Character Development

Showing 251–281 of 281 results

When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful
$14.99

Sometimes, hard things happen. Sometimes, they happen to children. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, over 34 million children have experienced one or more types of adverse childhood experiences or potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood.

When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful helps kids trust that God can take even the hardest things and make them beautiful. This picture book imagines that the hard things in a child’s life is a scribble following him everywhere. The child can’t get rid of the scribble, no matter how hard he tries. Over time, he realizes that God is with him even though the scribble is there too. Eventually, God turns the boy’s scribble into something beautiful: like a cloud in the sky or a steppingstone that leads him somewhere amazing.

Ultimately, When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful gives young readers spiritual encouragement to plant seeds of hope in the face of difficult childhood experiences.

“He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts, but no one can discover the work God has done from beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Gods Very Good Idea
$16.99

God’s very good idea is to have lots of different people enjoying loving him and loving each other. This stunningly illustrated journey from the garden of Eden to God’s heavenly throne room shows how despite our sinfulness, everyone can be a part of God’s very good idea through the saving work of Christ.

This book will help children see how people from all ethnic and social backgrounds are valuable to God and how Jesus came to rescue all kinds of people. It will also excite them about being part of church.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
God Made Sounds Soft And Loud
$8.99

This lively board book celebrates loud crashes, quiet whooshes, and every sound God made for us to hear.

Create a time of sweet and fun connection with your child with this lively read-aloud board book. Your little one will love chiming in with the rhyming sound words that start out loud and end up in a quiet hush. Make sensory learning fun!

God Made Sounds Soft and Loud is part of the charming God Made All of Me series. Also check out God Made Stop and Go, God Made Happy, Sad, and Mad, and God Made Colors Oh So Bright as you celebrate with your child that every part of them–from their emotions to their wiggles to their curiosity–is beautiful in God’s eyes.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Heroes Of The Bible Volume 1 Lions Shepherds And Queens Oh My (DVD)
$9.99

What do you get when you cross vegetables with classic Bible stories?

You get courageous cucumbers, ambitious asparagus – you get heroes of epic proportions! You get VeggieTales Heroes of the Bible! – 75 minutes of the VERY best of the VeggieTales stories!

“Daniel And The Lions Den”
(from Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?)
In this musical adaptation of the classic Bible story, Daniel, played by Larry the Cucumber, finds himself in deep trouble thanks to the King’s conniving wisemen, played by a trio of slippery scallions. In an exciting finish, Daniel learns that even in the lion’s den, he is still in God’s hands.

Dave And The Giant Pickle
This Veggie version of David and Goliath, puts Junior Asparagus (as David) against a really mean, REALLY big pickle! In the end, little Dave learns that it makes no difference whether you’re 9-feet tall or 2-feet tall – with God’s help, even little guys can do big things!

Esther. . .The Girl Who Became Queen
When a small-town girl wakes up with the weight of the world on her shoulders and the fate of her people in her hands, can she find the courage to do what’s right? Esther. . .The Girl Who Became Queen teaches kids that “you never need to be afraid to do what’s right!”

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Farmer Who Chose To Plant Kindness
$18.99

This biblically based fable teaches children the consequences of selfishness and how genuine, Christlike kindness can be contagious.

Hadley the farmer is the nicest guy in the land of Thad. He’s always helping his neighbors or giving to the poor, until one day a seed of selfishness takes root in Hadley’s heart. Suddenly, the once-friendly farmer turns fiendish-and to make things worse, his sinful attitude is “reaping” havoc all over town. Can a chance encounter with one of Thad’s littlest residents help restore the farmer’s kindness?

Based on teachings from the book of Ephesians, The Farmer Who Chose to Plant Kindness helps children see how their choices and attitudes influence others, what to do when they sin, and most important, how to sow kindness wherever they go.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Coop Learns He Can
$16.99

Coop dreams of doing big, important things like his older siblings do. He is excited to go off-roading with Joy, a Jeep, but as a MINI-Cooper, he can’t keep up. Coop becomes sad that he isn’t built to climb rocks and fling mud like his sister and wonders if the Bible verse they had been memorizing about being fearfully and wonderfully made applies to him. When Joy gets stuck and needs her brother’s speed and agility to rescue her, Coop realizes that God did give him special talents of his own.

The third book in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex, Coop Learns He Can will show children ages 3-8 that God made each person unique and special with their own purpose.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Pulverizing The Plans Of The Prince Of Pride (DVD)
$21.65

Join Bibleman on an all-new adventure!
Pulverizing the Plans of the Prince of Pride (An Adventure in Humility)

With his latest invention, the Ego Boost Ray, the Prince of Pride and his dull henchman are turning middle-school champion mathlete Becky Thomas into a painfully proud person. Can the Bibleteam reverse the effect by using their Containment Protocol Jericho? It’s a battle-royal! Bible story: Sit in a lower seat. Key verse: Luke 14:11

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Precious Little You
$19.99

Did you know that you were very much loved-and missed-even before you were born?

