A true story about God's delightfully different family

Help your child discover that all people—no matter their age, race, or gender—are precious in God’s eyes.

God’s Very Good Idea will show children aged 3-6 that God’s plan is to have lots of different people enjoying loving Him and loving each other. This stunningly illustrated journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s heavenly throne room shows how, despite our sinfulness, everyone can be a part of God’s very good idea through the saving work of Christ.

This book celebrates diversity and will help children see how people from all ethnic and social backgrounds are valuable to God and how Jesus came to rescue all kinds of people. It will also excite them about being part of church—God’s delightfully different family.

• Perfect for children aged 3-6.
• By celebrating diversity, children will develop understanding and empathy, be prepared for a global society, improve their social skills, build self-identity, and be encouraged to respect others and practice tolerance.
• 32 full-color pages.
• Softcover.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title God se baie goeie idee.

Have you ever tried to explain to your very young child the gospel message from Genesis to Revelation, and the importance of why Jesus died and rose again? It seems impossible to find the right words to explain something so utterly important.

The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross uses simple sentences and stunning illustrations to make the truths of the gospel message accessible to children aged 3-6. Journeying from the Garden of Eden to God’s future new creation, kids will learn why Jesus died and rose again, and be invited to say, “Thank You, King Jesus. You’re amazing!”

• Perfect for Easter or Sunday school curriculum.
• 32 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Die tuin, die gordyn en die kruis.

Die ware verhaal van waarom Jesus gesterf het en opgestaan het uit die dood.

Dit is nie altyd maklik om die evangelie vir jong kinders te verduidelik nie. Sommige begrippe kan vir hulle moeilik en verwarrend kan wees en dit is dikwels ’n groot uitdaging om hierdie belangrike konsepte op ’n manier te verduidelik wat vir hulle sin maak.

Die eenvoudige taalgebruik en pragtige illustrasies in Die tuin, die gordyn en die kruis maak die boodskap van die evangelie vir 3- tot 6-jariges verstaanbaar. Deur die goue draad van die evangelie van die Tuin van Eden tot in God se nuwe skepping te verweef, help hierdie boek kinders om te verstaan hoekom Jesus gesterf het en uit die dood opgestaan het, en daarom sal hulle kan sê: “Dankie, Jesus! Wat U vir my gedoen het, is wonderlik!”

• Ideaal om jong kinders aan die evangelie bekend te stel.
• 32 volkleur-bladsye
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross

A sweet story about a sheep who is disappointed with his grandma’s gift, but soon discovers it is the best gift ever.

Granny Mutton gets a bit carried away when she’s knitting her grandson a scarf. Little Lionel is imagining his present is going to be a soccer ball, which he can share with all his friends, but he is disappointed when he opens it to discover a very long scarf. However, his friends show him how the scarf can be great fun, and soon everyone joins in. In the end, Little Lionel realizes that it is a fantastic gift.

Granny Mutton loves to knit, and so she has made a whole box of socks for Little Lionel s friends. But Little Lionel gets all the socks muddled and has to find out which pairs belong to whom!

For the child who says, “I want to be a SCIENTIST when I grow up!� And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist. This Level One Community Helper story takes readers on a research boat to the North Pole, where they learn all about the different types of scientists they can be!  When I take a trip to the North Pole with my Mom to study whales, I learn that are so many different ways to be a scientist. Did you know that there are meteorologists, zoologists, astronomers—and many more! Maybe I’ll be a scientist, too! With this story blending narrative with nonfiction, readers meet the many different kinds of scientists who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be a Scientist is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being an engineer. I never knew that there were so many different ways to be an engineer. When my big brother goes to school for engineering, I learn that there are engineers who build buildings and design big rockets. Did you know that there are other kinds of engineers too? There are environmental engineers, plumbing engineers, robotic engineers-and many more! Maybe I'll be an engineer, too? With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of engineers who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be an Engineer is part of a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

For the child who says, "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a firefighter. My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can't decide what kind to be. When firefighters from Fire District 1 visit our school for Fire Safety Day, we learn that there are firefighters who fight forest fires and work at airports to help with airplane emergencies. Did you know that there are other kinds of firefighters too? There are firefighters who figure out how a fire started and fight fires before they even happen. Maybe I'll be a firefighter, too? With this story blending narrative with nonfiction, readers meet the many different kinds of firefighters who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be a Firefighter is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level J is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

For the child who says, "I want to be a teacher when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a teacher.

I never knew that there are so many different ways to be a teacher. When my family gets a new puppy, I learn that there are teachers who train dogs, teachers who teach swimming, teachers who teach music—and more!

With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of teachers who do so much to support our communities.

I Want to Be a Teacher is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

For the child who says, "I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a veterinarian.

Veterinarians help sick and hurt animals feel better. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a veterinarian? When a father and child bring Gus the dog to his check-up, they learn that there are vets who work with very large animals, vets who work with wild animals—and more.

I Want to Be a Veterinarian is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Baby's loud. Baby's messy. Sometimes Baby really smells. Maybe Baby just doesn't know the rules? Good thing it's big sister time-she can show Baby how to be the best baby ever! Told through the eyes of a big sister, this charming hardcover picture book empowers older siblings by showing them that they have very important roles to play in introducing their family's new baby to the world. From cleaning up messes to learning to share, big sister will teach the new baby everything any baby needs to know. After all, big sister was a baby once, too-and she was really good at it. It's Big Sister Time! shows every girl how awesome it is being a big sister. Because as we all know, being a sister RULES!

For the child who says, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a pilot.

Pilots fly airplanes! Did you know that there are many different kinds of pilots? When Aunt Ro and I visit the Air Fair, I meet pilots who fly seaplanes, hot air balloons, cargo planes—and more!

I Want to Be a Pilot is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross is a beautifully crafted children’s storybook that takes young readers on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. Written by Carl Laferton and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, this hardcover book is part of the “Tales That Tell the Truth” series and is ideal for children aged 3-6.

The story focuses on the significance of the temple curtain, explaining how Jesus’ death and resurrection changed everything. Through engaging text and stunning illustrations, children will learn why Jesus died and rose again, and why this is the best news ever. The book emphasizes the message that, because of Jesus, we can now come into God’s presence.

Perfect for Easter, Sunday school, or bedtime reading, “The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross” is a wonderful resource for teaching children about the gospel and the overarching story of the Bible. This book not only entertains but also imparts deep theological truths in a way that is accessible and captivating for young minds.