Religious Education as a Dialogue with Difference addresses current issues over the study of religion in publicly maintained schools. Are liberal, inclusive approaches to the study of religion suited to the aims of education in a democracy? Do liberal democratic aims offer the right framework for the study of religion? By presenting research on English secondary school pupils' motivation in religious education, this volume argues that religious education is best understood as a democratic dialogue with difference. The book offers empirical evidence for this claim, and it demonstrates how learners gain in religious literacy, both through the exercise of democratic citizenship in the classroom and towards the goal of life-long democratic citizenship.

It’s Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of a new month in the Jewish calendar! In celebration of this monthly event, a family goes out to the Negev Desert to camp out and observe the moon.

A photo essay about the changing phases of the moon and their relationship to the Jewish calendar, this beautifully photographed book explains the basics of the Jewish calendar, which is based on the moon rather than the sun. Instructions for building a papier mache moon are included.

This book is the fifth in Kar-Ben’s “Nature in Israel” holiday series by this author/photographer team.

Based on Jeremiah 1, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of being in God's care, reaffirming how precious they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

The charming collection of twenty-four original lullabies in My LullaBible for Girls is perfect for sharing God's love as you and your child cuddle and bond. Your little one will fall asleep peacefully listening to the rhythmic lullabies and the soothing sound of your voice. Each lullaby is accompanied by a prayer and Scripture verse that will encourage you in the blessed task of raising children by creating loving bedtime memories for the first precious years of their lives.

Precious Scripture promises and comforting prayers will turn sleepy hearts and thoughts to God. Add a LullaBible for Girls to your next baby shower gift to encourage a new mom.

Suitable for newborns and older

• 52 Full-Color Pages
• Padded Hardcover Board Book
• Brilliant Full-Color Illustrations
• Silver Foil Cover Accents
• Personalization Page for Gift-Giving
• Size: 217 x 196 x 41 mm

Scripture paints a vivid picture of God as gardener and cultivator. This book introduces this imagery to readers ages 5-10 in a lyrical, engaging style to help them understand the story of redemption and see God's creative work in the world.

The signature Precious Moments® characters delight little hearts and start a lifetime in God's Word with this keepsake Bible.

This little Bible is just the right size for small hands and is perfect for celebrating the birth of a baby or a child’s baptism, or when you just want to give a child a first Bible. Dozens of classic Precious Moments full-color illustrations will keep your child captivated and help develop their warm relationship with Scripture.

Precious Moments, created by artist Sam Butcher over 40 years ago, was inspired by faith, family, and friends. Since then, it has touched the lives of millions throughout the world and serves as a symbol for the emotions experienced during life's milestones, such as weddings, births, and christenings, along with special, everyday moments.

Trusted by millions of believers around the world, the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition while making it understandable to current readers.

Features included:

• Full-color Precious Moments artwork with Bible verses to captivate and engage children
• Imprintable cover, full-color presentation page, and a church and family history section to make this a Bible your child will cherish
• Rounded corners and a small trim size make this durable Bible comfortable for children to hold
• One-year Bible reading plan provided as an easy framework for you and your child to start regular Bible reading early
• Clear and readable NKJV Comfort Print typeface displayed in a double column format
• 7-point print size

The Education Reform Act of 1988 has caused a revolution in the educational system of England and Wales. The educational tradition and practice of more than 100 years was swept away and schools found that the system of which they were part and which had been one of the most decentralized in Europe was now one of the most centralized. A National Curriculum emerged with profile components, attainment targets, programmes of study and statements of attainment along with a requirement for formal assessment at the end of four key stages in a pupil's educational career. Within these new requirements were embedded a number of concerns for clearly identified skills, knowledge and understanding, for development and progression.

It's a very special night for the angels of heaven. An incredibly important baby has been born, and they need to find the best and brightest star to lead travellers to him. So what will they do when very smallest star in the sky asks to play the part? This delightful full-colour picture book for children from award-winning author Hilary Robinson is a wonderful new retelling of the first Christmas story. A heart-warming tale of creating space for even the smallest and most humble of characters to shine, children and adults alike will be enchanted by the story of The Christmas Star. The characters and story are brought to life in stunning illustrations by Ciara Ni Dhuinn, and the clear, simple text is perfect for 3-5 year olds just starting to read and for adults to read aloud. The Christmas Star is an ideal book for family story-time, but is also useful for KS1 teachers looking for a fresh, original way to introduce children to the story of Christmas in the Bible. Children will love the story of the small, plucky star that becomes the Christmas star, and will learn that everyone can play a part in God's story, no matter how small they are, and that everyone should be given a chance to shine.

