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By Melody Carlson

Children's Books

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Children should enjoy this humorous re-telling of Jesus' parable about the wise man and the foolish man. It features colourful illustrations and a rhyming text.

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Cover for Sea Hag's Treasure
ISBN: 1576730557

After scouring the beach for shells to keep the local "sea hag" from collecting them, Amanda and her brother Howard make a discovery about the old woman.

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Cover for Benjamin's Box
ISBN: 310715059

Are you looking for the perfect Easter picture book and a way to engage your children with the biblical story of Holy Week in a way they’ll remember? Learn about Jesus along with Benjamin as he follows Jesus through Jerusalem to find out who this man really is. When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin first thinks he is a teacher, then a king. But as he follows Jesus throughout the week, filling his wooden box with special treasures along the way, he finally learns the REAL good news—Jesus is all about love. Benjamin’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs is: For ages 4–8 Beautifully illustrated, making this a book something to treasure Perfect for small group or individual reading experiences Ideal to use alongside Family Life’s Resurrection Eggs® or alone as a meaningful look at Jesus’ ministry and sacrifice Benjamin’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs brings the story of Jesus’ time in Jerusalem, his death, and resurrection to life for readers young and old.

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Tupsu the squirrel learns a lesson about what it means to trust in God instead of being afraid.

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Take a wild ride on Noah's Ark! And see what happens when a boatload of animals are cooped up for too long. But watch out for alligators with their wide-open jaws that snap at the tigers that have razor-sharp claws! It's a crazy adventure -- a story to be enjoyed again and again!

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Cover for The Greatest Gift
ISBN: 1576731901

Grace, the smallest of the angels, chooses to leave the glory of heaven to become the Christmas star that lights the Son's way to earth

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Cover for King of the Stable
ISBN: 158134032X

While staying with his uncle, an innkeeper in Bethlehem, Matthew helps prepare a place for the baby Jesus to be born

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Cover for A Tale of Two Houses
ISBN: 1576733149

Two men build two very different houses in this rhyming story based on Jesus' parable about building a house on the rock

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Cover for What Nick and Holly Found in Grandpa's Attic

Looking for ornaments in Grandpa's attic, Nick and Holly find the true meaning of Christmas. When Nick and his twin sister Holly follow Grandpa up the attic stairs, they expect to find a box of Christmas tree decorations. Instead they discover treasures from the past, which Grandpa uses to explain the different names for Jesus and how God's gift of His Son is the greatest Christmas treasure of all. Share the excitement of their discovery with FamilyLife's Adornments (TM), a collection of Christmas ornaments just like the treasures Grandpa shows Nick and Holly. They invite children of all ages to be a part of the story and help them embrace the true meaning and spirit of the season in their own hearts.

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Cover for The Lost Lamb
ISBN: 1581340729

The day has ended; it's time for sleep. By name the shepherd counts his sheep. But when he finds that one is gone He knows exactly what must be done. His search that lasts the whole night through Will teach you how much God loves you.

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ISBN: 1581341229

A contemporary retelling, in rhyming text, of the parable of the prodigal son.

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Cover for The Wonder of Christmas

Gather your family for a journey to the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way you'll unwrap the many layers of God's wondrous gift and discover afresh His saving love. Thirty-one captivating readings, written just for kids, share the full Christmas story--from Creation to Christ's return. And you can help reinforce the truths they'll learn by discussing the questions at the end of each reading and enjoying together the fun-filled projects in its companion, The Wonder of Christmas Activity Book . It's a wonderful time of year to teach your children how to receive and celebrate God's most amazing Christmas gift ever--each and every day of their lives.

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Cover for Sisters at Heart
ISBN: 849956749

Women throughout the ages have understood and respected the meaning of sisterhood. It's a link between women that goes deeper than friendship—a connection of the heart. Sisters at Heart celebrates the complex and beautiful relationship of women, both biological sisters and "soul" sisters. With poetry, Scripture, and meaningful quotations, Melody Carlson creates a warm book that is a perfect woman-to-woman gift.

