Children Growth

Sixth-grader Jeri McKane is shocked when a blackmailer targets her best friend, Rosa, revealing secrets very few people would know. But when Rosa accuses Jeri of writing the threatening notes, Jeri's investigations to clear her name and uncover the truth lead her into more danger than she ever could have imagined. Jeri couldn't be more excited that Rosa landed the lead role in their school's presentation of the musical Cinderella. But her best friend's usually upbeat personality is dulled during practice...and soon Jeri finds out why.

Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes difficult things seem possible. Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try new things because he's afraid he'll get hurt. Maybe his motto will help: I don't know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough, I'll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough. Will Clutz learn that it's okay to make mistakes, that there are such things as second chances, and that doing our best is what matters most?

Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, accessible chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.

Fiona the Hippo fans can now experience the Fiona the Hippo I Can Read titles in audio download format with this 4 in 1 collection.

Literary Critters is a truly unique book, introducing young readers to classic literary figures and encouraging them to use their imaginations. As William Shakesbear visits his fellow Literary Critter Guild members, he’s greeted with lots of advice from his author friends and has some adventures along the way. This playful story promotes literacy and storytelling as quirky playwright William Shakesbear sets off to find some inspiration for his new play.

Mrs. Hallelujah shares how the childhood trauma that kept her bound for years vanished at the sound of praise! Find out how it’s done in this dramatic rendition of Praise No Matter What Happens. Praise opens the door and allows God to fill the inner depths of the heart. Imagine what this one principle can do for your life, your health, and the people you come in contact with every day. May it motivate and affirm a way of thinking about God beyond the unfortunate events you face, for He is the answer to every problem no matter what happens.

Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help you find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an international footballer to make a difference—even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.

In The Deceived, the second book of the Forbidden Doors fiction series by author Bill Myers, Becka Williams is swept up in the ideas of reincarnation. When Becka’s beliefs in her past life escalate, her new friend Ryan and her brother, Scott, must find a way to rescue Becka from the evil forces that threaten to control her.

Zach Hunter may only be fifteen, but he’s taking on issues that affect the world—and he’s making a change. Find out how Zach is working to end slavery, and how you can make a change in the things you see wrong with our world.

Presented by best-selling author and pastor Randy Frazee, the Believe Storybook shows children how they can think, act, and be more like Jesus. With 60 Old and New Testament stories from the Bible that showcase the themes, children and adults alike will be inspired to become more like their savior and the people they were meant to be.

Lonely and a long way from her Iowa home, 12-year-old Jeri McKane reacts to boarding school the way most middle schoolers would. Even with close friends, she wonders whether her scholarship to prestigious Landmark School was worth it. She’s tempted to give up when her Mom can’t make parents’ weekend, and the school bus carrying her roommate, Rosa, disappears.

Stories told from the imagined perspective of various biblical characters, offering insight into what they might have felt and thought deep within their heart of hearts. Take this beautiful journey with an author who has spent his lifetime of 100 years studying and teaching the bible to thousands of people from many cultures around the world.

Daily mindfulness practice has been around for thousands of years, and now the western world has come to appreciate the benefits of staying in the moment. Scientific evidence backs up what monks have known for centuries: daily meditation and mindfulness can reverse the damage from our modern stress-filled lives without any fancy equipment or classes.

In this completely updated 20th-anniversary edition, Pastor Ronnie Floyd invites believers to join him in better understanding effective prayer with a practical and helpful plan for how to pray. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran in prayer, this audiobook will meet you where you are and encourage you to move to a new level in your prayer life.

In this well-crafted tale, young Alex embarks on a life-changing adventure as he joins a soccer team. While the story revolves around the world of soccer, it ingeniously imparts essential life lessons such as patience, teamwork, positivity, and courage.

Your child’s mind-set matters, more than they realize. Help them understand the power of a growth mind-set. Told in an engaging way that brings clarity to the subject of mind-set, Your Thoughts Matter gives concrete examples of what different mind-sets sound like in our heads. "This is too hard, I’ll never learn it." versus "It’s meant to be hard, we grow by challenging ourselves." What a difference!

Would you like to build character? Do you want to take courage and perseverance to a new level? If so this book is for you. This book is a powerful tool that will help you overcome blame in your life, take responsibility for your actions, and become the person God made you to be. Christ For Kids Ministries is a not for profit organization dedicated to reaching children and families through the word of God, helping our readers build a strong foundation in God and enabling them to become everything God created them to be.

Are you doing everything right but still feel empty? Are you so busy doing things for God and everyone else that you altogether miss him? Do you ever, in your busy life, stop and see him, really see him? Jennie Allen felt paralyzed in her relationship with God. It occurred to her that maybe she was chasing the wrong things. Maybe God was after something else. When she stumbled across the phrase in 1 Samuel 13, "David was a man after God's own heart", she was intrigued. She knew David was both completely broken, and completely sold out for God.

Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter, Jess' wise words will help you: discover the things you are really passionate about, understand your strengths and weaknesses, face your fears, catch the vision, make a plan, and find the confidence you need to make your move - all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey.

On a visit to Jerusalem, Bruce Feiler has a revelation: the stories of the Bible occurred in real places, places he could visit today. So he sets out on a perilous 10,000 mile journey retracing the greatest stories ever told.