SPCK Publishing

This special edition has gilt edging, foil titling, and a padded cover, to make it a wonderful gift for a young child.

Bright, vibrant pictures are the focus of this children's Bible for 5-7s; expressive people and animals carry out their lives against a backdrop of colourful and dramatic landscapes. The scenes are set evocatively by author Sarah Dodd, who is able not only to bring life and character to the stories of the Bible for younger, or perhaps first-time readers, but also to explain their implication in the wider context of the Bible.

There is a glossary included in the back to explain the words which may be unfamiliar, and page references for each word.

A warm-hearted Old Testament Bible story about Joe, who will never forget the day that Elijah came to visit. The cupboards were empty and his mother only had a last bit of flour and a few drops of oil. Sharing their last loaves with Elijah was to change their lives.

A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.

Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.

Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

A full-text keepsake baby Bible featuring illustrated pages to record all the precious moments and blessings in your baby's first few years. This is the perfect gift for welcoming a newborn baby, a baby shower or a special gift for a christening, baptism or dedication.

Beautifully designed pages throughout the Bible provide space to record family members, birth details and baby's milestones from first measurements and first tooth to first steps and first words. Celebrate the blessings as your baby grows and treasure the special events and occasions of their life's journey.

Features include:
Presentation page for gift-giving
24 designed pages placed throughout the Bible to record memories
Ribbon marker for easy referencing
Complete text of the New Living Translation anglicised version

The New Living Translation is a clear and easy-to-read version that is accessible to children as they grow either to be read to or begin to read themselves. The NLT's guiding principle is to render words and phrases as simply and literally as possible when that approach yields an accurate, consistent and natural English text. The result is a translation that is accessible, exegetically accurate and powerful, making it ideally suitable for families to use.

Reverend Charles Wesley (1707 - 1788): Anglican priest, Oxford University graduate, leader of the English Methodist movement, and arguably the greatest hymn-writer of all time, with at least 6,000 hymns to his credit, many of which retain their popularity and status as "classics".

Charles Wesley was a gifted poet, with an almost unparalleled ability to capture deep truths of Scripture and condense them into meaningful verse, thereby conveying theology in terms that a wide spectrum of people could understand.

For all his genius as a wordsmith, Charles Wesley was an intensely humble Christian, sometimes living in the shadow of his brother, John, but, nevertheless, complementing the ministry of his sibling with a softer touch and a less rigid approach to life and faith.

Through the Year with Charles Wesley offers a glimpse into the works of a great man whose legacy has survived the centuries, and which still influences modern hymnology.

Join the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo – for a fun, action-packed everyday adventure at their treehouse music studio.

The recording company keep sending gifts to the Cheeky Pandas, including a top of the range drum machine that pumps out beats. Benji is sad that he is no longer needed as a drummer in the band. Will the other Cheeky Pandas help Benji find joy and discover that joyful thoughts can always be found deep within by knowing Jesus?

Filled with lively and colourful pictures and based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas®, Cheeky Pandas: The Drum Machine encourages children to think about what it means to be joyful.

Cheeky Pandas® provide free online resources to help children and families grow in their faith. The songs, music videos, episodes and devotionals are fun, bright, professionally written and produced. Families, churches and ministries around the world can access and directly watch these resources. .

To find out more go to: https://cheekypandas.com/

Timeless, powerful Bible stories from the Old and New Testament are faithfully retold in this Children's Bible from the Friends and Heroes collection.

Bible stories are full of truths about God's relationship with people, and how lives are changed by showing courage, faith, and hope as they trust and are guided by God. Discover the great stories of faithful followers such as Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel and Esther, and the prophets Elijah and Elisha, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the further adventures of his apostles, such as Peter and Paul. With Bible references, the significant details are retold so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of God's plans and promises fulfilled.

Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

First published in 1953 and revised in 1961, Merrill Tenney's comprehensive survey has served to introduce the general reader, student, and teacher to the world and message of the New Testament.

Written in a clear, nontechnical style, New Testament Survey begins with a survey of the social, political, economic, and religious background of the New Testament, and then goes on to examine the various groups of New Testament books, which are considered in their historical settings. The book concludes with a penetrating study of the New Testament canon.

Undertaken at the request of Dr. Tenney, and prepared with his full approval, this 1985 revision by Walter M. Dunnett includes an entirely new chapter on the Jewish background of the New Testament, plus several new short sections, including materials on the Gospels and the canon of the New Testament. The bibliography has been enlarged and updated, and many of the book's numerous illustrations, maps, and charts are new. Great care has been exercised to retain the spirit and quality of the original work, ensuring that the book will remain a standard in the years to come.

Let Antonia Woodward's beautiful retelling take young children aged 3 to 5 years back to the heart of the very first Easter.

Jesus made sick people well, made food for thousands, and cared for the lonely and the needy.

He was like no one else, and the people believed the Promised One - God-on-earth - had arrived. Others were not so sure. But God always has a plan.

This is the story of God's plan, and how Jesus came for everyone, everywhere, for all time.

This colourful and softly illustrated picture book is a perfect bedtime book for reading during Easter or for sharing with a group of children from Palm Sunday to Ascension.

The great stories of the Bible have been treasured for generations.

They are astonishing and inspiring tales of people who came to know and believe in God, and the miracles and teachings of Jesus. Most of all, they tell of the love of God.

This collection of 30 favourite stories are selected from the Old Testament and the New Testament and retold by acclaimed writer and dramatist Brian Sibley. Stylish and witty illustrations by Stephen Waterhouse make the book a visual treat to enjoy while reading and sharing with children.

A practical, engaging devotional Bible for families to share, explore, and respond to the stories together.

Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage, and make connections with their lives. Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for the whole family.

Explore the setting, characters, and situation in Bible stories, seeing God working through them, and thinking about how you would react in the same situation, and what God wants them to do. Spark discussion about faith and trusting God as problems arise and solutions are found, looking for God in every day, and involving God in family decision-making.

With Bible references to encourage the next step to reading an actual Bible and prayer prompts and making time to listen to God. An ideal resource to support parents and carers to share their faith with children.

'Sister Wendy’s deep and insightful commentaries are utterly unique. You will want this splendid book for yourself but also to give to others.' Delia Smith

Hailed by The New York Times in 1997 as 'the most unlikely and famous art critic in the history of television', Sister Wendy Beckett went on to present numerous TV documentaries and published over thirty popular books on art history and appreciation.

Shortly before she died in December 2018, and nearly thirty years on from her first book, Sister Wendy was working with SPCK on an anthology of her all-time favourite paintings. The result is this enthralling collection, which will delight her many fans all over the world while also inspiring a new generation of art lovers as they develop their understanding of the depths and subtleties of some of the world's greatest works of art.

