Moses knows his people are in trouble. Plucked from the River Nile, he’s a shy guy sent by God to get the Israelites back on track. And what an escape plan – free tickets for all on the Exodus Express! Will nasty Pharaoh stop them in their tr racks? Or will they make it through the Red Sea channel tunnel to the promised land? This beautifully illustrated, rhyming retelling of the story of Moses will entertain young children and adults alike. 600 points |
'Squawk!' screech the birds. 'Oink!' grunt the pigs. The animals are making their way, two-by-two, onto Noah's ark to escape the great flood. A delightful
re-telling of this popular Bible story by Alexa Tewkesbury (author of CWR's PENS series) is complemented by Dani Padron's richly coloured illustrations.
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When David agrees to spend a holiday with his best friend Jonathan, he never imagines he will have to run away from a spear-throwing king. In this age-appropriate retelling of the Bible story of when Saul tries to kill David with a spear, children learn about the faithfulness of God, the value of friendship and the need to forgive our enemies. It is a tale which encourages us to read between the lines of what the Bible tells us about David's early years. The light-hearted and beautifully illustrated pictures will delight parents and children alike, regardless of religious conviction. 600 points |
The prophet Samuel is looking for the next king of Israel. Will he find him on David's farm? David and the Kingmaker examines the vital issue of self-worth, and reminds children that good character is far more important than good looks, brains, talent or popularity. Through his encounter with the prophet Samuel, David catches a glimpse of how God sees him, and of his amazing future as king of Israel. It is a tale which encourages us to read between the lines of what the Bible tells us about David's early years. The light-hearted and beautifully illustrated pictures will delight parents and children alike, regardless of religious conviction. 600 points |
When the whole army of Israel is too scared to fight a giant, will young David be any braver? David must draw on his experience of seeing off the Hairy Beast to deal with a far greater foe. In this retelling of the familiar story of David's encounter with Goliath, children are taught that any problem can be overcome if we approach it with courage, self-belief, and faith in God. It is a tale which encourages us to read between the lines of what the Bible tells us about David's early years. The light-hearted and beautifully illustrated pictures will delight parents and children alike, regardless of religious conviction. 600 points |
David's dad gives him a very important job to do. But can the shepherd boy overcome his fear of the Hairy Beast to save the flock? David and the Hairy Beast gently explores the issue of a young child's sense of identity and belonging in the family, showing how even they can make a positive contribution. It is a tale which encourages us to read between the lines of what the Bible tells us about David's early years. The light-hearted and beautifully illustrated pictures will delight parents and children alike, regardless of religious conviction. 600 points |
A delightful retelling of the story of Joseph, with the hilarious illustrations of Andy Catling. The series covers issues of concern to contemporary children, such as sibling rivalry, bullying, feeling alone and needing help. Poor Joseph is still in prison. Meanwhile, Pharoah is having strange dreams featuring scrawny cows gobbling up sleek, handsome cows. Pharoah's butler recently released from prison, remembers that Joseph helped him understand his dreams. Can Joseph help Pharoah and finally get out of prison? 600 points |
'Jonah? Jonah, are you listening?' 'Yes, God' 'Go to Nineveh ...The people there do bad things. They make me sad. Go to Nineveh, Jonah - tell them I'm their friend and I want them to stop.' But Jonah doesn't want to go to Nineveh, so he runs away and gets thrown overboard a ship. What will happen to him next?
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'Jonah? Jonah, are you listening?' 'Yes, God' 'Go to Nineveh ...The people there do bad things. They make me sad. Go to Nineveh, Jonah - tell them I'm their friend and I want them to stop.' But Jonah doesn't want to go to Nineveh, so he runs away and gets thrown overboard a ship. What will happen to him next?
