Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. This book explores the festival and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world decorate their homes with lights and rangoli patterns, and how they end the Diwali celebration with a special day for brothers and sisters. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Diwali school project or simply to wow your friends! The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to both children and adults and includes links to recommended websites with videos, games and activities to find out more.

Hermie doesn't have stripes. He doesn't have spots. In fact, he doesn't have anything special like everyone else. But together with his friend, Wormie, they talk to God about their troubles. Why do they have to be so plain? Will they ever be special?

Master storyteller Max Lucado conveys deep truths of God's love - how he makes each one unique - with simple, straightforward style that even the youngest child can understand. With vivid and heart-warming illustrations, it's the perfect way to engage young minds with a spellbinding story and the message of God's special purpose for each of His children.

Unique picture books vividly introduce the major truths of the Minor Prophets God's Daring Dozen is the first children's picture book series ever published on the Minor Prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet's message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God's people today. This first boxed set contains: Haggai's Feast, which teaches obedience and encourages courage Habakkuk's Song, which teaches trust and deepens faith Zephaniah's Hero, which teaches repentance and promotes righteousness Obadiah & the Edomites, which teaches humility and offers hope Subsequent sets will include Hosea, Joel, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Zechariah, and Malachi. God's Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich, gospel-centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The Minor Prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Festivals are a way for people and communities to celebrate the things that are important to them and the things they value. Explore just a few of these festivals inside.

You may not like it that students forgot your talk on temptation, but remembered your mouse-trap object lesson . . . . . . but the fact remains that nothing brings a lesson to life more vividly and concretely--or wakes up a drowsy Sunday school class faster--than a good object lesson. In Everyday Object Lessons for Youth Groups the authors (who are youth workers and teachers of youth workers) pool their most effective 45 object lessons into a collection that s perfect for both junior and senior high youth groups. Here are no-prep and low-prep object lessons for devotionals, Sunday school lessons, talks at camps and retreats--even for sermons. Inside you ll find object lessons about-- Beauty (using a kiwi fruit) Regret (a mirror) Divine protection (sun block) Anger (Alka-Seltzer and 7-Up) The power of words (Popsicle sticks) Priorities (manure) Confession (hydrogen peroxide) Temptation (a mousetrap) The person of Jesus (keys) Conformity (Play-Doh) Endurance (bricks) --and 34 more quirky and attention-getting object lessons. Use them to open your lessons . . . to dramatize your talks . . . to close your Bible studies with a demonstration. However you use them, you have Bible references and provocative discussion-starting questions with each object lesson to help you take it in any direction you want. And with both a topical and a scriptural index, you can find the perfect object lesson fast."

Sarah Conover's collection of traditional Buddhist tales and sayings leads us to the kind of implicit understanding of ourselves and others that only stories can provide. Following the Buddha through his various transformations, these clarified, often humorous narrative journeys open the ancient masters profound and gentle teachings to persons of all ages, religions, races, and ideological persuasions. Over and over this marvelous book tells us, "let go of your anger, your fear, your greedy desire. Embrace gladness. Follow the path." And the stories themselves, simply as stories, form a wondrous pageant: of elephants, monkeys, monks, and men working through foolishness toward wisdom and delight.

Emotions are Good and Made by God Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Holy Week introduces little ones to a wide range of emotions as they follow Jesus through the final week of His life. Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations and learn about basic emotions, such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, and more. And they will become familiar with one of the final chapters in Jesus's story here on earth. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one understand that emotions are created by God and that they are good. *** Baby Believer (R) primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer (R) board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

"Are you LGBTQ+? Not sure? Whether you're queer or questioning, understanding sexuality and gender identity can be confusing. And if you're a Christian, questions of identity can be even scarier. Is there something wrong with you? Will your friends accept you? When should you tell your family? What about church? Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens has answers to all these questions and more. You'll get insight and support from an amazing group of LGBTQ+ professionals, as well as testimonies from young adult queer Christians who've recently been exactly where you are. You'll walk away with a lot of answers, prepared with tools to help. But most importantly, you'll hear the good news: God loves you exactly as you are. No matter your identity or where in your journey of self-discovery you find yourself, you got this. "

Everyone knows that we live in a "skin-is-in" society, heavily driven by media and immodesty. So how does a young Christian woman reconcile a fashionable wardrobe with maintaining her integrity?

