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How do you answer your children's many questions about God, the Christian faith, and the Catholic Church? What if these topics could come to life in inspiring, easy-to-tell stories? To tell the story of the Bible to children, to help them discover Jesus, to introduce them to the great history of Christianity, to explain the Catholic faith--all through beautiful illustrations and simple words--that is the goal of Tell Me about the Catholic Faith.The whole Catholic world is presented in various parts: the Bible, the history of the Church, and the beliefs and sacraments of Catholics. This is a book of exceptional educational and inspirational quality. It includes the best Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments; the great moments in Christianity, including the lives of important saints; and a joyous discovery of faith, exploring the richness of the Christian heritage for children.

Your next read is a Blink away! This free eBook sampler includes excerpts from each of the following Blink titles: Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon, Aquifer by Jonathan Friesen, Running Lean by Diana L. Sharples, Merlin’s Blade by Robert Treskillard, Captives by Jill Williamson, Like Moonlight at Low Tide by Nicole Quigley, and Halflings by Heather Burch. Download your copy today! Connect with us at BlinkYABooks.com.

Engage in devotional, Christ-centered Bible reading and study with the distinctive, comprehensive notes and practical application of The Lutheran Study Bible. This new Bible is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran, prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from over twenty Lutheran church bodies. Current Lutheran scholarship, insights from the Church Fathers, and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians.Updated in September 2014! · Explore your favorite passages, articles, commentaries, and more with the most recent edition of the biblical text! · Enjoy an enhanced table of contents for easy access to every book of the Bible. · Get more out of your Bible study with the addition of center column cross-references. · Find our new how-to guide in the Features of The Lutheran Study Bible in the Front Matter portion of the Table of Contents

Address your questions and build a steadfast foundation for your faithFeeling uncertain about your life? The world? Your future? Looking for something secure to hold onto in turbulent and confusing times? Wanting to know more about God? The NIV Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens was created to help teens grow in their faith and find hope for their future. Featuring the clear New International Version (NIV) translation of the text and lots of study helps along the way, this Bible will help teens get rooted in the unchanging love, guidance and promises of God.Features:Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Rock Solid TRUTHS: Examines Christian beliefs and explorations of other religionsRock Solid PRINCIPLES: Applies the Bible to daily decisions and challengesRock Solid PROMISES: Calls out what is (and is not) promised in the BibleRock Solid PLANS: Explores God’s plan and will for your lifeUnshaken PEOPLE: Provides scriptural examples of overcoming difficultiesUnshaken GOD: Points out God's unyielding attributesReading plans8 pages of color mapsBook introductions8-point type size

This delightful boxed set brings together 16 well-loved children's classics. All stories are abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, making them accessible to readers 6 and up while retaining the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.These dramatic, easy-to-follow stories, charmingly illustrated with verve and humor by specially commissioned artists, will make a welcome addition to any child's bookshelf.The following stories are included in this boxed set: Alice in Wonderland Treasure Island The Wizard of Oz The Jungle Book The Secret Garden Robin Hood Peter Pan Heidi Anne of Green Gables Little Women Black Beauty The Call of the Wild Robinson Crusoe Wind in the Willows Tom Sawyer Oliver Twist

The joy and hope of Christmas are at the heart of this book intended for the whole family. Starting with the 1st of December (like an Advent calendar) each day has a new story, leading up to Christmas. Richly illustrated, this collection includes stories based on the Gospel accounts of the birth of Christ, as well as stories about Advent and Christmas customs. Also presented are original tales about living the Christmas message.

Joseph’s older brothers are angry with him, so they sell him as a slave. But many years later, Joseph is the king’s assistant. Now his brothers need his help. Will Joseph forgive them?This My First I Can Read! Bbok, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with a child. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

Re-experience the joy of childhood with these beloved illustrated classic stores for children young and old. This special ebook includes Heidi by Joanna Spyri, The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, and The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Prepare your young children for Christmas by reading aloud these delightful and inspiring stories. Familiar customs such as the Advent wreath and the Christmas tree, as well as traditions from other parts of the world, are woven into charming stories with colorful illustrations. Included are stories from the Bible related to the birth of Christ, along with tales of children learning the true meaning of Christmas.Ages 3 to 7 years.

Mary is going to have a special baby. When he is born, God’s angels tell everyone the good news. But the king is not happy at all. What will become of Baby Jesus?This My First I Can Read! book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with a child. It aligns with guided reading level F and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.

Kids will learn all about these tranquil and mysterious animals through brilliant photography and illustrations, plus the trusted and distinctive content you love from Nat Geo Kids Readers! DOLPHINS Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin's face. Though smart enough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first and foremost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart's lively text outlines our responsibility to conserve their natural environment. This high-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boost awareness of these adorable creatures. SEA TURTLES Who could resist celebrating sea turtles? They may seem like lazy ocean reptiles drifting with the oceans' currents, but they are actually long-distance swimmers that spend their entire lives searching for food and a mate. What's more, they come with their own built-in GPS, returning to the exact beach where they were born to lay their own eggs. GREAT MIGRATIONS: WHALES Over the course of their 70-year lifespan, sperm whales will easily travel the circumference of the Earth in search of food and the need to breed and find a mate. Males will travel as far north as the Bering Sea and as far south as Antarctica in order to find enough food to sustain their ways of live-up to 700 squid a day! Along the way, these massive beasts battle 30-feet-long giant squids, and each other, to sustain their ways of life. AT THE BEACH: Take a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts. CORAL REEFS: In this level 2 reader, young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. WEIRD SEA CREATURES: Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more!