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'People to meet, places to go. Rush, rush! Lists to write and jobs to be done. Busy, busy!' Daniel works for the king and is given the best job - being in charge of the whole kingdom! But that makes some people jealous and Daniel ends up in a den of lions. How will he escape? A delightful re-telling of this popular Bible story for younger children. 600 points |
A delightful re-telling of the popular biblical story of Joseph. Having helped Pharoah make sense of his strange dreams, Joseph is now the second most important person in Egypt. Pharoah puts him charge of making sure everyone has enough food. When famine stirkes, Joseph's long-lost brothers come to ask Joseph for food - but they don't recognise the brother they thought was dead. Will Joseph choose to help them or take his revenge? 600 points |
Ho-Ho-NOOO! is all about TJ Finkelstein learning the real meaning of Christmas as she prepares for her future as a world leader with a little help from her 23rd-century goofball friends, Tuna and Herby. In a competition with her middle sister, TJ races to earn money so she can give it to her father as a Christmas present; he's lost his job and the family is preparing to spend their first Christmas without their mom. Thanks to Tuna and Herby's help at her job interview, where their futuristic gadgets expose the true motivation of each candidate, TJ lands a job at the mall-making kids smile for Santa and eventually playing (a much smaller) Santa herself. That job turns into a nanny gig for pop star Lady Goo-Goo's spoiled and unattended kids. She also takes on a delivery job to help with dreamy Chad Steel's plan to provide a hearty meal for the homeless on Christmas Eve . . . only to find herself delivering caviar cream puffs on the whim of TV star and classmate Hesper Breakahart. Despite all her work, her efforts to get money for Christmas backfire, but in the end TJ realizes Christmas is really about being with those she loves and sharing the love God has given through Christ.
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This six-book series centers around two 23rd century goofballs, Tuna and Herby, who travel back in time to study TJ Finkelstein for their history project. TJ will someday become a great leader who demonstrates honesty, integrity, thoughtfulness, self-sacrifice, respect for others--all traits she hones and grasps through her adventures in this series. Unfortunately, Tuna and Herby get stuck in TJ's time (modern day), so she has to deal with their schemes while juggling the normal issues of a seventh grader who has moved to a new city, is trying to fit in, and is coping with her mother's death and her family's new life. In AAAARGH , Tuna and Herby try to help TJ with a book report by getting the author to write it for her, but all three of them quickly see the consequences of cheating spiral out of control. Meanwhile, TJ's cute neighbor and classmate Chad Steel is getting ready for a big surfing competition--and learning his own lesson about honesty. |
This six-book series centers around two 23rd century goofballs, Tuna and Herby, who travel back in time to study TJ Finkelstein for their history project. TJ will someday become a great leader who demonstrates honesty, integrity, thoughtfulness, self-sacrifice, respect for others--all traits she hones and grasps through her adventures in this series. Unfortunately, Tuna and Herby get stuck in TJ's time (modern day), so she has to deal with their schemes while juggling the normal issues of a seventh grader who has moved to a new city, is trying to fit in, and is coping with her mother's death and her family's new life. In New Kid Catastrophes , TJ accidentally makes an enemy of Hesper Breakahart, the superstar who attends their school. And Tuna and Herby's attempts to help just lead to one disaster after another. In the end, TJ is still very unpopular, but she learns the value of looking past appearances and gains a few friends--and the attention of the most popular boy in school. |
Still on their quest to teach TJ Finkelstein the life lessons she'll need to be a great world leader, 23rd-century goofballs Tuna and Herby are brewing up even more trouble for the new kid in Malibu. As the boys try to repair their futuristic gadgets, a little glitch in their Thought Broadcaster Pen lands TJ in the body of her nemesis, TV star Hesper Breakahart . . . and vice versa. And the plot thickens when Tuna and Herby decide to put TJ's new look and superstar power to use. The time stumblers set up a concert for "Hesper" as a diversion while they sneak aboard a nuclear submarine and borrow a plutonium power pack"”one of the items needed to fuel their time pod and get them out of TJ's life. Meanwhile, Tuna and Herby are hounded by their own nemesis, Bruce Bruiseabone, who's having a little trouble with forgiveness . . . a lesson that TJ realizes she might also need to learn as she walks a mile in Hesper's shoes"”and body! |