Bible Promises for Baby's Dedication is an elegant and thoughtful keepsake gift book for a baby on the special occasion of their dedication.

This charming Dedication gift book contains promises that are simple and affirming. The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion.

This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey.

The Disruption of Evangelicalism is the first comprehensive account of the evangelical tradition across the English-speaking world from the end of the nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.

It offers fresh perspectives on conversionism and the life of faith, biblical and theological perspectives, social engagement, and mission. Tracing these trajectories through a period of great turbulence in world history, we see the deepening of an evangelical diversity. And as events unfold, we notice the spectrum of evangelicalism fragments in varied and often competing strands.

Dividing the era into two phases-before 1914 and after 1918-draws out the impact of the Great War of 1914-18 as evangelicals renegotiated their identity in the modern world. By accenting his account with the careers of selected key figures, Geoffrey Treloar illustrates the very different responses of evangelicals to the demands of a critical and transitional period. The Disruption of Evangelicalism sets out a case that deserves the attention of both professional and arm-chair historians.

Starting in the first century with St Paul and ending in the twentieth with St Oscar Romero, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on the lives and legacies of twenty great Christians - saints, martyrs, poets, theologians and social reformers.

Their stories and writings have profoundly influenced his own life and thought, and this sequence of short reflections is sure to sharpen your theological vision and cast a fresh light on what it means to live and breathe the gospel.

Included among these 'luminaries' are Augustine of Hippo, William Tyndale, Teresa of Avila, Charles Dickens, Florence Nightingale, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Simone Weil.

Let these brilliant meditations light your way as you follow the footsteps of the faithful who have gone before.

A delightful re-telling of the Christmas story ideal for sharing with toddlers, with bright charming illustrations by Marie Allen.

An engaging re-telling of Mary and Joseph' journey to Bethlehem, the birth of their special baby, and all the wondrous events that surround them. The story is expanded to give a little more detail and to enable it to be read as a continuous story over a number of days or weeks leading up to Christmas.

This is a Christmas story with a difference for young children, perfect for bedtimes or church groups throughout the Advent season.

This deeply researched and vibrantly illustrated overview of the Bible clearly sets out the grand narrative of scripture.

By linking each of its many parts back to the whole, it moves beyond simply retelling biblical stories to help us to see how the Bible remains vitally relevant to our daily lives.

Giving historical context and theological insight, this book functions as both an accessible introduction for new readers of the Bible and an effective guide for those looking to grow their understanding of God’s word.

The history of Britain and Ireland is incomprehensible without an understanding of the Christian faith that has shaped it. Introduced when the nations of these islands were still in their infancy, Christianity has provided the framework for their development from the beginning.

Gerald Bray's comprehensive overview demonstrates the remarkable creativity and resilience of Christianity in Britain and Ireland. Through the ages, it has adapted to the challenges of presenting the gospel of Christ to different generations in a variety of circumstances. As a result, it is at once a recognizable offshoot of the universal church and a world of its own. It has also profoundly affected the notable spread of Christianity worldwide in recent times.

Although historians have done much to explain the details of how the church has evolved separately in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, a synthesis of the whole has rarely been attempted. Yet the story of one nation cannot be understood properly without involving the others; so, Gerald Bray sets individual narratives in an overarching framework.

Accessible to a general readership, The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland draws on current scholarship to serve as a reference work for students of both history and theology.

A practical, engaging resource about the moral, spiritual, and cultural values that shape our lives and society for families, children's church groups and schools to share, explore, and respond with children together.

Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book and The Lion Storyteller Animal Tales by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage, and make connections with their lives.

Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for children with adults.

Includes optional links to Bible references and pause moments to think about situations and others with God.

Through these retelling of traditional and modern stories, the values explored include establishing good relationships, treating others well, perseverance, responding to bullying, team-working, and many other society and Christian values.

Explore the setting, characters, and situation in these stories, thinking about how you would react in the same situation, and developing empathy and respect for others.

There is an index list for the values covered in the stories for easy-to-use reference.

A useful resource for school assemblies and PSHE lessons on relationships and citizenship, and to support parents, carers, church group leaders to share values with children.

AWARD: CRT Biography of the year 2025!

'The late South African president Nelson Mandela once famously declared, "It always seems impossible until it is done." His words could easily have been applied to the life of Rose Hudson-Wilkin... there is a genuine exuberance in her narration that is both contagious and inspiring.'
THE MOST REVD MICHAEL B. CURRY, XXVII PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, from the foreword

The Girl from Montego Bay is the autobiography of trailblazer Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Britain's first black woman bishop, who has been right at the heart of a changing nation for over forty years.

As a student, Rose had a poster over her desk that read: 'Do not go where the path leads. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.'

And she does! Offering eye-opening insights into her humble and challenging beginnings in Jamaica, Rose charts her call to train as an evangelist at the Church Army College in London, where she met her future husband, Ken. Captivatingly open to the nudging of the Spirit, Rose simply has a go at everything that comes her way. The discrimination she's faced, due to her gender and minority-ethnic background, is very real. Yet Rose's infectious energy and humour shine through stories of her beloved Hackney, the ten years she ministered to (sometimes wayward) colleagues in Parliament, and her joy at playing a major role in the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2023.

Rose discloses that if there's one thing she would like to see change in her lifetime, it's that accomplishments like hers stop being 'firsts' and simply become normal.

Appointed MBE in the 2020 New Year Honors for 'services to young people and the Church', and listed in the 2020 and 2021 Power list of the 100 the most influential people in the UK of African/African-Caribbean descent, Rose discloses that if there’s one thing she would like to see change in her lifetime, it's that accomplishments like hers stop being 'firsts' and simply become normal.

The Old Testament book of Leviticus is the sequel to Exodus in that it deals with a deeper dimension of the Sinaitic covenant, giving various rules for the life of the Israelites, and for the sacrifices and offerings to be performed in the sanctuary. It addresses the question of how the Israelites - human beings - can live in proximity to the holy God who has promised to dwell in their midst.

In this excellent commentary, Nobuyoshi Kiuchi offers in-depth discussion of the theology and symbolism of Leviticus. He argues that its laws present an exceedingly high standard, arising from divine holiness, and the giving of these laws to the Israelites is intended to make them aware of their sinfulness, lead them to hopelessness, and ultimately to destroy their egocentric nature.

To be confronted by the laws in Leviticus is to recognize the vast distance that separates the holy from the unclean and sinful, and so to appreciate afresh the grace of God, ultimately expressed in the life and work of Christ.

An illustrated gift book for a young child's christening with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion.

The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey.

Parents can add their own memories of their child's christening with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years.

This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

This highly successful children's Bible provides a story for each day of the year for 7 to 11 year olds.

