Character Development

  • C Is For Christian

    $17.99

    Excite kids about how great it is to be a Christian with this beautifully illustrated treasury of theological truths.

    Going from A to Z, kids will learn about the amazing things that are true of us if we know Christ. For example:

    *A is for Adoption – we are children of God, part of his beloved family.
    *B is for Branch – we are connected to Jesus, the vine, and he gives us life and all we need.
    *C is for Citizen – we have a place in heaven, which is where we are heading.

    Each letter teaches children about an aspect of our identity in Christ using Bible verses and clear engaging teaching by Alistair Begg. Reflection questions and prayers are included, making it possible to use this resource devotionally. It can also be used as a kind of catechism, summarizing some of the Bible’s truths about being a Christian. The alphabet format makes these theological truths easy to remember. Can be read to kids 4+ or read by kids 7+.

    Children will be invited to praise, thank and worship Jesus as they grow more excited about all the incredible blessings that come with being his friend.

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  • Home Is Right Where You Are

    $19.99

    Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and peace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are.

    Ruth shares from her heart the words she’s spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood. Ruth’s lyrical text and whimsical art take children and families on a journey that reminds all of us that no matter where we go, no matter what comes our way in life, the Lord keeps us close to Him.

    This book is perfect for parents and families who want to:

    *reassure their children with the comforting truth that God is always with them, that He will guide them, and that He will provide for all their needs;

    *teach their children that God is the source of joy, overflowing blessings, and wonderful adventure;

    *be delighted with captivating illustrations and beautiful art; and

    *soothe anxious minds with the comfort of God’s provision and presence.

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  • Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Adventure For Kids

    $12.99

    Acclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan’s beloved allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress has captivated readers for centuries.

    Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero’s journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God’s Celestial City in The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale.

    Author/illustrator Phil Smouse’s whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan’s original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way.

    Those familiar with Bunyan’s book will be enchanted by Phil’s ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters.

    The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale.

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  • What Are Eyes For

    $11.99

    Fun lift-the-flap board book that motivates small children to use their eyes in a Christ-like way.

    This helpful and engaging training tool will help parents to teach their kids that God didn’t make their eyes to look down on others, but for positive things like watching, blinking, squinting and winking.

    Not only will children be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, but they’ll also be reassured that he loves us no matter what we do. He can forgive us when we fail and help us to change.

    This book is part of a series called Training Young Hearts, that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.

    Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.

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  • What Are Ears For

    $11.99

    Fun lift-the-flap board book that motivates small children to use their ears in a Christ-like way.

    This helpful and engaging training tool will help parents to teach their kids that God didn’t make their ears so that they could ignore instructions, but for positive things like hearing all kinds of noises and sounds, and especially to hear and obey God’s word.

    Not only will children be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, but they’ll also be reassured that he loves us no matter what we do. He can forgive us when we fail and help us to change.

    This book is part of a series called Training Young Hearts, that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.

    Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.

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  • What Are Mouths For

    $11.99

    This fun lift-the-flap board book motivates small children to use their mouths in a Christ-like way.

    A helpful and engaging training tool, parents will be able to teach their kids not to use their mouths to bite or lie, but to give kisses, chew, sing, ask for forgiveness and tell the truth, because those are the things that Jesus says are good, and he knows what’s best for us.

    Children will be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, and they will be reassured that he loves us so much that he can forgive us when we fail, and help us to change.

    This book is part of a new series called Training Young Hearts that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.

    Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.

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  • What Are Hands For

    $11.99

    This fun lift-the-flap board book motivates small children to use their hands in a Christ-like way.

    Parents will be able to teach their kids not to use their hands to snatch, push or hit but to wave, clap, pray, high five, help and serve, because those are the things that Jesus says are good, and he knows what’s best for us.

    Children will be encouraged to follow Jesus’ example, and they will be reassured that he loves us so much that he can forgive us when we fail, and help us to change.

    This book is part of a new series called Training Young Hearts that addresses the attitudes of the heart that underpin behavior and explains how the gospel of grace enables us to change.

