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Take Heart for Teens by David Powlison
By Betsy Farquhar |
Take Heart for Teens is a one-year devotional for teens that has been adapted from the adult Take Heart devotional. Take Heart for Teens: Daily ...
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Middle and High School Small Group Devotionals Round Up
By Betsy Farquhar |
Small group devotionals for middle school and high school worth checking out in the New Year. The Gospel-Centered Community for Teens by Robert H. Thune ...
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Motherhood and Christmas
By Hayley Morell |
This reflection was written over several weeks. The timeline twists a little, but I think our readers can follow along with this tired mommy’s brain. I realized several days ...
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*The One We’re Waiting For by Taylor Combs
By Megan Saben |
The One We're Waiting For is a lovely Advent devotional with ornaments to help families remember the promises of God to send the Savior we ...
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*Hymns for Little Ones Series from HarvestKids
By Megan Saben |
Four favorite hymns visually come to life in these board books that are delightful to look at and handy for singing. *Hymns for Little Ones ...
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Storybook Bibles and Story Bibles: A Redeemed Reader Booklist
By Betsy Farquhar |
Storybook Bible vs. Story Bible: What's the difference? At the risk of splitting hairs, a quick Google search indicates that the primary difference is that ...
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The Life of Chesterton by Holly Geiger Lee
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Life of Chesterton is a well-written, entertaining biography of a man larger than life. The Life of Chesterton: The Man Who Carried a Swordstick ...
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The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
By Janie Cheaney |
The Amazing Generation informs middle-graders and early teens of the dangers of excessive screen use, while steering them in more productive directions The Amazing Generation: ...
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God’s Colorful Kingdom Bible Storybook by Esau McCaulley
By Betsy Farquhar |
Vibrantly illustrated, God's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible emphasizes God's love for the diverse family He has created and redeemed as well as His care for ...
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*The Kingdom and the King Storybook Bible by Bob Hartman
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Kingdom and the King is a well-written, well-illustrated storybook Bible that looks at the kingship of Christ and His work on behalf of His ...
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*Dance in the Desert by Madeleine L’Engle
By Janie Cheaney |
Dance in the Desert, a classic nativity story by Madeleine L’Engle, gets a new look in this 2025 revision. *Dance in the Desert by Madeleine ...
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The Songs of a Warrior: Saul and David: A Retelling by Katy Morgan
By Betsy Farquhar |
The stories of Saul and David come to life in this biblical fiction for middle grades. The Songs of a Warrior: Saul and David: A ...
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*Behold, the Lamb of God Has Come by Trillia Newbell
By Betsy Farquhar |
Behold, the Lamb of God Has Come is a warmly conversational Advent family devotional that invites us to rejoice that Jesus has come! *Behold, the ...
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*The Biggest Story Advent by Kevin DeYoung
By Janie Cheaney |
The Biggest Story Advent carries on Kevin DeYoung’s Biggest Story series with a lift-the-flap advent devotional for younger children. *The Biggest Story Advent by Kevin ...
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The Gift of All Gifts by Melissa B. Kruger
By Megan Saben |
The Gift of All Gifts is a picture book about anticipating Christmas and discovering which gift is the best--the Gift of all gifts? The Gift ...
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Your Worth Never Wavers by Laura Wifler
By Betsy Farquhar |
Your Worth Never Wavers seeks to reassure young girls of their intrinsic worth as God's handiwork. Your Worth Never Wavers by Laura Wifler, illustrated by ...
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The Story Of Martin Luther by Jared Kennedy
By Janie Cheaney |
Martin Luther headlines a new series of Christian biographies for 4th-6th graders. The Story of Martin Luther by Jared Kennedy. Crossway, 2024. 138 pages. Reading ...
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The Story Of Katie Luther by Gretchen Ronnevik
By Janie Cheaney |
Katharina Luther receives her due as the industrious helpmeet of the world-changing reformer. The Story of Katie Luther: The Nun Who Escaped to Freedom by ...
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I Love You From Fingertip to Fingertip by Elisabeth Blaker Brown
By Hayley Morell |
Told in a parent’s voice, a sweet, faith-filled picture book reminding a child “I love you from fingertip to fingertip.” I Love You From Fingertip ...
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The Outsider: Ruth: A Retelling by Katy Morgan
By Betsy Farquhar |
What was it like to be the outsider in Bethlehem? Katy Morgan explores the story of Ruth in this biblical fiction for middle grades. The ...
