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Books in Best of Buddies series

  • Never Fear, God Is Near

    Mikal Keefer, Group Publishing, Nomar Perez

    Board book (Group Publishing, May 29, 2018)
    When swooping and soaring on his first flight ever, baby Beacon knows he’s not alone! Little ones will love following Beacon on his flying test as he dodges trees, flies down to the sea, around a cliff, and up high in the sky. All with his parents nearby reminding him, “Don’t worry!” Beacon’s adventure reminds little ones to “Never Fear, God Is Near” in fun, age-appropriate ways. Give your young child the gift of a growing faith—and the comfort of knowing God is always near! Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover there is no reason to worry because God is always with them, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School and Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)
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  • God’s Mighty Makers Preschool Activity Book

    Group Publishing

    Paperback (Group Publishing, June 5, 2017)
    Here’s bushels of fun for your little ones! These activity books are specially designed for children age 3 and up, with tracing, sorting, coloring, counting, practicing letters and numbers, and valuable help developing the motor skills preschoolers need for school success. And all the while your kids discover how much God loves them! That’s because every page reinforces a Bible truth—and the activities ultimately point toward Jesus. Your preschoolers will giggle with delight as they’re introduced to each cartoon “Buddy” character for hours of faith-building fun. BONUS: Special “Let’s Talk and Play” pages invite you and your kids to do fun activities together.(The Buddies featured in God’s Mighty Makers Preschool Activity Book are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)
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  • Boohoo to Woohoo! God Is Always Good

    Jeff White, Group Publishing, Luis Gadea

    Hardcover (Group Publishing, May 1, 2019)
    Who cares? Zion cares! After a terrible storm, Zion the lion wakes up to find his neighbors weeping and whimpering. Thankfully, Zion has a few surprises in store for his forlorn little friends. He’s on a mission to help them see that even when life is sad, God is good. Packed with vibrant illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, Zion’s story offers encouragement for kids when life seems sad. Your kids (ages 4+) are reminded in kid-friendly ways that even when life is sad, God is good, and you’ll value this message that draws your kids closer to God. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• That's Not Fair! Doesn't God Care? • Good, Gooder, Goodest! Thank You, God! • A Flurry of Worry • Is Anyone Out There? • I’ve Got This! • I Was Born for This! • Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Group’s Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Group’s Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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  • When Friends Share, God Is There!

    Mikal Keefer, Group Publishing, Nomar Perez

    Board book (Group Publishing, May 1, 2019)
    Uh-oh. There’s just one cookie—and five hungry friends. Join Baby Mack and his famished crew as they consider what to do. Help your young child discover sharing is fun—and builds friendships! Mack's story helps little ones know that When Friends Share, God Is There!, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that when life is unfair, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• All Day Long, God Is Good! • When I'm Sad, God Loves Me • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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  • That's Not Fair! Doesn't God Care?

    Jeff White, Group Publishing, Julie Mellan

    Hardcover (Group Publishing, May 1, 2019)
    Poor Mack. All Mack can see are the things he can't have. And it’s making him grumpy. And NO one likes a grumpy rhino! Except for one tiny bush baby…who’s ready to show Mack that even when life is unfair, God is good. Packed with vibrant illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, Mack’s story offers encouragement for kids when life doesn't seem fair. Your kids (ages 4+) are reminded in kid-friendly ways that even when life is unfair, God is good, and you’ll value this message that draws your kids closer to God. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• Good, Gooder, Goodest! Thank You, God! • Boohoo to Woohoo! God Is Always Good • A Flurry of Worry • Is Anyone Out There? • I’ve Got This! • I Was Born for This! • Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Group’s Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Group’s Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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  • All Day Long, God Is Good

    Mikal Keefer, Group Publishing, Nomar Perez

    Board book (Group Publishing, May 1, 2019)
    As Savanna gallops through her day, she finds gifts from God along the way. Encourage your child to see God’s good gifts in every flower, friend, and ray of sunshine! Savanna's story helps little ones know that All Day Long, God Is Good, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that when life is good, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• When Friends Share, God Is There! • When I'm Sad, God Loves Me • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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  • Good, Gooder, Goodest! Thank You, God!

    Jeff White, Mikal Keefer, Group Publishing, Julie Mellan

    Hardcover (Group Publishing, May 1, 2019)
    There is so much to be thankful for—more than you could ever imagine. And when Savanna the giraffe thinks about all the amazing reasons we have to be grateful, she sees how God is good! Packed with vibrant illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, Savanna’s story encourages kids to be thankful for all they have. Your kids (ages 4+) are reminded in kid-friendly ways that God is good, and you’ll value this message that draws your kids closer to God. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• That's Not Fair! Doesn't God Care? • Boohoo to Woohoo! God Is Always Good • A Flurry of Worry • Is Anyone Out There? • I’ve Got This! • I Was Born for This! • Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Group’s Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Group’s Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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  • When I'm Sad, God Loves Me

    Mikal Keefer, Group Publishing, Nomar Perez

    Board book (Group Publishing, May 1, 2019)
    Zion the lion turns his frown upside down. One skinned knee, a tummy ache, an oopsy-fumbled birthday cake. Will anything go right? Help your child to see that even on sad days, God loves us! Zion's story helps little ones know that When I'm Sad,God Loves Me, in fun, age-appropriate ways. Packed with vibrant, full-color illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, little ones will delight in this engaging story as they discover that even when life is sad, God is good, and you’ll love watching this lesson sink deep into your child's heart and mind. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• All Day Long, God Is Good! • When Friends Share, God Is There! • Never Fear, God Is Near • All Day Long, God Loves Me • Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group's Roar vacation Bible school, Shipwrecked vacation Bible school, and Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school)
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  • Toy Trouble

    Justine Fontes, Justine Korman, Rob Hefferan

    Hardcover (Mondo Pub, April 1, 2003)
    When Zack loses the toy he always sleeps with, Henry and Lucy help him look for it and offer him their own.
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  • Henry's Turn

    Justine Fontes, Rob Hefferan

    Hardcover (Mondo Pub, March 1, 2004)
    Polite Henry gets bullied, but his friends Lucy and Zack teach him how to stand up for himself.
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  • Jolly Gets A Skateboard: Best Buddies Series

    Marlene Lewis

    Paperback (AuthorHouse, March 22, 2006)
    Jolly is a happy hippo that enjoys spreading joy. He has many friends, and these tales are of his and his friends ventures. These stories will not only bring happiness and joy to children, but also have an educational value, too.
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