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Aesops Fables : A Poetic Primer
$24.95Enjoy classic tales such as “The Tortoise and the Hare,” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” in this reimagined collection of Aesop’s Fables.
Retold with simple-to-read, lyrical poetry, Aesop’s Fables: A Poetic Primer is an excellent introduction to this classic. Parents can now introduce their kids to familiar tales like “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and many more! Together children and parents can read and then discuss the many virtues and vices embodied in the fables by reading through the character development section in the back of the book! Poetic Primers’ character development sections teach children the virtues or vices presented in each story and provide reflection questions to help the reader put these timeless lessons into practice.
Additionally, Aesop’s Fables features QR code access to a free animated video version of the book. Watch the beautiful illustrations come to life and excite the child’s imagination. The video book is complemented with a full cast of character voices and sound effects, perfect for younger readers and auditory learners.
Plus, parents can now rest easy knowing that all books in our Poetic Primer series are free of adult content and filtered for an approachable reading level for younger readers. Now children can be introduced to great classics at an earlier age.
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Fiona Goes To School Level 1
$5.99Beginning readers will enjoy reading about Fiona, her friends, and the zoo in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.
Join Fiona and a few of her animal friends as they attend zoo school for the very first time and find out just how fun it is to learn new things.
Fiona Goes to School is:
*An easy-to-read inspirational story about the importance of learning
*A Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to read
*Great for kids who love learning about animals
*Perfect for back-to-school reading, summer reading, birthday gifts, and holiday gift-giving
*Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame
Fiona Goes to School is one title in an I Can Read series that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include: Meet Fiona, Fiona Saves the Day, Fantastic Fiona, Fiona and the Rainy Day, and Fiona’s Train Ride.
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Quokkas The Snails And The Land Of Happiness
$14.99It’s not about what you achieve; it’s all about what you receive!
In the land of happiness live Bob and Hannah Quokka, two siblings who start their days with their sticker charts filled up and their hearts full too! On the other side of the strawberry field, in the land of sadness, live Tonya and Joey Slug. Their hearts are weighed down. They strive to fill their sticker charts through hard work and achievement-but only discover that they are less content than before! Read about what happens when the two sibling pairs meet, and a bigger conversation-about their Creator, His grace, and where true happiness lies-takes place. What will Tonya and Joey do after learning the truth? Will they live to keep on achieving, or will they live because they start receiving exactly what they need from the One who loves them most?
This unique illustrated chapter book serves as a powerful conversation starter for families, offering not only an engaging parable-style story but follow-up content and questions to help young readers understand and grasp the gift of grace.
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Melos Kingdom : Interactive Children’s Storybook With Scripture, And Africa
$9.99Step into an African adventure and take a walk on the wild side with Queen Nzinga and princess Melo in Melo’s Kingdom!
Melo’s Kingdom is African storytelling at its best. Anthropomorphic characters share age-old wisdom supported by Scripture in a fun, colorful, and interactive reading experience. Follow Melo and her friends, Kiboko, Aza, Zenzo, Ganga, Bulu, and Tambo, as she learns how to become a good leader under the tutelage of Queen Nzinga.
The cover of the hardcover children’s book is decorated in bright colors, and friendly animal faces. The African princess, Melo, welcomes all readers with wide open arms and a brimming smile. The title is written in a fun African font.
Melo’s Kingdom
The inside pages of the book are printed in full-color. A presentation page in the front of the book allows you to address this book to your own princess. Each story is illustrated with delightful images of Melo and her animal friends, and each ending will surprise and delight the listeners. At the end of each story you will find a short prayer followed by two interactive activity pages that pose thought-provoking questions, fun activities, Bible verses, and interesting facts.The preface and the book are written by professor Thuli Madonsela. Her accolades include one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Forbes Africa’s Person of the Year in 2016, and Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women. She has received numerous international awards for her work in social justice. Prof Thuli rose from humble beginnings, and she is passionate about social justice and storytelling. In Melo’s Kingdom, she intertwines pearls of wisdom with biblical principles to encourage children to embrace the idea of community – a word we call UBUNTU in South Africa. Other collaborators on this project include her daughter, Wenzile Msimanga, son-in-law, Khulekile Msimanga, and Khulekile’s father and language specialist Zedehiah Msimanga.