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Consider the Birds by Jennifer Grant
By Betsy Farquhar |
This gentle picture book invites young children to consider the birds … and then consider how much God cares for his people, too. Consider the ...
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*Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown by Xochitl Dixon
By Betsy Farquhar |
So much of God's creation is wonderfully, marvelously brown, including people! *Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown by Xochitl Dixon, illustrated by Sara Palacios. WaterBrook, 2024. 40 pages. ...
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What Color Is God’s Love? by Xochitl Dixon
By Betsy Farquhar |
God created this world to be full of color. Have you ever wondered what color is God's love? What Color Is God's Love? by Xochitl ...
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*A Big Change Happened by Darby Strickland
By Betsy Farquhar |
A big change happened for Wallace, the whale, and his mama. It's scary, but God is with them. *A Big Change Happened by Darby Strickland, ...
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*The Sword: Magnus and the Mystery of Romans by Marty Machowski
By Betsy Farquhar |
Dive into the book of Romans with your kids using The Sword: Magnus and the Mystery of Romans. *The Sword: Magnus and the Mystery of ...
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*Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
By Hayley Morell |
In evocative, lyrical prose, Jackie Hill Perry shares her spiritual journey in Gay Girl, Good God. *Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I ...
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The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin
By Hayley Morell |
While a series starter, The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine is a fun, contained, YA fantasy. The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin. Enclave ...
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If Jesus Came to my School by April Graney
By Betsy Farquhar |
What if Jesus came to my school? What would be different? If Jesus Came to my School by April Graney, illustrated by Yana Kodak. Multnomah, ...
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*Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables by Michael James Dowling
By Janie Cheaney |
Frog’s Rainy Day Story is a collection of modern-day fables exposing contemporary follies in an amusing and discussion-worthy way. *Frog's Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables ...
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The Church History ABCs by Steven J. Nichols
By Megan Saben |
The Church History ABCs is a picture book that introduces twenty-six noteworthy individuals who had a significant impact on building the church. The Church History ...
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*The Watcher: Inspired by Psalm 121 by Nikki Grimes
By Betsy Farquhar |
Two children learn much about the Watcher who watches over them in this poignant picture book. *The Watcher: Inspired by Psalm 121 by Nikki Grimes, ...
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Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Sky of Seven Colors imagines a world that finds power in color, demands everything from its heroine, and offers a bit of true love. Sky ...
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*Faith Builder Catechism by Kevin Hippolyte, Jared Kennedy, and Trey Kullman
By Betsy Farquhar |
Level up your family devotions with Faith Builder Catechism, a family devotional well-suited to today's readers. *Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family ...
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*John Calvin’s Illustrated Institutes by Martin Williams and Joy Williams
By Janie Cheaney |
Calvin’s Institutes in a graphic-novel format introduces young readers to the tenets of Reformed theology. *John Calvin's Illustrated Institutes: Knowing God and Knowing Ourselves by ...
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*The Long Road Home by Sarah Walton
By Megan Saben |
The Long Road Home combines beloved themes from the parable of the prodigal son and Pilgrim's Progress in a lovely picture book for upper elementary. ...
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*Once a Castle by Sarah Arthur
By Hayley Morell |
Readers return to Sarah Arthur's fantasy world with a whole new adventure and cast of characters in Once a Castle. *Once a Castle by Sarah ...
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Joseph and the Very Strange Dreams by Tim Thornborough
By Betsy Farquhar |
In this vibrant retelling of the story of Joseph for young children, emphasis is placed on how God worked in Joseph's life through "very strange" ...
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Jesus Moments: Jonah by Alison Mitchell
By Betsy Farquhar |
Jesus Moments: Jonah doesn't just introduce the story of Jonah to kids, it helps them see how the story also points to Jesus. Jesus Moments: ...
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God’s Little Oceanographer by Tina Cho
By Betsy Farquhar |
God's Little Oceanographer invites children to wonder at both God's magnificent creation and at the Creator Himself. God's Little Oceanographer (Big Adventures for Growing Minds) ...
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Chronicles of Wonder: The Story-Formed Life of C. S. Lewis by Leah Boden
By Betsy Farquhar |
Chronicles of Wonder introduces kids to the life and work of C. S. Lewis in this volume of the Tales of Boldness and Faith Series. ...
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The Angel Orphan: Charlotte Mason Finds Her Way Home by Leah Boden
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Angel Orphan introduces kids to the life and work of Charlotte Mason in this volume of the Tales of Boldness and Faith Series. The ...
