Books with title My Friend John

Introduce your children to the greatest friend they’ll ever know.All Christian parents want their children to know and love the Lord. My Friend Jesus not only tells little ones the gospel story about Jesus, but also gently introduces them to a personal relationshipwith Jesus. Written in fresh, clear, easy-to-understand language for children of all ages and denominations, this beautifully illustrated book ends with a tender prayer that guides children into that life-changing friendship with Jesus. Share the good news with your children, and let them discover the greatest friend of all.Originally published as The Gospel for Kids, this book sold more than 100,000 copies. This new book will feature beautiful new art and lightly edited text. "One of the best books of Jesus for young people I have encountered.” ―Madeleine L’Engle, Newbery Award–winning author of the children’s classic A Wrinkle in Time“A magnificent piece of writing, making the Gospel so plain and at the same time losing none of its beauty.” ―Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, author of the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking and founder of Guidepostsmagazine“I have long admired Kathryn Slattery’s gift of talking to kids about God―not talking down to them, but with them. In her new book, My Friend Jesus, she gives invaluable guidance to parents on how to bring their child into a relationship with the Lord, one that cannot start soon enough in our oft-troubled times. If you are concerned about a child’s spiritual welfare, you must buy this book.” ―Edward Grinnan, editor in chief of Guideposts magazine and author ofThe Promise of Hope “Kathryn Slattery has told the story of Jesus so simply, briefly, cutting right to the essentials, managing to mix the profoundest truth with humor, talking to children without talking down to them. My Friend Jesus goes on our grandparent bookshelf with great anticipation.” ―Elizabeth and John Sherrill, coauthors of bestselling inspirational classics The Hiding Place and The Cross and the Switchblade“My Friend Jesus ends in a prayer, but reading this beautifully illustrated book aloud to a child would be an experience of prayer itself.” ―Rick Hamlin, executive editor of Guideposts magazine and author of 10 Prayers You Can’t Live Without Meets national education standards.

Jamal and Joseph were born in the same hospital in the same month. Now they’re best friends. The two like to play at one another’s homes. Joseph’s mom knows Jamal can’t eat pork sausages because he’s Muslim. She knows, too, that he can’t have ice cream because of his eczema. Some things that happen at Jamal’s house are a lot different from Joseph’s: the food his mother prepares, the way they sit to eat, and the special clothes they sometimes wear. Jamal and Joseph like to play superheroes and cheer their favorite basketball stars. They even say they’re going to sign with the same team when they grow up. A poignant story about a childhood friendship where unfamiliar cultures meet, My Friend Jamal lets readers sample the differences and recognize the powerful bond that draws two boys together. The visuals, which marry photography and original art, are wonderfully playful and imaginative.

What makes someone a best friend?John knows everything about me, and I know everything about him. So begins the heartwarming story of two young boys who together experience fun times, sad times, happy times, hard times, secret times, and all the in-between times only two best friends can share.This picture book text, originally published in 1968, is now being republished with glorious new art.

This little book in series with the Candle Bible for Toddlers My Very First Bible is an introduction to Jesus for children ages 2 through 4. The story helps children relate to the Son of God by explaining that He was a child like them, who could be happy or sad just like they are. It also explains how Jesus was different from others, and that He taught people how to please God. In the classic Candle Bible for Toddlers illustration style, this book guides children to love Jesus, and to know that He loves them. Ideal for award occasions.

How do you introduce a child to the goodness of Jesus? This book helps begin your little one's spiritual journey to Christ by teaching them about the friendship and joy they can find in Him. As we seek Christ in our daily lives, this book can be a sweet and simple reminder that we are just as important to Him as He is to us and that as we seek Him, He also seeks us.

Jesus My Friend is a story of a young girl named Malika who goes through the normal ups and downs of life. However, one thing that always remains consistent is the presence and loving care of her good friend Jesus. This book illustrates that Jesus is more than a holy, distant figure we hear about one day a week. He's a divine, fun-loving person who wants nothing more than fellowship and a personal relationship with us.

An endearing, unforgettable story that helps children realize you don't have to be exactly alike to be best friends."In some ways we're different. I'm big and Moe's little. I can hula hoop. He just stands in the middle." So begins this charming book, filled with endearing illustrations and funny text, about two very different characters. A guinea pig and his friend, Moe, have lots of traits that make them stand out. Most of the time, they aren't alike at all, but it's those differences that make them such great friends. Children will love seeing that true friends can be delighted by people who aren't just like them... except in all the ways that really matter.

I am a most unusual animal. I have fur like a dog and I'm shaped like a sheep. But no one seems to know just what I am.Everyone tries to categorize the remarkable creature, but while he may not know what he is, he knows very well what he isn't—a cat, a rat, a lion, a wild boar, or hippopotamus.Then one day he meets an equally unusual animal who accepts him for himself. "I know what you are," she tells him. "You are my friend."This sweet, simple story will gladden the hearts of all children who have ever felt "different."

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with best friends Peter, Benjamin, and Lily!When Benjamin is more impressed than usual by Lily’s cleverness, Peter becomes jealous and mistakenly thinks they no longer need him in the group. But when Lily and Benjamin are caught by mean Tommy Brock, Peter realizes his friends need him now more than ever! A sweet story of friendship and sticking together, this is a perfect Valentine’s Day read.