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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.

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.

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.

Explore, observe and discover God's wonderful creation through this fun-filled science activity book for young children.

20 pages of scenes and activities engage children in celebrating the creativity and diversity of all that God made with over 30 large stickers of animals, planets and natural features.

Activities include:
- observing the moon and stars on a starry night
- charting the weather
- using stickers for a pre-historic animals’ scene (including dinosaurs)
- collecting and identifying the great variety of leaves
- going on a mini-beast search expedition
- identifying the planets of the solar system, growing vegetables to eat
- matching animals to their habitats using stickers.

Be a scientist, an explorer and carer of all that God made!

The 'God Made' series encourages young children to explore and discover more about the world around them, and tells them about the loving God who made it all. Written in collaboration with The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, this series of picture books - God Made Space, God Made the World and God Made Animals - and activities is an ideal way to help children engage with and celebrate God and His universe. Explore further with Faraday Kids www.faradaykids.com

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.

Alex Ayliffe's bright, colourful characters feature as stickers in this story and activity book.

The book contains a retelling of the Bible story about Jonah, with spaces left for children to fill with the appropriate sticker to complete the story.

Accompanying the retelling are extra activities about what can be found on the page - counting, naming, identifying - for which extra stickers are supplied. The stickers come on a double page spread in the centre of the book, and are grouped and numbered according to activity to make it easy to select the right sticker to complete the task.

This title is part of the much loved My Very First Series illustrated by Alex Ayliffe.

An illustrated gift book for a young child's dedication 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 dedication 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.

Deep in the forest, one dark night, it was so cold the stars were shivering in the sky... A dark storm is brewing, and the woodland animals sense danger.

The grand, proud trees, oak, sycamore and birch, are determined to fight the storm wind. But the little fir tree knows that it is more important to shelter the frightened birds and animals.

When the storm wreaks destruction, she alone is unharmed. And far away, that very night, a baby is born in a manger.

The angels who herald the baby's birth scatter shimmering stars as they pass the forest. On which tree do the stars rest? The little fir tree, the one who had shown love.

A beautiful picture book with a sparkly surprise on the last page!

Deep in the forest, one dark night, it was so cold the stars were shivering in the sky... A dark storm is brewing, and the woodland animals sense danger.

The grand, proud trees are determined to fight the storm wind. But the little fir tree knows that it is more important to shelter the frightened birds and animals.

When the storm wreaks destruction, she alone is unharmed. And far away, that very night, a baby is born in a manger.

The angels who herald the baby's birth scatter shimmering stars as they pass the forest. On which tree do the stars rest? The little fir tree, the one who had shown love.

A beautiful board book with a sparkly surprise on the last page!

Engaging children worldwide, this multi-million selling children's Bible is now available in a super-readable edition to help every child unlock the enjoyment of reading Bible stories.

The Lion Children's Bible continues to be the top-choice for using in homes and schools. This new edition uses a unique font for making reading easier, even for dyslexic and reluctant readers.

All the significant stories of the Old and New Testaments from Genesis to the book of Acts are retold in clear, simple language which children understand. The stories may be read as individual stories, yet they form a continuous narrative, which closely follows the 'one story' of God and God's people contained in the whole Bible.

Attractively presented, this rich storytelling starts with the creation, through the story of the people of Israel and the life of Jesus, to Paul's shipwreck and arrival in Rome. Accompanied by appealing and colourful illustrations, these timeless stories can be enjoyed by all children reading alone or with the help of an adult.

The Lion Children's Bible has been translated into over 40 languages and is a trusted and faithful retelling for each new generation of children.

The Grace Typeface®, designed for inclusive reading, has been developed by 2K/DENMARK in collaboration with Cambridge University's Research Department. This innovative typeface is meticulously crafted to enhance readability and comprehension for individuals with dyslexia and other reading challenges. The type design shows gravity to the baseline, and the letter design is made to achieve the maximum variations to create beautiful words that are easier to read and remember.

The Grace Typeface® transcends conventional typography by prioritizing inclusivity and accessibility without compromising aesthetic appeal. Its thoughtful design empowers individuals of all abilities to engage with written content more effectively, fostering a more inclusive reading experience for diverse audiences worldwide.

Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his woodland companions what saying goodbye means to them will help him understand his loss.

Little Bear's day of exploring and asking questions brings him comfort and hope. For the swallows, saying goodbye means flying to warmer lands; for the leaves of the trees, it is a chance to be free, leaving the tree at her most beautiful; for the moon, it is to return to be with the sun; and for the sun, it is to rise in another sky and just because Little Bear can't see him doesn't mean he isn't there.

This charmingly illustrated picture book will help young children in times of bereavement, loss or change, gently exploring the reasons for saying goodbye and giving reassurance that goodbye doesn't mean the end of things.

Have you ever given thought to the rules a lion should follow at school? Or pondered on the worst thing about queues?

You haven't? Then this book's for you?

