Books published by publisher Lavabrook Publishing Group

Lead little ones to love God's Word with this long-awaited follow-up to the best selling nursery classic, Pray & Play Bible for Young Children! These 14 all-new Bible stories feature big-book Bible art, easy, child-friendly language and 140 fun play Bible story activities that help children enjoy and remember God's Word. The perfect Bible story book for parents, Sunday school workers, grandparents, children's church workers, daycare workers, home schoolers--anyone who wants children to experience Bible stories in unforgettable ways!14 all-new, favorite Bible stories for children!Big-book, full-color art make this Bible an eye-pleaser.Easy, child-friendly language makes this a special joy to read.140 activities, including crafts, games, affirmations, service projects, meaningful prayers, singing ideas and more bring out all the fun Bible learning should be for children.The Bible every child will love—especially when experienced with special loved ones!

The number #1 cry of children's ministry leaders everywhere is the desire to teach kids the basics—the foundational truths of the Christian faith. With the 13 Most Important Bible Lessons series, you’ll give kids a faith foundation that will last a lifetime and prepare them for a lifetime of spiritual maturity. This series offers kids’ Bible lessons that prepare upper-elementary school kids to weather the storms of life with a strong spiritual base. This children’s ministry resource not only gives children a solid understanding of their faith, it also equips their teachers to tackle the tough questions that inevitably arise. Teach your children practical Bible lessons that will establish a solid footing to help them deal with the challenges of growing up while also growing in their faith and their Christian beliefs. Each Most Important Bible Lesson is designed for kids age 8 through 12, and includes: Lesson at glanceOpenerScripture foundationsRelational applicationsClosing prayer13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus is a practical and engaging resource that draws children closer to Jesus and helps them learn how Jesus wants us to treat each other. These 13 Bible-packed lessons enable upper-elementary kids to experience, grasp, and embrace the fundamentals of their faith. Each lesson uses Scripture, conversation, and hands-on activities to teach kids vital truths that include:Loving each other as God loves us.Forgiving each other.Being humble toward each other.Accepting each other.Praying for each other13 Most Important Bible Series offers three volumes:13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids about God (9780764470660)13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Living for Jesus (9781470704278)13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Loving Each Other (9781470715236)

Intended for children 8+. Michelangelo had marble…Picasso had paints… You’ve got cardboard! You win! You’ll have a blast turning everyday cardboard into a big bunch of awesomeness to share with others. Roll up your sleeves and get busy creating…• Stealth Door Hangers that help you doorbell ditch—in reverse!• Eye-Popping 3-D Cards that practically leap out of envelopes!• A Particularly Perky Perch who’s perfect for your cardboard aquarium. • Cutout Portraits that put you, your family, and your friends on display. • The Armor of God designed especially for you!• Giants Who Roam the Earth who let you amaze the neighborhood.• Plus you’ll craft a rock-stopping Goliath and hang his head on your wall, fire up a cardboard oven, fill cardboard vases with cardboard flowers, and launch a floatable boat! Each cardboard project is a faith-building adventure in creativity and caring—and more fun than anyone should be allowed to have without exploding. Get started now!Cuttable Cardboard Creations includes projects PLUS a craft-cutter! For ages 8 and up. Adult supervison required.

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. Jesus loves and watches over kids! At school. At home. On the soccer field. At the doctor’s office. Anywhere! Use Kids’ Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm to share this promise of God’s provision and protection and to lead your children in a discovery of every promise in Psalm 23. When kids feel unsure, lonely, worried, or confused, they can take comfort in knowing “The Lord is my Shepherd”. 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)

This JAM-PACKED, CHOCK-FULL book of more than 200 GIANT-SIZED games will fill your ministry with TONS of fun and laughter! With a variety of games for preschoolers through preteens, you’ll find the perfect game for every occasion!Each of these fun-filled games is tied to a different topic, with a Scripture connection and discussion to help kids understand the Bible point. You’ll bring more depth and learning to topics including The Body of Christ, Salvation, Faith, Creation, Fear, Following Jesus, Trust, Forgiveness, Friendship, God’s Love, Jesus’ Birth and Resurrection, Grace, Prayer, Thankfulness, and so many more!Every game includes an overview that includes the game’s energy level, supply level, age level, and preparation needed, so you’ll be able to find the best fit for your lesson and time slot. Plus, these relational, cooperative games can be used anytime…wherever they fit into your schedule or to fill an on-the-spot need!Reinforce your lessons with these 200+ must-have games that’ll help kids actually remember what they learned!

Here’s Your Just-Graduated Survival Guide Here’s how to double your closet space in the dorm. Nail a job interview. Make a tasty meal out of next to nothing. And thrive spiritually—by keeping your focus fixed on Jesus. Dig in and you’ll find: • 40 Jesus-Centered devotions that ask the two questions that matter most: Who does Jesus say you are, and who do you say Jesus is? • Stuff you need to know: How to study, avoid speeding tickets, upgrade noodles, stretch a budget, and dozens more quick tutorials and life hacks. And… • Journal Here options—convenient spots to capture what you’re hearing from Jesus. Because you will be hearing from Jesus—and it’ll change your life.

