This beautifully illustrated account of Easter explores the traditional events surrounding Jesus' death on the cross, His miraculous resurrection, and His appearances to His followers and to others who met Him along the way.

The Action Bible Easter includes:

• Stories told from the viewpoints of 25 unique "eyewitnesses," such as the colt Jesus rode during the triumphal entry, the olive tree in Gethsemane, the criminal on the cross next to Jesus, and Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb.
• Follow-up questions to engage all ages of kids.

In this book, Penny Thompson discusses the place of Christianity in Religious Education from 1963. She explores the reasons why the committed teaching of the Christian faith has been slowly undermined, and aims to show that the current state of both theory and practice is incoherent and unsustainable. Her arguments explore the debates and historical developments in this sector, over the past forty years, and convincingly propose that the way forward to is to recover the teaching of Christianity in an open and self-critical way. OFSTED reports that the level of unsatisfactory staffing in RE is now a matter of 'deep concern'. This book seeks to inspire and motivate those who might not be attracted to RE teaching as a profession, and details suggestions which may help to alter this current state of affairs. The author draws on primary sources, her own experiences and interviews with prominent individuals in the profession.

This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of The First Easter enables easy multiple-purchase of a key seasonal story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

The ESV Kid's Thinline Bible is designed to be a portable, readable, child-friendly text Bible for children ages 8-12. The complete ESV text is interspersed with 4-color inserts containing helpful features that supplement Bible reading.

A fun way for children to explore the life of this popular Biblical character

The 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. From skies and seas to animals and humans, see the beginning our beautiful world in The Beginner's Bible God Makes the World, a retelling of the story of creation. Featuring vibrant art from the beloved The Beginner's Bible, this book is perfect for parents to share with their children. This My First I Can Read! (TM) book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with a child.

It's summer, and the Veggies are going camping. But Junior has a problem - he's afraid of the dark. As night falls, his friends reassure him by pointing out the different types of light all around them, from flashlights to campfires to lighthouses. But most importantly, they remind Junior that God lights his path and shines through him to others. This charming tale with the popular Veggie crew will comfort little ones and inspire them to let their light shine.

Express your creativity while you reflect on the precious truths of Scripture with the NIV Beautiful Word(TM) Coloring Bible for Teen Girls. With special ready-to-color artwork, this artistic edition features thick white paper and extra-wide margins leaving ample space for your own creative illustrations or journal entries. So gather your art supplies. No matter your artistic level, you will enjoy the hands-on experience with the visual beauty of Scripture.Features: Hundreds of verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art with 100 new illustrated verses added especially for teen girls8-point type sizeSingle-column text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Lightly ruled wide margins and high-quality paper for notes, journal entries, or artwork

Girls are beautifully and wonderfully made in God's image. This comprehensive collection of stories focused on 50 women of the Bible shows how God worked in their lives and continues to have a plan and a purpose for his beloved daughters today. In a world that too often tells girls that they are not enough, Her Story, Her Strength uses biblical retellings and reflections that include the historical context behind each story?to remind young women that they have a God who loves them deeply and empowers them to live and love like he does. For any girl ages 8 and up who is asking questions about her worth, identity, and place in the world and church, this colorful and engaging book provides a positive, loving, and scriptural lens that helps them interpret the messages they receive from their peers, media, and society. Girls who read Her Story, Her Strength will: come to a profound, unshakable understanding of God's love for them and their value in his eyes. see how they reflect God's image both innately and through the actions, words, and attitudes they choose each day. learn about biblical characters and events in a way designed specifically for them. In addition, Her Story, Her Strength: features readers' favorite women of the Bible as well as many less-well-known characters, showing God's consistent presence in the lives of women throughout Scripture. is divided into short sections that are both comprehensive and accessible, making it a wonderful tool for school or church lessons as well as family devotions or personal reflection. emphasizes how each woman reflects the image of her Creator, demonstrating the immense value God places on women and girls and pointing them back to him-all from a position rooted in biblical values. includes beautiful, full-color illustrations that help bring each woman to life.

Bob Hartman retells his favorite stories of the Bible--but with his own inimitably subversive and kindly twist

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist on the tale. Now, he launches a new series of stories--The Unauthorized Versions--that are packed full of humor, mischief, silliness, and fun--but which all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. These easy-to-read stories range from the Old Testament to the New, but are given a completely original slant. Each story is told from the point of view of someone involved in the action in a unique way. For example, Adam gives his version of "The Garden of Eden," the lion gives his version of "Daniel and the Lion," the landlord gives his version of "Shepherds and the Birth of Jesus," and the dead boy gives his version of "Jesus Raises the Widow's Son." Retold at a great pace, black and white line illustrations accompany the text throughout and area a perfect match to Bob's mischievous storytelling.

