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New International Reader's Version

Read with Me Bible: An NIrV Story Bible for Children

Reading to young children helps foster strong emotional bonds. Spending time together discussing the stories and interacting with the pictures also helps kids internalize the Word of God. Younger children will enjoy studying the pictures and watching the words as parents read them; early readers may want to read the stories on their own.

Karen Henley

Full of faith and fun! The bestselling children's Bible storybook newly redesigned for children ages 6 and under The Beginner's Bible® has been a favorite with young children and their parents since its release in 1989, with more than four million sold. Now it's redesigned with fresh new art, text, and stories that will excite children for many more years to come. The easy-to-read text and bright, full-color illustrations on every page make it a perfect way to introduce young children to the stories and characters of the Bible. Full of faith and fun, The Beginner's Bible® is a wonderful gift for any child.

Max Lucado

A Gift for Everyone

Bigger bank accounts. Better clothes. More toys. Bigger, better, more is how the world determines who's special and who's not. It's a message you and your kids are hearing every day. But it's not God's message.

God’s truth is simple and never-changing: It's not what you have, it's whose you are. And this is a truth that the lovable Wemmick Punchinello hears again at the knee of Eli, his creator. And it is a message to share with the ones you love.

Pub. Date:  August 2003
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Sheila Walsh

Pat Alexander (Good Books)

The stories in My First Bible have been chosen especially and retold for young readers. And they have been selected also for their importance in the big story of God to the rescue, which the whole Bible tells. Beginning with the creation of our world by a God who loves and cares for people, they move through the story of the nation of Israel and its leaders to the life of Jesus and what follows. All the great names and great events are here.

Pub. Date:  July 2002

Gregg Lewis, Deborah Shaw Lewis

In this special Johnson & Johnson TNT movie tie-in edition, kids will read how Ben Carson, an African-American, was able to accomplish his dream through faith and determination. Includes photographs of Ben and his family growing up with a special 8-page color photo section of movie and behind-the-scene images.

Pub. Date:   February 2009

Veggie Tales

From the creators of 2002’s highly successful Jonah – A VeggieTales Movie comes a new story of heroism in the beloved VeggieTales world, The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. Now, we follow the comic misadventures of three animated Veggie pals who reluctantly set sail for adventure and discover that real heroes don’t have to be tall, strong, handsome… or even human.

Working at the "Pieces of Ate Dinner Theatre" is less than exciting when you’re a busboy. For three moping misfits – Elliot, Sedgewick, and George (Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt, and Pa Grape) – all they dream of is the day when they can ditch their dishrags and take stage to star in the big pirate show. But with Elliot’s timidity, Sedgewick’s laziness, and George’s lack of self-confidence, it seems as if the day to prove who they really are will never come…

Things are about to change when a mysterious ball drops from the sky and lands at the unlikely seafarers’ feet. A “Helpseeker” sent from the past in search of heroes, the artifact sets in motion a series of events that drags the friends back to the 17th century – and into the belly of certain danger. The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything must each face their fears – becoming unlikely heroes in a battle to rescue a royal family from an evil tyrant, and themselves from living the life of common couch potatoes.

The latest in a franchise that has sold more than 50 million DVDs/videos since its 1993 inception, The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything continues the hit series’ values-based lessons in teaching kids what it really means to be a hero.

Approximate Running Time:  1 hour 26 minutes
MPAA Rating:  G
The Dove Foundation family-approved.  Suitable for all ages

DVD Special Features:
- Family Activities: What Makes a Hero?, Out to Sea, Family Treasure Adventure, Parents' guide, Computer DVD features
- Behind-the-Scenes: Making a Veggie pirate movie, Why We Do It, Art Gallery menu, How to draw Elliot, Private Robert, Rock Monster, and Eloise, Character and studio commentaries
- Fun & Games: Pirate sing-alongs, Treasure Detector game, Pirates trivia, Pirates 101 with Willory, Fashion Plank game, Interactive storybook, Bonus clips
- All-new extended ending
- Audio:  English, Spanish
- Subtitles:  English

Also available in full screen format.

Release Date: October 11, 2008

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Mike Thaler

It’s summertime and everybody’s going to camp—or is it cramp? Mike Thaler, author of the popular Black Lagoon series, puts his spin on the age-old experience of summer camp.

With hilarious stories and nutty pictures, the Tales from the Back Pew series offers kid’s a unique view of church. Enjoy plenty of giggles with your child—and learn fun, important truths about God, church, and the Bible. Mom’s sending me to church summer cramp—I mean, camp. The woods are full of poison ivy, and you become a mosquito burrito and eat in a mess hall. Yuck!

Pub. Date: February 2009

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Melody Carlson

In this contemporary version of one of Jesus' parables on the Kingdom of Heaven--retold through Melody Carlson's rhyming verse and Steve Björkman's amusing illustrations--kids journey along with an ordinary guy named Fred as he discovers a treasure map and sacrifices what little he has to gain everything.

