Books published by publisher sparkhouse Family

A new kid moves into Owen and Eleanor's neighborhood, and she looks about the same age as Owen and Eleanor, which is super cool. But she speaks a language that Owen and Eleanor don't recognize, she dresses differently--and even her food looks unfamiliar. Owen and Eleanor decide to keep an eye on this new kid...but they aren't expecting her to catch them spying! Owen and Eleanor Meet the New Kid is a story about welcoming strangers and loving your neighbor--and maybe even discovering a new friend in the process. The Owen and Eleanor series follows two kids from two different families as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood. The duo learns important lessons about faith, values, and friendship.Owen and Eleanor Move In, book one in the series, is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection.

The Holy Moly Christmas Story details the gift of baby Jesus from the angel's visit to Mary to the wise men protecting Jesus from King Herod's jealousy. Truly focusing on the meaning of the Christmas season, The Holy Moly Christmas Story relates the remarkable way Jesus came into our world.Contents include: The Angel Speaks to Mary; Mary and Elizabeth; Jesus is Born; The Wise Men Follow the Star.Holy Moly Bible Story Books encourage creativity with fun coloring, counting, drawing, and active learning activities that engage kids with biblical learning. Based on the award-winning Holy Moly Story Bible and designed to pair with The Holy Moly Bible Stories DVD Collection, these books are full of stirring storytelling and imaginative illustrations. Bring the Bible to life with Holy Moly!Parent guides available.

Colorful art and rich storytelling engage young children with the story of Moses’s trust in God’s promise of freedom for his people. The brightly colored illustrations and captivating storytelling make this perfect for reading aloud with kids ages 5–8. It includes fun activities and questions to help children engage with the story—as well as Squiggles, an expressive little caterpillar who responds to the story. Additionally, Spark Bible stories give kids a foundation for a lifelong journey with God’s word.

The Holy Moly Easter Story Collection follows the last days of Jesus' life from when he enters Jerusalem until his friends find his empty tomb.Contents include: Jesus Enters Jerusalem; The Last Supper; Jesus and the Cross; The Empty Tomb.Holy Moly videos from Sparkhouse Family are designed to introduce children to Bible stories through a strong emphasis on humor, fresh perspectives, and the experiences of people in the Bible. The Holy Moly videos present stories using an animated form of pantomime, with sound effects and minimal narration. Pantomime compels us to follow stories without relying wholly on language, instead using visual elements to interpret and understand stories in new ways, and the use of color in Holy Moly videos helps direct childrens' attention to the important elements within the story. Kids find the videos hilarious, become engaged in the stories, and make them their own.Parent guides available.

A very special baby has arrived and the Frolic friends are gathering their gifts to welcome the baby. Rufus wonders what he could possibly offer such a special child. Preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this sweet twist on the familiar Christmas story as they follow along with Rufus to discover that he had a present for the baby all along.About Frolic: Little steps. Big faith. Follow along with the adventures of a charming group of baby animals that live in Palestine at the time of Jesus. With colorful illustrations and age-appropriate storylines, Frolic First Faith Storybooks help young children (ages 3-5) connect common childhood challenges with basic faith concepts, and help busy families fit moments of faith development into everyday life.

Thanks to cut-out eye holes, his charming board book lets toddlers become roly poly hedgehogs, silly monkeys, hooting owls, and mysterious bats using each page as a mask. As they read, children discover more about God' creativity and care for the animals. God made each one different and God made each one just right. The simple text teaches the names of colors, shapes, patterns, body parts and a wide variety of animals. For ages birth to three.Frolic board books playfully introduce basic faith concepts in a way that's fun and age appropriate for very small children.

Each volume in the Holy Moly Bible Storybooks series offers kids engaging storytelling and imaginative illustrations. In this storybook, kids will learn about how Jesus used stories to teach lessons. In addition to hearing Jesus tell the parable of the Good Samaritan, kids will learn about the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Holy Moly Bible Storybooks encourage creativity with coloring and drawing activities that engage kids with biblical learning. Original illustrations and clear text bring the Bible's best-loved characters and stories to life.

Rufus can't find his cape. His friends have all kinds of ideas for where to look, but Rufus won't listen. Young children will discover, along with Rufus, that when he learns to listen and ask for help, his friends can help him solve his problem. For ages three to five.Frolic picture books help young children solve common childhood challenges with biblical solutions, and won a 2016 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Picture Book Series.

Colorful art and rich storytelling engage young children with the story of how God created the world. The brightly colored illustrations and captivating storytelling make this perfect for reading aloud with kids ages 5–8. It includes fun activities and questions to help children engage with the story—as well as Squiggles, an expressive little caterpillar who responds to the story. Additionally, Spark Bible Stories give kids a foundation for a lifelong journey with God’s word.

Featuring stories from the popular Spark Story Bible, this Play and Learn book includes favorite stories from the life of Jesus, then invites children (ages 5-8) to explore further through puzzles, mazes, matching games, fill-in-the blank, discussion questions, simple art projects, prayers, and more! Perfect for jump-starting family worship discussions or for kids to explore on their own.Spark Story Bible Play and Learn books help families fit faith into everyday life with engaging Bible stories, simple activities, and fun projects for all ages.