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*The Dragon Lord Saga by Jonny Jimison
By Megan Saben |
The Dragon Lord Saga is a graphic novel series overflowing with wild adventures, humor, and hopeful heroism. *The Dragon Lord Saga by Jonny Jimison. Rabbit ...
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Dragon Slayers by Joyce Denham
By Hayley Morell |
Dragon Slayers is an earnest attempt to capture Christian theology and history as a battle between dragons and dragon slayers. Dragon Slayers: The Essential Training ...
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*The King’s Cadets and Little Joe by Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler
By Megan Saben |
The King's Cadets and Little Joe is a chapter book for fans of Little Pilgrim's Progress. The King's Cadets and Little Joe by Joe Sutphin ...
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John Bunyan: The Journey of a Pilgrim by Brian H. Cosby
By Megan Saben |
John Bunyan: The Journey of a Pilgrim is a middle grades biography of the author of the beloved Christian classic, Pilgrim's Progress. John Bunyan: The ...
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Echo Nova by Clint Hall
By Betsy Farquhar |
Echo Nova mixes time travel, illegal rooftop racing, and a greedy corporation into a fun science-fiction thriller for teens. Echo Nova by Clint Hall. Enclave ...
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A Child’s First Illustrated Book of Bible Words by Samantha Cabrera
By Megan Saben |
A Child's First Illustrated Book of Bible Words is a sweet concept board book suitable for home or church nursery libraries. A Child's First Illustrated ...
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*52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition by Trillia J. Newbell
By Betsy Farquhar |
52 Weeks in the Word thoughtfully guides students through reading the New Testament in a year. *52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition by Trillia ...
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*The Hiding Place: A Graphic Novel adapted by Mario DeMatteo
By Janie Cheaney |
The Hiding Place: A Graphic Novel faithfully adapts Corrie Ten Boom’s story for graphic-novel fans. *The Hiding Place: A Graphic Novel by Corrie Ten Boom, ...
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*Eric’s Greatest Race by Tim Challies
By Betsy Farquhar |
Eric's Greatest Race is a lively graphic novel-style biography of a man who followed Christ to the Olympics and to China. *Eric's Greatest Race by ...
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God with Us: Bible Stories on the Road to Emmaus by Matt Mikalatos
By Janie Cheaney |
The graphic novel God with Us takes a unique approach to Bible stories, using Luke 24:27 as a framework. God with Us: Bible Stories on ...
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*Embergold by Rachelle Nelson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Embergold is a thought-provoking fantasy for teens that includes true love, sacrifice, and dragons. *Embergold by Rachelle Nelson. Enclave Escape, 2025. 325 pages. Reading Level: ...
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*The Storyteller’s Bible by Kathryn Butler
By Janie Cheaney |
The Storyteller’s Bible weaves the gospel into 35 theologically-rich stories from scripture. *The Storyteller’s Bible: Celebrating the Greatest Storyteller of All by Kathryn Butler. B&H ...
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My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers by Jonathan Gibson
By Betsy Farquhar |
My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers colorfully mixes learning to count with learning important Bible stories. My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers by ...
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The Wheelies Series by Sarah Reju
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Wheelies series features Coop, the youngest member of his automotive family, learning how to clean up, help out, and serve others. Coop Helps Out ...
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Angels on Your Side by Marty Machowski
By Betsy Farquhar |
Angels on Your Side is a fun book, but it's also a book with a great reminder of God's care for his people. Angels on ...
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*Glory, Too: Poems by Nikki Grimes
By Betsy Farquhar |
Glory, Too: Poems by Nikki Grimes is a beautiful anthology of poetry inspired by Scripture. *Glory, Too: Poems by Nikki Grimes. Paraclete Press, 2025, 160 ...
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*Glory in the Margins: Sunday Poems by Nikki Grimes
By Betsy Farquhar |
Glory in the Margins: Sunday Poems is a striking and deeply spiritual collection of poetry worth savoring. *Glory in the Margins: Sunday Poems by Nikki ...
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A Wonderful Surprise by Sally Michael
By Betsy Farquhar |
A Wonderful Surprise looks at Easter through the lens of one short scripture passage which children are encouraged to memorize. A Wonderful Surprise by Sally ...
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How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams
By Janie Cheaney |
How to Teach Kids Theology reminds parents and youth leaders of the whys and wherefores of biblical instruction. How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam ...
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*Soul School by Amber O’Neal Johnston
By Betsy Farquhar |
Soul School is a well-researched, thoughtful, and joyful exploration of Black literature for children and teens. Highly recommended. *Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled ...
