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In Jake Learns to Share, its Jake's birthday and he's announced he's going to eat his cake all by himself. He also intends to play with his presents all by himself. But he quickly discovers that leaving his family out of the fun makes for a boring, lonely celebration!
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This book introduces level-one readers to the sights and sounds of both country and city. The vivid and clever illustrations help children experience God's world in a fun way. From mooing cows to beeping cars, What Do I See? will hold the interest of young readers. Este libro introduce a los lectores de nivel 1 a las imágenes y sonidos tanto del campo como de la ciudad. Las vívidas e inteligentes ilustraciones ayudan a los niños a experimentar...
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People love to follow Jesus, listening to everything he says. But one day it gets late and the crowd is hungry. How can five little loaves of bread and two tiny fish feed so many people? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
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Jake is excited about having his own bedroom, but when it comes time to go to sleep, he is afraid of the dark and afraid of being alone. Jake tries to conquer his fears by turning on the bedroom light. When that doesn't work, he takes his animals to bed with him. Then he tries crawling under his bed. When none of these methods work, he crawls back into bed and finally falls asleep. The next morning, when Jake tells his parents what happened, they...
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Jake is excited about going to the beach with Mother, Father, and his little sister, Kelly. He wants to help out so they can be on their way. After spilling the milk, breaking a plate, and sloshing pickle juice in the picnic basket, he finally goes to his room feeling like he's just in the way. While waiting for Mother and Father to finish the chores, he reads books to Kelly. When they get to the beach, Jake helps Kelly build a sand castle and teaches...
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Jake's friend Jason comes over to play with Jake and wants to play baseball. After Jason hits the ball several times, Jake wants a turn to bat. Jake keeps striking out, so Jason gets frustrated and goes home. Jake is discouraged at his inability to play baseball. Mother assures Jake that with patience, practice, and God's help, he will learn to hit the ball too. Grandma comes over for a visit and Jake asks her to play baseball with him. Grandma has...
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Preschoolers want to explore their world but are not fully aware of harmful situations. When a loving parent or care-giver sets limits or gives permission, the child learns to respect his or her environment. Mommy, May I Hug the Fish addresses this subject in a humorous and age-appropriate way. The text is written in lively rhythm and rhyme and is designed for beginning readers. Los preescolares quieren explorar su mundo, pero no se dan cuenta por...
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Many families today are on the go so much that it's hard to get everyone around the dinner table long enough to share a meal, let alone hold a meaningful conversation. Parents looking for help with conversation starters and ways to build strong relationships with their children will want to incorporate this devotional into their family's routine.Adventures in Odyssey delivers readings in this second volume of Whit's End Mealtime Moments designed to...
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Through sweet rhyming verse, this Valentine message of love is loud and clear for young children and their parents.
In My Valentine Story: Giving My Heart to God, young children read that Valentines are fun to make and give. They tell people we love them. But who loves all of us? God, of course. "How can I give God my heart? Loving him is where I'll start." Through imaginative and rhyming verse, this message of love is perfect for children young and...
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I want a candy cane too! Everyone loves a candy cane-but it's easy to overlook the meaning of this familiar Christmas tradition in all the hustle and bustle of the season. This sweet story reminds little ones that the candy cane represents Jesus' birth and the gospel message too.
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Your family's gathered around the table. What's on the menu? Cold stares? Stale prayers? The same old leftover questions about "what happened at school today"? Next time you sit down to eat, enjoy some spiritual food too! Get everyone talking-and learning-with the nourishment of Whit's End Mealtime Devotions! Encourage quality family time and pass on a strong spiritual heritage with these 90 devotions created to engage children in fun, lively, productive...
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A Lesson in Trusting God. Goliath the giant cat is scaring Little David's brothers. But not Little David! He knows that God will always help him, no matter what. What will make Goliath go away? This is a Level One I Can Read! Book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
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Jake and Father plan to go fishing, but on the way to the lake Jake spills the worms. Jake is noisy in the boat and then gets a fish hook caught in his pants. When things finally settle down, they catch several fish for supper and have a great day together. But feeling sorry for the fish, Jake decides to put them back in the lake. Jake feels like he spoiled the day by wanting to put the fish back. Father assures Jake that God gave them a good day...
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Get little ones excited about saying their prayers with the Go Wild! Prayers for Little Ones. This new board book is filled with bright illustrations, simple text, and interactive takeaways for parent and child to do together. Kids will love reading the fifteen prayers about God's creation that feature playful animals on every page. Each prayer also includes a Scripture verse and fun activity encouraging readers to hoot like an owl or growl like a...
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