    Parents, teachers, and other loved ones can refer back to these resources when specific behaviors need both to be corrected and to be connected to forgiveness, grace and growth.

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  • Broken Crayons Still Color

    $18.99

    Help your kids process big feelings, build a social-emotional tool kit, and find beauty in life’s challenges with this creative story that expresses the hope of the gospel from podcast host, speaker, and mom Toni Collier.

    Avery has big emotions and bubbling anxieties about changes in her life. When her crayons break as she scribbles furiously, she discovers that they have personalities and feelings too! And they can show her how to use her love of coloring to manage scary, overwhelming feelings and embrace curiosity and joy. As Avery follows the crayons’ advice, gets creative, and chooses bravery and positive thinking, she discovers that God can use her to make beautiful things, even with broken crayons.

    In Broken Crayons Still Color, children 4 to 8 will

    *see that everyone feels frustrated and overwhelmed at times
    *learn to express emotions and explore creativity
    *practice coping skills, such as drawing worries, affirmations, and breathing
    *understand that God loves them just as they are and He can turn their mistakes and weaknesses into beautiful new things

    This illustrated picture book includes

    *an inventive illustration style that models to children how to draw their own feelings
    *an emotion color chart to guide children in identifying how they feel

    With a fun story, silly crayon characters, and practical guidance for kids struggling with powerful emotions, insecurity, and perfectionism, Broken Crayons Still Color will entertain children as it assures them that God is making a beautiful masterpiece out of things they thought were broken. The presentation page and deluxe dust jacket make this encouraging book a beautiful gift for back-to-school, kids facing new experiences and tough situations, and any child with big feelings.

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  • Twisty Turny Journey

    $6.99

    Merle and Pearl have been separated! While Pearl is back with the Gomez family, Merle finds himself scurrying through the Holy Land with Dave, a honey-loving, talking lizard. Together, Merle and Dave must brave the perils of the Israeli wilderness in the hopes of reuniting Merle with his friends and foiling Dr. Simon’s evil plan. Get ready for more daring escapes, hilarious jokes, and squirrel origami as Merle and Pearl try to make their way back to each other. Will they find each other before Dr. Simon does?

    Readers will learn about Jesus calling his disciples and the Kingdom of God.

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  • Risky River Rescue

    $6.99

    The Dead Sea Squirrels are back with another fun-filled adventure! The Gomez family, Pearl, Justin, Sadie, Dusty, and Adriana continue the search for Merle through the Holy Land. But instead of finding Merle, they uncover Dr. Simon’s master plan to create the BabbleLand Animal Park: “the only zoo where cuddly creatures talk to you” and where you can engage in “small talk with the livestock.” While still stuck with Ruben, Merle meets Dave, a blue Lizard of Judah, and the two of them escape and take off along the Jordan River toward Galilee. The Gomezes succeed in catching up with and capturing Ruben, but they just miss Merle and Dave. The theme of this book is choosing to follow God’s will and pleasing God by obeying him and making right choices. Readers will learn about John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism, and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

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  • Fruits Of The Spirit Stories Patience Kindness Goodness (DVD)

    $15.99

    Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the entire Veggie cast are back together putting on shows for Mr. Nezzer’s theater. Bob impatiently puts producing the shows onto the fast track, resulting in chaos and hurt feelings among his friends. Finally Pa Grape steps in with Bible stories that help everyone learn about waiting with grace, being kind and having a heart that filled with goodness. Every show is filled with hilarious onstage performances, silly songs and crazy backstage antics that both entertain and bring home a lesson in Patience, Kindness and Goodness. As part of the Bible’s Fruit of the Spirit passage – kids will be inspired to practice these truths in big and small ways every day.

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  • Whirly Squirrelies

    $6.99

    Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!

    What do homework, Michael’s new favorite video game, and a pair of drones have in common? They’re all competing for the gang’s attention. Join Michael, Merle, and Pearl for some high-flying adventures as they learn that self-control might save your grades . . . and your friends.

