Books with author Marty Kelley

At last, a grown-up brings to light some of the awful, horrible things kids must endure. A brother's smelly socks, a jump off the high-dive, or a sloppy kiss from a great-aunt--hey, childhood isn't without peril. In-your-face graphic paintings paired with droll text will have readers chuckling and sympathizing. Reviews "This is essentially Gary Greenberg'­s Pop-Up Book of Phobias (1999) but with a wonderful sense of how kids sometimes feel the world treats them. Expect this book to be a hit with not just younger children but their older teenage siblings as well. Turns the terrible into the terrific."-Kirkus Reviews

This Bible-study program combines Scripture, ancient practices of the faith, and balloons! Building on Psalm 143:8b, “Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul,” this 5-session Bible study teaches younger youth about listening to God and living as devoted disciples of Christ. Participants will be introduced to spiritual disciplines such as lectio divina and walking a labyrinth. They will also play a variety of balloon games, some of which are challenging, some of which are just a lot of fun, and all of which relate to a session's key teaching.Crosswind's key Scriptures and teachings correspond with the Lift Off! children's VBS program and the Lift Up My Soul adult VBS program:1. Follow (Genesis 12–21, Abraham follows)2. Trust (Genesis 37–45, Joseph trusts)3. Listen (Luke 10:38-42, Mary listens)4. Repent (Luke 19:1-10, Zacchaeus repents)5. Serve (John 21:1-19, Peter gets a post-Resurrection call to serve)Crosswind is designed for youth in grades six through eight. The student book features key Scriptures and readings and numerous games and activities. Each Leader will need a copy of the Leader's Guide. ISBN: 9780687335879. This resource is ideal for a mid-week Bible study or a summer program such as Vacation Bible School or retreat.