In this collection of over 70 poems, Steve Turner returns to much of the word play and wit of his best-selling The Day I Fell Down the Toilet. Using the alphabet as a framework, he has written three poems for each letter (including X and Z!). This highly entertaining book will delight all Turner fans and teachers will appreciate the varied poetry forms (shape, limerick, nonsense, free, rhyming, etc).

The fun, witty poems - often written from a thought-provoking point of view - cover such diverse subjects as aardvarks, cars, sausages, love and yo-yos, so there's sure to be something to interest both boys and girls.

Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his woodland companions what saying goodbye means to them will help him understand his loss.

Little Bear's day of exploring and asking questions brings him comfort and hope. For the swallows, saying goodbye means flying to warmer lands; for the leaves of the trees, it is a chance to be free, leaving the tree at her most beautiful; for the moon, it is to return to be with the sun; and for the sun, it is to rise in another sky and just because Little Bear can't see him doesn't mean he isn't there.

This charmingly illustrated picture book will help young children in times of bereavement, loss or change, gently exploring the reasons for saying goodbye and giving reassurance that goodbye doesn't mean the end of things.

A long time ago, a long way away, some very clever men discovered a very exciting promise!

In Bethlehem, under the quiet night sky, an Extra Special Baby was born.

Let Antonia Woodward's beautiful retelling of the Nativity story take you back to the excitement of that very first Christmas night. In this exquisitely illustrated Christmas picture book, full of warmth, read about baby Jesus, who was so extra special that life on earth would change forever.

A delightful picture book to share with a child at bedtime or a group of children during the Christmas season.

Have you ever formed a secret club with friends? Or witnessed the flight of a cow?
Have you ever heard a duck whistle? You haven't? Then read this book now.

As always, Steve Turner's poems present a fresh and quirky view on life. Many of the poems in this collection are about childhood: school and holidays, dreams and monsters, food, friends...

This collection of over seventy poems will entertain and interest children both in the classroom and at home. The themes and ideas are thought-provoking as well as witty and fun, and the entertaining cartoons reflect the mood of the poems.

Steve Turner is the award-winning author of the best-selling poetry collection The Day I Fell Down the Toilet.

God loves little toes. God loves little me!

An adorable first prayer book with bright and beautiful pictures.

Each page shows a cute baby animal on a boldly painted background, and is captioned with things that God loves about his creations, complete with actions for baby to join in with - wiggle and giggle along with the animals. Illustrations by the wonderful Rebecca Elliott (Missing Jack, Mr Super Poopy Pants) make this sturdy little board book a delight.

Also available: Noah's Noisy Animals, Not So Silent Night, God Bless This Starry Night

Alex Ayliffe's bright, colourful characters feature as stickers in this story and activity book.

The book contains a retelling of the life of Jesus, with spaces left for children to fill with the appropriate sticker to complete the story.

Accompanying the retelling are extra activities about what can be found on the page - counting, naming, identifying - for which extra stickers are supplied. The stickers come on a double page spread in the centre of the book, and are grouped and numbered according to activity to make it easy to select the right sticker to complete the task.

This title is part of the much loved My Very First Series illustrated by Alex Ayliffe.

"The light of a big star filled her room and lit the whole wide world outside."

A little shepherd girl loves her father greatly, and adores spending time with him on the hillside, tending his flocks. But one night, he is called away and she can't find him. She anxiously searches high and low, eventually finding him at a stable in Bethlehem, where her journey ends with a most glorious discovery.

Discover the meaning of Christmas as the shepherd girl enters to find a radiant baby, whose light is a gift to everyone. Weaving the Nativity story into an original tale, this evocative Christmas book exudes a heartwarming message about love and peace.

Alan Marks' illustrations - crafted in detailed ink and deep watercolour washes - flow through the pages, taking the story towards its colourful and evocative end.

We whisper our prayer of thanks for this day -
bless our sleeping tonight, Father God.

Introduce young children to the practice of praying to God at the end of each day at bedtime. This prayer book models words of thanks to God, thoughts about others and asking for help.

Inspired by Psalm 121, children will be comforted by God's blessing and care looking after them as they sleep. Each prayer ends with a repeated phrase, which encourages young children to learn and join in. The prayers ask God for safety and protection for animals, family and friends, other children in need, for the new day tomorrow and asks for help to be kind and caring like Jesus.

Good Night: Prayers for Bedtime is written for young children and their parents or carers to say together at the end of the day, establishing the routine of ending the day with God. There is a space to write their own bedtime prayer as well.

The charming illustrations and padded cover make this bedtime prayer book an ideal gift for a special occasion, celebrating a child's birthday or faith journey. It is a heart-warming prayer book ideal as a gift from a grandparent, godparent or family member to give to a young child.

Jonah is trying to run away from God - then he finds himself in deep, deep trouble...

The story of Jonah is full of content that children love: a dangerous mission, a man on the run, danger at sea, an incredible whale rescue, and a grand finale about forgiveness. Amanda Hall and Joyce Denham give this classic Bible story their own special twist. The beautiful illustrations and dramatic storyline written in a lyrical style make this picture book a great read.

A new edition of a much-loved classic Bible story retelling enjoyed by children for more than twenty years.

