton.

Songs included on God’s Kids Worship: Blue

1. He Has Made Me Glad
2. Shout to the Lord
3. Blessed Assurance
4. His Eye is on the Sparrow
5. Rejoice in the Lord Always
6. King of Kings
7. Majesty
8. He Who Began a Good Work in You
9. Thou Art Worthy
10. Down in My Heart
11. Oh, For a Thousand Tongues
12. Cast Your Burden
13. I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
14. Give Me Jesus
15. Holy, Holy, Holy
16. Cry of My Heart
17. Bless His Holy Name
18. Come, Christians, Join to Sing
19. From the Rising of the Sun
20. Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

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When you think of all the wonderful things that God has created—the bugs, the butterflies, the sun and the stars, colors, and clay—it's all so wonderful that sometimes you just want to shout, "I KNOW GOD!" This sweet little story celebrates God's revelation in all his creation and reminds us that we can see God all around us! ... Read more

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From the Haggadah to the plague of locusts to matzo ball soup, Passoveris filled with many intriguing traditions, stories, and foods. Very youngchildren will love learning about this most important Jewish holiday with DK'sextra-sturdy little board book. Crisp photos and preschool age-appropriatelanguage tell the story of Passover, and describe Seder preparations, a song(with musical notation), and some of the colors of Passover (blue yarmulke,green parsley, red wine, silver candlestick). Scenes of costumed children actingout the story of Passover will help readers grasp the historical significanceand rituals of the holiday. Along with its companion title, My First Hannukah Board Book,this handy guide will be a real favorite for kids who are beginning to ask "Whyis this night different from all others?" (Baby to preschool) --EmilieCoulter ... Read more

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Super-tough. Super-sexy. Ultra-compromising. Is this what it means to be a woman? Grammy Award-winning artist Rebecca St.James and coauthor Lynda Hunter Bjorklund want to give teen girls a new choice. They want girls to know that they can be safe, healthy, and empowered by finding their identity in Christ. This eye-catching, full-color bookzine hits all the hot issues girls are dealing with--sex and purity, body image and eating disorders, boundaries and purpose--and encourages teen girls to be all God made them to be. ... Read more

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This beautiful picture book of the seven days of creation celebrates the origins of our abundant planet. Combining amazingly detailed illustrations with the contemporary, easy-to-understand words of the New Living Translation, The Creation Story vividly brings to life the favorite Bible story taken from Genesis. Readers of all ages will marvel at the wonders of God's intricate creation. And it's an ideal book for parents and children to read aloud together too! ... Read more

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An entertaining and educational introduction to Jewish Bible stories.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, seven stories from the bible are retold for the very young. Children can follow the stories in pictures while an adult reads aloud, and each page provides opportunities for shared discussion. A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories is an entertaining and delightful introduction to the teachings of the Bible. ... Read more

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Beautiful book but not for bedtime reading
This book is a beautiful book from an illustration perspective. However, it is not for bedtime reading with young children. The stories are quite detailed, and reading verbatim will take longer than anticipated. This book is best suited for the motivated child who reads well.

As well, the book is titled as a Jewish Bible story book. However, the table of contents lists the stories as being part of the Old Testament, a clearly Christian perspective. ... Read more

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Something for everyone!
This is NOT for "Reading level: ages 4-8" as stated in Amazon's description -- it's for ALL ages. It's a sweet, funny, tender, poignant little book of kids' quotes and drawings about angels. Anyone who can appreciate the refreshing perspective of seeing the world through a kid's eyes will appreciate this book. It's a great gift idea or stocking stuffer; I've ordered 10 copies to give away! ... Read more

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a perfect book for this saber rattling period
This book is both beautifully written and illustrated. The Dalai Lama's message that love, not war, is the answer to the world's problems is presented quite well. Children will enjoy recognizing that this great man once was a child like them.

Highly spiritual book with a eye on human rights.
This book will be shared with my students. They have often endured many hardships in their lives and would enjoy hearing others' stories. The Dalai Lama is a very important person in the world and can not be ignored.

Complex story told clearly and with beautiful illustrations
Demi tells a potentially complicated story with clarity and simplicity. The illustrations are beautiful and evocative of the magical land in which the story is set. Where the takeover by Chinese Communist forces is concerned, you may need to fill your child in on some of the political background. Otherwise, the book is very accessible. ... Read more