The artwork is truly attractive and of the very highest quality, warm and bright, giving fresh perspectives on the classic stories.

Each story has approximately 250 words is complemented by a matching prayer.

The Bible features full Bible references on each page as well as a 'story finder' to help the reader choose a story to suit the occasion, making this a complete resource and enable further exploration of the Bible as the child grows up.

Share God's love and the beauty and power of Bible verses with little ones.

God is Everywhere is a heartwarming picture book that introduces young children to the reassuring messages found in Bible verses. Each of the three Bible verses are woven into a lyrical narrative with key repetitive phrases and applied to young children's daily lives.

The Bible verses are based on:
You are a Child of God
Memory verse: "See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!" (1 John 3 verse 1)
Never Fear, God is Near!
Memory verse: Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1 verse 9)
Love God, Love All.
Memory verse: Jesus replied, "You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind... Love your neighbour as yourself." (Matthew 22 verses 37, 39)

At the end of the three narratives are some reassuring discussion points and activities to help children remember each memory verse.

Beautiful story-telling illustrations showing activities of young children's everyday lives at home, at school, and out and about.

Often overlooked and regularly misunderstood, the Book of Numbers is a daunting prospect for scholars, preachers and students. It covers part of the Israelites' wilderness years between Egypt and the land of the promise - seemingly very different to and detached from our modern context. Yet God's covenant love remains the same, and the book of Numbers remains extremely relevant for ecclesiology and for the church's life within the already-not yet of the present 'wilderness' era.

In his magisterial new commentary, Morales carefully demonstrates the ongoing relevance of Numbers, it's positive vision for life and the surprising challenge it offers to contemporary Christians. This detailed and comprehensive commentary sheds fresh light on a part of the Bible often referenced yet rarely preached and explained.

The Apollos Old Testament Commentary aims to take with equal seriousness the divine and human aspects of Scripture. It expounds the books of the Old Testament in a scholarly manner, accessible to non-experts, and it shows the relevance of the Old Testament to modern readers. Written by an international team of scholars, these commentaries are intended to serve the needs of those who preach from the Old Testament, as well as scholars and all serious students of the Bible.

Volume 2 covers chapters 20-36, and includes Morales' rigorous bibliography and extensive indices. An annotated Translation of the Hebrew text by L. Michael L. Morales forms the basis for his comments

Within this commentary on Numbers 20-36, Form and Structure sections examine the context, source-critical and form-critical issues and rhetorical devices of each passage. Comment sections offer thorough, detailed exegesis of the historical and theological meaning of each passage, and Explanation sections offer a full exposition of the theological message within the framework of biblical theology and a commitment to the inspiration and authority of the Old Testament.

'Two thousand and twenty years after the birth of Christ, we remain the children of the Christian revolution: the most disruptive, the most influential and the most enduring revolution in history.'
Tom Holland

It is often observed that no historical figure has had a greater impact on the world than Jesus Christ. Why is that? And what difference does his impact make to the world today?

It is also often said that Jesus was a 'revolutionary', and numerous books have appeared in recent years claiming just that - from the wild and sensational to the serious and respectable.

This book, written by influential authors reflecting a diversity of expertise and points of view, considers the claims that continue to be made about Jesus, whether by believers or nonbelievers.

Contributors:

Julian Baggini
Philosopher, journalist and co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine. Author of The Godless Gospel: Was Jesus a Great Moral Teacher? (Granta 2020).

Terry Eagleton
Distinguished Professor of English Literature, Lancaster University. Author of Radical Sacrifice (Yale 2018).

Robin Gill
Emeritus Professor of Applied Theology, University of Kent. Editor of the journal Theology and of The Cambridge Companion to Christian Ethics (CUP 2011).

Amy-Jill Levine
University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies, Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Science. Author of The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus (HarperOne 2006).

Tarif Khalidi
Professor of Islamic and Arabic Studies, American University of Beirut; formerly Professor of Arabic and a fellow of King's College, Cambridge. Translator of The Qur'an (Penguin Classics 2013),and author The Muslim Jesus (Harvard 2003).

Nick Spencer
Senior Fellow, Theos, London Author of The Evolution of the West (SPCK 2016).

Joan E. Taylor
Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism, King's College London. Author of What Did Jesus Look Like? (Bloomsbury 2018).

Rowan Williams
Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge and 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002-12). Author of God With Us: The meaning of the cross and resurrection - then and now (SPCK 2017).

A. N. Wilson
Novelist, journalist and broadcaster. Author of The Book of the People: How to read the Bible (Atlantic 2015).

Written by bestselling author and TV presenter Katie Piper OBE, and with delightful and vibrant illustrations, children will love to join Teeny on this Christmas adventure.

Teeny Mouse is wrapping presents to take to the feast at Grandmouse's house. But on her way she gives her gifts to some friends in need. By the time Teeny gets to the party, will she have anything left to give to Grandmouse?

Join Teeny on this Christmas journey that reminds us that the greatest gift you can ever give to someone is your love.

Also in the Teeny Mouse Adventure series is All You Need, about finding courage and having faith in yourself when trying out new things, and Together We are Stronger, a celebration of friendship, diversity and teamwork.

Praise for All You Need, Teeny Mouse's first adventure:

'So inspiring!' Joe Wicks (aka The Body Coach)

Praise for Katie Piper OBE...

'Katie radiates positivity! One of the most inspiring women I know. A must-read to brighten up your days!' - Laura Whitmore, author and presenter

'Katie embodies strength, resilience and positivity' - Alice Liveing, personal trainer, author and Instagrammer

'Faith, positivity and spirituality can be such a powerful tool in life. No-one epitomises this more than Katie Piper does' - Nadia Sawalha, TV presenter and personality

A powerful narrative by storyteller Bob Hartman that reminds baptism families and those getting baptised about the journey of God's Big Story, and welcomes those who are about to start out on their journey with God and become part of this great story.

Celebrate the journey with God that began before time and will carry on forever as told in the Bible. A journey of God's love, forgiveness, gift of life forever, and his presence. A journey that those getting baptised join on their special day.

A perfect gift not just for those getting baptised, but also for their families to share and celebrate with them.

This 14-month diary has a clear, spacious week-to-view layout, beginning with Sunday, that offers plenty of room for keeping track of appointments while still being a convenient pocket size that's easy to carry around. It also features two ribbon markers to keep your place throughout the year.

Beginning in December 2025 and running to January 2027, Church Pocket Book and Diary 2026 covers the entirety of the approaching Advent season. It also has the titles for all the Sundays throughout the church calendar and the dates of festivals to correspond with the Common Worship calendar, lectionary, and The Book of Common Prayer, making it an essential purchase for clergy and churchgoers wanting a Christian diary.

