Books published by publisher Barbour Books

The powerful God you serve is interested in what you have to say, girl! . . . This devotional prayer book is a fantastic reminder for girls ages 8 to 12 to bring any request before their heavenly Father. Dozens of just-right-sized prayers touch on topics that resonate with a girl's heart. Topics include:FriendsSelf-EsteemBeautySchoolBulliesParentsSiblingsFaithand more!Each prayer is perfectly paired with a relevant scripture selection--a fabulous way for girls to begin or end their day in touch with God.

Here’s a Bible reference kids will actually want to read! Kids love to explore, and the Kids’ Guide to God’s Creation will lead them on a journey of discovery. This fully-illustrated book for 8–12-year-olds covers the earth, space, the human body—all of God’s great big creation! Starting with the Bible’s declaration that “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth,” the Kids’ Guide to God’s Creation highlights some of the important, amazing, and sometimes weird aspects of the universe we inhabit. It’s all wrapped up in a bright, colorful package that kids will love.

Time Period: 1819 Grace Morgan can't stand the dirty, unkempt boy who harasses her meek and quiet cousin. But Grace soon gets a taste of the bully's hard life of poverty when her hometown of Cincinnati is struck by a serious drought, affecting both farmers and Ohio River businesses. As Grace and her cousin's family finances dry up in the drought, what can they do to help their loved ones, the bully, and a mysterious, glamorous young woman who's just arrived in town? Using actual historical events to tell a compelling fictional story, Grace and the Bully teaches an important lesson on judging others.

God's Word is woven into your very own amazing story--the story of YOU! Whether you think about it often or not, God's Word is woven into your very own amazing story--the story of YOU! God created you. He has specific plans for you. He gifted you with talents to use for His kingdom. He sent His one and only Son to die for you. And, at this very moment, He is preparing a home in heaven for you! The unique Every Scripture Tells a Story Journal features prompts tied in to specific scripture selections that will help you begin to write out your personal story and see how the very Word of God speaks truth and love into your life today (and, in fact, from the very moment God first thought of you!).

Landon Snow and the Auctor's Riddle is for fantasy fans of all ages. Disillusioned with adults and filled with doubts about God, Landon Snow questions the meaning of life. After falling through the pages of the Book of Meaning, Landon enters a fantasy realm where new friends are discovered and answers are unearthed. Adventurers along with Landon will find themselves captivated by the Odds of Wonderwood, the poet/prophet Vates, and a horse named Melech, Landon's friend and companion. Once this otherworld is entered, you will find it hard to leave.

Elizabeth, Alexis, Bailey, Sydney, Kate, and McKenzie come from different parts of the country and different backgrounds. But when they meet at Camp Discovery, they learn they all share one thing: an aptitude for intrigue! Soon they’re embroiled in a search for lost jewels…and that’s only the beginning! Whether it’s foiling terrorist plots or finding missing millionaires or rescuing sea lions, you’ll love joining the adventure with these precocious preteens, as they pitch in their personal skills to solve the mysteries and save the day! The perfect blend of mystery and mayhem—just for you!

Time Period: 1808 Thirteen-year-old Betsy Miller is shocked when her parents decide to move from their home in Boston to the rugged frontier city of Cincinnati. They'll take a dangerous, weeks-long journey by boat down the Ohio River. If that's not bad enough, Betsy's annoying cousin George is also making the trip-with his equally annoying dog. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this exciting story shares the emotional turmoil of a young woman experiencing dramatic life changes-while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history. It's an ideal book for personal reading or homeschooling.

What do you know about David? Was he: . . .a shepherd boy turned king? . . .a faithful harp player? . . .a brave giant slayer? . . .all of the above? Journey along with David in a field of sheep, in the presence of a towering giant, in the very center of God’s amazing power! This biblically accurate story of David, created just for the kids in your life, explores the life of this shepherd boy turned king, while drawing 8- to 12-year-olds into a fascinating time and place as they learn about this faithful harp player and courageous giant slayer. Featuring three key sections—a Fact File, an Action File, and a Power File—kids will enjoying learning about the life of David while coming to understand that an ancient Bible story really does apply to their lives today. Dozens of captivating line art pieces add depth and interest to every chapter.

For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of the Heroes of the Faith. The novelized biographies of this series are inspiring and easy-to-read, ideal for Christians of any age or background. In David Livingstone, you’ll get to know the Scottish explorer who carried the gospel to the heart of nineteenth-century Africa—and gained worldwide fame as the man who introduced Victoria Falls to the outside world. Appropriate for readers from junior high through adult, helpful for believers of any background, these biographies encourage greater Christian commitment through the example of heroes like David Livingstone.

Your kids will love this delightfully written and beautifully illustrated storybook about a young Amish boy named Solomon Lapp and his sister Sara. Growing up amid the beautiful rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the children encounter everything from dark, dancing shadows to loose chickens, quilt-eating goats, and mischief-making siblings. From one adventure to another in twelve intriguing chapters, Solomon and his friends learn life lessons about courage, brotherly love, helping, obedience, kindness, and more. This enchanting storybook will not only entertain but inspire, teaching children Christian values and the wisdom of God.

Time Period: Jan. 1864 - April 1865 With the nation convulsed by civil war, Elise Brannon wants people to look past the depressing news that arrives daily from the battlefields: Through her love of acting, she'll make them laugh and forget-at least for awhile. But even her optimism is challenged when a family friend dies from battle wounds. . .she's captured by a band of deserters. . .and President Lincoln is assassinated. Elise the Actress uses actual historical events to tell the poignant fictional story of a ten-year-old girl growing up in very trying times. It's an excellent tool for teaching both history and the Christian faith!