Mommy and Daddy were very lonely without precious little you. They hoped and prayed for you even when it seemed like you would never come. So always remember, sweet little one, how dearly loved and wanted you are. You are Mommy’s and Daddy’s precious little miracle, a gift from God!

In this sweet tale, we’re reminded that the very best things are always worth the wait-no matter how long or hard that wait may be.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Coop Messes Up
$16.99

Coop Wheelie is the youngest in his family, and like many little ones, he has a problem obeying the rules and there are a lot of them! When Coop runs out of gas, his sister, Lucy, tries to help him learn to follow the rules, but finds herself right in the middle of the trouble too. Through Coop’s story, kids will discover that making mistakes can be an important way to learn about forgiveness and the gospel.

The first in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex,Coop Messes Up will teach children ages 3 8 about God’s unconditional love for us.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Ben Washington Is The Odd Man Out
$9.99

When friend planets collide, will Ben feel on top of the world or alone in the universe?

Life in Ben Washington’s new town and school is pretty great. But he couldn’t be more ready for Spring Break. And the most epic news? His best friend is visiting from Atlanta. Ben can hardly wait for his longtime buddy Zion to meet his new best friend, Kenny. But he’s also nervous. They are so different. Will Ben’s break be ruined when his two friends clash? Or will he build too good of a bridge and find that he’s the Odd Man Out? Read this laughable story of friendship and forgiveness to find out!

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone
$10.99

Even children experience lonely moments. When they do, this book reminds them that you will always be there, and God is right there too. Max Lucado’s comforting words reinforce the thought that no matter what happens–the good and bad, the firsts and lasts–children will never be alone . . . just in case they ever wonder.

To a child, a day can last forever, and hurt feelings sink in deep. Whether they’re having trouble making friends, struggling to learn something new, or just having a sad day, children need daily reminders of how much they’re cherished. Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone soothes away loneliness by promising children that their parents or caregivers will always make time for them–they will squeeze away the sad and welcome back the glad every single day.

A follow-up to the classic children’s book Just in Case You Ever Wonder, which has sold more than 1.8 million copies, this board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 4.

*addresses a child’s feelings of loneliness and uncertainty;

*assures children that their parents are there for them and that God is always with them;

*includes tender rhymes and endearing artwork from Eve Tharlet of a loving parent and baby bear; and

*is a perfect gift for Easter or for children who need reassurance that they will always have someone to turn to, someone to talk to, and someone who will love them no matter what.

Draw your little ones close as you affirm your unconditional love for them and God’s never-ending presence and desire to be with His children.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Squawk : Trouble At The Kindness Zoo
$16.99

One act of kindness can be contagious! As a thunderstorm descends on Kindness Zoo, the animals help each other become less afraid of the noises of the night. With delightfully fun illustrations, adorable animal friends, and a subject that kids will relate to, SQUAWK is a wonderful reminder that responding with kindness can have a ripple effect on everyone around you. Kids will discover that love drives out fear – and can quickly lead to joy!

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Little Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Edition
$34.99

A classic work of literature, adapted for children and beautifully illustrated.

Perceiving the need for a simpler version of a timeless classic, Helen Taylor faithfully adapted John Bunyan’s allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for young readers-hoping to bring its treasury of wisdom nearer to children’s hearts and minds. That version has sold over 800,000 copies! It preserves the original plotlines of Bunyan’s classic while telling the story of Little Christian and Christiana in a way that kids can understand.

In this fresh, imaginative new edition, award-winning illustrator Joe Sutphin portrays the characters of Bunyan’s tale as furry creatures living in a woodland realm. Children will delight in the lavish illustrations, reading alongside their parents or interacting on their own with the timeless words and beautiful imagery that they discover on every page.

This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, “I am going to the King!”

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Keep On Keepin On
$9.99

Kids face many challenges every day. Finishing homework and household chores, learning new life skills, and navigating moral choices all come with the opportunity to either persevere or to give up and quit. This song-story is a great tool to help children keep on keeping on. It will help kids push through feeling overwhelmed or intimidated to experiencing the sense of accomplishment that comes with a job well done! For Ages 5-11.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Hooray For Hockey Day
$12.99

Hooray for Hockey Day continues the story of brothers Blaine and Cullen, and their love of ice hockey, while introducing new characters like Ann, who also has Down syndrome like Blaine, and Aiden, a hockey player with one leg. The kids decide to write to their governor to make Hockey Day a state holiday–and succeed beyond their wildest dreams.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
My Daddys Hero
$17.99

This one-of-a-kind picture book points children to Jesus, the true hero of every family, and encourages dads in their role as a spiritual leader in their home.