This little pocket diary includes pages at the back for personal memos, to-do lists, contact details, addresses, and telephone numbers alongside the complete Common Worship Calendar and Lectionary readings for Advent 2025 - Advent 2026 and includes the BCP scheme.

With information on every UK Anglican Diocese and those in the Republic of Ireland, plus the names and addresses of all major Christian societies, charities, and organisations covering all mainstream denominations, the Church Pocket Book and Diary 2026 is ideal for ministers and congregants needing to stay organised on to go.

This edition of the Church Pocket Book and Diary 2026 features a durable hardcover that will last you all year, and two matching ribbon markers.

Packed with fun-filled activities, this entertaining children's activity annual based on the theme of the Big Start at Spring Harvest 2024.

Activities include puzzles and games, stories, jokes, prayer space, family response, and creative ideas. There are features by presenters of the Big Start and other well-known faces of children and family worship at Spring Harvest - such as Bob Hartman, best-selling children's book author, TV presenter Gemma Hunt, children's book author Martha Shrimpton, and many more! There're even Bible-related science experiments to try out.

The theme "Up and Alive" is inspired by the letter to the Ephesians, which helps us to REMEMBER who God is and what Jesus has done for us. The letter encourages us to be READY to live well with God's strength through the Holy Spirit and RISE up to lead the amazing life God wants for us. So, pick up your pens and pencils and get ready to RELEASE your masterpiece!

The Big Start Annuals are ideal for using during and after attending Spring Harvest, but also anytime even if your family missed the event! There are pages for keeping children happily occupied independently as well as pages for shared family time to enjoy together. They can be Christmas stocking fillers for children in faith-families or used on holidays while travelling.

A charming bedtime prayer book for young children full of simple, easy to learn prayers to say before going to sleep.

The collection includes prayers of praise and thanks for the day and the things they have, prayers about family and friends, for those who are ill and animals and pets, and blessings for those they love, for a safe night and a new day ahead.

Delightful illustrations by Antonia Woodward make this prayer book perfect for a treasured moment to share with young children at the end of each day as part of a bedtime routine.

An exciting question and answer-based book for independent readers, exploring key questions asked by children about science-faith interactions.

The 'handbook' style is intended to encourage readers to dip in and out of the different chapters rather than reading through. Answers contributed by world-class knowledgeable scientists and theologians are presented in a clear, engaging and open-ended style. The more than 60 contributors include The Rt. Revd Prof. Dr N.T. Wright, Dr Jennifer Wiseman, Dr Francis S. Collins and Prof. Rosalind Picard.

Features include personal input from the authors in 'meet the scientist' sections, exploring what it means to be a wholehearted person of faith and a talented, passionate scientist..

Additional material provides information about the Faraday Institute and the website being set up www.faradaykids.com and www.faradayeducators.com; and includes information about Science and the Bible for parents, who want to understand a little more of Faraday's approach and opens up discussion; and directs them to the website to explore further.

It's taken 27 years for Sophie Lee to feel comfortable in her skin. This the real-life story of one woman's courage in rising from the ashes as she learns to discover that true beauty is more than skin deep in a society that so often tells us otherwise.

When twenty-three-year-old Sophie Lee was booked to perform at a huge event in Chicago, she thought it was a dream come true. Little did Sophie know it was about to become her nightmare, when a dramatic fire-dancing accident left Sophie with life-changing injuries. The model faced years of operations and recovery to treat the keloid scar that developed on her face and neck. Having worked as a model and dancer, the idea of being disfigured was terrifying.

But long before the accident, Sophie had faced bullying because of her Chinese heritage. At every stage of her life, Sophie has been forced to muster her strength and push back against those who said she wasn't good enough.

This bold memoir is a demonstration of the healing power of resilience, kindness and family. Sophie encourages us all that it doesn't matter how we look or where we're from, we're all beautiful in our own skin.

Inspired by her own story of overcoming adversity, Katie Piper's The UnSeen is a publishing collection that sheds light on the untold stories of hope that deserve to be heard. In My Skin is the second book in Katie Piper's UnSeen series, also featuring Down Syndrome Vogue-cover-girl Ellie Goldstien's book Against All Odds.

A picture story book about bereavement to support young children, specifically those who have lost a parent.

The waterholes of the African Savannah have dried up and there has not been enough to drink for some of the animals. Ekundayo, a young elephant, struggles to understand the loss of his mother, but the support of his family help and guide him through.

Based on careful research about the stages of grief for young children, Sarah J Dodd sensitively portrays the response and actions of Ekundayo to help children express and share how they are feeling with those around them. Ekundayo's aunt and father provide words of understanding, reassurance and comfort, and the message that the love of Ekundayo's mother shines on, telling of a greater Love that they may not see but never goes away and is everywhere.

At the end, Debbie Duncan also provides helpful advice for parents and carers as they consider how to talk about death and dying with young children.

If you are looking for a compassionate tool to help young children navigate the emotions of losing a parent, Beyond the Setting Sun offers a heartfelt story and practical guidance to make sense of grief with love and understanding.

What does Christmas mean to you?

'Angels from the realms of glory'?
'Chestnuts roasting on an open fire'?
'Rocking around the Christmas tree'?

In this joyful and surprising collection, award-winning broadcasters and musicians Carrie and David Grant open the songbook of Christmas - from ancient carols to modern chart-toppers.

With behind-the-scenes stories, personal memories, and reflections on the hope at the heart of the season, this beautiful gift book will help you hear these songs in a whole new way - and remind you why they matter more than ever.

Contents
1 Songs from long ago
Including: Ding Dong! Merrily on High, O Come all Ye Faithful and The Holly and the Ivy
2 Best-loved carols
Including: Away in a Manger, In the Bleak Mid Winter and Silent Night
3 Holiday songs
Including: Let it Snow! White Christmas and Winter Wonderland
4 Time to party!
Including: Merry Xmas Everybody, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
6 Friends and family
Including: All I Want for Christmas is You, Feliz Navidad and Last Christmas
7 Songs for the world
Including: Do They Know it's Christmas? , Happy Xmas (War is Over) and When a Child is Born

Hannah Dunnett's beautiful artwork, interweaving Bible verses and images, has inspired many people.

From sailing boats bobbing on the river and lighthouses standing tall, to majestic trees and soaring mountains, to welcoming cottages and cozy kitchens, Hannah paints pictures that help us understand scripture and reflect on God's word in a fresh way.

In this book, Hannah has chosen twenty-four of her favorite pictures and tells the story behind each one. As she draws out key verses and their meaning and offers questions to reflect on, readers will gain new insight and understanding.