In an effort to find the last of the fuel ingredients for their time pod, 23rd-century goofballs Tuna and Herby transport themselves to Africa. Unfortunately, they also transport TJ Finkelstein and half of her 7th-grade science class, including TV star Hesper Breakahart and dreamy Chad Steel. In the jungle, the Time Stumblers' usual mayhem jumps to a new level as Herby is adopted by a mother gorilla, Tuna is transformed into an ostrich chick, and the students are taken in by an African tribe. When Hesper tries to escape by leaping into a raging river, TJ finds that it's time to begin showing the leadership qualities that Tuna and Herby claim she'll have someday as a world leader. Thanks to her, everyone makes it home safely, and the Time Stumblers fuel up their time pod, leaving with laughter, tears . . . and one last zany surprise for TJ. |
The mishaps never end as TJ's "helpers" from the 23rd century-Tuna and Herby-continue to study TJ as she learns the valuable lessons she'll need to become a future world leader. In Oops!, TJ learns the importance of speaking and thinking well of people even when they are difficult, thanks to the Thought Broadcaster Pen, which exposes the thoughts of everyone it hits. As usual, Tuna and Herby's attempts to fix the pen only make things worse-now all of TJ's thoughts become reality! As she fights not to return meanness to others (and to clean up the disasters her thoughts cause, like turning whiny TV star Hesper Breakahart into a giant baby), TJ learns from her dad a little more about how her mother handled things: She kept reminding herself that each of us is God's creation. And no matter how mean people may be, we all need to be loved. The same message also unfolds through a side story of classmate Chad Steel learning to treat a mean boy better. |
Who is God? What is He like? Where does He live? How can I get to know Him? Try tackling these questions alone, and your brain might well explode! But fret not, dear reader – Professor Bumblebrain, self-confessed Bible boffin, is here to help with his new bonkers book. Packed full of exciting explanations, colourful cartoons and the Professor's 'hilarious' jokes, before you know it you'll know more than you did before. (What?!) Created for 7 to 11-year-olds, topics explored include: The names of God Some of the amazing things God has done The Trinity Prayer. |
Who's the funniest? Who's the strongest? Who's the bravest? Who's the jammiest? Where to start? Join Professor Bumblebrain, self-confessed Bible boffin, for a whistle-stop tour of the heroes and heroines of Bible times. At his exciting award ceremony, The Bumblebrains, we’re introduced to a star-studded line-up: Deborah, Elijah, Jehu, David, Mary, John the Baptist and many others, who all, in one way or another, were heroes for God. |
Professor Bumblebrain, a self-confessed expert on most things, presents his latest excellent and entertaining book (his words) on creation as he examines different points of view about how the world we live in was made. Discussing theories about evolution, the Big Bang, the age of the earth, dinosaurs and the origin of man, the Professor then takes us through the Genesis account of the creation story and differing interpretations of the details. With humorous cartoons, asides and occasional jokes, the Professor then boggles and bamboozles us with amazing information about the pride and joy of God's creation, human beings, and the unique intricate design of each of us. This book, part of a continuing series by writer and illustrator Andy Robb, brings alive details in the Bible about the creation of the world and draws the conclusion that, however it started and however long it took, it was God who made the universe and set the world within it as a wonderful home for the pinnacle of His creation: human beings ... |
Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What was His mission? What's it to me? Delve into this Bonkers Book to find the answers to these questions and more as Professor Bumblebrain – brilliant and barmy Bible buff – explodes the myths and muddles surrounding Jesus' life with fascinating facts and amazing anecdotes. Discover: who Jesus really is; the amazing stories He told; the marvellous miracles He performed; His part in God's great rescue plan; and how you can know Him today. Intrigued, dear reader? Read on! |
Professor Bumblebrain invites you to join him and his expert panel, Lightning and Einstein on their intrepid investigation into understanding prayer. Asking questions, he takes inspiring examples from the Bible to illustrate his points and engage his readers. Among the characters we find the apostle Peter, prophet Elijah, king's right-hand man Daniel and Jesus Himself -- all who knew personally the power of prayer. This book, the latest in the popular Bumblebrain series by writer and illustrator Andy Robb, helps children to understand prayer for themselves, encouraging them to talk regularly with God, expect Him to respond and ultimately develop a personal relationship with Him at any time and in any place. |