Young children often see their daddy as a larger-than-life figure who can fix everything from broken toys to scraped knees. But behind every super dad is a supernatural Savior who shapes ordinary men into extraordinary fathers.

This sweet and simple story helps children understand Jesus’s role as the true head of the family and learn to trust Him with their hearts, just like they would trust their own dad.

For fathers, My Daddy’s Hero is a powerful reminder of their most important role–to lead their children to Jesus.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
You Are Special
$17.99

Punchinello is a chipped, ugly puppet who thinks he’s not worth much; that is, until Eli the Woodcarver helps him understand how special he is—marks and all. Originally published in Tell Me the Secrets, this delightfully illustrated tale shows your kids that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just as they are.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Silly Little Thing Called Love
$7.99

Join the Veggies as they learn how to love one another in this bright, fun-filled board book.

Love is patient, kind, and . . . silly? ?Favorite VeggieTales characters like Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber set the record straight on what love really means in this funny, helpful board book. Combining humor and heart, the Veggies teach a faith-centric message about the importance of loving others, modeling loving behavior through a simple story and bright, engaging artwork. Veggie fans will love this board book about one of the most important values we can teach our children.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Penny Preaches
$18.99

Penny loves the sermon on Sunday because she loves to think about big things. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn’t turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.

Written by Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon, and featuring delightful illustrations from Jennifer Davison, Penny’s story reminds us that God gives good gifts to everyone!

Penny Preaches will be enjoyed by children as well as the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the authors to encourage further conversation about the topic.

Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Jesus Loves Me Praying Hands
$4.99

Little ones will love this little prayer book! Mixing sweet illustrations with prayers and other moments of faith for grown-ups and toddlers alike makes this a great book to bring to services. Let’s explore the ways Jesus loves all of us together!

*Shaped board book with thick pages perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn the pages and read along
*Praying hands shape is perfect for little ones to hold and read
*A perfect little gift to complete any birthday gift, Easter basket or holiday present
*Collect all the fun shaped board books in this series from Cottage Door Press and strengthen a love for books & reading at the earliest ages

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Chosen Kids Activity Book Season One
$14.99

Perfect for helping kids actively engage their thinking skills, this fun, inspirational activity book, based on the first season of the global phenomenon The Chosen, will keep them entertained for hours.

Activities include word finds, mazes, break-the code puzzles, spot the difference games, crosswords, and more. Best of all, the activities reinforce spiritual growth and character development as found in the epic video series.

Have fun and be filled with wisdom as you spend time in this exciting activity book for kids!

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Wherever You Go I Want You To Know
$14.99

Tells children that whatever they do and wherever they go, your greatest hope is that they will love and follow Jesus.

Kids love to dream about what they might do when they grow up: jobs they might have, places they might go, people they might meet. And parents and carers love to encourage and support them. But for Christian parents and carers, their greatest hope for their children, their dream of all dreams, is that whatever their kids do and wherever they go, they will love and follow Jesus.

As children embark on life’s journey with all their potential and aspirations, express to them your biggest dream with this beautiful illustrated rhyming children’s book.

As well as teaching children about the only thing that really matters in life, this book also reminds parents that telling their kids about Jesus is more important than anything else.

Makes a wonderful gift for a wide range of children-from 3 year olds to 8 year olds and even beyond-for birthdays, Christmas or graduation.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Adventure For Kids
$12.99

Acclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan’s beloved allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress has captivated readers for centuries.

Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero’s journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God’s Celestial City in The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale.

Author/illustrator Phil Smouse’s whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan’s original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way.

Those familiar with Bunyan’s book will be enchanted by Phil’s ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters.

The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Fruits Of The Spirit Stories Patience Kindness Goodness (DVD)
$14.99

Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the entire Veggie cast are back together putting on shows for Mr. Nezzer’s theater. Bob impatiently puts producing the shows onto the fast track, resulting in chaos and hurt feelings among his friends. Finally Pa Grape steps in with Bible stories that help everyone learn about waiting with grace, being kind and having a heart that filled with goodness. Every show is filled with hilarious onstage performances, silly songs and crazy backstage antics that both entertain and bring home a lesson in Patience, Kindness and Goodness. As part of the Bible’s Fruit of the Spirit passage – kids will be inspired to practice these truths in big and small ways every day.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Berenstain Bears Learn About Heaven
$5.99

Encourage children to ask big questions in this new, inspiring story from the Berenstain Bears Living Lights collection.

