Books in Read and Learn: Growing Up series

My First Read and Learn Favorite Bible Verses highlights passages that are developmentally appropriate for young children to say, repeat and embrace. (from the Introduction by Dr. Mary Manz Simon)Scholastic, and reknowned author and lecturer Dr. Mary Manz Simon have joined together to bring you My First Read and Learn Memory Bible. As parents share these timeless truths with young children, symbols on each page help them integrate the words into everyday activities.The icons are: globe (creation), sun peeking (morning), star (evening), church (worship), lightning (safety), heart (virtues), smiley face (friends), folded hands (prayer), and a rainbow (hope for the future).A simple way to help children experience the Bible and grow in their understanding of God's love.

The Playful Baby is a wonderful collection of brain-boosting activities, created especially for the newborn to 18-month-old child. The simple games included in this book offer your child visual, tactile, and kinesthetic experiences.Parent and caregivers can use this resource to provide rich and supportive learning environments for very young children. Play is the place where a young child can develop into an individual. These delightful, simple games offer yourchild learning opportunities and valuable time with you.

The perfect Christmas, Easter, or Confirmation gift.This book highlights the entire life of Jesus allowing us to remain on display beyond the Christmas season. Some of the events included are:The Nativity, Flight into Egypt, Teaching in the Temple, Life as a Carpenter, Baptism, Calling the Disciples, Blessing the Children, the Entry into Jerusalem, Arrest in the Garden (touching upon his death), and ending with the Resurrection.Learning call outs make this is a wonderful way to introduce children to Jesus's life story.

The Playful Toddler is a wonderful collection of brain-boosting activities, created especially for the 18- month to two-year-old child. The simple games included in this book offer your child visual, tactile, and kinesthetic experiences.Parent and caregivers can use this resource to provide rich and supportive learning environments for young children. Play is the place where a young child can develop into an individual. These delightful, simple games offer yourchild learning opportunities and valuable time with you.