Professor Bumblebrain invites you to join him and his trusty companions Einstein the cat and Lightning the Tortoise for a spot of theatre re-telling the tales that Jesus told in His Parables. With guest appearances by pesky religious leaders and an angry gardener, children will learn about the meaning behind The Prodigal Son, The Wise and Foolish man and The Lost Sheep. What's more there's even a nutshell investigation into some other popular parables including The Rich Fool and The Unforgiving Servant. Another book in the highly popular children's series, Professor Bumblebrain's Bonkers Book on Parables will engage all ages and draw readers into a deeper relationship with God as they consider what Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven and how He wants us to live today. |
Sarah likes to imagine what it would have been like to have lived in the time of Jesus in the Bible. What must it have been like to see Jesus face to face? She imagines that the whole Topz Gang are back in Bible times. They play games with the children of Jesus' time, explore the area where Jesus lived, and listen to Jesus as He tells stories to the crowds. Best of all, the Gang get to witness some very special miracles and learn the meaning behind some of their favourite stories from the Gospel of Matthew in the Bible. 600 points |
There are some things Benny just wants to know everything about. The thing he most wants to know about? Jesus. The most amazing Man to have ever lived. What would life have been like back in Bible times? What would Jesus say and do? Benny imagines the Topz Gang back in the times of Jesus. They meet other children living in that time and even get to see Jesus telling people about God and doing miracles! The best thing? The whole Gang get to learn the real meaning of some of their favourite stories from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible. 600 points |
Josie loves to read about Jesus in the Bible. The stories are so real to her that they just seem to spring into life. She can imagine herself right there in Jesus' time - swimming, playing and climbing trees with her friends from the Topz Gang. She can picture them all as they stand in the crowds and listen to Jesus talk about God's love and forgiveness. The best part is that the Gang learn so much through listening to Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. 600 points |
The more Paul reads about Jesus in the Bible, the more he likes to imagine himself and his Topz Gang friends back in Bible times. There they can see the miracles for themselves and listen to every word Jesus says. However, there too, they may come face to face with His enemies. For Paul, hearing straight from God's Son, the most astonishing Man of all time, is the best thing in the world! And through Jesus' stories and miracles in the Gospel of John, the whole Gang get to know and understand Him so much more. 600 points |
The Topz Gang have come up with their top ten things every boy needs to know about life spent with God! From knowing how much God loves us, to realising what God made us for, these amazing discoveries will guide boys and help shape the rest of their lives. Full of Bible verses, questions from the Topz Gang, puzzles, quizzes, lists to write and things to do, this special book is designed for readers to fill with their own thoughts, prayers, ideas and new discoveries! |
The Topz Gang have come up with their top ten things every girl just has to find out about life spent with God! From knowing how much God loves us, to realising what God made us for, these amazing discoveries will guide girls and help shape the rest of their lives. Full of Bible verses, questions from the Topz Gang, puzzles, quizzes, lists to write and things to decorate, this very special book is designed for readers to fill with their own thoughts, prayers, ideas and new discoveries! |
Just for Girls is a new Topz Secret Diaries by Alexa Tewkesbury, but with a difference. Packed with fun things to do like questions and quizzes, engaging puzzles, jokes, word searches and doodles, and inspired by the colourful Topz characters, it is written to help girls discover new and exciting things about themselves and God. Covering such topics as likes and dislikes, facts about themselves, God and the Bible, crazy questions from the Topz gang, puzzles and word searches linked to fun activities, Bible stories or sayings of Jesus, questionnaires, sections for arty bits or creative script writing, crazy facts and absolutely LOADS more besides, young readers are encouraged to use this special secret diary for their own thoughts, ideas, facts, drawings, inspiration and new discoveries about God and life as a follower of Jesus. |