This collection of beloved artwork is divided into four sections: The Wondrous Cross, Father God, Teach me Your Ways, and Let Your Light Shine, and will take individual readers, or small groups, on a journey further towards the heart of God.

Upwardly mobile Christians facing radically diverse ethnic, religious, economic and social conditions. The church divided over issues of leadership and authority, sexual morality, gender and worship, marriage and divorce. Sound familiar?

First-century Corinth and its challenges were not so different from our own. Yet in the midst of this detailed, practical letter is found one of the greatest paeans to love ever written. And, of course, love is just what is needed to address these complex human issues whether in the first century or the twenty-first.

In this deft analysis of 1 Corinthians, readers will find an introduction that discusses the social, cultural and historical background of the city and its people. Rounding out the introduction are explorations of the letter's occasion and date, authorship and purpose, and major theological themes. Passage-by-passage commentary follows that seeks to explain what the letter means for us today as well as what it meant for its original hearers.

Students, pastors, Bible teachers and everyone who wants to understand Paul's message for the church will benefit from this excellent resource.

Recounting the greatest event of divine salvation in the Old Testament, the book of Exodus is not merely a story about the Lord God rescuing enslaved Israelites from the power of a despotic and xenophobic dictator. More importantly, it highlights how a compassionate and justice-seeking God transforms the lives of victimized people so that they may experience life in all its fullness in his holy presence.

The story of Exodus illustrates an all-important paradigm for understanding the nature and goal of divine salvation, anticipating an even greater exodus that will come through Jesus Christ. Desmond Alexander grapples with the varied complexities of the carefully constructed literary collage of Exodus. As an integral part of the longer narrative that runs from Genesis to 2 Kings, Exodus recounts a dramatic and unified story of how the Israelites come to a deeper and closer relationship with the Lord God.

Narrating past events, Exodus speaks to contemporary society, revealing a God who passionately desires to draw people into an intimate and exclusive relationship with himself. This detailed commentary sheds light on one of the most influential books ever written.

An illustrated gift book for a young child's baptism with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion.

The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey.

Parents can add their own memories of their child's baptism with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years.

This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

These prophets restate God's intention to establish his kingdom, and explain what this means for the lives of his people. Petterson's commentary sets the books in their wider biblical-theological context, and shows the connections between the post-exilic world and today.

This careful exegetical commentary, based on a fresh and nuanced translation from the author, and deeply informed conservative engagement with each of these vital prophetic books.

The Apollos Old Testament Commentary aims to take with equal seriousness the divine and human aspects of Scripture. It expounds the books of the Old Testament in a scholarly manner, accessible to non-experts, and it shows the relevance of the Old Testament to modern readers. Written by an international team of scholars, these commentaries are intended to serve the needs of those who preach from the Old Testament, as well as scholars and all serious students of the Bible.

This commentary opens with an Introduction which gives an overview of the issues of date, authorship, sources and outlines the theology of the book, providing pointers towards its interpretation and contemporary application. An annotated Translation of the Hebrew text by Anthony R. Petterson forms the basis for his comments.

Within this commentary on Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi, Form and Structure sections examine the context, source-critical and form-critical issues and rhetorical devices of each passage. Comment sections offer thorough, detailed exegesis of the historical and theological meaning of each passage, and Explanation sections offer a full exposition of the theological message within the framework of biblical theology and a commitment to the inspiration and authority of the Old Testament.

Read the story of the very first Christmas, and then as you turn the page watch it unfold to reveal a pop-out cross-section of the stable with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus snug inside.

See the angels, shepherds and wise men all gather round, with plenty more little details to spot in this fun illustration by Sophie Hanton.

A captivating and interactive way to teach children about the first Christmas.

An opportunity for you and your little one to really get to know the Bible together.

Twenty-four stories are told in a few sentences, with a question and a related prayer on each page.

Discussing the questions with a parent gives children a chance to engage with the meaning and context of the story, finding out more in an imaginative way - you may even learn something from your little one! Bible references included.

Toddlers will be delighted to own this colourful Bible, which is comprehensive yet very accessible with 46 stories about all the key people and events in the Bible told in short, simple episodes (a double-page spread for each) with lots of bright pictures for early learners to browse.

Designed for pre-schoolers, the small size of this book makes it great for little hands, whilst the padded cover and pictures give this a user-friendly quality.

Packed full of stories, this is a great way to help toddlers begin to learn what's in the Bible.

Are Artificial Intelligences the Future's False Gods?

In God, AI, and the End of History, renowned author and Oxford mathematician John Lennox explores the explosive intersection of artificial intelligence, biblical prophecy, the Antichrist, and the end times.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances at an unprecedented pace, many experts are asking: Could AI - or Artificial Super Intelligences (ASI) - one day dominate the world?

Unlike other books on AI or biblical prophecy, Lennox breaks new ground by connecting the rise of superintelligent machines with the apocalyptic visions recorded in Revelation. He warns that future developments in AI could deceive billions - just as foretold in Scripture - engineered by the one Jesus called "the father of lies," and whom the apostle John identified as "the Antichrist."

This compelling, deeply researched book offers a unique Christian perspective on AI, ethics, and eschatology, challenging readers to rethink how Jesus' final message to his followers may speak directly to our rapidly changing technological world.

If you're questioning AI and curious about what the Bible, prophecy, and emerging technologies reveal about end-time events, this is the essential guide you've been waiting for.

Amazing, magnificent, one-of-a-kind you!

Celebrate how you are created by God through the clever set of instructions, DNA, and how this connects you with the big family of living things through God's imaginative and creative plan. Trace the passing on of DNA, starting from you back to the beginning of God's creation of the universe. Discover and wonder at your place in the world, and reflect on the responsibility of looking after God's creation.

With additional information by the Faraday Institute about Science and the Bible for parents to open up discussion.

'Compelling reading' - Alison Weir

'A fresh and admirably unsentimental account' - Peter Marshall

The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to typify those qualities that many believe represent the best of America and the values it holds up to the rest of the world. And yet, if they lived today, the courageous men, women and children who made that journey would not recognize themselves in the romantic retelling of their story in popular books and movies of the last century or so.

So what were the motivating forces behind this momentous voyage? Derek Wilson strips away the over-painting from the icon to discover the complex range of religious, political and commercial concerns that led this group of hopeful but fallible human beings to seek a new life on the other side of the world.

The Old Testament is part of the canon of Christian Scripture and, as such, has continuing significance for the church. However, the writings are set within a different historical era, a different culture and a different religious context. To understand the Old Testament in a meaningful way, it must be read against its historical, cultural and theological background.