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  • Tree Mendous Trouble

    $6.99

    Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!

    Fancy costumes, an upgraded hamster house, and a dinner invitation? Sounds like Merle and Pearl are really coming up in the world now that they’re settling into the 21st century. But maybe this invitation to share acorns with new friends isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s another hilarious adventure with Merle and Pearl as they learn that kindness counts, even when you’re facing your biggest (and fluffiest) nemesis.

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  • Squirrelnapped

    $6.99

    The Dead Sea Squirrels are missing! Well, Pearl is. Michael is enjoying his first Saturday of the school year, teaching Merle and Pearl to play soccer-in the house! A stray ball smashes his mom’s prized elephant lamp, and Michel sees the chance to lay blame on his little sister. He and the squirrels head to the park to play. When the man in the suit and sunglasses shows up and snatches Pearl, Michel’s friends and family band together to try to get her back! Michael learns the value of honesty.Squirrelnapped! is the fourth installment in the hilarious new series from Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales.

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  • Boy Meets Squirrels

    $6.99

    The Dead Sea Squirrels are alive! In book 2 of Mike Nawrocki’s hilarious new series, the two petrified squirrels Michael brought home from Israel are awake and ready to dive into the 21st century. Turns out, the squirrels lived during the time of Jesus and love sharing the lessons they learned from his teaching in their own quirky way. Missteps and misadventures abound as Merle and Pearl help Michael and his friends confront a bully, using lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.

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  • Squirreled Away

    $6.99

    Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back!

    In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.

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  • Nutty Study Buddies

    $6.99

    Michael learns that–like the Thessalonians in the Bible–he will prosper if he works hard when Pearl the 2,000-year-old squirrel helps him study for his math test.

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  • Count Your Blessings

    $7.99

    The Veggies know that it’s important-and fun-to thank God for everything that is good. This new board book, with its colorful illustrations and lively verse, is the perfect way to introduce children to the concept of gratitude to God. On each spread, the Veggies take turns naming things for which they are thankful, such as food, family, and friends. Little ones will identify with the Veggies and their list of blessings, and the conclusion of the book challenges children to thank God for the blessings in their own lives.

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  • God Gave Us The World

    $11.99

    From the author and illustrator of the bestselling God Gave Us You series comes the delightful tale of Little Cub discovering that her world is so much bigger than she ever imagined!

    While walking with Mama Bear one day, Little Cub learns there are bears in the world other than the polar bears she knows in her Arctic home, bears that live in all sorts of funny places. She learns that pandas live in forests and eat bamboo, that sloth bears live in the jungle and eat bugs, and that grizzly bears live in the mountains and eat fish. Most surprising of all, she discovers that God made them different on purpose and that He loves them all in special ways. He made the whole world, including all those bears unknown to her, the North Pole where she lives, and she and the bears have a responsibility to care for his wonderful creation.

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  • Esther The Girl Who Became Queen (DVD)

    $9.99

    The king needs a new queen, and Esther has been chosen! But she’s about to find out that being queen is going to take more courage than she ever imagined! The award-winning artists at Big Idea bring to life one of the Bible’s greatest stories – and the most spectacular VeggieTales adventure ever! When a small-town girl wakes up with the weight of the world on her shoulders and the fate of her people in her hands, can she find the courage to do what’s right? Filled with the drama, humor, and great music that families everywhere have come to expect from Big Idea, Esther…The Girl Who Became Queen teaches kids that “you never need to be afraid to do what’s right!”

    Lesson: Courage
    Bible Story: Esther
    Biblical Reference: Esther 1-10
    Key Verses: Esther 4:14b
    Run Time: 36 min

    DVD Bonus Features:
    Audio Commentary
    Behind the Scenes
    Progression Reel
    Esther’s Trivia Challenge
    How to Draw Esther and Mr. Lunt
    Art Gallery
    Trailers
    Rack, Shack, & Benny Interactive Storybook
    Sing-Along
    Palace Maze
    Family Fun “Courage Box” Activity
    DVD-ROM fun
    Hidden “Easter Egg” features!

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