Peek into the African continent’s stories and values when you read the adventures of Melo’s Kingdom to your children and cultivate an appreciation of world cultures. Gather the kids each night and pass on the importance of love, kindness, respect, integrity, courage, and believing in yourself through the tradition of African storytelling.
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Whirly Squirrelies
$6.99Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!
What do homework, Michael’s new favorite video game, and a pair of drones have in common? They’re all competing for the gang’s attention. Join Michael, Merle, and Pearl for some high-flying adventures as they learn that self-control might save your grades . . . and your friends.
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Tree Mendous Trouble
$6.99Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!
Fancy costumes, an upgraded hamster house, and a dinner invitation? Sounds like Merle and Pearl are really coming up in the world now that they’re settling into the 21st century. But maybe this invitation to share acorns with new friends isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s another hilarious adventure with Merle and Pearl as they learn that kindness counts, even when you’re facing your biggest (and fluffiest) nemesis.
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Squirrelnapped
$6.99The Dead Sea Squirrels are missing! Well, Pearl is. Michael is enjoying his first Saturday of the school year, teaching Merle and Pearl to play soccer-in the house! A stray ball smashes his mom’s prized elephant lamp, and Michel sees the chance to lay blame on his little sister. He and the squirrels head to the park to play. When the man in the suit and sunglasses shows up and snatches Pearl, Michel’s friends and family band together to try to get her back! Michael learns the value of honesty.Squirrelnapped! is the fourth installment in the hilarious new series from Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales.
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Boy Meets Squirrels
$6.99The Dead Sea Squirrels are alive! In book 2 of Mike Nawrocki’s hilarious new series, the two petrified squirrels Michael brought home from Israel are awake and ready to dive into the 21st century. Turns out, the squirrels lived during the time of Jesus and love sharing the lessons they learned from his teaching in their own quirky way. Missteps and misadventures abound as Merle and Pearl help Michael and his friends confront a bully, using lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.
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Squirreled Away
$6.99Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back!
In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.
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We Are The Gardeners
$19.99In We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything!), and all the knowledge they’ve gained along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden. As it turns out, trying something new isn’t always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest reward. There are always new lessons to be learned in the garden!
You and your children can learn all about the Gaines family’s story of becoming gardeners in Joanna’s first children’s book-starting with the first little fern Chip bought for Jo. Over the years, the family’s love for gardening blossomed into what is now a beautiful, bustling garden.
Julianna Swaney’s illustrations bring the Gaines family garden to life with colorful, whimsical watercolors and invite you to enjoy the beauty of a thriving garden.
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Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other Level 1
$4.99Gramps and Gran go on a picnic with Mama and Papa Bear and the cubs. As the family searches high and low for the perfect picnic spot, they end up learning a few things about good manners and respecting others. The Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other entertains readers while relaying the importance of the golden rule. Young readers will enjoy reading Respect Each Other, the newest Berenstain Bears Living Lights Level One I Can Read.
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Dinner For Dinos
$9.99Dinner doesn’t have to be a disaster – just ask the dinos! Your kiddos will love this silly story about a rambunctious crew of dinosaurs who are making mealtime extra fun while learning how to grow up healthy and strong by eating all sorts of yummy foods.
Mealtime can be challenging with little ones, and Dinner for Dinos is a fun, exciting way to show your kids that eating healthy foods to grow big and strong doesn’t have to be yucky or scary.
“My mom says those who eat good foods
Will grow up big and strong.
I’m eating all the greens I can
To make my tail grow long!”Children everywhere will love joining goofy Stego, Bronto, Raptor, and Rex as they help make dinner, say their prayers, and clean their plates, making mealtime the best part of the day!
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I Want Your Smile Crocodile
$17.99I want your smile, Crocodile.
Kids love your pointy chin.
If it were mine,
they’d stand in line,
and wait for me to grin.Would life for a spunky meerkat pup be better with polar bear hair? Porcupine spines? A crocodile smile? As Jack the meerkat covets all the things his zoo friends have, he creates calamity and discovers contentment in this humorous tale celebrating God’s perfect, purposeful design. Written by critically acclaimed author Denette Fretz and illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Jackie Urbanovic, this comical story of self-acceptance will have readers giggling through the pages.
The cover of this book features spot gloss.
