Books with author Dr. John Trent

This creative story from John Trent and Gary Smalley helps children understand different personality types and celebrate others' strengths. Follow the four best friends--a lion, an otter, a golden retriever, and a beaver--as they search for the golden keys to the Treasure Tree. On their adventure, they discover that their different character traits are some of the most precious treasures they have.Based on the bestselling book, The Two Sides of Love: The Secret to Valuing Differences, this illustrated chapter book offersa unique, fun way for parents and children, ages 4 to 8, to discover their own personality strengthsa six-chapter adventure story that demonstrates the basic characteristics of the four animal personalitiesclassic, colorful illustrations and a durable hardcover casea personality test checklist to enable children to identify their own special character traitsa note to parents to guide them in talking with their children about differences and in strengthening their family's relationshipsWith this valuable tool, your kids will better understand and respect both themselves and others and your family relationships will grow with more kindness, understanding, and patience. This innovative storybook is perfect for any gift-giving holiday but is an especially meaningful gift for children who are struggling to make friends or who are welcoming a new sibling.

In just a few minutes each night, Bedtime Blessings will help parents practice the biblical model of “blessing” and impart spiritual truths that will last a lifetime. Each bedtime activity is followed by a blessing prayer that will affirm a parent's love and deepen the child's relationship with God. Each book includes 100 easy-to-follow ideas for terrific tuck-ins, including Read-to-me stories Amazing experiments Intriguing puzzles Giggle-making games “Let's pretend” activities Blessing prayers

Have you ever been the last one picked for a team?Everyone knows what it’s like to have a bad day. And when Norbert comes home from school, he has had a really bad day. As he and his mother talk through the day's mishaps, she gently imparts The Blessing on him through spoken word, meaningful touch, attachment of high value, portraying a special future, and genuine commitment.By the end of the book, Norbert knows he is loved, and that even if he wasn’t the first pick for the team, he will always be chosen by his parents . . . and by God.

Have you ever been the last one picked for a team? Everyone knows what it’s like to have a bad day. And when Norbert comes home from school, he has had a really bad day. As he and his mother talk through the day's mishaps, she gently imparts The Blessing on him through spoken word, meaningful touch, attachment of high value, portraying a special future, and genuine commitment. By the end of the book, Norbert knows he is loved, and that even if he wasn’t the first pick for the team, he will always be chosen by his parents . . . and by God.

Bedtime Blessings is a collection of bedtime stories and activities that parents can use to bless their children, intentionally and biblically. This tool from the Focus on the Family Heritage Builders ministry will help parents add biblical content and truths to the bedtime routine. Parents will see that setting regular time aside to teach their children about God at bedtime is very special―for the parent and the child.

Have you ever been the last one picked for a team? Everyone knows what it's like to have a bad day. And when Norbert comes home from school, he has had a really bad day. As he and his mother talk through the day's mishaps, she gently imparts The Blessing on him through spoken word, meaningful touch, attachment of high value, portraying a special future, and genuine commitment. By the end of the book, Norbert knows he is loved, and that even if he wasn't the first pick for the team, he will always be chosen by his parents . . . and by God.

Bedtime is one of the best times to share truths with your child, and Bedtime Blessings Volume 2 provides you with the opportunity to deepen your child's relationship with God and with yourself. Like the best-selling author's successful first volume, this Heritage Builders hardcover from Focus on the Family is filled with new stories, activities, games, and bedtime prayers to help parents practice the biblical model of “blessing” and impart spiritual truths that will last a lifetime.

In just a few minutes each night, Bedtime Blessings will help parents practice the biblical model of “blessing” and impart spiritual truths that will last a lifetime. Each bedtime activity is followed by a blessing prayer that will affirm a parent's love and deepen the child's relationship with God. Each book includes 100 easy-to-follow ideas for terrific tuck-ins, including Read-to-me stories Amazing experiments Intriguing puzzles Giggle-making games “Let's pretend” activities Blessing prayers