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Glad and Golden Hours by Lanier Ivester
By Betsy Farquhar |
Glad and Golden Hours is a lovely companion to Christ-centered Christmas celebrations, both in anticipation of Christmas Day and during the 12 days following. Glad ...
Read More *The Biggest Story Family Devotional by Kevin DeYoung
By Janie Cheaney |
The Biggest Story Family Devotional expands on The Biggest Story Bible Storybook to offer a practical and flexible devotional guide. *The Biggest Story Family Devotional ...
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The Best News of All by Sally Michael
By Janie Cheaney |
The Best News of All shares the Christmas story by examining one short scripture passage which children are encouraged to memorize. The Best News of ...
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*Big Book of Math by Katherine Hannon
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Big Book of Math is a timeline book absolutely filled with mathematical figures, faces, and facts, all situated within the context of a biblical ...
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Home Is Right Where You Are by Ruth Chou Simons
By Betsy Farquhar |
Ruth Chou Simons takes inspiration from Psalm 23 in this gentle, loving reminder to her reader that the Lord is with us wherever we go. ...
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*A Wondrous Mystery: Daily Advent Devotions by Charles Spurgeon
By Betsy Farquhar |
Joyful and thoughtful, A Wondrous Mystery offers 30 devotional readings drawn from Charles Spurgeon's sermons. *A Wondrous Mystery: Daily Advent Devotions by Charles Spurgeon, edited ...
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*Promises Made Promises Kept: A Family Devotional for Christmas by Marty Machowski
By Betsy Farquhar |
Promises Made Promises Kept is a short, engaging, 2-week Christmas devotional that invites families to look at God's promises in the Old Testament which are ...
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*Something Sad Happened: Helping Children with Grief by Darby A. Strickland
By Betsy Farquhar |
Something Sad Happened is a childlike look at what grief feels like, how we cope with it, and what the Bible has to say. *Something ...
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*The Mythmakers by John Hendrix
By Janie Cheaney |
In The Mythmakers, John Hendrix explores an extraordinarily fruitful friendship and its roots in myth and legend. *The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. ...
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*Evangelical Heroes by Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond
By Janie Cheaney |
Evangelical Heroes presents famous and lesser-known Christian role models throughout the modern era. *Evangelical Heroes, Vol. 1 and 2 by Douglas Bond and Joel Beeke. ...
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A World Wonder by Laura Wifler
By Betsy Farquhar |
A World Wonder cheerfully celebrates the real world wonders and reminds readers to fully invest in both their work and the people around them. A ...
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Back Porch Book Chat with William Boekestein
By Janie Cheaney |
Back Porch Book Chat: a casual conversation about books and writing. Today we're visiting with William Boekestein. Bill is an author best known around here ...
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Back Porch Book Chat: Kristyn Getty (Singer, Hymn Writer, and Author)
By Janie Cheaney |
Kristyn is the founder, along with her husband Keith, of Getty Music. She is an award-winning hymn writer and the author of Sing! and a ...
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*Joni Eareckson Tada by Kristyn Getty
By Janie Cheaney |
A new biography of Joni Eareckson Tada for kids demonstrates how anyone can honor God no matter the circumstances. *Joni Eareckson Tada: The Girl Who ...
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Finding My Vocation by William Boekestein
By Janie Cheaney |
Finding My Vocation offers a concise yet comprehensive guide for Christian teens considering their first steps into adulthood. Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young ...
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3 Devotionals for Teens (or Families with Teens)
By Betsy Farquhar |
High school students are busy people! How much more important to encourage these young people during such a busy season to keep up the habit ...
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*The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers (20th anniversary editions)
By Betsy Farquhar |
Aidan, fifth son of a Lord of Corenwald, befriends Feechies, defeats a giant, and leads a loyal group of followers in the Wilderking Trilogy, a ...
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The Treasure by Marty Machowski
By Megan Saben |
Two children living on a Greek island discover a sealed clay pot containing two scrolls and a book. A treasure hunt, a ship, special coins, ...
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Who Are You? by Christina Fox
By Janie Cheaney |
Who Are You? explores the roots of identity in a way accessible to preschoolers. *Who Are You? A Little Book about Your Big Identity by ...
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*Risen Hope: The Church Throughout History by Luke Davis
By Betsy Farquhar |
Risen Hope is an engagingly written church history resource from Christian Focus for middle grades and teens. *Risen Hope: The Church Throughout History by Luke ...