The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer.This new book integrates more than 20 new Bible story retellings with the 50 tried and tested originals. It also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling. Newly commissioned illustrations throughout will capture as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition.

A Child's First Bible with Familiar and Loveable Art from the Bestselling The Beginner's Bible! Are your kids ready for their first "real" Bible? They will love reading this Bible all by themselves. The print is easy to read and the fun The Beginner's Bible (R) art will help them better understand the stories in the Bible. The Beginner's Bible brand has been trusted for over 30 years, with over 28 million products sold. Features include: Presentation page so kids can make this Bible their own Complete text of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Large print 12-point type is easy to read. 20 full-color pages of The Beginner's Bible illustrations help children better understand the stories 66 book introductions and outlines explain who wrote each book of the Bible and what kids will discover as they read Concordance will help children when they come to a word they don't know. Words of Christ in red to easily see where in the Bible Jesus speaks Vibrant three-dimensional art. Is a highly-trusted, highly-recommended addition to the Beginner's Bible brand, with over 28 million products sold

What does the Old Testament have to do with Jesus? How is His story woven throughout the Bible? Explore the answers to these questions and learn more about who Jesus is in The One Year Devotions with Jesus. Featuring a range of kid-friendly topics, from practical life lessons that Jesus taught to the essential theological truths of His character and deity, The One Year Devotions with Jesus will encourage young readers and help them to know Christ better.

A thoughtful selection of simply retold Bible stories and prayers, written especially so that young children may come to understand the faith into which they have been christened

Each Bible story in this delightful compendium composed especially for young readers ends with a simple prayer telling of God's promise of blessing, to say together and remember how lucky are those who live in his benevolent love. Adorably whimsical illustrations also accompany each story, to help little children take the sentiment of the stories and blessings to heart and providing a warm and soft focus as adults and children share these special words together.

The tough questions kids 8-12 ask about faith, Jesus, and Christianity are investigated and answered in this 365-day devotional that uses the historical facts and theological truths found in The Case for Christ to help young readers develop their faith and understand what it means to be a Christian. Each day's reading also includes reflection questions, helping kids think through what their faith personally means to them. Become an expert witness for Jesus! For kids who want to learn more about Christianity or simply have questions about the Bible, this devotional helps young readers understand why Jesus's ministry and miracles are true and why we can confidently believe in Jesus today. The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids: Includes 365 days of devotions for kids that use kid-friendly language, engaging illustrations, and clear examples to help kids understand faith and the proven truths that support Christianity Mixes inspirational prose with facts, research, and true stories Is based around material from the New York Times bestselling The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel In addition, The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids: Can be used for family devotion time Is ideal for boys and girls ages 8-12 Is a perfect way to encourage a child's spiritual development and engage them with the Bible Makes a great gift for Christmas, Easter, or at the start of a new year If you enjoyed The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids, don't forget to check out The Case for Christ for Young Readers, which directly adapts Lee Strobel's The Case for Christ for kids 8-12.

Everyone wants to be loved--to find someone who will stick with them through all of life's ups and downs, someone who is in it for the long haul. But in a world where dating is increasingly based on split-second decisions and geared toward casual relationships rather than marriage, it's easy for single people to feel discouraged, used, or unworthy of true love and lasting affection. Reality just never seems to match up with our (often wildly unrealistic) expectations. Jonathan "JP" Pokluda has counseled thousands of young singles through the pain and heartbreak of dating the world's way. Now he wants to dispel the myths, misconceptions, and fairy tales you've believed about dating and replace them with the truth from the One who invented marriage, created you to crave relationship, and is the very embodiment of true love. With plenty of true stories about relationships healed and love found, this practical book explains God's purposes for singleness, dating, and marriage and covers why you should date, who you should date, and how you should date. If you're ready to trade the world's way of dating for the way that actually works, it's time to begin dating well.

The 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. This retelling of the story of Daniel and the Lions shows young readers how Daniel bravely stood up for his faith and faced a den of lions with God's protection. Featuring vibrant art from the beloved The Beginner's Bible, this book is great for children learning to read. This My First I Can Read! (TM) book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with a child.

Teens are notorious for attitude issues that create struggles for their own lives and those around them. This book teaches that life is a gift, that gratitude is critical, how to deal with days in bite-sized portions, and to trust God through the great days and worst days.