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NEW Anxious for Nothing (for Young Readers): Living Above Anxiety
and Loneliness Max Lucado Our kids are under tremendous stress and pressure, with a rapidly changing culture demanding more and more from them. More attention, more screens, more intensity, more fear. Anxious for Nothing helps young people overcome the anxiety and pressures of today’s world and come to a deeper understanding of God’s loving presence as promised in Philippians 4:6-7, drawing on content from Max Lucado’s bestselling book of the same name. In this chaotic age of social media, packed schedules, and an increasing awareness of the world’s problems, it’s normal for young people to feel overwhelmed sometimes. But the good news of the gospel has not changed. This encouraging book will help tweens and teens take control of their feelings and choose to focus on God’s truth. This much-needed book adapts content from You Are Not Alone and Anxious for Nothing. Ages 8-12
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NEW Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer: A True Story of How You Can
Talk with God Laura Wifler Ages 3-6 When children have something on their minds, they tend to run to their parents and caregivers. Wouldn’t it be great if they also learned that they can talk to God about anything and everything because Jesus has made that possible? This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere. Includes Jesus’ teaching on the Lord’s Prayer to help children know how to pray.
Hb | 32 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY REF 5239 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.99 Whistlestop Tales: Around the World in 10 Bible Stories Krish & Miriam Kandiah Ages 8-12 In ten action-packed stories, Whistlestop Tales tells how God uses people from all over the world in his global adventure. Each tale begins with a look at a modern-day country to help ground the characters in their original context and cultures. In their first children's book, Krish and Miriam Kandiah combine biblical and theological expertise with a generous helping of artistic licence and fun, and show how a wonderful array of characters are swept up in God's plans for the whole world!
Hb | 240 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 4928 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99 Planet Protectors: 52 Ways to Look After God's World Paul Kerensa & Ruth Valerio Ages 7-11 In a lively, entertaining style Ruth Valerio and Paul Kerensa offer 52 fantastic ideas for looking after the world - from cycling more and choosing fair-trade, to taking shorter showers and recycling. Children will love taking up a different challenge each week and be inspired to join the fight for the planet's future as they learn about why it is so important to care for the environment and God's creation.
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The Bible in a Flash: A Lightning Tour from Creation to the End of Time Philip Law Ages This abridged version of the NLT Children’s Bible will take children on an 8-10 expedition through the most famous Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation, so they can see how the story of the Bible fits together. The clear, easy-to-read text is ideal for primary school-aged children beginning to read by themselves, or for families to read together with younger children. The Bible in a Flash is composed entirely from the words of the Bible itself, and also features biblical poems, prayers and teachings. Children will gain new insight into how many familiar Bible stories make up one seamless tale from creation to the end of time, enabling them to engage with faith and church in a fresh way.
Do Great Things for God Series by Laura Caputo-Wickham
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Betty Greene: The Girl Who Longed to Fly Betty Greene (1920-1997) wanted to learn to fly from the age of 7. And with some money given to her by her uncle, that’s exactly what she did. When World War II started, Betty used her skills to serve with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (also known as WASPs). She even became part of a research project that sent pilots way up high, through the stratosphere! Once the war had ended, she brought her passion for flying and her passion for the Lord Jesus together, and helped to set up a mission which is known today as the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF).
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Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman with a Big Dream Gladys Aylward (1902-1970) felt called to serve God in China and enrolled at missionary school. After failing her exam she was eventually given the opportunity by an elderly missionary in China who needed a young woman to help her. Eventually, she earned enough money for a train ticket to China, but her train stopped in Siberia. Gladys had to cross a dark forest, surrounded by packs of hungry wolves. She met scary people who thought she was a spy. When she eventually arrived, the villagers were deeply suspicious of her. But, with time, Gladys earned the trust of those around her and helped the elderly missionary, Jeannie, to run a guesthouse for tired travellers, where they would read them stories from the Bible every night.
Hb | 24 pgs | GOOD BOOK COMPANY REF 5242 RRP £6.99 Aslan £5.99
Very Best Bible Stories Series by Tim Thornborough
Esther and the Very Brave Plan
In this faithful retelling of a classic Bible story, children will discover how God used Esther to protect His people from an evil plan. Children will learn that God’s plans to rescue His people never fail. God's Very Colourful Creation
Ages 2-6
In this faithful and fun account of Genesis 1, children will discover how God made His very good and wonderful creation. Children will learn that God used every shade of the rainbow, and so many more!