Boys Only is anew Topz Secret Diaries by Alexa Tewkesbury, but with a difference. Packed with fun things to do like questions and quizzes, engaging puzzles, jokes, word searches and doodles, and inspired by the colourful Topz characters, it is written to help boys discover new and exciting things about themselves and God. Covering such topics as likes and dislikes, facts about themselves, God and the Bible, crazy questions from the Topz gang, puzzles and word searches linked to fun activities, Bible stories or sayings of Jesus, questionnaires, sections for arty bits or creative script writing, crazy facts and absolutely LOADS more besides, young readers are encouraged to use this special secret diary for their own thoughts, ideas, facts, drawings, inspiration and new discoveries about God and life as a follower of Jesus. |
The fourth in the popular new series, Topz Secret Stories, Pantomime Pandemonium features the Topz gang once again up close and personal in their dealings with their rivals the Dixons. When Topz and Dixons go head to head in a competition, there's far more at stake for one of the Dixons boys than simply trying to win. Written by Alexa Tewkesbury, this book is a must-read for Topz fans, but can also be enjoyed by those who aren't familiar with the Topz Gang |
This brand new book in the Topz series will delight children and show them how Christian children can help their non-Christian friends to discover God. Saf is new to Holly Hill. Her mum has just died and she s not there by choice. Sad, angry and vulnerable, Saf is reluctant to get to know the Topz Gang who always seem to be talking about God. Instead she befriends Kevin, one of the Dixons Gang who never hang out with Topz. Kevin knows what it is like to lose a parent and shows Saf the secret location of the Dixons den. But, when the other Dixons find out, they are furious and make trouble. So Saf decides that she can t trust anyone; she avoids Topz and Dixons, starts lying to her dad and is unkind to her little brother. But the more she isolates herself and leaves God out of the problem, the worse things become ... Written by Alexa Tewkesbury, this book is a must-read for Topz fans, but can also be enjoyed by those who aren t familiar with the Topz Gang
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The third in the popular new series, Topz Secret Stories, One Too Many for Benny features the Topz gang once again up close and personal in their dealings with their rivals the Dixons. Benny from Topz is fed up with the Dixons gang, especially Clyde who always seems to be looking for trouble. When Clyde starts to play mean pranks on Topz, Benny decides enough is enough. But Greg, who leads Sunday Club, steps in and encourages Benny to pray for Clyde. Maybe things are not quite as they seem -- there's a new arrival in town and Clyde isn't acting like himself. Who is this Ashley and why does Clyde seem upset? Written by Alexa Tewkesbury, this book is a must-read for Topz fans, but can also be enjoyed by those who aren't familiar with the Topz Gang. |
Talented footballer Danny is picked for the Area Junior Squad, but it goes to his head! Then a disastrous first match leaves Danny feeling that God has abandoned him. So he decides to give up sport, until a new friend who has cerebral palsy shows Danny how to step out in faith, believing that God and His love will always be with Him. |
Gruff the dog and Saucy the cat will fill you in on the goings-on in their world. As well as having a lot of fun, Gruff learns an important lesson about trying to prove himself to others, and Saucy has to deal with the prospect of being left all alone. They come to realise that, although it's sometimes hard trying to live God's way, He gives us the Holy Spirit to help us. |
Improve Your Game, Build Your Faith Decisions, decisions. In both the virtual world and the real world, you have to make a bunch of choices. Mess up in the virtual world and you can always start over. But in the real world, where the decisions you make have real consequences (both good and bad), it's not that simple. Where can you go for help? Is there a gamer's guide for living? Yes, it's called the Bible and God created it to help you win! Join gamer Dragee90 as he shares daily devotions packed with awesome ideas for success in three key areas of your life: Gameplay Learn A-to-Z tips and tricks for successful virtual world-building and secrets for online survival. Real Life Dragee90 reveals some of his daily struggles and shows how you can overcome your own everyday challenges with God's help. Real Faith Get powerful Scripture verses from the Bible, 'cheat codes' you can use to overcome life's biggest obstacles. Finding faith in a Minecrafty world is easy if you know where to dig for the truth!
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