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World Is Awake
$17.99This is the day the Lord has made.A butterfly floats through the sun and the shade,while dragonflies flit past the flowers and treesand grasshoppers hop in the soft morning breeze.The World Is Awake, A celebration of everyday blessings, written by Emmy Award winner and ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis with Joseph Bottum, is a lyrical, rhyming story for young children intended to make them feel safe and joyful, cradled in the hands of God. Paired with bright and engaging illustrations by Lucy Fleming, this book inspires children to be thankful for all of God’s blessings that surround us in our daily lives. From the nature in our own backyard to the animals at the zoo, The World is Awake is a celebration of God’s wonderful world.The bold and beautiful cover of this book features spot gloss and embossing.
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Servant Like Jesus
$12.99Charlie is a shy kid who hides behind the cleanup sink at school. However, after his teacher asks him to be her helper, he springs into action when the fire coral stings his friend Bernie. Charlie goes to bed a little bit early because he wants to make sure he gets a goodnight’s sleep. He wants to be a good helper for Miss Stella. He had decided that it was way more fun to be a helper than to hide behind a sink! Before he falls asleep, Charlie prays, “Dear Jesus, thank you for my great first day of school, and thank you for my mommy and daddy, all my new friends and for Miss Stella. Help me to always help others. Amen.” Charlie learns he can overcome his shyness and be a servant like Jesus.
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Berenstain Bears School Time Blessings
$3.99It’s back-to-school time in Bear Country! After the long and lazy summer, it’s time for school. Brother and Sister are ready to see their friends and get busy with all of the things they enjoy about school-but are nervous about the more challenging subjects like math and history. And Honey Bear will be going to nursery school for the first time-but how will she handle not being home with Mama and Papa all day?
In this new Berenstain Bear Living Lights book, Mama and Papa Bear remind their cubs that prayer and God’s love are always there to guide them and that they will support them no matter what the challenge.
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Princess Twins And The Birthday Party Level 1
$3.99A lesson in kindness. In this Level-One I Can Read, Princess Emma and Princess Abby get dressed up just right for their special day-their birthday! When their guests arrive for their birthday party in beautiful dresses, Emma can’t find her friend Beth, who has headed home because she thinks her dress is too plain for the royal party. Will Emma find a way to help Beth? This Level-One I Can Read teaches girls what it means to be a princess for the true King.
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Im Not Afraid
$12.99This wonderful underwater world of vibrant colors shows Susie and her friend going to the Undersea Amusement Park. Susie makes many excuses not to ride the Whale-Back Roller Coaster. After speaking with her mommy and saying a prayer to Jesus, she rides the ride and her fear turns into faith! She learns that praying to Jesus during difficult times, and having faith, is all she needs to overcome her fears.
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Princess Twins Play In The Garden Level 1
$3.99On a lovely day, two princess twins play with their friends in the castle garden. Princess Emma is concerned about looking pretty and stays out of the fun. When her concern about her looks hurts a friend, Emma must decide what is more important, looking good on the outside or having a kind heart. This level-one story teaches girls what it means to be a princess for the true King. A lesson in the importance of inner beauty.
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What A Bragger
$12.99Multiple Award-Winning book series helps to build a strong, foundational relationship with Jesus, while teaching love, and compassion for others! Melissa likes to brag that she can swim the fastest, climb the highest, and has the best of everything. Corey finds her crying in the sand box with her broken shovel, the only toy she had. They all chip in treasure coins for her birthday present. Melissa prays, giving thanks to God for her friends, and learns they are more important than all the toys in the sea.
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Fast Freddy
$12.99Multiple award winning series, which promotes Christian values in chidren, Fast Freddy overcomes the ridicule of being different. He joins the swim team, and the kids learn he is a great kid. Freddy wins the championship for the first time, overcoming Marcus a formidable threat. He says a prayer of thanks to Jesus for being different and forhis new friends. Children learn compassion, concern, and love for others, building a strong foundation in Christ.
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Pete The Cat Too Cool For School My First I Can Read
$3.99Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling author James Dean’s beginning reader Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. In this funny My First I Can Read Book, Pete just can’t decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many options to choose from. Fans of Pete the Cat will enjoy Pete’s creativity in choosing the coolest outfit.
Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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King George And His Duckies
$4.99A Lesson in Being Selfless King George learns that being selfish doesn’t pay. Taking things from others doesn’t make him happy. So King George decides to give all his duckies away! Just like king George, kids will learn that sharing with others is a true lesson in love.
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Madame Blueberry Learns To Be Thankful
$4.99Madame Blueberry and her friends start putting her tree house back together and are tempted to get more and more stuff to make the job easier. But when Madame Blueberry points out that a thankful heart is a happy heart, her VeggieTales friends learn a lesson in being thankful.
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Sammy Experiences God
$14.99Sammy Experiences God is a classically illustrated children’s book inspired by the Experiencing God teachings of Henry Blackaby. It will help kids begin to understand that God is not far off or hiding from them, and that they can experience his love and involvement in their lives as they follow him.
One evening when little Sammy announces after his bedtime prayers that he is going to look for God, his parents soon enough understand that the boy literally means what he said. When events like a night of camping under the stars and a hike up a small mountain don’t bring Sammy what he’s looking for, mom and dad try to explain that God is everywhere. But discouragement and a lack of understanding follow.
One day Grandpa Henry figures out what everyone else is missing. Sammy wants to have an encounter with God like the ones he has read about in the Bible — like Abraham under the stars and Moses at the burning bush after climbing a mountain. Like Jacob, like Elijah, like the disciples.
Grandpa tells Sammy of another Sammy from the Bible (Samuel at age 12), reaching the child with a simple explanation of how we can all experience God’s love, wisdom, and help right in the middle of everyday life.
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Pinkalicious Fairy House Level 1
$3.99Every spring, Pinkalicious loves to see all of the beautiful flowers and blossoming trees come to life in her family’s garden. Of course, Pinkalicious knows that the blooming garden is all because of the hard work of the fairies! This year, Pinkalicious wants to be ready for the fairies’ arrival, so she makes a cozy house for the fairies to stay in during their visit. Peter and Pinkalicious camp out in the backyard, waiting for the fairies to appear-but will they be able to see them?
Join Pinkalicious in this fairy-filled I Can Read adventure.
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Pinkalicious Pink Around The Rink Level 1
$3.99After Pinkalicious colors her white ice skates with a cotton candy pink marker, she feels ready to spin, glide, and soar with the best of them. But as the color starts to run off of her skates, she is embarrassed. When Pinkalicious thought she was going to leave her mark on the skating rink, she didn’t mean it so literally. . . .
This I Can Read story will have young readers laughing out loud-until they get pink in the cheeks!
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Princess Hope And The Hidden Treasure Level 1
$3.99When Princess Hope and her sisters find a ring that once belonged to their beloved grandmother, their hearts are filled with joy. And when they start finding clues that lead them on a treasure hunt, the adventure begins. Readers of this level one I Can Read will follow Princesses Faith, Hope, Charity, Joy, and Grace as they track down the location of a hidden treasure and learn that all the riches and shiny things in the world cannot compare to the precious love of God.
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Princess Charitys Golden Heart Level 1
$3.99Princess Charity loves to ride her horse Daisy across the kingdom and normally feels free to go everywhere. But father has issued an order—to stay away from the neighbor’s border. Charity wants to obey her father, the king, but when she sees people go by an injured young boy without stopping to help, she must make a decision … should she obey her father or go to help the boy in need? Based on the parable of the Good Samaritan, this level one I Can Read brings a lesson of love to life for little girls.
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Princess Petunia And The Good Knight Level 1
$3.99A Lesson about Putting Others First
It’s time for the Great Pie Games, and Princess Petunia has to choose the champion of all knights. What makes the Duke of Scone so special?
This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level I and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.
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Princess Joys Party Level 1
$3.99In this level one I Can Read, Princess Joy’s Birthday Blessing, Jesus’ lesson about who is best to invite to your home comes alive for little princesses just learning to read! When no one accepts the invitation to Princess Joy’s birthday party, she is sad. But her father, the king, helps her to understand that there are more ways to celebrate a special day and much better gifts to get than ones wrapped in pretty paper and bows.
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Big Bugs Little Bugs Level 2
$3.99Butterfly, Goliath Beetle, Lightning Bug, and Praying Mantis includes simple text perfect for I Can Read level two readers and provides basic facts about these bugs of all sizes and their habitat. Parents and teachers will enjoy introducing early readers to the wonders of God’s creation.
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