Books with author Betty Ward Cain

Why does the story teller get so confused about what he has seen? The reader will laugh when they learn who is telling the story--a cute and friendly alien. When he uses his laser gun to draw a light show in the sky, the student will thrill at the amusing neon animals. This 48 page beginning reader book makes learning to read fun and entertaining. There are number words and color words. Watch for a strange animal who is hiding in most of the pages. What kind of animal is it?

Building Character Devotions for Children is a personal guide to help children build character values. There are devotions, bible verse studies, songs, recipes and craft activities. These are written for personal devotions, but they can also be used for family devotions with children, home school devotions, in a classroom or anywhere children are present. They can be used with individual children by teachers, parents, grandparents, club leaders or anyone who cares for children. A child can make Bible study and prayer a part of their daily life—what a rewarding task! This helps to build character one child at a time. Character building is an essential part of the Christian life. Good character builds life-long values. Children need to develop morals and values. Children need to learn and understand the Word of God. Children love to get involved with hands-on activities. Every child can make character values a part of their life! First published in 2007, this popular book has been improved with additional lessons and many new crafts. It is filled with poems, crafts, lessons, devotions, songs, recipes and many other activities to be explored by a child. There are now 63 different devotions. These devotions can be read to or by children for private devotions, family devotions, home school devotion time or used with a group of children for their devotion times. This resource is for all Christian homes, schools, churches, day cares, kids clubs and other organizations. It would be an asset to any library.

Children can relate to these devotions because they are about things that are important to kids. They can understand the object lessons. Share the book with your children’s minister, club leader, Sunday school teacher, home schooling mothers and others who work with children ages 8-12. These 118 pages of devotions and Bible verse studies will speak directly to your child. They speak to them in their language. They will enjoy the songs because of their familiar tunes with new words, so they can learn to sing them quickly. The recipes and craft activities are simple and can easily be prepared by your child. Make it a family project to share quality time with your child. The book is written for your child’s personal devotions, but the devotions can be used for family devotions, home school morning devotions, in a classroom or anywhere children are present. Give the book as a gift to teachers, parents, grand- parents, club leaders or anyone who cares for children. Any child who makes Bible study and prayer a part of their daily life will develop morals—what a rewarding task!

Children love to sing! Singing praises to God is a wonderful way to make children aware of him. Singing psalms lifts the spirit. Scripture becomes a part of children’s lives through music, and Bible verse studies help children develop a love for God and his Word. This book is a collection of 36 worship songs and praises for use with children. There is an accompanying CD available which has demos of all the songs along with a musical accompaniment soundtrack for each song. Most of the songs are based on favorite scriptures.Children memorize scripture verses by singing them. There are short thoughts, scriptures and prayers for each song along with some craft projects. Parents, teachers, grandparents, club leaders or anyone who cares for children will love these scripture-based songs.

Getting to know Jesus. What a wonderful idea. Learning about who he is and why he came to earth as a human helps us to understand him better. This book of devotions and Bible study lessons gives kids an understanding of just what Jesus did for them. We learn about his birth and what the significance of that is. We learn about the things he did while he was on earth. We learn about the different fruits of the spirit that Jesus portrays for us as a guide. We learn how to be more like Jesus. There are crafts to make and keep to remind us of all the stories and lessons that Jesus taught. There are simple songs to sing and poems about Jesus. By the time a child goes through these lessons they will know Jesus better. What a great example he was for us all. Jesus is the pattern for our lives. This 140 page book is just what every child, children's minister, teacher, parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle and anyone who loves children needs.

Scripture is sometimes difficult for children to readand understand. A personal relationship with JesusChrist is hard to explain to a child. This book givesthem a visual picture of how Jesus is with us everyday and watches out for us. As Jayden comments about each verse in the 23rd Psalm, and showsexcitement about living daily with Jesus, childrenbegin to realize they can have a personal relation-ship with Jesus Christ. Jayden does many fun thingswith Jesus....like fishing, having a picnic, climbing amountain and many things little boys love to do. WhenJayden has a booboo on his knee, Jesus kisses it tomake it better....and when the oil is poured on Jayden’shead he is overjoyed. This book about the 23rd Psalmwill make children want to read the Bible for moreexciting adventures with Jesus. What better way toget children reading the Word.

Kayla finds herself in some funny situations; like when the bird pops her balloon, or when she sits on the balloon. Her puppy loves to untie her shoes. We Are Opposites You And Me is a 46 page picture book about opposites. This is the way learning should be done--a fun way to learn to read. There is a puzzle in the back of the book for you and your child to work together.

Tweaky and Joseph is a 43 page Bible story picture ebook for children. Tweaky, the hummingbird, is a fictional character who helps make the Bible story of Joseph come alive. Sing Tweaky’s song and read his story and then read the true story from the Bible in Genesis 27. As you know, Tweaky is a fictional character that is not in the Bible, but Tweaky enhances this story. When Joseph’s brothers sold him into Egypt, I’m sure he was afraid. God knew he could use Joseph to help his family one day. Tweaky comforts Joseph through some traumatic times, but then scolds him when he wants to make his brothers squirm. Your child will enjoy Tweaky’s story. As they sing his song, Tweaky becomes a comfort to them. What better way to get children interested in reading the Bible than through getting involved in the Bible story. They will want to read the true account from the Bible and learn about Joseph. They will want other books in the Tweaky Hummingbird Bible Story Series. Start a collection for you and your child—you will want the whole set.

Ethan, the earthworm, is unlike other worms who stay underground a lot. Ethan loves adventure and being outdoors. He also loves to tease birds. It drives the birds crazy. Just when they think they have a nice meal, Ethan finds a way to get away from them. He loves to pop up and down from a hole in the ground to tease them. There is one bird that Ethan meets who changeshis life. Ethan is a Good Samaritan and rescues Tweaky who is stuck in a flower. This was a turning point for Ethan. Tweaky teaches Ethan how to be a Good Samaritan and friend. The two unlikely characters become best friends. Read their story. Sing their song, “Be a Good Samaritan.” This book was inspired by the winner of our "Name the character" contest. Learn more about the real Ethan and see his picture in this book. Tweaky has other stories about helping children. Some are based on familiar Bible stories. Tweakyloves getting to know children and helping them out. Start a collection of Tweaky Books today.