When Abbee’s friends need help, she’s the first one to buzz on over and lend a hand (or six). There’s no problem too puzzling, no trouble too tricky, and no mess too massive for Abbee to fix! And she knows God made her to do things no one else can do. I’ve Got This! helps kids discover that God made them for a reason. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including: • Is Anyone Out There? • 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 Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Decker loves to decorate. He paints. He sparkles. And he adds beauty to everything he sees. That’s how God made him! But today Decker is up to something special — a surprise for his friends. Can Decker pull it off? I Was Born for This! shows kids that God made them to do extraordinary things, too. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• I’ve Got This! • Is Anyone Out There? • Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Here are 52 devotions your kids will love sharing with their friends! Amazing science tricks, nifty sleight-of-hand monkeyshines, and convincing illusions. Here are the "Oh, Wow!" stunts kids love -- and love sharing with their families and friends. But it's fun with a purpose: Each stunt illustrates an important Bible truth! These are devotions with a twist: You'll share them with your kids so your kids can share them with others! Just set up a quick and easy classroom demonstration, and your kids will take it from there...because some things are just too much fun to keep to yourself! "Show Me!" Devotions are simple enough for an all-thumbs 1st-grader, but slick enough to intrigue a playground of 5th-graders who'll stop for the show -- and hear about Jesus.

Preteens’ Toughest Questions. The Bible’s Smartest Answers. With Grapple Preteen Sunday school curriculum, 4th-6th graders learn how to search the Bible for answers as they grapple with their biggest questions about relationships, faith questions and choices—and they’ll build a faith foundation to last a lifetime. Somewhere between leaving childhood behind and treading wide-eyed into the teenage years lurk a thousand bewildering questions. Where did God come from? How come I’m not perfect? Why doesn’t everyone go to Heaven?Grapple Series: Preteens’ Toughest Questions. The Bible’s Smartest Answers is based on real questions asked by real 10 to 12-year-olds that grab their attention and won’t let go. These quarterly, non-dated Sunday school lessons focus on 12 unique questions for preteens to grapple with. Each customizable lesson lasts 55 to 60 minutes. Each Grapple Pak volume gives you everything you need: 12 irresistible Bible studies that encourage kids to explore the truth with their heads and their hearts.3 thought-provoking videos to get your preteens thinking and talking. Plus 3 countdown videos, all on one DVD.12 reproducible, easily adapted lessons based on three quarterly themes.12 Grapple Dares that challenge kids to apply what they’ve learned.12 Parent Pages you can customize or send as is.12 outrageously fun games preteens will love!Leader’s Guide for teachers and volunteers. Note: Accessing Parent Pages and customizable lessons requires a computer with a DVD reader. In Grapple Preteen: Volume 6 (Winter) preteens will grapple with questions like “What Difference Can I Make?” and “What’s the Right Way to Pray?” (9781470708580)Grapple Series offers 8 non-dated quarterly volumes for a two-year scope and sequence: In Grapple Preteen: Volume 1 (Fall) preteens will grapple with questions like “Why Do My Parents Always Say No?” and “Can Being a Christian Ever Be Fun? (9781470704483) In Grapple Preteen: Volume 2 (Winter) preteens will grapple with questions like “Why Do Some People Have More Friends?” and “How Do I Know if the Bible Is True?” (9781470704476) In Grapple Preteen: Volume 3 (Spring) preteens will grapple with questions like “Why Do So Many People Boss Me Around?” and “Why Doesn’t Everyone Go to Heaven?” (9781470704698) In Grapple Preteen: Volume 4 (Summer) preteens will grapple with questions like “How Can Such a Big God Be a Best Friend to Me?” and “Will the End Really Come?” (9781470704704) In Grapple Preteen: Volume 5 (Fall) preteens will grapple with questions like “Why “What if Someone’s Different From Me?” and “Where Did God Come From?” (9781470708573) In Grapple Preteen: Volume 7 (Spring) preteens will grapple with questions like “Am I Really a Sinner?” and “Is Being Liked What Matters?” (9781470708597) In Grapple Preteen: Volume 8 (Summer) preteens will grapple with questions like “What’s Satan Trying to Do?” and “Why Don’t All People Want God?” (9781470708603)

You’ve sung the traditional Christmas carols—now discover even more of their rich stories! This all-new four-week curriculum shares the story of Christmas through four beloved songs. Plus, access to the digital version is included with purchase of book with DVD. What child is this? In More Songs of the Christmas Story, each lesson reveals who Jesus is and how his birth impacts our everyday lives. Interactive experiences will help kids discover…• Week 1: Jesus is God’s Son. An Angel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26-56)• Week 2: Jesus is Good News. Jesus is Born (Luke 2:1-20)• Week 3: Jesus is the promised Rescuer. Magi Travel To Bethlehem (Matthew 2:2-12)• Week 4: Jesus is the Light of the world. Simeon Sees Jesus (Luke 2:21-40)MORE Songs of the Christmas Story incorporates four brand-new Christmas carol music videos into interactive Bible lessons. These traditional carols find new life with fresh musical arrangements that capture the joy and wonder of Jesus’ birth. In addition to singing the songs of Christmas, kids will explore their lyrics and discover surprising stories behind each carol. Whose visit to Bethlehem inspired a new Sunday school song? Who thought the tune to “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” was too fast? Uncover answers to these questions and more!Featured Christmas carols: • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • Go, Tell It on the Mountain • O Little Town of Bethlehem • What Child Is This?Perfect for mixed-age classes of elementary kids, lessons are flexible and can be adapted to a variety of classroom formats. Kids and teachers alike will enjoy Christmas carols in a whole new way as they sing the story of Jesus’ birth.

RECOVER WHAT TRAUMA HAS STOLEN FROM YOUR CHILD - Children from traumatic backgrounds (including foster and adoptive children) have often been asked to give up pretend, play, and childhood in order to survive in an adult world. This is unfortunate as we tend to learn crucial lessons about the world and ourselves within the confines of childhood play. While children might be removed from the cause of chronic trauma, the concept of play will not come naturally for them. This book (along with the complimentary parent activity guide) will help you and your child to discover a world of pretend where your child can also conquer issues in relationship.