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If getting tackled is the best way to make new friends, that’s okay with Jack. After all, starting fifth grade at a new school is even rougher than peewee football. But how can he join the Lions and help Ellison build the Most Epic Bookmobile Bike Ever? Jack devises the perfect game plan—until he fumbles it with the most epic bike crash ever and a game day disaster.

Abrace a su pequeño y comparta este libro de rimas lleno de agradecimientos por las bendiciones diarias de Dios. “Doy gracias a Dios por un nuevo día, por la sonrisa que veo cuando nos reímos y jugamos. Doy gracias a Dios que jugamos a cucu-aca-ta. ¡Y gracias a Dios por ti!” Cada página habla de diferentes ejemplos por lo que mamá está agradecida y termina con una frase repetitiva, “¡Y doy gracias a dios por ustedes!” Este libro precioso recordará a los pequeños lectores de las muchas bendiciones de Dios, grandes y pequeñas.

The hearts of the first three kings of Israel affected the lives of God’s people and the nation. The first king, Saul, had no love for God. The nation was divided, and the people fought each other. The second king, David, loved God with all his heart. Glops watched him lead the people into a united Israel. From David’s family line, God promised to bring the Savior of the world. The third king, Solomon, was very wise but his loyalty to God was half-hearted. The united Israel began to fall apart. What happened in the lives of these men? What did the eavesdropping glops see and hear?

Journee is not only a mouse but a princess who loves adventure, especially when she has them alongside her best friends, Mr. Toad, Mr. Owl, and Mr. Steed. Not long after their very first escapade together, finding the legendary Pond of Reflection, the four companions find themselves in yet another wild exploit that is decidedly dangerous and threatens the entire kingdom. This adventure story is inspired by the Biblical Proverb 30:24-28 (NKJV) and communicates the morals of helping your neighbor, that power can come in small packages, and the effectiveness of working together.

Deborah has a gift; she can see the future. As Deborah grows up, so do the date palms that surround her home. Under these trees, people come from far and wide to seek guidance from the great prophetess and judge. In her dreams, Deborah foresees danger to the people of Israel. She summons a general to speak with her beneath the date palms. "War is coming and you must prepare," she tells him. For the girl that grew up under the date palms, her moment of destiny has arrived.

There’s so much to do before Shabbat starts! It’s time to get ready for Shabbat and this brother-sister team are more than eager to help. Once the sun starts to set and the Shabbat chores are finished, it’s time to set the table. The fresh challah begs to be nibbled and—oops—there goes the wine. All two-legged and four-legged friends are welcome for Shabbat dinner. As night descends on the city, the home is cozy and aglow with the special light of Shabbat.

Ketem the cat is looking for a new home. Professor Buber’s house looks like a good place to live, but the local cats tell Ketem the famous writer doesn’t want any pets. He once let his cat distract him when a man came to him for advice, say the cats. Since then, no more cats, they say. But Ketem has a plan to make Professor Buber's house his own, and enlists a group of neighborhood cats to help. Based on the true story of Martin Buber's cats.

"Can we sleep in the sukkah?" the son asks his mom. She worries that it will be cold and dark, and that it might rain. “But the stars will be my nightlight,” the boy says, to which the mom smiles.

A field trip to the local art museum with Mittens's rambunctious nieces takes an unexpected turn when a priceless Monet painting is stolen! With their reputations on the line, the museum leadership desperately turns to Mittens and Alex for help. Will the detectives see past the deception around them to discern friend from foe? Could this be another crime organized by the mysterious Ruffled Feathers? Most importantly, can the museum survive the antics of the crazy Kastle kittens?

One girl’s quest to find her missing parents led her on a journey filled with adventures that tested her faith and determination. Accompanied by her neighbor's son, the two children encounter mysteries that reveal to them the struggles of the unseen world that lies beyond the woods.

With a twin brother and five younger brothers, Mary Beth Mullet’s house is in constant chaos. Her parents don’t seem to mind the noise, but she needs a break from all the pestering and babysitting. It’s the summer before eighth grade, and Mary Beth plans to escape to her secret place as much as possible. The old barn in the neighboring field is dangerous, and her parents have forbidden her to go there, but she escapes to it as often as she can. Mary Beth soon discovers she is not alone in the barn. Someone is living there; someone who needs help.

Milla envies Honey's confidence, her charisma, and her big, chaotic family-especially when they provide a welcome escape from Milla's own small family and quiet house. In their close-knit Jewish community, the two girls do everything together, from delivering meals to an ill-tempered elderly neighbor, to shopping at a local thrift store, celebrating the holidays, and going to their first bat mitzvahs while studying for their own.

Ashar is busy with the ice hockey team, studying to get into the best school, and hanging out with his friends. Shaheer and his father are always moving, following his dad's jobs. Shaheer has given up hope of finding a place where he can put down roots, a place that feels like home. The two boys have nothing in common. But when they meet on Shaheer's first day at his new school, it's like looking in a mirror.

Fourteen-year-old Emily O’Reilly and her best friend Olivia Webster have a knack for solving mysteries. Emily has been busily training her new puppy Sherlock to be a Search and Rescue dog so that the two can lead search-and-rescue missions someday. So when Emily stumbles across an old photo of Olivia’s adoption day—a fact that has never been revealed to Olivia—the two quickly decide to uncover the mysterious details surrounding Olivia’s birth parents.

Candy Apples is a story that helps sharpen the character of being honest, showing integrity, and being content with delayed gratification. The story reminds the listener to not get weary of doing well. If one can be trusted with smaller things, then one can be trusted with the larger things. The main character, Cameron, will be challenged by his friends to make a choice going against his principles taught. Cameron will get the opportunity to thoroughly process the situation being presented and the reward or consequences that each decision may present.

Summer vacations are great—and they’re even better when they include camping with Nana! Nana is great at hiking, campfire cooking, and making new friends. She encourages slowing down to enjoy nature’s wonders, learning new skills, and watching out for the discoveries that await outside everyday routines. Most of all, Nana is great at making treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

Learn new words about Santa’s exciting visit on Christmas night with this festive audiobook from the Baby’s First Christmas Book Series! First words include: cookies, elf, fireplace, lights, reindeer, Santa, sleigh, and toys.

Help baby learn that God created everything with this adorable audiobook. Rhyming words will make this baby’s favorite book. Narration includes: “God made the elephant. God made the bee. God made the kangaroo and the chimpanzee. God made the lion. God made the sheep. God made the hippopotamus and God made ME!” Other books in the Baby’s First Bible Book series include: Jesus Loves Me!, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, and Thank You, God!

Snuggle close and help baby learn the classic prayer “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” with this adorable audiobook. Rhyming words will make this baby’s favorite book. Text includes: “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray dear Lord, Your ways I’ll seek. Keep me safe all through the night and wake me with the morning light. Jesus bless me every day. Help me love You, this I pray. As I live my whole life through, teach me how to follow You.”

In the third book of this lauded series, Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God follows inquisitive children who learn from their loving grandparents that praising God brings joy. Grandparents and their grandchildren, as well as parents, guardians, and caregivers, will love the rhyming stanzas of a child's natural curiosity and growing discovery that we can express praise through the good and the bad; anywhere or anytime; and with singing, dancing, shouting, and clapping. This engaging story will empower children in fostering habits of praise and thankfulness.