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This book teaches children ages 8-10 that it is okay to love sports. Children will learn that playing sports means someone loses and someone wins. But, when they trust Jesus, everyone is a winner. It also teaches children to obey their parents because God commands this and that telling other children that Jesus loves them is okay.

In a land of towering pyramids and sun-scorched sands, a cruel Pharaoh declares that every newborn Hebrew boy must be cast into the great Nile River. But one mother, driven by fierce love, places her son in a woven basket and sets him adrift, entrusting his fate to the waters. Discovered by an Egyptian princess, the baby is named Moses and raised as a prince in the dazzling splendor of the royal palace. He lives a life of unimaginable luxury, a world away from the suffering of his hidden people.

In a sun-scorched land where water is more precious than gold, a man named Isaac must find a new home for his family and his flocks. But every time he digs a well and finds life-giving water, his jealous neighbors fight him for it and fill it with dirt.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to walk alongside Jesus? In "Let the Little Children Come to Me: Jesus and the Children," you won't just listen to the stories of the Bible—you'll experience them with all your senses. This collection of twenty beloved stories is written to immerse young listeners in the narrative. Feel the soft hay in the manger where the most special baby was born, taste the salty fish and hearty bread that fed a hungry crowd, and hear the joyful shouts of "Hosanna!" as Jesus rode into Jerusalem.

Adventure! Treasure! Danger! The Eagle River Detectives are back in action! After befriending two new kids in town, Gabby and Jodie discover that their new friends are being watched by two mysterious men. Gabby takes charge and leads the detectives on a wild and dangerous chase to unravel the mystery. Along the way, they stumble onto a map that may or may not hold the key to uncovering a treasure. With secret codes and unexpected twists and turns, the Eagle River Detectives are in for a thrilling adventure. Join in on the fun as they play a crazy game of Hide and Seek!

On an ordinary autumn morning, Caleb and Lily stumble upon a mysterious cave nestled beneath an old oak tree. What begins as a playful adventure quickly turns into a time-traveling journey through dusty roads, ancient cities, and stormy seas—straight into the story of Jonah.

Slavery confuses Caroline Allerton. The compassionate twelve-year-old can't understand why her friend was given a young slave as a Christmas present, nor why her friend mistreats the miserable Caribbean girl. Caroline also befriends a little girl who lives with her mother in the poorer area of Boston. Caroline’s actions are greatly misunderstood by her friends and she discovers that she must make difficult choices to stand for what she knows is right.

Jack Finch is seeing stars. And it has nothing to do with Christmas. Snowball wars are being waged against the Tree Street Kids, and Jack has taken a hit to the eye from one of Buzz Rublatz’s polar projectiles. Jack plans the perfect defense–the Abominable Snowman-ator. But building your greatest invention is tough when you’re also practicing for the starring role in the school nativity play. One cold, starry night, a neighborhood catastrophe disturbs the peacefulness of the snow-covered streets and twinkling lights. What's that terrible orange glow down the block?

Seeds of Faith reminds the listener that delayed does not mean denied. Sometimes it takes work to get what you desire in life, since faith without works is dead. The listener is reminded to not give up on self and your positive beliefs. How a person thinks can play a major role in the outcome.

St. Nicking at Night is an adventure about seeing past appearances and loving your neighbor as yourself. Combining the anonymous giving spirit of Saint Nick with the three gifts of the magi (wisemen), your family will discover a new way to celebrate Christmas with an exciting new tradition you'll want to continue year after year.

Patrick and his twin sister, Katie, are shocked to find someone threw a brick through the stained-glass window of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Anne's. Who would do such a thing? Before they can investigate, Patrick is swept into another adventure-to the town of Assisi, Italy, in the year 1205.

If there is one thing Katie never thought she would do, it was walk through something called the "Door of the Dead." During a class field trip to visit the monastery of the Poor Clares, Katie is unexpectedly swept up into her next Chime Travelers adventure.

It's Christmas time at St. Anne parish, and a new family has arrived! The Perez family doesn't look like the other families in the parish. As five-year-old Mateo stares at Katie and Patrick, clutching his little stuffed burro, they see he's just puzzled about them. But it's Father Miguel's job to take care of them, right?

Die vierzehnjährige Jana kommt nicht darüber hinweg, dass ihre Mutter sie verlassen hat. Seither lehnt sie sich gegen ihren Vater und die Lehrer auf. Niemand kommt mehr an sie heran. Erst, als ihr Vater sie in ein Lerncamp schickt, bringt ein schweres Unwetter sie dazu, sich mit einer Klassenkameradin zu verbinden, die sie absolut nicht leiden kann. Denn dieses andere Mädchen ist so ganz anders als sie selbst und noch dazu ist sie Christin. Doch die völlig unterschiedlichen beiden Mädchen brauchen einander, um aus einer gefährlichen Situation in Sicherheit zu kommen.

Finn and Ezra’s bar mitzvah weekend takes on a Groundhog Day twist in this hilarious and magical middle grade novel from Joshua S. Levy. Winner of a National Jewish Book Award and a Sydney Taylor Honor Book! Finn and Ezra don’t have a lot in common—except, of course, that they’re trapped...

Thirteen-year-old Melanie Cooper can’t wait to spend the week at Camp Redwoods. When she arrives, it’s even more wonderful than she imagined. She’s experiencing amazing adventures with her friends and beginning to understand more about God. But Bethany, Melanie’s frenemy, seems determined to ruin camp for her.

Maryland is frequently referred to as “America in Miniature” and the “Land of Pleasant Living". With a sampling of mountains, the bay and the ocean, ample wildlife, seafood, sports, industry, and military, the great state of Maryland has something for everyone! So settle down by a fire, add some hot chocolate, and enjoy what I hope will become an annual family tradition. Join Santa as he visits Maryland the night before Christmas.

Wie kommen die Sterne an den Himmel? Warum gibt es Tag und Nacht? Wie sind Menschen und Tiere entstanden? Diese Fragen stellen sich die achtjährige Dina und ihr kleiner Bruder Mika eines Abends. Um Antworten zu finden, begeben sie sich mit ihrem Papa auf eine zauberhafte Reise zu unterschiedlichen Kulturen und Religionen.

JLG Gold Standard Selection This lush reimagining of the classic characters from The One Thousand and One Nights is for fans of The Last Mapmaker, Mañanaland, and Graciela in the Abyss. Sabrena’s family has always claimed they are descended from the legendary sailor Sinbad. But when the sea...

Katie joins her friends in being mean to the new girl, Lily. But suddenly, Katie becomes the new girl—in 1675! She has no idea how she traveled in time to a Native American village, but she's hoping the young woman she meets will be nicer to her than Katie was to Lily.