Books in Best of Buddies series

Sleeping or playing or in flight with his flock, God loves Skyler around the clock! Join this li’l bird on a flight of fun—and discovery. From a morning stretch—so big!—to a tuck-in yawn, Skyler feels the sun on his wings and the love of God warming his heart. Young children will see how Skyler’s day is just like their own. And they can feel just like Skyler feels: loved! Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• 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 Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

While playing or praying or sleeping at home, Bubba knows he’s never alone! Li’l Bubba is having a whale of a day—because he’s just that: a whale! Little ones love joining Bubba as he squeezes into a car seat, wheels through the supermarket, and tips a teeter-totter sky-high on the playground. And parents love their preschoolers discovering what Bubba discovered: God is always with us! Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

This busy, buzzy, bumbly bee has a story to share with you—and me! Whether dancing or prancing or leaning in for a hug and snuggle, Abbee knows she’s been made for just those moments. Made by God…a heart-healthy lesson every child longs to discover! Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

It doesn’t matter how big you are — there’s always something bigger. As Bubba swims the endless ocean, he loses his way and gets lonely. But with every bubble he blows and every flip of his fin, Bubba remembers God never leaves his side. Kids learn in Is Anyone Out There? that God is always with them. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• 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 Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Skyler is an expert builder and inventor. He can make almost anything! But he can break almost anything, too. It seems that for every success, there’s also a mess. Yet Skyler’s smile never leaves his face because God loves him anyway. Uh-Oh! I Did It Again! is a story that assures kids that God will always love them, no matter what. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• I’ve Got This! • Is Anyone Out There? • I Was Born for This! • I Can Do Anything!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Loveable, colorful Beacon has a problem. He’s excited to go camping with his best friends...but worries that he hasn’t packed enough in his beak. With each new worry, Beacon packs more until he’s so weighed down by worry that he can barely walk! But hooray! Beacon’s buddies come to his rescue, encouraging him to lighten his load by allowing God to take away his worries. Packed with vibrant illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths, Beacon’s story offers relief and hope to an increasing number of kids struggling with anxiety. Your kids (ages 4+) are reminded in kid-friendly ways that there’s no reason to worry because God’s always with them, and you’ll value the message of letting go of worry as kids draw closer to God. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including: • 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 Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School and Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Tina is tiny. She’s downright itsy-bitsy. If you blink you might miss her! But that won’t stop Tina from doing big things! She knows God is for her, and God is bigger than any challenge she’ll ever face — including learning what being a friend truly means. I Can Do Anything! lets kids know they can do anything with God. Check out the entire Best of Buddies series, including:• I’ve Got This! • Is Anyone Out There? • I Was Born for This! • Uh-Oh! I Did It Again!(The Buddies featured in the Best of Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

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)

Two giggly friends splash in the sea. Can you tell which one is me? What do a curious child and an even more curious li’l crab have in common? A sunny beach…a day of sandy, splashy fun…and a Creator who made them both. Here’s the perfect place to launch a conversation about diversity and the joy of seeing past our differences to what we have in common. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Even if she’s feeling sad, God’s for Tina—so she’s glad! When Tina’s sniffling with sadness…or angry about an almost-shared soccer ball…or slipping into sleepy-time, she finds that someone’s helping her along: God. Not only does this little book entertain—it gives young children the words they need to share their feelings. Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li'l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Welcome to the best activity book ever! That's because your kids won't just pass time—they'll draw, doodle, write, collect, and create their way to new discoveries about Jesus...and about themselves! These all-new activities unleash your kids’ creativity with hours of expressive, inventive, God-focused fun. And because every page is tied to a Bible truth, kids grow closer to Jesus, too. You'll love this activity book for your kids because… • Every activity can be done alone—without your help • Self-expression builds confidence and creativity—just when your kids need it most • You’ll see your kids grow in Christian faith—drawing closer to Jesus through fun activities Children will learn the value of friendships as they’re introduced to each cartoon “Buddy” character and explore together for hours of faith-building fun.(The Buddies featured in God’s Mighty Makers Activity Book are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)