Something has been on Sister Bear’s mind lately … heaven. Sister asks all the usual folks she knows just might have the answers-from Lizzy Bruin to Grizzly Gran to Cousin Fred. She wonders where heaven is, what it is like, and how you get there. Does she get the answers she is looking for? Or will Preacher Brown explain it all on Sunday?The Berenstain Bears Learn About Heaven:

*Is an inspiring book from the bestselling The Berenstain Bears brand
*Gently encourages children 4-8 to ask big questions about heaven
*Is a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series, with over 8.5 million copies sold since 2008

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
SeaKids Responsibility Preparedness Contentment (DVD)
$12.99

“Praying for Puppy” – Susie tells her parents that she is responsible enough to take care of a puppy but is devastated and prays to Jesus when she loses him. Ephesians 6:6-7

“Practice Makes Pretty Perfect” – Mandy never wants to prepare and she thinks she doesn’t have to practice for the swim meet. Her team lost because of her performance, but they extend grace towards her. Jeremiah 48:10

“Friends First” – Melissa is saving her pennies for a new bubble toy. Melissa lets Susie use the toy and it’s accidently broken. Both girls learn friendship is more important than toys. Philippians 4:11-13

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Your Brave Song
$17.99

The simplest of truths told through the sweetest of songs can change the world.

Early one foggy morning, Una Rayne feels unsure about the day ahead of her. She sits down on the porch with her mama, who sings a song of truth over her: “Jesus loves you, makes you strong. In Him, you’re brave and you belong.” Una Rayne steps bravely into her day, her mama’s words a reminder of how much she is loved by Jesus. When no one seems to want to sit with Una Rayne at lunchtime, she bravely sings the song, and others are drawn to come sit with her. Through the song, the children hear that they are chosen and loved by Jesus, “not for what you do, but for who you are. For whose you are.” As Una Rayne continues to live with bravery and kindness, the song spreads throughout the world and fills the hearts of all who hear it.

Many children face fear and uncertainty. This book gives them the confidence to know that they are secure and safe in Jesus, no matter what comes. It also encourages them to share God’s love with others because bravery in Jesus is contagious and world-changing!

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Eric Says Sorry
$9.99

When Eric smashes Percy’s pot of prize pansies, he tries to get away with it. But when none of his tactics work, Eric says sorry. His father pays for a new pot and Eric learns that grace is epic.

Dai Hankey is a Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper. The “Eric says…” books use his rapping gifts to create fun, punchy stories that young children will love to listen to.

Combined with stunning new artwork by Xavier Bonet, Eric says sorry will quickly become a firm favorite with young children.

Also in the series: Eric says thanks

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Snow Steps
$18.99

Celebrate the tenacity of the human spirit with this moving picture book about Lakshmi, a young girl who learns to brave a snowy Minnesota winter after immigrating from tropical Guyana.

Lakshmi just moved from rural, sunny Guyana to a city in icy, frigid Minnesota. Her family is trying hard to adjust to a new country, but for Lakshmi, the hardest part is the cold, slushy, white stuff everywhere. Snow didn’t exist in Guyana, but it’s inescapable in Minnesota. Lakshmi’s too scared to walk in it, so her mama has to carry her everywhere. But when she meets a new friend on the bus, Lakshmi’s fears melt away, revealing a bravery she didn’t know she had.

Based on the author’s own childhood experience of immigration, Snow Steps fosters empathy for newcomers and provides reassuring comfort to children facing new experiences.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Pocketful Of Wonder
$17.99

Invite Kids to Delight in the Wonder All around Them

In a world increasingly dependent upon screens and technology, it’s as crucial as it is countercultural to help kids capture the natural joys and treasures each day holds. Written and illustrated by mom of four, former teacher, and award-winning author Amanda Dykes, this family-friendly field guide offers fifty low-prep or no-prep hands-on activities that invite children and their caregivers to spot the wonders of God’s creation. Taking a multisensory approach, each entry:

*incorporates physical activity, art, music, poetry, exploration, Scripture, and prayer
*appeals to a vast array of personalities, interests, learning types, and abilities
*offers tools to see and magnify the meaning God has woven into this world
*fills little hearts with hope while pointing to a Creator who loves them very much

Small in size but big in impact, A Pocketful of Wonder is an adventure-filled guide that encourages parents, caregivers, and young children to see and explore our amazing world.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart
Fast Freddy
$12.99

Multiple award winning series, which promotes Christian values in chidren, Fast Freddy overcomes the ridicule of being different. He joins the swim team, and the kids learn he is a great kid. Freddy wins the championship for the first time, overcoming Marcus a formidable threat. He says a prayer of thanks to Jesus for being different and forhis new friends. Children learn compassion, concern, and love for others, building a strong foundation in Christ.

in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

Add to cart