Here, Robin Routledge enables readers to engage with the text. He discusses:

- date, authorship, the writers' intention and purpose, and significant textual issues
- key scholarly approaches to the text, including historical-critical and literary approaches

To help us comprehend and interpret the Old Testament, and so apply it to current belief and praxis, Routledge includes an overview of exegetical and hermeneutical approaches. He also offers some guidance through the maze of new treatments and terminology.

The volume provides specific introductions to the sections and books of the Old Testament, following the canonical order of the Hebrew text. In addition, Routledge notes key distinctive issues and points to sources for further study.

The author's hope is that this volume will not only aid students but will also benefit others who want to take the Old Testament seriously, and to apply its message to the life and ministry of the church today.

'Scholarly and lucid, Old Testament Introduction is designed especially for those who want to understand how to read the Old Testament as Christian Scripture, while doing justice to its nuances and enormous diversity. I commend it warmly.'
Gordon McConville, Professor of Old Testament Theology, University of Gloucestershire

Young detectives will never tire of this picture-search puzzle book.

Readers can pore over 17 cleverly illustrated scenes of events from the life of Jesus to find the answers to the questions posed on each page. Some puzzles involve looking for details of everyday life, others highlight things that happened in the Bible stories - offering hours of fun to readers as they search for the answers.

With lots to find, this kind of picture book is particularly great for reluctant readers and visual learners, helping all children gain key insights into the life of Jesus as they super-sleuth their way through the book.

Warning: may be addictive!

The books of 1 and 2 Kings cover the history of Israel from the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

Within these books, the deuteronomic code - 'doing what is right in the Lord's sight' - provides a framework by which monarchic history is measured. In the kings' cultic failures lies the apostasy of the nation and its eventual exile. This apostasy centres on Israel's commitment to worship YHWH exclusively, and to worship according to deuteronomistic norms within the Jerusalem temple as the locus of YHWH's covenant presence. To safeguard the kings' commitments, YHWH's prophets loom large in 1 and 2 Kings: they herald YHWH's purposes, warn of his judgment for apostasy and woo his people back to the full experience of covenant life.

Lissa M. Wray Beal's valuable commentary examines the successes and failures of monarchy in the divided kingdoms. It works with the final form of the biblical text and pursues historiographical, narrative and theological questions, including the relation of each chapter's themes to biblical theology. While it focuses on theological and narrative concerns, the commentary gives due attention to complex historical issues. It seeks to provide a nuanced reading that is faithful to the text's message.

Twenty favourite Bible stories retold with no more than 50 words per double page spread and fun, jolly artwork from Kay Widdowson.

The clear text is easy to read aloud and the swirly, bright art style will capture the attention of any young child, with lots of smiley animals and characters and little details to spot.

A perfect introduction to the Bible to share with children.

Brother Egbert is a monk at Willingford Abbey. He spends most of his time copying out pages from the Bible in beautiful handwriting, but on Sunday afternoons he invites the children of Willingford to come and read the Bible stories he has written especially for them.

This is how Jake, the woodcarver's son, learns the story of Jesus' birth, the story that inspires Jake and his father as they make a new carving for the abbey church... and that carving inspires Brother Egbert to write this story.

Presented in the style of an illuminated manuscript with calligraphy and highly colourful pictures interacting with the lettering, the book captures the spirit of one of Brother Egbert's own manuscripts. Included in the back are instructions on how to make your very own illuminated manuscript!

The beautiful hardback with gold foiling and linen quarter binding make this a stunning and unique Christmas gift.

When Josephine Butler died in 1906, she was declared by Millicent Fawcett to have been 'the most distinguished Englishwoman of the nineteenth century'. With impassioned speeches and fiery writing, Butler's campaigns for women's rights shook Victorian society to its core and became a force for change that has shaped modern Britain.

As well as campaigning for women's suffrage and for married women's property rights she was a tireless advocate of women's access to higher education and of equality in the workplace. Her greatest achievement was to change social attitudes to women and children forced into prostitution, and to expose the sex-trafficking business - both of which resulted in new, more humane legislation.

But how did the physically frail wife of a schoolmaster become a leading social reformer? In this brief introduction Jane Robinson explores Butler's fascinating life and describes how her progressive politics, her anger at injustice and her passionate Christianity combined to create a vibrant legacy that lasts to this day.

'So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely...'

In Ephesians 5, Paul invites every follower of Jesus to 'live wisely'. This call and challenge is particularly pertinent for those dedicated and called to lives of study and scholarship through service in the academy.

Dirk Jongkind offers these reflections to you to help bridge the gap between the daily life of academic study and the complexities of insititutional and career politics, by holding out the reading of Scripture as a vital act of Christian discipleship.

Come, scholar, and read the Bible afresh - God's word directly addresses the 'occupational hazards' and opportunities that arise from working and living in the academic infrastructures of our present time.

Loved and admired throughout the world, her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II touched the lives of millions.

This treasury of quotations gives an intimate insight into the values she embodied and faithfully promoted throughout her life.

They speak of the qualities that were closest to her heart: courage, empathy, forgiveness, hope, humility, love and respect. These are the qualities that she encouraged in others and that she hoped would endure among all people of goodwill, whatever their religion or race.

Including seven memorable portraits - one from each decade of her reign - this exquisite giftbook offers an inspiring tribute to a world leader whose wise and gracious influence will live in our hearts forever.

Contents
1 A special kind of courage
2 People matter
3 Forgive and respect
4 With love in our hearts
5 The wisdom of children
6 Stronger together
7 Hope for tomorrow

"Tell us the story about the boat, the great big boat."

Join a family of mice as they gather around Albert, an elderly mouse, to hear the story of Noah and the animals that came to the Ark.

A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.

Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.

Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!

A companion prayer book to 99 Stories from the Bible with delightful illustrations in a strong vibrant style, and prayers for all occasions.

The prayers are a combination of traditional and modern (by Juliet David), and provide an introduction to family prayer time with young children, bringing talking to God to life in the heart of every child.

Packed with fun-filled activities, children can flip this way and that through this entertaining children's activity annual based on the theme of the Big Start at Spring Harvest 2023: Flipped - Life in the Upside-Down Kingdom.

Meet Matthew the storyteller and delight in discovering how Jesus flipped the worldview. Activities include colouring pages, puzzles and games, stories, jokes, prayer space, family response and creative ideas by presenters of the Big Start and other well-known faces of children and family worship at Spring Harvest, such as Bob Hartman, best-selling children's book author, tv presenter Gemma Hunt, children's book author Paul Kerensa, and many more!

The Big Start Annual is Ideal for using during and after attending Spring Harvest, but also anytime even if your family missed the event! There are pages for keeping children happily occupied independently as well as pages for shared family time to enjoy together.

Listen to God speaking life by the Spirit for the world

The most popular modern English translation with study notes drawn from the million-selling Bible Speaks Today commentary series from IVP, and application questions for personal or group use.

