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December normally brings joy to Elita Brown’s heart with the coziness of winter and the anticipation of Christmas. But when Elita compares her life to others, her best friends seem to have it so much better. Margo hosts a fancy holiday dinner party; Joy discovers a hibernating bear on her family’s property, and Stephen shares his love of football with Joy. Even her little sister Cally has a seemingly perfect life with a special role in The Nutcracker. Every day, Elita grows more and more jealous.

Joanne liebt Jesus sehr und möchte anderen Kindern helfen, obwohl sie ein schwaches Herz hat. Robert ist verzweifelt, er hat kaum noch Feuerholz für sich und seine Mutter. Doch eines Tages staunt er: Der Schuppen ist plötzlich voller Holz! Ein Matrose weigert sich, am Sonntag zu arbeiten und verliert deshalb seinen Job. Er vertraut darauf, dass alles zum Guten dient - wird es auch diesmal so sein?

Ida besucht ihre Freundin Bertha, die nicht gut laufen kann, und sie verbringen eine fröhliche Zeit miteinander. Ida ist sehr glücklich, weil Jesus ihr alle Sünden vergeben hat. Auch Bertha weiß, wie sehr Jesus sie liebt, und dass sie sein Schäfchen ist. Während ihr Mann auf Reisen ist, bleibt die Frau eines Missionars allein zu Hause. Sie hört nachts verdächtige Geräusche. Ein japanischer Schuljunge bekennt sich vor der ganzen Schule zu Gott.

In a land baked dry by a relentless sun, a brave prophet named Elijah delivers a message from God that makes the powerful King Ahab furious. With no rain in sight and the king's angry soldiers hunting for him, Elijah must flee for his life into the wild, lonely wilderness.

Tilly loves having company. One day, Tilly's mom says a family that has just arrived from Iraq will be staying with them for a while until they get settled in the community. "Just say 'welcome!'" her mom says. "Sometimes that's all it takes for strangers to become friends." A man from synagogue brings over clothes for the children and a neighbor brings a pot of stew that smells "just like home" to the new arrivals. The Iraqi boy, Youssef, teaches Tilly's brother soccer ball tricks. When an apartment becomes ready for the family, Tilly feels a little sad.

Shira the puppy loves to sing. At doggie daycare, she sings for her doggie friends, but the people say, "Hush and shush, Shira. Not today." She sings when Aryeh and Arielle watch TV, but the kids say, "Not today, Shira." On Friday, while Aryeh and Arielle are setting the table for Shabbat, Shira starts to sing. Aryeh says, "Shush. Not today." Shira wants to sing along as Aryeh and Arielle bless the candles, wine, and challah on Shabbat, but still she is shushed. But on Saturday night, the sky turns dark and it's time for Havdalah. Is it finally time for Shira to sing?

Rain in the morning makes Kai say, "That's not what I want!" After school, he wants to read stories with Bubbe, but she isn't there. "That's not what I want!" says Kai. Maybe, he thinks, there's a creature that makes bad things happen. Could it be a Golem, big and scary? But maybe things aren't so bad if you look at them in a different way...

Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter's house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt's biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible. At the rabbi's home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children's heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting.

When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. Nibbling jelly doughnut crumbs in the kitchen, he hears a soft voice say, "Hello." The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can't play with cats! "Hello again," says the soft voice. "Please don't go. I could use a friend." Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?

Sammy Spider watches the Shapiros hang the calendar that shows all the Jewish holidays of the year. First comes Rosh Hashanah. "Spiders don't celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Spiders spin webs," says Mrs. Spider as the Shapiros dip apples in honey. "I like honey," said Sammy. "You are my little honey," said Mrs. Spider. "And you should stick close to me." Next comes Yom Kippur. A toot from the shofar blows a curious Sammy back to his web.

Mina and her friends have just finished their primary school exams, and it's finally time to CELEBRATE. Gone are the plans for a fun week; the kids all have to be on their best behavior, and if everything goes well, Year 6 will get to go on a trip to the new circus in town! Mina and her best friends Mobeen and Reema are chosen to show the inspectors around, and everything seems to be going REALLY WELL!

രാമായണത്തിലെ കിഷ്കിന്താ രാജ്യത്തെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ കുട്ടികൾക്കും മുതിർന്നവർക്കുമായി മാലിയുടെ ഒരു കഥാഖ്യാനം. This is the...

Step back in time and experience the story of the first Christmas like never before. Journey with Mary and Joseph down the long, dusty road to Bethlehem, feel the chill of the night air, and hear the sounds of a town with no room to spare. Find warmth and wonder in a humble stable, surrounded by the sweet, earthy smell of hay and the gentle sounds of sleepy animals. In "The First Christmas: A Stable, a Star, and a Savior," the nativity story comes alive with vivid, sensory detail.

What starts as a secret trickle of water from the door of God's great Temple becomes the adventure of a lifetime for a young boy named Leo. Join him as he follows this mysterious stream and watches it grow into a mighty, life-giving river that transforms the world before his eyes. Journey with Leo along the riverbank as barren deserts bloom into lush forests and the lifeless, salty sea is miraculously healed, teeming with fish. Discover the wonder of the riverside trees that bear a different, delicious fruit each month and have leaves with the power to heal any hurt.

Step into the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem and meet two very different men: Simon, the proud Pharisee, who believes his good deeds make him special, and Levi, the humble tax collector, who carries the heavy burden of his mistakes. Through vivid sensory details and engaging storytelling, you'll feel the rustle of robes, the dust on the paths, the scent of Temple incense, and the quiet sighs of the soul. Join Jesus as He shares a powerful parable that unlocks the true meaning of righteousness, humility, and God's boundless grace.

Ramadan is here! And this year, Habeeba is finally going to fast all day, every day, and pray all the special Ramadan prayers at night at the masjid, just like her older sister, Sumaya. The holy month is filled with decorations, beading, crafts, delicious recipes, religious ceremonies—so much activity that it’s hard for Habeeba to stay awake during prayer services or to resist Baba’s gooey, cheese-filled kunafa drenched in sweet syrup when she gets home from school. Habeeba is discouraged. How else can she be observant like Sumaya?

From a wise prophet under her palm tree to a courageous leader guiding Israel to victory, Deborah’s story is one of bold faith, wise leadership, and trusting God. When the Israelites were oppressed and cried out to God for help, Deborah rose up, speaking God’s words with boldness. She called on Barak to lead ten thousand warriors against a mighty enemy, declaring that victory belongs to the Lord. But victory didn’t come through swords or chariots—it came through faith and the power of God.

Jake and Ava, 11-year-old time travelers, are on a mission to rescue those lost in time. But when a mysterious oversized kitten appears in their driveway, their latest adventure takes an unexpected turn. Following their furry companion through a time portal, they expect a straightforward mission. Instead, they find themselves stranded in an ancient, misty forest—completely lost. Worse, their first encounter isn't with a rescuer, but a young man held captive by ruthless raiders. Now, it's not just about getting home—it's about standing up for what's right.

For all the girls in your life who are inspired, deserving, and worthy, bestselling author Marshawn Evans Daniels’ debut book Worthy Girl offers a lyrical, inspirational message about believing in yourself and realizing God’s higher purpose for your life.

What happens when bedtime prayers take a silly turn? A warm, funny, and faith-filled picture book about learning to talk to God—even when the words come out all wrong. At bedtime, one little boy tries to pray just like Mum (or Mom) taught him—but instead of thank yous, he blurts out, “Can I have rice and stew?” What follows is a whirlwind of imagination, ice cream, and giggles—leading to a surprising discovery about how deeply God loves to listen.