Written by international professional model Rachel Lee Carter, "Fashioned by Faith" offers a cutting-edge approach to the concept of beauty with a Biblical foundation that will attract moms and daughters alike. Readers will love hearing about Carter's exciting story as she leads them on an engaging study that touches on a huge felt need for young women: real beauty has nothing to do with looks.

Offering three valuable perspectives--teen boys, a professional model, and God's Word--Carter explains her standards of modesty in a way that will make readers acquire a specific understanding of the author's wardrobe choices and the impact those choices can make on others. Readers will also learn to season their self-image with daily quiet time with God. A tour of Scripture will reveal the value of heart issues like modesty and why they're important to God.

Never compromising her sense of style or her faith, every young lady can discover what it means to be "Fashioned by Faith." Moms and girls will love this book

A counting book describing how the Maccabees have fun during the eight nights of Hanukkah, making cards, exchanging gifts, chanting blessings, and singing songs.

God Cares for Every Body Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Jesus Heals introduces little ones to different parts of the body through the healings Jesus performed, pointing to His ultimate miracle-healing our sin by His death on the cross. Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations and learn about basic human anatomy as they see how Jesus healed various body parts. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one understand that God cares for our physical bodies. *** Baby Believer (R) primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer (R) board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

Packed with illustrations, this book looks at the ever popular subject of dinosaurs and highlights how these and other prehistorical creatures show the wonder of God's creation. From landborne to airborne to waterborne dinosaurs, learn facts about a wide range of dinosaurs, from the most familiar T-Rex to more unknown species. Mike and Caroline also draw in the number of ways that we can discover more about God's creation, including fossils and genetics, and introduce us to a number of palaeontologists and other scientists who have contributed towards our understanding of these creatures from long-ago.

YP's is for young people, everywhere! Read a bit of the Bible every day, explore lots of stuff about you and God - cracking puzzles and playing quizzes along the way! In this issue... First things first What's at the top of your 'to do' list today? On what or on who do you spend most of your energy, love and time? The Bible reminds us of one very important thing: put God first, and He will take care of everything else. Let's find out more! Jonah's journey He travelled around the northern kingdom of Israel, warning the Jews to turn back to God. Not the easiest job! Let's follow the eventful journey of Jonah - a prophet with a tricky message to deliver -and see what we can learn about life, God and ourselves along the way... God's Word Scripture. The Book. God's Word. Whatever you want to call the Bible, it is one amazing gift from God! But how can a book that was written thousands of years ago be relevant right now, today? What's it all about and how are we meant to read and use it? Let's find out! Unroll the scroll Epaphras, leader of the church in the Greek city of Colosse has made his way to Rome in Italy. He heads for the prison where Paul and several Christians are chained in the cells. Sometime later, he leaves the prison holding a scroll. But what's on it and why is it so important? Please note that this issue does not have an entry for 29 February.

Based on the wisdom that has helped millions of readers throughout the world, The Purpose Driven Life 100 Illustrated Devotions for Children uses the principles found in Pastor Rick Warren's life-changing bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life, and delivers them as devotions that speak directly to the daily challenges kids face. Paired with powerful Scripture passages and engaging illustrations, children ages 4 to 8 will find the hope and faith they need to grow confident in their roles as God's children. The Purpose Driven Life 100 Illustrated Devotions for Children: Is written especially for kids ages 4-8 to grow confident of how much God values them Provides easy-to-read devotions, Scripture passages that children can easily understand, and charming illustrations Gives real-world applications for young children to begin discovering their purpose Is a perfect gift for birthdays and first communions; as well as ideal for summer reading, kindergarten, preschool, 1st and 2nd grade classrooms, Sunday school, daycare, and homeschooling

Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

This colorful, illustrated Hebrew siddur makes tefillot fun and accessible for children aged 3-6. Created with the educational organization MiBereshit, the siddur includes 28 short tefillot, from Modeh Ani through Shema, Adon Alom, Kiddush, Birkat Hamazon and more. Your children will love joining characters Effy and Noa on their happy adventures through the siddur.

Its time to celebrate! Learn about holidays and special days, including how theyre celebrated and their history, through the eyes of a young narrator. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

What was that colourful puddle of goo before it melted? A box of crayons, you say? That's right! This fun photo-puzzle book presents eye-catching images of familiar things that have been smashed, soaked, sliced or melted. It then challenges pre-readers to guess what each thing was in its original state. With a turn of the page, kids will discover the answer in photo form - and they'll be eager to see what mysterious mess comes next!