If you're new to the Bible, the clear and helpful explanations will help draw you in to God's word. If you are a Christian, you will find the NIV Bible Speaks Today useful for devotional reading and as a study Bible. It's also great for helping small group leaders, teachers and preachers in preparing to explain and apply the Bible for others.

Be equipped to apply the Bible to your life and to today's world.

Features include:
- Complete text of the New International Version (British text)
- Over 2,300 notes extracted from the Bible Speaks Today series to explain and apply the Bible text
- Questions at the end of every note for personal or group use to help you understand and apply Biblical truths
- Outlines that give a brief overview of each Bible book
- Background and setting to provide the context to understand each book
- Themes and relevance to apply the Bible to the contemporary world
- Maps showing the locations of key Bible events
- Parallel passages cross-referenced to identical or similar passages

The Bible Speaks Today series was edited by Alec Moyter (Old Testament), John Stott (New Testament) and Derek Tidball (Bible themes), with contributors including Michael Green, Mary J Evans, Derek Kidner, Dick Lucas, Rosemary Nixon and many more.

A new baby is a very special gift, and this keepsake baby book is the perfect way to record their precious first moments, and remember the day of their baptism.

Add in photographs of baby, the family, their friends, happy days, first Christmas, birthday and more. Include a hand print, messages and prayers from loved ones. As you look back through your treasured memories there are prayers and Bible verses throughout the book to read with your child.

Padded covers in blue and a ribbon tie give this book an extra special finish. A perfect gift for new parents.

150 simple and sincere prayers for a child to treasure.

Beautifully illustrated by Allison Jay, with prayers specially written and selected for children up to age 8, making the book an ideal gift for religious occasions from a baby's baptism to a child's first communion.

This collection of prayers will support children through sad and joyful times, help them to pray about their everyday activities throughout the year and includes prayers from the Bible. There are prayers to be said first thing in the morning, out and about during the day and at bedtime in the evening. These simple but memorable prayers offer comfort and peace, and thoughtfulness about the world, animals, family and friends and themselves.

This much-loved prayer book has been a beautiful and treasured gift for generations of children for more than twenty years.

Descending into the darkness of a long-abandoned hermit's cave, wading naked into an icy sea to pray, spending the night on a sacred mountain, Nick Mayhew-Smith recounts an extraordinary one-man mission to revive the ancient devotions of Britain's most enigmatic holy places.

Based on ground-breaking research into the transition from Paganism to Christianity, this book invites the reader on a journey into the heart of the Celtic wilderness, exploring the deep-seated impulse to mark natural places as holy. It ends with a vision of how we can recover our harmony with the rest of creation: with the landscape, the weather and the wildlife, and ultimately with the body itself.

Follow the footsteps of holy men and women such as Columba, Patrick, Cuthbert, Gildas, Aidan, Bede, Ninian, Etheldreda, Samson and others into enchanting Celtic landscapes, and learn the unvarnished truth behind the stories that shape our spiritual and natural heritage.

365 stories make up this daily Bible for 5 - 7 year olds.

Each story has a Bible verse, scripture reference and additional notes or questions in the coloured panel down the side of the page, to encourage more detailed use. A warm, classic art style gives this Bible a traditional feel.

Perfect for young children, read and share stories about Joseph and other favourite people from the Bible.

From the popular 99 Stories from the Bible, each lively narrative is simply told across a double page spread with bold, engaging illustrations that bring the story to life.

Along with Joseph's amazing story, meet Moses, the baby in the bulrushes, the young boy Samuel, David as he defeats the giant Goliath, Daniel in the lions' den and Jonah.

How many animals can you see? Can you find Noah? What's gone wrong? Find the answers in sixteen Bible story scenes.

Enjoy interacting with sixteen Bible stories, shown in engaging colour and comic, cartoony action-packed illustrations. There is a sentence or two explaining the scene at the top, and then details to spot, mistakes to find, and questions to answer along the sides of the picture. Bible references are provided, too.

Children will love scouring the illustrations to find the answers and spot more amusing detail in the busy artwork of Emiliano Migliado. Did Noah's workmen REALLY have power tools? Was there really a fire engine on hand when Elijah prayed for fire? Were there unicorns in the garden of Eden? Do you know what happened to Daniel in the lions' den? Can you spot the teddies or penguins in every picture?

The stories are: The Garden of Eden, Noah and the Ark, The Tower of Babel, Crossing the Red Sea, The Golden Calf, The Fall of Jericho, David and Goliath, Elijah and the Prophets of Baal, Daniel in the Pit of Lions, Jonah and the Big Fish, The Wise Men Visit Jesus, Feeding the 5,000, Man Through the Roof, Zacchaeus, Cleansing of the Temple, and Paul's Shipwreck.

This interactive activity book is ideal for use at home or in a children’s church group.

The whole of life can be found in the psalms. It can also be found in our cities.

Psalms for the City is a beautifully illustrated book of poetry that offers comfort, inspiration and encouragement for the heart and soul, as John-Paul Flintoff puts into vibrant, captivating and sometimes heart-wrenching words the pockets of peace he has found in the midst of the non-stop noise and colourful chaos of the city.

Inspired by the psalms - some of the oldest and most soul-stirring poetry in the world - Flintoff's fluid style and technical skills take us on a private tour of our most-loved urban landscapes and reveal the spiritual nourishment in some of its most famous sights. In countless churches and sacred spaces, he shows us locations to lament; he teaches us to discover joy in crowded marketplaces; and shares how he found hope searching the horizon atop Hampstead Heath.

With his own hand-drawn illustrations to accompany the poems, Psalms for the City is a book that poetry lovers will treasure and is perfect for fans of Charlie Mackesy. Presented in a beautiful hardback format, it will also make a wonderful gift for friends and family, and for those who love the diversity of city life.

Open and honest, these are modern day psalms that chart John-Paul's discovery that the extraordinary places welcomed the ordinary, and that when we're looking closely, the ordinary places can become extraordinary.

Psalms for the City is an invitation to take your imagination on a pilgrimage across the city, experiencing the full depths of what it means to be human today.

Wonder with young children about the world around them and how God created it for us to enjoy and care for.

Celebrate creation care with toddlers through this first devotional. In this picture book, young children explore simple questions about being aware of God's creation: the clouds and stars, the weather, water and the countryside, the animals and plants, the food, our languages, and ourselves.

Simple related bible verses and thoughtful prayers about each part of creation point very young children to God. This charming picture book encourages curious toddlers to look around and relate God's creation to their experience of the world. Would you like to know Who Created the World? is perfect for encouraging young children to be curious and respectful of the environment. Also this is a resource for parents, carers and church toddler groups to introduce the idea of a daily devotional with young children.

