Books published by publisher sparkhouse Family

"I'm scared I'll forget you..."From the perspective of a young child, Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk about this very difficult topic together. The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved - a friend, family member, or even a pet. A parent guide in the back includes information on helping children manage the complex and difficult emotions they feel when they lose someone they love, as well as suggestions on how to create their own memory box.The Memory Box is a 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards winner--a contest intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children's books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading.

Every child wonders where God lives or what God is like. In Maybe God Is Like That Too, a young boy asks his grandma where God is in their city. She invites him to pay attention to where he sees the fruit of the Spirit. Where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are, there too is God. The boy sees God in the kindness of a doorman holding the door for a man using a wheelchair, in the patience of his teacher helping him tie his shoes, and in the love, faithfulness, and gentleness of his grandma. An ordinary day in his city opens this young boy's eyes to God's Spirit at work all around him "Schipper's cheerful, screenprintlike artwork capably evokes the energy of a moderately gritty, moderately diverse cityscape." --Publishers Weekly "Highly recommended for family, preschool, elementary school, Sunday School, and community library picture book collections." --Midwest Book Review "A wonderful story to help illustrate the humanity of Christ Jesus as told to us in Philippians." --Katie Barrett Todd, Union Presbyterian Seminary alumna, writer for Lectionary Links. Maybe God Is Like That Too is a 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards winner-a contest intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children's books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading. Maybe God Is Like That Too has been selected as a finalist in the 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Finalists represent the best books published by university and independent publishers (and authors) in 2017.

Jesus often told stories using everyday objects to help his listeners understand life with God. But for most of us, the deep imagery and meaning behind those objects has been lost to history. This book helps kids discover the world Jesus lived in through maps, charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. They'll learn about the culture Jesus lived in-his Jewish religion, the power of the ruling Roman Empire, the role of fishermen and carpenters and shepherds. It's an invitation to explore the stories of Jesus in their cultural context, bringing new life to familiar biblical events. This beautifully illustrated book will be a family favorite that kids and adults will come back to over and over again The World Jesus Knew 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.

This beautiful retelling of Jesus' birth in a stable captures the awe and wonder of the biblical Christmas story with incredible artwork from world-renowned illustrator and paper engineer Agostino Traini. Each page of the story comes to life with charming illustrations and intricate pop-ups, from the angel's visit to Mary to the moment she lays baby Jesus in the manger. The timeless Christmas story, now in pop-up form, is a perfect keepsake to read with young children and revisit for years to come.The Birth of Jesus won a 2017 Illumination Award in the holiday category - an international contest designed to honor the year's best titles written and published with a Christian worldview. It also won a 2016 Moonbeam Award in the Book Arts category. Launched in 2007, the Moonbeam awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children's books and their creators, and to celebrate children's books and life-long reading.

A 2017 Illumination Award winner! The Frolic First Bible goes through 10 stories from the Old Testament and 10 from the New Testament while using child-friendly language and providing a short take-away point to help apply the lesson of each story to your child's own life. As your child begins to take his first little steps, Frolic First Bible can help him take his first steps in faith and biblical literacy. A perfect first Bible for babies and toddlers. Frolic books playfully introduce basic faith concepts in a way that’s fun and age appropriate for very small children.

Created just for emerging readers, the Frolic Preschool Bible highlights 20 stories from the Old Testament and 20 stories from the New Testament. The easy-to-read text and friendly, colorful illustrations invite preschoolers to learn more about stories and characters of the Bible. The Frolic Preschool Bible is the perfect next step after the Frolic First Bible - the 20 stories from the Frolic First Bible are repeated with more detail to give preschoolers a fuller understanding of what they are learning, and 20 new stories broaden their knowledge of the Bible as a whole. Each story includes a short take-away point to help your child understand how God's story applies to his or her own life. Great for ages 3-5.

These rich retellings of 100 of the most popular Bible stories will get children exploring and wondering about God’s Word. Designed for family use, the brightly colored illustrations and captivating storytelling make this Bible perfect for reading aloud. Fun activities and questions help children engage with the stories—as well as Squiggles, an expressive caterpillar who responds to each story. The 100 stories give kids an excellent foundation for a journey with God’s Word that your whole family can enjoy.This Bible is meant for family use, and does not work in tandem with Spark Sunday School. The Spark Story Bible is a 2016 Illumination Book Award winner—an international contest designed to honor the year’s best titles written and published with a Christian worldview.

Introduce young children to some of our faith's most well-known stories through this sweet board book about a few of the babies we read about in the Bible. Read about Isaac, Moses, Samuel, and Jesus and the faith their families had as they followed God.Frolic board books playfully introduce basic faith concepts in a way that's fun and age appropriate for very small children.

As toddlers and infants explore this book they will learn about their five senses and how they can explore God's world with them. Children as little as babies can learn that this is God's world that was created for us to experience using touch, taste, smell, hear, and see.Frolic board books playfully introduce basic faith concepts in a way that's fun and age appropriate for very small children.

Spark Story Bible Devotions for Kids takes families on a journey through 100 of the most beloved Bible stories with questions for reflection, memory verses, prayers, and family activity ideas. The devotions explore memorable stories from the Old Testament, such as the story of creation, Moses, David and Goliath, Queen Esther, Ruth and Naomi, and many more. The New Testament devotions include the story of Jesus’ birth and stories from Jesus’ ministry, including parables, miracles, and his death and resurrection. There are even devotions about the early church and Paul’s letters. Spark Story Bible Devotions for Kids makes family devotions easy and memorable. Pairs perfectly with the Spark Story Bible.