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A contemporary retelling, in rhyming text, of the parable of the sower who scatters seed on hard ground, on rocky soil, in the weeds, and in good soil.

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Cover for The Day the Circus Came to Town

After other boys ridicule the idea of going to the circus, Billy almost passes up the chance to see one for the first time.

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Cover for It's Not Funny, I've Lost My Money!

A rhymed version of the Bible parable of the woman who loses one of her ten coins and rejoices when she finds it.

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Cover for Forever Friends(With: Joni Eareckson Tada)

Jenny, the new doll in Mr. Giovanni's toy shop, learns from an old rabbit that friends are not the ones that look perfect on the outside but come in all shapes and sizes.

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Cover for My Happy Heart
ISBN: 805423826

A young boy makes a paper heart to give to the one he loves the most, and although he sees many people he loves during the day, he still has it when he says his prayers at night.

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Cover for A Treasure Beyond Measure

Presents a rhyming retelling based on the Biblical parable of the hidden treasure.

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Cover for The Most Beautiful Tree

A tree that has bragged about being the most beautiful in the forest becomes a Christmas tree fit for a king, but a barefoot little boy named Leo helps him find the inner beauty that comes from giving.

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Cover for Yes or No, Who Will Go?

A contemporary retelling, in rhyming text, of the parable of two brothers who say they will do one thing but do the opposite when their father needs their help in his vineyard.

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Cover for I'm Zoe!
ISBN: 842376739

Meet the Little Blessings kids by name for the first time in these four new books (I'm Kaitlyn! I'm Jack! I'm Zoë! I'm Parker!) in the popular series. Each book, in a fun new size and format, focuses on a skill the main character is learning. Toddlers connect with a different aspect of their own growth in each book. Big sister Kaitlyn teaches the importance of helping at home. Zoë's story shows the pride that comes from "doing it myself." Parker is a curious preschooler learning the what, why, and how of everyday life. Jack's story celebrates the hopping, jumping, climbing, moving energy of kids 2-5.

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Cover for I'm Parker!
ISBN: 842376747

Meet the Little Blessings kids by name for the first time in these four new books (I'm Kaitlyn! I'm Jack! I'm Zoë! I'm Parker!) in the popular series. Each book, in a fun new size and format, focuses on a skill the main character is learning. Toddlers connect with a different aspect of their own growth in each book. Big sister Kaitlyn teaches the importance of helping at home. Zoë's story shows the pride that comes from "doing it myself." Parker is a curious preschooler learning the what, why, and how of everyday life. Jack's story celebrates the hopping, jumping, climbing, moving energy of kids 2-5.

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Cover for When the Creepy Things Come Out

A boy knows that he can trust in God that no matter how scary things may seem, there is always a good explanation why they are not really dangerous.

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Cover for The Easterville Miracle

Just as a little boy named Sam and an old man named Henry remind the town of Easterville, best-selling author Melody Carlson reminds us as well that the true meaning of Easter is not Easter bonnets, baskets, colored eggs, candy, or decorations, but the story of the Cross.

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When Bitsy Spider asks her friends what makes a good party, she decides not to have one because she is not good at cooking, decorating, creating party games, or playing music.

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Cover for 'Twas The Night
ISBN: 805426833

Presents the nativity story to the cadence of "The Night Before Christmas".

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Cover for Goodnight, Angels
ISBN: 031071687X

Goodnight, rubber duckie. Thank you for the scrub. Goodnight to the bubbles, Sliding down the tub. As a little boy says goodnight to the things and people in his world, he remembers to offer a thankful nighttime prayer to God. Goodnight Angels gently draws children to sleep as it reminds them that God is watching over them. It’s a sweet bedtime story told in the classic tradition and filled with a spiritual heart.

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