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The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis
By Megan Saben |
The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) show the delight God has in children, whether their interests are STEM-related ...
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*Wang Mingdao by Simonetta Carr
By Janie Cheaney |
The latest volume of the Christian Biographies series introduces Wang Mingdao, a father of the Chinese evangelical church, to young readers. *Wang Mingdao by Simonetta ...
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Global Prayer Resources: Operation World and Window on the World and More
By Betsy Farquhar |
How can we better pray for our brothers and sisters around the world? Operation World and Window on the World help us pray for God's ...
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Where is Wisdom?, Praise Him!, and The Story of Water.
By Megan Saben |
Reading Level: Picture books, ages 4-8 Recommended For: Ages 4-8 Where is Wisdom? A Treasure Hunt Through God's Wondrous World, Inspired by Job 28, by ...
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*A World of Praise by Deborah Lock, illustrated by Helen Cann
By Megan Saben |
Every evidence of beauty and design points to the Creator who knows and loves us intimately. A World of Praise offers worship with warm illustrations. ...
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*Rwendigo Tales by J. A. Myhre
By Betsy Farquhar |
Dr. Myhre wrote the engaging Rwendigo Tales, a middle grades series with spiritual overtones, based upon her experience as a doctor serving in Africa. Note: ...
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The Looking-Glass Illusion by Sara Ella
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Looking-Glass Illusion brings the story from The Wonderland Trials to a clever and satisfying conclusion in this fantasy series for teens. The Looking-Glass Illusion ...
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Recent Picture Books from New Growth Press: My First ABC Book of Bible Verses, Something Scary Happened, Our Great God
By Betsy Farquhar |
New Growth Press consistently publishes high quality resources for churches and families. We've enjoyed many of their devotionals, picture books, and chapter books. Here's a ...
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Recent Christian Picture Books: God’s Signpost, The God Contest, and The 10 Commandments
By Betsy Farquhar |
Whew! It's sooo exciting to get boxes of books on my doorstep, but sometimes the picture books get lost in the shuffle. Here's a round-up ...
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Saint Valentine the Kindhearted, Saint Patrick the Forgiver, Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver by Ned Bustard
By Megan Saben |
Three godly men from the church history are worthy of remembering for their character and service to Christ. Reading Level: Picture books, ages 4-8 Recommended ...
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The Sacred Sacrifice by Hannah Paris
By Betsy Farquhar |
In The Sacred Sacrifice, Paris is proposing we use Bach's St. Matthew Passion in Lent and Easter much like we enjoy Handel's Messiah during Advent ...
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Bible Board Books: Tiny Hands and For the Bible Tells Me So
By Janie Cheaney |
Tiny Hands Series: Hymns, Promises, and Prayers, edited by Hanah Estes, Illustrated by Jessica Hiatt. P&R Publishing, 2023, 14 pages each. Reading Level: ages 0-3 ...
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*African Heroes by Jerome Gay, Jr.
By Betsy Farquhar |
African Heroes introduces children to heroes of the faith who are from Africa in this vibrantly illustrated picture book from New Growth Press. Note: this ...
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*Daughter of Arden Trilogy by Loren Warnemuende
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Daughter of Arden Trilogy is an epic retelling of an older fairy tale; in its new version, strong echoes of Christian faith mingle with ...
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*Journey to Bethlehem by Leland Ryken
By Betsy Farquhar |
Journey to Bethlehem is a lovely anthology of historic Christmas poetry, hymns, and devotionals. Starred review! *Journey to Bethlehem: A Treasury of Classic Christmas Devotionals ...
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The Hiding Place, A Christmas Carol, Hinds Feet on High Places, and Les Miserables: An Engaging Visual Journey
By Megan Saben |
The four books in the Engaging Visual Journey series provide beautiful, dignified forms to stories that are dearly loved spiritual classics. The Hiding Place by ...
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The Weary World Rejoices, edited by Melissa Kruger
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Weary World Rejoices is a collection of Advent readings from the Gospel Coalition that relate to the Advent wreath. For teens and up. The ...
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Awaiting the Manger by Ocieanna Fleiss
By Betsy Farquhar |
Awaiting the Manger, an Advent devotional for teens and up, uses stories from the Old Testament to point to the coming of Jesus. Awaiting the ...
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He Came Down From Heaven by Laurel Sauder
By Betsy Farquhar |
He Came Down From Heaven offers 25 days of biblical readings and cultural enrichment for families who celebrate Advent. He Came Down From Heaven: A ...
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