Children get to know God as Creator through caring for the world and one another.

This picture book is an addition to the Would you like to know? series by established author and illustrator Eira Reeves. For more than 30 years, this successful series has provided a range of non-fiction, devotional, and Bible retelling resources for young children, informing them about the Christian faith and nurturing their first steps.

Share a Story Bible Buddies series introduces important early learning concepts and builds essential skills while having fun sharing Bible stories with very young children.

Numbers: A Nativity Story helps foster image, counting and word recognition of numbers, while children delight in the bold and bright illustrations of the events of the first Christmas. From one special baby asleep in the hay to ten twinkling stars shining bright, children can count along and make connections between the number and number word.

Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd provide an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job.

Establishing the books in the context of ancient Near Eastern wisdom traditions and literature, the authors move beyond the scope of typical introductions to discuss the theological and hermeneutical implications of this literature

Pam Rhodes is a passionate advocate for our heritage of splendid hymns.

Hymns, she explains, help us respond to God: they are "prayers in our pockets". With her warm personal touch she describes how these hymns came to be written, and considers the perceptions they contain.

This book is a treasury of fascinating detail, but it is also a source of devotion: as you consider each hymn and the story behind it you will be drawn into worship. Each reflection concludes with a short prayer.

An accomplished author and illustrator team come together to present a children's Bible, full of charm and grace.

Trusted author Lois Rock uses all her understanding and skill as a leading Bible storyteller to retell 50 favourite stories from the Old and New Testaments, with simplicity and sincerity.

Each story is prefaced with a one-line introduction explaining its place in the Bible, so children can gain a deeper understanding of the broader sweep and purpose of the Bible's stories as a whole.

This beautifully presented keepsake Bible is graced with glowing pencil and watercolour illustrations, which add to its charm and appeal.

How well do you know Jesus? This little book of daily readings introduces you to the character and life of Jesus Christ.

'My hope is that as you read, you'll discover, or will remember, just how central Jesus is to Christianity,' says Malcolm. 'Jesus didn't come to establish a religion, he came to change lives and to deal with the barriers that exist between God and us. Unfortunately, we Christians are very good at boxing him in. He doesn't like boxes - they feel a little too like tombs and Jesus has a tendency to refuse to stay in those. May you meet Jesus in a way that will change your life forever.'

A short prayer accompanies each section.

'All serious lovers of poetry will want this book.'
A. N. Wilson

All good poetry has the power to transport and transform us, to inspire and challenge us, to comfort and heal us, and to hold up a mirror to the world around us.

In A Century of Poetry, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on 100 poems from the past 100 years - poems with an originality and depth that can impel you to search your heart, and to explore your own experience and emotions at a deeper level.

Featuring the work of both famous and lesser-known poets, from different faiths, languages and cultures, A Century of Poetry gives you a fresh perspective on works you may be familiar with, as well as introducing you to poems you'll be pleased to discover for the first time - or perhaps discover again.

These meditations, by a writer who is both a poet and a theologian, will open new doors into the experience of reading and absorbing great poetry, highlighting the ways in which their language and imagery can touch unfamiliar places in the heart and enliven the lifelong adventure of spiritual growth and exploration.

This book has the colour illustration, textual simplicity and styling to appeal to children around the age of 7 + and all the charm and respectfulness to appeal to the adult buying the book.

Designed with a fill-in page to commemorate the event, space for a photo to be stuck in and an acetate wrap to protect the white mock leather cover, it contains prayers - including many from or inspired directly by the Bible - on the themes of praising God, acknowledging one's baptism, coming to confession, taking part in holy communion, and seeking the great virtues.

The book concludes with a section of appealing and reassuring blessings. This will be welcomed not only as a memento of a special day, but as a collection of prayers on which to establish an ongoing repertoire.

A delightful re-telling of the Easter story ideal for sharing with toddlers, with bright charming illustrations by Marie Allen.

This is engagingly written as a continuous journey, from 'A noisy entry' where Jesus is walking to Jerusalem, 'A meal to remember' where Jesus ate with twelve special friends, through to Jesus appearing to his special friends and his ascension. The story is expanded to give a little more detail and to enable it to be read as a continuous story over a number of days leading up to Easter.

This is an Easter story with a difference for young children, perfect for bedtimes or church groups.

Murray Watts is one of the UK's foremost retellers of the Bible. He combines expert Bible knowledge with skilful storytelling to create a compelling text that speaks to children of today.

The Lion Bible for Children provides comprehensive coverage of key Bible themes and stories, reliable text which is faithful to the spirit of the original, imaginative style which reflects the variety of the Bible itself (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters), beautiful illustrations that complement and add meaning to the stories, and all the design qualities of a modern classic.

'Murray Watts has written a modern classic. With simple words in fine phrases he paints the stories as vividly as Helen Cann illustrates them. Murray Watts projects onto the screen of a child's imagination indelible pictures of the greatest story ever told.' Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool.

This detailed and comprehensive commentary by L. Michael Morales sheds fresh light on a part of the Bible often referenced yet rarely preached and understood.

Often overlooked and regularly misunderstood, the Book of Numbers is a daunting prospect for scholars, preachers and students. It covers part of the Israelites' wilderness years between Egypt and the land of the promise - seemingly very different to and detached from our modern context. Yet God's covenant love remains the same, and the book of Numbers remains extremely relevant for ecclesiology and for the church's life within the already-not yet of the present 'wilderness' era.

In his magisterial new commentary, Morales carefully demonstrates the ongoing relevance of Numbers, it's positive vision for life and the surprising challenge it offers to contemporary Christians. This detailed and comprehensive commentary sheds fresh light on a part of the Bible often referenced yet rarely preached and explained.

The Apollos Old Testament Commentary aims to take with equal seriousness the divine and human aspects of Scripture. It expounds the books of the Old Testament in a scholarly manner, accessible to non-experts, and it shows the relevance of the Old Testament to modern readers. Written by an international team of scholars, these commentaries are intended to serve the needs of those who preach from the Old Testament, as well as scholars and all serious students of the Bible.

Volume 1 begins with an Introduction which gives an overview of the issues of date, authorship, sources and outlines the theology of the book, providing pointers towards its interpretation and contemporary application. An annotated Translation of the Hebrew text by L. Michael L. Morales forms the basis for his comments

Within this commentary on Numbers 1-19, Form and Structure sections examine the context, source-critical and form-critical issues and rhetorical devices of each passage. Comment sections offer thorough, detailed exegesis of the historical and theological meaning of each passage, and Explanation sections offer a full exposition of the theological message within the framework of biblical theology and a commitment to the inspiration and authority of the Old Testament.