Bring out the best in every student; enable them to develop in-depth subject knowledge with this accessible and engaging Student Book, created by subject specialists and covering the content your students need to know for the reformed specification in a single book. - Helps students of all abilities fulfil their potential and increase their understanding through clear, detailed explanations of the key content and concepts - Motivates students to build and cement their knowledge and skills using a range of imaginative, innovative activities that support learning and revision - Provides a variety of quotes from sources of authority that students can draw on to enhance their responses and extend their learning - Encourages students to make links between the world religions and philosophical and ethical issues so they develop a holistic view of religion in modern Britain - Prepares students for examination with a rich bank of exam-style questions, guidance on how to improve responses and student-friendly assessment criteria - Enables you to teach unfamiliar topics and systematic studies confidently with clear explanations of Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh beliefs and practices, verified by faith organisations

Experience the magic of the first Christmas in this illustrated board book, an ideal introduction to the nativity story for young children. The Christmas Story tells the tale of the first Christmas a long, long time ago, when the baby Jesus was born. The sky is filled with angels and a bright new star that tells the shepherds and the three wise men that someone very special has arrived. There's no room at the inn but Mary and Joseph, and sleeping baby Jesus, are warm and cozy in the stables. Colorful illustrations and engaging text bring this classic story to life for new readers. Little ones will love pointing out details in the pictures of Nazareth and Bethlehem, and naming all the animals in the stable where the baby Jesus was born. The Christmas Story is perfect for reading aloud during the festive season and beyond.

Who doesn't love stickers? Sparkly Sticker Bible: Storybook introduces children to some of the most important stories of the Bible in a fun, interactive way. Children aged 4 to 7 will enjoy reading the Bible stories and completing the colourful scenes with glittering stickers. Get ready for hours of sparkly fun! Content Benefits: Children will love learning about key biblical stories as they have fun placing the stickers onto the illustrated scenes. * A fun and interactive way to learn about stories from the Bible * Large format sticker book * A short Bible story accompanies each illustrated scene * Bible references are included with every story * Each scene has multiple stickers to find and place * Glittering effects on every sticker make each scene sparkle * Perfect gift idea * Ideal resource for anyone working in a church or Sunday School setting * Suitable for Sunday School prizes * Perfect for parents of young children * Suitable for children 4 to 7 years

Sparkly Sticker Bible: Life of Jesus introduces children to the main events of the life of Jesus in a fun, interactive way. Children aged 4 to 7 will enjoy reading the Bible stories and completing the colourful scenes with glittering stickers. Get ready for hours of sparkly fun! Content Benefits: Children will love learning about key gospel stories as they have fun placing the stickers onto the illustrated scenes. * A fun and interactive way to learn about the life of Jesus * Large format sticker book * A short Bible story accompanies each illustrated scene * Bible references are included with every story * Each scene has multiple stickers to find and place * Glittering effects on every sticker make each scene sparkle * Perfect gift idea * Ideal resource for anyone working in a church or Sunday School setting * Suitable for Sunday School prizes * Perfect for parents of young children * Suitable for children 4 to 7 years

This is a prayer book for teenagers, containing prayers in a range of styles, arranged thematically. Here are prayers about exams, bullying, relationships, the environment, sex, bereavement, and much, much more.

The prayers themselves are numbered for ease of reference and feature a mix of ancient and modern styles, encouraging young people of many different temperaments to develop their own prayer life, as the prayers of others open spiritual doors for them.

"When sudden, unexpected circumstances hit," explains Martin Saunders, "even the most hardened atheist can be known to turn to prayer. The desire and need to pray is created inside each one of us at the same time we get spleens, eyeballs and collarbones. Like a computer program which is created to contact its manufacturers regularly and 'request latest updates, ' so we are born with an innate desire to talk to our maker.

"That's why, in those desperate moments when we do turn to prayer, we instantly feel some level of comfort. That's why, to stretch the software analogy a little further, we often walk away from prayer feeling refreshed, updated and upgraded."

Parable of the Good Shepherd is a visual retelling of the biblical lesson as taken from The Complete Guide to Godly Play and told with revised text and original art. The book recreates the experience of hearing this core and possibly best-loved, best-known Bible story as a supplement to Godly Play or as a stand-alone bedside reader. For Christian educators, Christian schools, vacation Bible schools, parents, grandparents, godparents - anyone who desires to engage in sharing faith and biblical stories in any setting, especially all those in the Godly Play community: trainers, storytellers, teachers, parents, and children.

Celebrate the traditions of Passover with a book for baby that's indestructible! Passover is here! Our table is set with the seder plate. We love to celebrate freedom together. Happy Passover!