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From entertainer, comedian, and social media content creator Trey Kennedy comes How You Got Your Name, a hilarious and touching book that celebrates the uniqueness of each child's name and the story behind it.

Set in a cozy house full of latkes, applesauce, sufganiyot, and other Hanukkah holiday treats, this warm and emotional story highlights the importance and joy of passing along traditions from one generation to the next, and making new traditions too.

Everything is changing at Ravenfall, the magical inn that best friends Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce call home. The leaves are turning golden, the air is as crisp as a harvest apple, and Anna’s older twin sisters are leaving for college… but at least Anna and Colin have finally reunited after a summer apart, just in time for a new magical mission. When their mission is interrupted by a mysterious attack that forces them to seek shelter, Anna and Colin head to Witchwood, a spooky lakeside town where magic doesn’t have to be hidden

Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and grace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are.

Grandpa loves Sundays—that's when his three grandchildren come to visit. They act out plays and catch fireflies in the yard and build a sukkot to celebrate the harvest. His grandchildren bestow affection and admiration on him. Sometimes, though, he wonders why they think he's so great? Should he tell them that he's just an average, ordinary man?

To say Alex has had it rough is an understatement. His father’s gone, his mother is struggling with mental health issues, and he’s now living with an aunt and uncle who are less than excited to have him. Almost everyone treats him as though he doesn’t matter at all, like he’s nothing. So when a kid at school actually tells him he’s nothing, Alex snaps, and gets violent. Fortunately, his social worker pulls some strings and gets him a job at a nursing home for the summer rather than being sent to juvie.

Twelve-year-old Micay walks around her fifteenth-century Incan village shielding the scarred side of her face that inspired the cruel name Millay, or “Ugly One.” She escapes to her huaca rock, avoiding the villagers who shun her. Her world shifts dramatically when a stranger gives her a sorry-looking baby macaw. The bird becomes her dear companion on a journey that ultimately leads her to a new role as shaman in Machu Picchu’s Sacred Sun City. Told in an engaging storyteller’s voice, this is a stirring tale of a girl who finds her own strength.

From Grammy Award-winning musician Zach Williams comes a fun and engaging picture book that invites children to hop on board for a ride to learn about the fruits of the spirit and discover how to be a little more like Jesus every day.

Twelve-year-old Caroline Kline doesn’t believe in miracles. Not after her mom died, and certainly not after her family lost everything in Hurricane Emma. All Caroline wants to do is fit in at school, make some friends, and, above all else, just be normal. But when Caroline takes a job walking Denver, her neighbor’s dog, her plans quickly get turned completely upside down.

Seven-year-old Lola Levine is fierce on and off the soccer field. She can do a slide tackle (although she's not supposed to) and even likes gooey worms. Nothing scares Lola! That is, until she's auditioning in front of EVERYONE for her class play. After Lola is overcome with stage fright, she's cast as Squirrel #2, a non-speaking part!

Lola is fierce on the field, but when a soccer game during recess gets too competitive, she accidentally hurts her classmate Juan Gomez. Now, everyone is calling her Mean Lola Levine! Lola feels terrible, but with the help of her family, her super best friend, Josh Blot, and a little "pencil power," she just might be able to turn it all around.

Nadia and Nadir are a pair of young Muslim-American siblings living in Houston, Texas, with their mom and dad. Like all kids, they enjoy staying busy. Nadia and Nadir are quick to make learning fun in their day-to-day lives. And with grandparents coming to visit and trips to Pakistan in their schedules, the kids enjoy exploring their family culture and traditions. Nadia & Nadir will entertain and educate kids for hours!

Benji Zeb has a lot going on. He has a lot of studying to do, not only for school but also for his upcoming bar mitzvah. He's nervous about Mr. Rutherford, the aggressive local rancher who hates Benji's family's kibbutz and wolf sanctuary. And he hasn't figured out what to do about Caleb, Mr. Rutherford's stepson, who has been bullying Benji pretty hard at school, despite Benji wanting to be friends (and maybe something more).

Sabrena’s father has always claimed their family is descended from the legendary sailor Sinbad. But when the sea calls Sabrena to a whole new world, she’ll have to fight to claim her own story. From the author of the acclaimed A Bit of Earth, this reimagining of the classic characters from One Thousand and One Nights is perfect for fans of The Last Mapmaker and Mañanaland.

Do you remember what it was like being young and unsure of yourself? This story demonstrates the author’s ability to identify challenges that youth are confronted with today. The main character realizes that he is insecure and feels worthless. He shapes his self-esteem according to the perceptions of his peers. However, he was determined to follow through to find what he was looking for. Sometimes this includes numerous failures before we reach our goal. Even finding small victories in the middle can be encouraging. It turns out as you read, he found much more than what he was looking for.

In this captivating and immersive journey through the biblical narrative of Samuel, young listeners will be transported to the ancient land of Israel, where the voice of God resounds through the ages. From the tender prayers of Hannah to the anointing of David as king, each chapter unfolds with rich sensory experiences, drawing listeners into the sights, sounds, and smells of biblical times.

Manche Menschen denken bei Weihnachten an "Stille Nacht". Weit gefehlt! Die Heilige Nacht war voller Geschrei, Gesang und Gebrüll! Es war genauso laut wie auf unseren Weihnachtsfeiern. Diese originell nacherzählte Weihnachtsgeschichte lädt dazu ein, etwas Lärm zu machen, damit Kinder sie miterleben. Vor allem aber führt sie die Kinder in stille Anbetung über dem Wunder der Menschwerdung Jesu: Gottes Sohn wird Mensch, um uns mit Gott zu versöhnen. Ausmalbilder helfen, die Geschichte zu reflektieren.

Eigentlich weiß Emil, dass er während der Mittagspause nicht aufstehen darf. Und dass er schon gar nicht an die Wand malen darf. Aber Emil tut es trotzdem. Anschließend versucht er verzweifelt, seinen Ungehorsam zu verheimlichen. Seine Mutter findet es heraus und sein Versuch scheitert kläglich. Emil lernt, welches Elend entsteht, wenn man Sünde geheim hält. Vor allem aber lernt er, welche Erleichterung es bringt, wenn man sie bekennt. In leicht verständlicher Sprache und mit ansprechenden Illustrationen lernen Kinder mit Emil wichtige Lektionen über Buße und Vergebung, die nur Jesus schenkt.

Eva und ihre Familie sind umgezogen. Weil Eva niemanden kennt und sehr schüchtern ist, fällt ihr das Einleben in der neuen Schule schwer. Gut, dass die Lehrerin Frau Berger Eva versteht und sie ermutigt. Wie Eva schon bald neue Freunde findet und lernt, dass Jesus immer ihr Freund ist, das erfahren Kinder in diesem spannend erzählten und detailreich illustrierten Buch. Eltern finden am Ende des Buches eine Doppelseite mit biblischen Ratschlägen, um ihren Kindern dabei zu helfen, richtig mit Einsamkeit umzugehen.

This inspiring and affordable collection of six stories---plus instructions for ten different games and activities---from the bestselling The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ brand will encourage children ages 4-8 to embrace a sense of adventure and curiosity about the world around them.