Books published by publisher Berkley Publishing Group

A must-have for every Children's Ministry director! The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas is your ultimate "pick and choose" resource for teaching Bible stories to children--in ways they'll remember! Fun and easy to use! Just pick a Bible story, flip to that section of the book...and discover games, crafts, Scripture, and finger plays to create a lively lesson, or boost an existing lesson. Though it's loaded with information, The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas is designed to be easy to use. You'll have a blast poring through pages of powerful activities that stick with kids! Includes Bible story and Scripture indexes.Includes: Thirty-seven fun, easy-to-use, teacher-friendly ideas. You'll have just as much fun discovering new activities as you will teaching kids! TONS of ideas to fit your class Exciting Bible stories that introduce kids to the amazing characters in the Bible. Powerful Bible connections--Bible story and Scripture indexes help you find memorable activities that engage your class.

You’ve witnessed your best friend’s murder, taken her son on the run, and the police want to "talk" to you - where do you go? - to the man who’s always hated you, of course.THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPENIf asked, Gwendolyn Ballard would admit she co-parented her best friend Chloe's son, Cameron. Now Gwen is all he's got as they flee from the man who murdered his mother. There's only one place Cameron will be safe, and that's with his uncle, Elijah MacElvoy. Arriving on his doorstep at the Broken Arrow Ranch is a desperate decision, and Gwen knows he'd slam the door in her face if she didn't have his nephew with her. But she'll do anything for Cam, even if it means putting up with Elijah's distrust and judgment.Chloe's dead. Cam's orphaned, and Elijah is confronted with the prospect of living with the one woman who's driven him crazy for the past ten years. He'll fight to keep her safe. That's encoded in his DNA. But can he trust her with a little boy who just lost his mother? As Eli watches how Gwen loves and cares for his nephew, he reevaluates his thinking and gives in to the smoldering attraction he felt the first time he saw her. With so much on the line, Eli comes clean about his past, making way for a future that's all about silver linings.

Discover God's story like you've never heard it before! You're about to meet familiar Bible characters in a fresh new way. Discover not just what they did, but how they felt on their journeys to become friends of God. Bible-time friends will come to life as you... * Stand with Adam as he stares with wide-eyed wonder at all of God's creations--including Eve. * Stride beside David, feeling his courage as he faces one of the biggest bullies of all time. * Wade into the Jordan River with John the Baptist, who keeps peering past the crowd to search for the promised Messiah. * Look through the forgiving eyes of Stephen as a furious mob hurls rocks through the air to kill him. 54 first-person accounts immerse you into what it's like to be loved by God, because you'll hear them from the mouths of the people who lived them. Bonus special digital character cards let you collect, share, and even create digital cards describing these Bible-time friends of God in three easy steps: 1. Download the free app. 2. Scan any icon. 3. Wow! Play games and learn fun facts and Jesus connections about 10 Bible characters.

The perfect programming resource for churches to teach meaningful Bible lessons to kids of all ages in one weekly class! ​All-in-One is a best-selling Sunday school lesson series that children love—and you will, too! Each volume offers 13 fun Bible lessons that help kids grow closer to Jesus. All-in-One Sunday school lessons are packed with original and creative ideas specially designed for children’s ministries with mixed-age classes for ages 4 through 12. Teachers and volunteers love that these Sunday school lessons offer easy-prep and lasting impact.All-in-One Sunday School Volume 3 contains lessons that are seasonally tied to Spring. Each Sunday school lesson comes complete with: Active-learning experiences: Catch kids' interest and teaches them lessons they'll rememberInteractive Bible stories: Helps even the youngest kids grasp the real meaning of ScriptureLife applications: Encourages children to use what they’ve learnedTake-home handouts: Make it easy for children to share what they've learned with their familyAnd more: Tips to help you better understand kidsBONUS: You'll also discover how to help kids of multiple ages work together as a team...learn what to expect from different age groups...and be able to give young children the extra attention they crave while helping older children feel special as they help younger children learn. The All-in-One Sunday School Series offers four volumes, one for each season of the year beginning with fall:All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1: Fall (9780764449444)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 2: Winter (9780764449451)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 3: Spring (9780764449468)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 4: Summer (9780764449475)

God loves your kids so much! And God loves talking with your kids, too. There are lots of ways to pray, and tons of things to pray about. This fun book shows kids just how easy it is to talk with God—anytime, anywhere, and in so many ways. They’ll be joined by 30 friends of God from the Bible who’ll tell kids what prayer means to them. Plus you’ll find prayer prompts, sample prayers, and verses that show your kids what the Bible says about prayer. Here’s a sneak peek at the book’s introduction from Jesus… God loves you so much and wants you to be his friend. And friends talk to each other. That’s what prayer is—talking to God, your friend. This book will show you what prayer is and how you can do it. Prayer can be fun, and you’ll discover lots of great ways to tell God how you feel and what you’re thinking about. So join me and other friends of God to discover how prayer can make you happier, smarter, and kinder. It’s going to be fun! Your friend, Jesus

