Books in Our Daily Bread for Kids Presents series

If you are looking for the perfect story to show your child that being different is okay, Different Like Me is what you need. Take a fanciful, colorful journey with a diverse group of children as they collectively work to bring a large fish balloon toward a surprising conclusion. While encountering the differences that could divide them, they also discover what brings them together.Different Like Me is perfect for children ages 3 to 7 and shows children with physical disabilities, communication limitations, and cultural distinctions coming together. “Written with whimsical rhyming text, this book celebrates and embraces diversity and uniqueness, yet emphasizes the ways we are all alike. It’s relatable to all ethnicities and belongs in every home and school library.” --Crystal Bowman, award-winning, best-selling author of more than 100 books for children

If you’re looking for ways to help your child or grandchild learn and grow spiritually without being too preachy, too boring, or too demanding, look no further. Inside this devotional you’ll find the life-changing wisdom of the Bible expressed in a kid-friendly format paired with fun illustrations. Bestselling children’s author Crystal Bowman and her daughter, Teri McKinley, present short and engaging devotions, easy-to-remember Bible verses, and exciting facts that encourage children to spend time with God and apply the truths of His Word to their everyday lives. Continuing the legacy of the well-loved Our Daily Bread devotional, this simplified, kid-friendly version is perfect for children ages 6–10.

Open the pages to this activity book and let the fun begin! The Our Daily Bread for Kids Coloring and Activity Book is bursting with stuff for your kids . . . awesome artwork to color, simple word games that teach Bible truth, and other activities that will engage their eager minds. The best part is that they’ll follow the big story of the Bible while they’re playing. This is the perfect complement to the experience of the Our Daily Bread for Kids devotional book.

God wants to have conversations with everyone—and that certainly includes kids! Praying the Prayers of the Bible for Kids helps you guide children in talking to God in more ways than just a simple bedtime prayer. Illustrated and designed for children ages 5-8, this engaging book presents simple prayers taken directly from kid-friendly translations of Scripture, focusing on praise, thanksgiving, faith, obedience, needs, and blessings.

Who made my fingers wiggle so? Who gave me ten cute toes? Who gave me eyes to peek at you? Who made my button nose? Explore the creativity and wonder of our Creator with your children through this introduction to God as our Maker. Whimsically diverse illustrations pair with skillful rhyme to answer a child’s questions of who made them and why. From wiggly fingers to ten cute toes and everything in between, the story shows a child that God made each part of us because of His great love for us. Whether you buy this for your family or gift it to another growing family, it is sure to delight all the little ones in your life.

A Perfect Devotional for Preschoolers!From the producer of Our Daily Bread for Kids comes a resource to help little learners understand more about God. This easy-to-understand kids’ devotional is beautifully illustrated and filled with wisdom for children. Enjoy a worry-free time of sharing the gospel with the preschoolers in your life, whether it’s at home, church, school, or in the community. Captivate the hearts of little ones with God’s truth and love!

There’s new life to be found! The Easter season is an exciting time of growth and reflection as both nature and our human hearts anticipate the hope of new beginnings. Through playful illustrations in nature, best-selling and award-winning author Glenys Nellist introduces children to the gift of salvation. The whimsical rhyming stories ultimately lead to the rebirth of Christ who “steps free from the cave” to “live and love and save!” This charming board book is a delightful way to share the wonder of Easter and teach children of Jesus’s great love.

Kids have busy lives! Here's a great way for them to keep track of all their activities, chores, and special events—and teach them responsibility. The Our Daily Bread for Kids Wall Calendar for 2020 is a colorful, fun way for young people to learn how to manage their schedules and understand time while they anticipate special days. With special days from Easter and Christmas to National Doughnut Day and International Talk Like a Pirate Day, this calendar is both practical and fun-filled. Best of all . . . everything centers on God and His goodness, so it will become natural for children to incorporate Him into their daily lives. Other features include: A memory verse for each monthFun, monthly action prompts and challengesLarge spaces for kids to write their activitiesOver 100 colorful stickers to identify birthdays, achievements, and other special eventsBright, whimsical artwork showing diversity in God's creation The Our Daily Bread for Kids collection was designed to bring little hearts closer to God through biblical truth and lots of fun! For devotions, videos, songs, and more, visit ourdailybreadforkids.org.

Help Kids Develop Kind HeartsIn our increasingly mobile and fragmented society, how do we instill the values of community and family into the children we care for and love? The biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, Who Is My Neighbor? can help you explain the values that Jesus desired for His followers.Illustrator Tim Ladwig displays the emotions of each character so children see the contrast of the priest and Levite’s cold hearts against the compassion of the Samaritan. Those universal emotions are brought to life in characters who actually look Middle Eastern and with detailed imagery and costuming that accurately reflect the time period of the New Testament. Paired with text from the New International Version of Scripture, the picture narrative helps children understand the commandment, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” An application page encourages meaningful discussion for a life rooted in Christian values. The Stories Jesus Told series beautifully illustrates biblical truths, inviting children to consider how those truths can be applied in their own lives. Who Is My Neighbor? from Luke 10:25–37 is the second in the series, following The Lost Son Comes Home, the story of the prodigal son.Special Features:Share Jesus's words from the Bible with beautiful illustrationsthe Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches little hearts compassion, kindness,and what it means to be a good neighborChildren will learn to show God's love through Jesus's story and apply simple Bible truths to their everyday lives

Explore the Christmas narrative with your children! Whimsical illustrations pair with skillful rhyme as you follow Mary and Joseph on their adventure to becoming parents to God’s own son. From the donkey and animals in the stable, to the angels and Heavenly hosts, this story is a celebration of the good news that came down to earth as Christ entered into our broken world to become its Savior. Whether you add this to your family’s advent tradition or gift it to another growing family, it is sure to delight all the little ones in your life.

ECPA 2019 Christian Book Award in the children's categoryGod’s big story starts long ago, before there was you. Before sharks swam in the ocean or eagles soared in the sky. Before there were dinosaurs or trees. Before the earth and the moon were made, there was only God. He was filled with love, and He dreamed of sharing that love. God’s Big Story for You is a wonderful way to share the gospel message with kids. It emphasizes God’s love for everyone—including your child—and lets them know that they are a part of God’s big story. This book is a great tool for parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, or anyone else who wants to explain to children why we need a Savior. The creative, carefully chosen words will draw children into the story, letting them know that they are loved by God and part of His plan. Whimsical illustrations by artist Steliyana Doneva ignite children’s imagination as they see kids like themselves alongside Bible stories characters—further affirming that we are all part of God’s big story!

The parable of the prodigal son comes alive in this picture book. Realistic artwork helps children connect to the characters’ emotions: the prodigal’s discontent, the father’s heartbreak, the brother’s jealous anger, and more as the story unfolds. As children understand these emotions, they begin to grasp God’s unconditional love and forgiveness as demonstrated by the father welcoming his son home.