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Open this book and step into the story. The Promised Land brings the Bible to life in a way you can see, hear, taste, touch, and feel. This isn't just a collection of stories; it's an invitation to experience God's amazing plan firsthand. Feel the cool desert air as Abraham counts the stars, smell the salty spray as you walk through the Red Sea on dry land, and taste the sweet honey-like manna in the wilderness. Hear the thunder of God's voice on Mount Sinai and feel the tension in the air as the spies sneak into the mighty city of Jericho.

After Jesus is gone, his friends huddle together in a locked room, their hearts filled with fear and sadness. But suddenly, a gentle light fills the room, and Jesus is there, alive and bringing them peace! They are overjoyed, but one of them is missing. Thomas wasn't there to see it, and he is filled with questions. He can't believe the amazing news. "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands," he declares, "and put my finger where the nails were... I will not believe."

Long before he was a king, he was just a boy with a harp and a heart full of faith. Journey back in time to the rolling hills of Bethlehem, where a young shepherd named David tends his flock and dreams of a life bigger than the quiet fields. From facing a roaring lion to standing bravely against the monstrous giant Goliath, David's courage is as vast as the open sky. But his greatest adventures are still to come.

On a long, dusty road under the blazing sun, a tired Jesus stops at an ancient well. He is soon joined by a woman from Samaria, her heart as heavy as the water jar on her shoulder, hiding a secret sadness from the world. This is no ordinary day. A simple request for a drink of water leads to the most amazing promise: a special kind of "living water" that can quench a thirsty soul forever. Join the woman on a life-changing journey as she meets the one man who knows everything about her past, yet offers her not judgment, but a gift of endless hope and joy.

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 valley where the streams have forgotten how to sing and the waterfalls flow without color, the last spark of magic has vanished. For a girl named Mya, this silence is unbearable. When her final attempt at a spell fades into nothing, she is left with a hollow ache and a world turning to gray. But a whisper from the woods and a secret map left by her grandmother ignite a new hope. Joined by Kael, a boy with an unshakeable belief in the unseen, Mya embarks on a desperate quest to find a sunken tower, mend a broken wand, and confront the Shadow Thief who is bleeding the valley of its life.

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.

When Barnaby, one of the Queen's most loyal corgis, discovers his prized marrow bone has vanished, he thinks it's just a simple case of theft. But as more of his friends' favorite toys disappear and a strange tension falls over Buckingham Palace, Barnaby realizes he's sniffed out a much bigger problem. With the help of an unexpected ally, this small corgi must unravel a dastardly plot that goes far beyond missing trinkets—a conspiracy that threatens the entire kingdom. Can one very good boy save the day? For Barnaby the corgi, it all started with a missing bone. But this was no ordinary theft.

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.

Ten-year-old Leo and his eight-year-old sister, Pipa, know only one home: the steady, humming corridors of the Stardust Cruiser. But when their ship is violently pulled from the stars and crash-lands on a mysterious world, their life of quiet safety is shattered. They find themselves on Planet VORTEX, a bizarre land of dizzying rainbow dust, six-legged creatures, and plants that spiral into the sky. It's a world alive with chaotic energy, from fields of dancing tornadoes to rivers that flow uphill.

In the misty, quiet town of Riverbend, eleven-year-old Romy is known only as "the Rogue." With a pocketful of mischief and a heart full of wildness, she's more at home poling her skiff through whispering reeds than navigating the town's tidy streets. So when the prized Founder's Day pike is stolen, everyone is quick to blame the girl who speaks the language of the river better than their own. Framed and friendless, Romy’s only hope of clearing her name lies in solving the crime herself. But her search uncovers something far more mysterious than a missing fish.

In a dusty attic filled with forgotten treasures, ten-year-old Leo stumbles upon his late grandfather's greatest secret: an old shortwave radio picking up a mysterious, rhythmic pulse from the stars. It’s a ghost signal from Mars. Teaming up with his best friend, Maya, Leo discovers the signal is more than just noise—it's a complex blueprint for an impossible machine. Following a trail of clues left in his grandfather's journal, the two friends embark on a grand scavenger hunt to piece together a strange device from junkyard scraps, borrowed parts, and their own ingenuity.

