These delightful new additions to the Little Blessings line help young children understand two more basic truths about God and Jesus. "Why Is There a Cross?" tackles the difficult subject of Christ's death. This read-to-me book for children ages 3-6 explains both the how and the why of Christ's death in simple words and pictures that communicate the wonder of his sacrifice. "Is God Always with Me?" introduces children ages 3-6 to the idea that God is a part of their everyday lives. This read-to-me book with beautiful illustrations and pleasant rhyming verses conveys the comforting truth that God is with us wherever we go, no matter what.

Build confidence in young readers as they learn about God's love."
""Devotions for Beginning Readers "will help young readers build confidence in their reading skills as they are learning how to have a relationship with Jesus. Aimed at beginning readers from kindergarten through third grade, each devotional will include colorful illustrations and contain short sentences and scriptures from the International Children's Bible. Also featured is a "today's word" segment, a vocabulary word that will be repeated throughout the devotion to help children develop their reading skills. Each devotion will close with a short prayer that helps children learn how to pray.Short, straightforward sentences and carefully selected words allow for pleasurable reading and easier comprehension.
With interactive, engaging, and educational text from bestselling author Crystal Bowman and award-winning producer Christy Lee Taylor, as well as beautiful, vibrant illustrations, this book will become a favorite in your home, Christian school, and church library. Whether reading alone or with a parent, children will build a foundation for language skills "and" a faith that will last a lifetime.
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Using rhythm and rhyme, My ABC Prayers uses the alphabet to teach children to pray in simple but meaningful ways. This book includes prayers of praise, thanksgiving, and petition, introducing young children to the many ways they can communicate with their heavenly Father. J is for JOYThank you, God, for times to giggle.For times of fun and JOY.Thank you for the happy daysYou give each girl and boy.

Small children will eagerly open this pumpkin-shaped board book to discover the delightful story and colorful illustrations, by artist Claudine Gevry. Using sing-song rhyme, author Crystal Bowman describes a fun fall tradition---carving a pumpkin face. But she adds a twist that helps preschoolers grasp the concept of God s life-changing love for them. Just like we scoop out the inside a pumpkin, God makes us clean on the inside too."

Many families today are on the go so much that it's hard to get everyone around the dinner table long enough to share a meal, let alone hold a meaningful conversation. Parents looking for help with conversation starters and ways to build strong relationships with their children will want to incorporate this devotional into their family's routine.Adventures in Odyssey delivers readings in this second volume of "Whit's End Mealtime Moments" designed to grab a family's interest and get them interacting in lively, often hilarious, conversation. Dealing with both unusual and everyday topics in a creative and fun way, this devotional helps parents engage their children in meaningful conversation and pass on a spiritual heritage to their families.