Ages 3 and up.

Pub. Date:  July 2001
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Dr. John Trent

Superhero Swamp: A Slimy, Smelly Way to Find the Superhero God Placed in You!

John Trent is a master at the delicate balance of teaching biblical truths to kids and making them laugh. Who else could have written about the best swamp ever-filled with animals that don't normally belong together-like hippos and crabs, alligators and bunnies, yet who are the best of friends? Kids will laugh at the absurdity of hippos hogging, alligators snapping at bunnies who brush their teeth, and frogs who steal licks off others' ice cream cones. But it is the "Superhero Maker" with the big GMUASH on his costume who turns things around. The animals finally learn that it is best to treat each other with love and respect, the way God intended. One last question - what does GMUASH mean? God Made Us All Superheroes!

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Cheryl Crouch

“Chosen Girls” is a dynamic, new series that communicates a message of empowerment and hope to Christian youth who want to live out their faith. These courageous and compelling girls stand for their beliefs and encourage others to do the same. When their cross-cultural, outreach band takes off, Trinity, Melody, and Harmony explode onto the scene with style, hot music, and genuine, age-relatable content.

Chosen Girls is a dynamic new series that communicates a message of empowerment and hope to Christian youth who want to live out their faith. These courageous and compelling girls stand for their beliefs and encourage others to do the same. When their cross cultural outreach band takes off, Trinity, Melody, and Harmony explode onto the scene with style, hot music, and genuine, age-relatable content. In Double-Booked, Harmony finds that a three-way friendship is challenging, with Trinity befriending a snobby clique and Mello all negative. Through a series of mistakes, Harmony unwittingly unites the two against her and learns that innocent comments hurt more than you think. Ultimately, the Chosen Girls are united again in time to sing for a crowd that really needs to hear what they have to say.

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Cheryl Crouch

Chosen Girls is a dynamic new series that communicates a message of empowerment and hope to Christian youth who want to live out their faith.
 
In book 5, Harmony’s heart is in the right place, but her trust is in the wrong person. She thinks a New York agent is the ticket for the Chosen Girls to make it big—and make a big difference helping the needy of the world. Through two Battle of the Bands contests Harmony learns the importance of trusting the Lord.


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Cheryl Crouch

Chosen Girls is a dynamic new series that communicates a message of empowerment and hope to Christian youth who want to live out their faith.
 
In Book 6, Trinity struggles with insecurity when she discovers some people at James Moore don’t think she’s good at much of anything. Messages from her biological father compound the feeling, pushing Trinity to take over the all-school talent show in an attempt to prove her worth. When the show goes down in smoke (literally), Trinity learns she is loved anyway—by her heavenly Father—and always will be.


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Cheryl Crouch

Chosen Girls is a dynamic new series that communicates a message of empowerment and hope to Christian youth who want to live out their faith.
 
In Book 8, Harmony is beyond excited to be heading out on a road trip with the Chosen Girls. But her “ultimate vacation” turns “ultimate nightmare” when she and her cousin Lucinda make a series of bad choices—the worst of which puts them on the wrong side of the law. Thankfully, Harmony and Lucinda both learn that only Jesus can give the kind of full life they long for.


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Stephen D. Smith

Beth Summers is an awesome snowboarder, but she finds it hard to compete with her older sister, Brooke, a semipro skier. When her father's discouraging words and her desire to make a boy like her threaten an early end to Beth's snowboarding career, her friends get involved. Can they show Beth that her talents are gifts and that God loves her just the way He made her? For ages 8-12. 128 pages.

Stephen D. Smith

Katie Irwin lives for volleyball. It's the only thing she's good at—just ask her! When a slumber party game of Truth or Dare forces her to confess to a drinking incident at her brother's party, a teammate's jealousy turns into a plot to remove Katie from the team. In her quest to clear her name, Katie learns that, sometimes, God places the most unlikely friends in our paths. For ages 8-12. 128 pages.

Stephen Smith With Lise Caldwell

Matt feels right at home when he's running track - a lot different from how he feels when he goes home after practice. Matt is accepted and encouraged by his track teammates and coach, but at home his mother's drinking problem has really begun to take its toll. So far, he's been able to keep those two parts of his life separate – but for how long?

Stephen D. Smith

Joy's mom died two years ago, her dad is dating Kristin—and Patty, jealous of Joy's skills on the basketball court, tries to make her life miserable. All Joy wants is to understand why her world is so messed up. What will it take to show Joy that teamwork is the only way to win and that our losses can teach us valuable lessons? For ages 8-12. 128 pages.

Stephen D. Smith

The "queen" of fast-pitch softball is doing everything she can to get Stephanie out of the picture. As Stephanie struggles to deal with Jackie and be a friend to another teammate with an eating disorder, she learns to rely on God's grace in times of trouble and stress. For ages 8-12. 128 pages.