For Gary, it starts with a mysterious, star-colored shell and a compass that points only up. But when the shell sprouts legs and a head, he finds himself the passenger of an ancient Sky-Turtle, leaving his world far below. Together, they will navigate thundering storms, outwit mischievous feathered pirates, and seek guidance from the song of a celestial Sky-Whale. It's a voyage through a world of wonders—crystal caves, lightning-lemonade, and a garden where night-balloons grow—on a quest to reach the very Heart of the Sky.

Life is one big adventure for the Star-Surfer of Sector 7G, who starts their days with a "Comet-Tail for Breakfast" and loves exploring the cosmos. But when a stardust bottle washes up with a desperate message, the fun and games are over. The star that warms their home is dying, and a mysterious Gloom-King is spreading shadows across the galaxy. With their trusty star-board and a new, brave friend—Kiko, the Crystal Critter—our hero must navigate the treacherous Black Hole Bends, outsmart vicious Scrap-Sharks, and uncover the secret of a whispering asteroid.

Jump into a world of delightful giggles and heartwarming adventures with "Olivia and the Funny Bunny"! Meet Olivia, a curious and imaginative girl, and her extraordinary new friend – a bunny whose nose wiggles with mischief and whose toes seem to tap out tiny giggles! From solving the case of the missing carrot and blowing rainbow bubbles in the garden, to building the silliest forts and embarking on rainy day dress-up parades, every day is an enchanting escapade.

Step into the bustling, vibrant city of Ephesus, a world of gleaming marble streets, the salty smell of the sea, and the magnificent Temple of Artemis! But when a man named Paul arrives with a powerful message of God's love, the city begins to change. As people turn from magic to faith, not everyone is happy. For Demetrius the silversmith, whose hands craft beautiful silver shrines of the goddess Artemis, Paul's words mean trouble. His business is failing, and his anger is growing. What begins as a secret meeting in a stuffy room soon explodes into a city-wide riot!

In the heart of the enchanted Whispering Woods, the legendary Centaur's Challenge calls to the youngest generation. For Arion, a curious and underestimated colt, it's a chance to prove that courage and wit can outmatch brute strength. As he faces perilous trials and a boastful rival, Brontes, Arion discovers that the path to victory is not always a straight line.

Have you ever gotten really sleepy during a long talk? That's what happened to a young boy named Eutychus! To get some fresh air during a special, late-night meeting with the Apostle Paul, he found what he thought was the perfect spot: a cool, third-story windowsill. But as Paul's sermon went on and on, and the warm, crowded room made his eyelids heavy, Eutychus fought a losing battle with sleep... and tumbled right out of the window. What followed was a night of fear, a frantic rush down the stairs, and an unforgettable miracle that showed everyone God's amazing power.

On the quiet, cratered surface of Jupiter's largest moon, twelve-year-old Leo’s pockets don't jingle with coins—they jingle with the bright, metallic chatter of sprockets, cogs, and widgets. As the resident Gadgeteer of Ganymede, his workshop is a haven of humming machines and half-finished inventions, with his loyal robotic sidekick, Astro-Pup, always at his feet. But when a sudden and unsettling silence falls over the entire colony, cutting off all communication with the outside solar system, Leo's talent for tinkering becomes their only hope.

Step into the bustling, sun-drenched streets of ancient Athens with the apostle Paul! In a city where magnificent marble statues of gods and goddesses stand on every corner, Paul discovers a people who are deeply religious, yet don't know the one true God. His heart aches for them, and he begins to share a revolutionary message of a God who created the entire universe, a God who is not made of stone or gold, but is alive and close to every single one of us. When the city's most brilliant thinkers hear Paul's strange new ideas, they summon him to the famous Mars Hill to defend his words.