The perfect programming resource for churches to teach meaningful Bible lessons to kids of all ages in one weekly class! ​All-in-One is a best-selling Sunday school lesson series that children love—and you will, too! Each volume offers 13 fun Bible lessons that help kids grow closer to Jesus. All-in-One Sunday school lessons are packed with original and creative ideas specially designed for children’s ministries with mixed-age classes for ages 4 through 12. Teachers and volunteers love that these Sunday school lessons offer easy-prep and lasting impact.All-in-One Sunday School Volume 2 contains lessons that are seasonally tied to Winter. Each Sunday school lesson comes complete with: Active-learning experiences: Catch kids' interest and teaches them lessons they'll rememberInteractive Bible stories: Helps even the youngest kids grasp the real meaning of ScriptureLife applications: Encourages children to use what they’ve learnedTake-home handouts: Make it easy for children to share what they've learned with their familyAnd more: Tips to help you better understand kidsBONUS: You'll also discover how to help kids of multiple ages work together as a team...learn what to expect from different age groups...and be able to give young children the extra attention they crave while helping older children feel special as they help younger children learn. The All-in-One Sunday School Series offers four volumes, one for each season of the year beginning with fall:All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1: Fall (9780764449444)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 2: Winter (9780764449451)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 3: Spring (9780764449468)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 4: Summer (9780764449475)

All Together Now Sunday School is a best-selling Sunday school series by Lois Keffer. You’ll find All Together Now Sunday school lessons available in four volumes—one for each season of the year starting with fall. Through these kids’ Sunday school lessons, your children’s ministry will experience life-changing adventures for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade. Imagine the impact these 13 interactive Sunday school lessons will have on the children of your church. Through All Together Now Sunday School, you’ll discover interactive Sunday school lessons filled with creative ideas for mixed-age classes ages 4 to 12. All Together Now Sunday school lessons work great for small churches, larger churches with multi-age classes, midweek programming, and anytime you want to teach meaningful Bible lessons to children of different ages in the same class. With these kid’s bible lessons you will be ready no matter who shows up.All Together Now Volume 2: Winter Think your kids have heard all the stories about Jesus... his birth, his early ministry of healing and teaching, and his dynamic miracles? Think again! Walk with Jesus like never before with these 13 brilliant bible lessons in All Together Now Volume 2: Winter. The All Together Series offers four volumes:All Together Now Volume 1: Fall (9780764478031)All Together Now Volume 2: Winter (9780764482311)All Together Now Volume 3: Spring (9780764482342)All Together Now Volume 4: Summer (9780764482373)

Adolescence can be a tricky time. From periods and puberty to health and hygiene to fashion and beauty, every preteen girl has questions she’d like answered. The problem is, many girls feel too embarrassed to speak up, or aren’t sure who to ask. Girls’ Guide to Caring for Your Body offers honest, helpful advice from authors Isabel and Emily Lluch, with the help of several noted health care, nutrition, fitness, dental, and beauty experts.Girls’ Guide provides information addressing every important topic in a preteen girl’s life, including acne, body hygiene, bras, periods, healthy eating, sports and fitness, and even stress, depression, and eating disorders. Girls will appreciate the expert advice, offered in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner, and will happily identify with the young authors and their peers. Additionally, each chapter is filled with tips and fun facts that can be used on a daily basis.

These 54 devotions help kids discover a truth that changes their lives forever: God not only loves them, he likes them, too. And he wants to be their friend! As children meet God’s Bible-times friends, they glimpse who God is...how he treats his friends... and how eager God is to know all his children! Children will be delighted to find… • 54 faith-building Bible devotions that give them a fresh, compelling look at God—the God who knows them, loves them, and is eager to draw them close. • Kid-sized friendship nuggets of relational advice that helps kids build lasting relationships… and get along better with siblings. • Bible theme-reinforcing instant games that keep the togetherness flowing. • Beautiful illustrations from artist David Harrington—making this devotion a visual treat. • A free bonus app with games and digital collectible cards! Makes a perfect companion devotional for the Friends With God Story Bible!Bonus: Bring the devotion to life with the FREE Friends With God App! Kids come face-to-face with Bible-times friends of God. Scattered throughout the pages of theFriends With God Devotion for Kids, digital triggers unlock mobile games so they can win virtual devotional cards with fun ideas they can talk about with their families. Plus, they’ll get a Bible character collectible card with entertaining facts about that person. Get started in three easy steps: 1. Download the free Friends With God app available in iTunes and Google Play. 2. When you see the smiling face icon, scan the page with your mobile device. 3. Play the games to win all of the collectible cards!

The Kids’ Travel Guide series takes children from kindergarten through 5th grade on life-impacting explorations that engage them with activities, stories, prayer, and much more. Each of the seven themed Kids’ Travel Guides includes 13 imaginative, interactive Bible lessons. Lead your Sunday school or midweek program on a travel adventure packed with fun activities, creative options, and take-home pages that kids tuck into their very own travel journals. The world is a scary place, but God is greater than it all! Kids’ Travel Guide to the Armor of God is the newest edition of the Kids’ Travel Guide series taking your kids on a 13-week Scripture-based exploration of the armor of God. Lead them to have a faith so bold they’ll be able to stand firm in the midst of terrifying or unclear situations. Children will explore how to be strong in the decisions they make and in relationships with others. It’s an exciting travel experience with pit-stops on prayer, self-discovery, and spiritual commitment. Additional Features include: Tour Guide Tips: Ideas teachers can use to adapt the lesson for different ages.Items to Pack: Supplies and props for the journey.Scenic Routes: to give you more creative options for kids.Fun Facts: Jokes and interesting tidbits related to the lesson.Reproducible Handouts: Games, and journal "souvenirs". Kids’ Travel Guide Series includes: Kids’ Travel Guide to the Beatitudes (9781470704230)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Lord’s Prayer (9780764425240)Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments (9780764422249)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Parables (9780764470134)Kids’ Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm (9780764440052)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit (9780764423901)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Armor of God (9780764426957)