Ages: 4- 104
This book is a treasure for tackling hard spiritual questions like “why does God allow suffering?” “Why does wrong seem to prevail over right?”
Using an ancient day story of Zara and her brother Asher, as slave children in Egypt, modern-day lessons come to life as it spurs more understanding of what faith, humility, justice, forgiveness, mercy, and love are all about.
See ALL of this series called Tales of the Exodus
Ages: 2-8
A sweet classic story teaching gentleness, patience while just being yourself. You’ll find out you become most interesting in the quietness of just being you.
Ages: 8-12
A fun book for any child who loves modes of transportation and wants to learn how different vehicles can be used for Jesus and sharing His love.
Note: Illustrations include pictures of real missionaries out in the field. You can even find my husband and his team in Peru long ago in a not so flattering picture of him. ;)
Ages: 4-8
Follow a trail from your shoes on the street down pipes, burrows and layers of earth, all the way to the core of earth’s center. This book is sure to elicit many questions for children to explore what lies beneath the ground. It’s a wonderful educational tool with charming and colorful illustrations.
Ages: 4-8
A beautifully illustrated book that depicts life in a garden through each season. Your child is sure to learn so much about gardening with every crafted word that expresses what is growing up in the garden and what is down in the dirt.
Ages: 4-8
A book that highlights responsibility, Sonya begins to care for and nurture chickens of whom she quickly learns to cherish and appreciate. Along with her devotion she is faced with a difficult trial of experiencing loss as she is taught that sorrow can at times accompany joy when caring deeply for something or someone.
Ages: 4-8
Claws and jaws, howls, growls and smells. Explore various beasts in the animal kingdom. Also learn about environmental issues such as how to prevent beasts from extinction. This book is such an incredible resource for the home with charming and colorful illustrations.
Ages: 1-3 years
Choco feels alone and he can’t find his mother. He begins to look for her but despite his efforts in asking different animals, nobody looks like him and he starts to cry. Mrs. Bear quickly finds Choco and asks if she can help. Choco realizes that although Mrs. Bear is not his mother she can love him just the same.
A heart-warming, simple story for step children, adoptees or children in foster care.
Ages: 4-8
Fins and flippers, gills and blowholes, deep-sea fish, tide pools and dolphins. Explore the ocean with alluring, detailed illustrations of various animals. Also learn about environmental issues such as oceans in danger and plastic in the sea. This book is such an incredible resource for the home.
Ages: 4-8
A hilarious book sure to spark a few laughs as you see momma struggling to keep all of her kids well fed and happy. Kids can learn how difficult it can be to try to please everyone. With a surprising twist at the end, children can also learn how much more pleasant it is to pitch in and foster teamwork within the family.
Ages: 4-8
“A Story About A Simple Act of Kindness”. This book demonstrates the full range of emotions experienced when being bullied and then overcoming. From feeling sad, alone and different to happy, included and empowered when standing up for right by being a friend. It has a powerful message with compelling illustrations that tell the story without words so young children will understand. No words are needed. It’s a perfect illustration of how actions (pictures) speak louder than words.
Ages: 4-8
Step into 7 different cultures of children from around the world as you explore what their daily life consists of. Learn where they live, what they might eat, what they wear, how they play and much more. This book is a wonderful introduction to cultural traditions of Iran, India, Peru, Japan, Italy, Uganda, and Russia.
Ages: 4-7
Children will love to explore a world beneath them during the wintertime. It opens their eyes to life under their snowy feet as they learn the subnivean zone revealing different animals and their homes.
See also: Over and Under the Pond
Ages: 4-8
A beautiful story about what you should do with an idea. Its message teaches children not to fear what others might think but to remain creative and keep dreaming up ideas. “Everything you see around you was once an idea.” You never know how you can change the world with yours.
Ages: 4-8
Such a creative book to teach children how to solve problems. “What are problems for? They challenge us, shape us, push us, and help us to discover just how strong and brave and capable we really are.” This story highlights the importance of being brave in spite of fear, persisting through challenges and using them as opportunities. Feel free to take this lesson and add your own spiritual value system to it.
Ages: 4-8
An artistic and whimsical illustration showing the importance of mistakes and the beauty things they can become. This book has a deeper lesson about freeing yourself from the fear of mistakes and using them for a greater purpose.
Ages: 4-8
Kids will be delighted to learn they have so many options within an ordinary day. The simplest moment becomes exceptional with unique choices to make throughout the day while highlighting many different cultures and races.
Ages: 3-7
A sweet tribute to first born children. Instead of another big brother or big sister book, this story celebrates the uniqueness of the first child and the unforgettable firsts that come along with it. The illustrations are beautiful and depict a mixed culture home.
Ages: 6-9
Brian has trouble being noticed. He is quieter than the other children and often gets overlooked. Brian feels left out much of the time until he shows kindness to Justin, a new student. The illustrations brilliantly depict Brian’s invisibility and soon the color that comes to him when he’s noticed and included. A powerful message for kids to remember to include others.
Ages: 3-8
This book is extremely insightful from the perspective of a child who is quiet but notices everything. She’s been paying “extra special attention” to all the unkind and bully-like behavior. One day she takes a stand and finds even the smallest girl in the smallest grade can make a difference.