Have you ever been punched by a cabbage or fallen head first down the loo?
Have you ever had fun with a poem? You haven't? Then this book's for you.

Whacky poems that take a roller-coaster ride from the crazy corners of dreams to the big questions of life.

This collection of over seventy poems for children by Steve Turner is regularly in the best-seller lists. Full of wit and fun, his thought-provoking poetry has been used by teachers in classrooms and entertained children at home over the years. These poems make an instant impact, as the themes and ideas in them offer lots of food for thought for young minds.

Alex Ayliffe's bright, colourful characters feature as stickers in this story and activity book.

The book contains a retelling of the Easter story, with spaces left for children to fill with the appropriate sticker to complete the story.

Accompanying the retelling are extra activities about what can be found on the page - counting, naming, identifying - for which extra stickers are supplied. The stickers come on a double page spread in the centre of the book, and are grouped and numbered according to activity to make it easy to select the right sticker to complete the task.

This title is part of the much loved My Very First Series illustrated by Alex Ayliffe.

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

Colors: A Noah's Ark Story helps foster image and word recognition of colors, while children delight in the bright illustrations of animals getting onto the ark and the story of the flood, culminating in the colorful rainbow.

Alex Ayliffe's bright, colourful characters feature as stickers in this story and activity book.

The book contains a retelling of the story of Noah and the flood, with spaces left for children to fill with the appropriate sticker to complete the story.

Accompanying the retelling are extra activities about what can be found on the page - counting, naming, identifying - for which extra stickers are supplied. The stickers come on a double page spread in the centre of the book, and are grouped and numbered according to activity to make it easy to select the right sticker to complete the task.

This title is part of the much loved My Very First Series illustrated by Alex Ayliffe.

This beautifully illustrated first children's Bible for the very young makes the ideal gift for a newborn baby and Christening, Dedication, or Baptism present.

The Lion Baby Bible introduces 45 stories from the Old and New Testaments. Each story is simply and beautifully retold in a few words with a Biblical truth about God's love for the world and our special relationship as his children. Share precious moments with your young child, enjoying looking at the stunning illustrations and introducing key events, people, and Jesus' teaching from the Bible.

Delight in the simplicity and sense of wonder that this perfect starter Bible offers to share with a much-loved child.

God makes a world that is perfect in every way. Then temptation comes along: what else is there to discover. . .?

Find out about the people that God sends to lead and help God's people know right from wrong and bring them back to loving God. These engaging retellings of twenty most popular Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments are faithful retellings that children will enjoy hearing read aloud.

Each story begins with a short paragraph that encapsulates the message or introduces the situation, and then is retold with warmth and sincerity. The stories are designed to be read as individual episodes in just five minutes each - perfect for bedtime or reading to a group of children. Richard Johnson's bold illustrations bring the faithful retellings alive with lots to explore and engage a child's imagination.

The stories include: Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Babel, Abraham and Isaac, Joseph, Baby Moses, Moses and The Great Escape, The Boy Samuel, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel and the Lions, The Birth of Jesus, Jesus in the Temple, The Hole in the Roof, Calming the Storm, The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, Palm Sunday and Easter.

What is it like to lose something very precious? Is having lots of money really important?

Discover the stories that Jesus told about listening and forgiveness, using talents and being prepared in these engaging retellings of the top ten most popular parables that children enjoy hearing read aloud.

Each story begins with a short phrase that encapsulates the message and then is retold with warmth and sincerity. The stories are designed to be read as individual episodes in just five minutes each - perfect for bedtime or reading to a group of children. Nadine Wickenden's fun illustrations, which make use of textiles, bring the faithful retellings alive with lots to explore and engage a child's imagination.

The stories are: The Sower and the Seed, The Rich Fool, The Great Feast, The Lost Coin, The Prodigal Son, The Widow and the Judge, The Unforgiving Steward, The Workers in the Vineyard, The Foolish Bridesmaids, and The Three Servants.

A first Children's Bible for young readers to read aloud or alone, including 80 stories from the Old and New Testaments faithfully retold.

The stories selected are God-centred, focusing on the unbreakable relationship between God and people through the encounters of people in the Bible with God and with Jesus.

In addition to familiar timeless Bible stories, the breadth of the content includes David's psalms, Solomon's wise sayings, and lamentations, as well as writings of the prophets.

Along with a sense of understanding the nature of God, and the fulfilment of God's restoring plan through Jesus, children will grasp an understanding of the chronological order of the events and maps provide the location.

Pronunciation guides for names of people and places and a useful Glossary are provided. Bible references are provided for further exploration of the stories. Colourful and engaging illustrations bring the stories to life and make this a children's Bible that will be treasured.

How can a camel overcome her shyness at a talent show? Meet a greedy monkey and cheating hedgehogs, a talking bear and a runaway donkey.

Discover stories of friendship and kindness, and the power of a nightingale's song in these engaging retellings of ten animal stories from around the world.

Each story begins with a short phrase that encapsulates the message and then is retold with humour and liveliness. The stories are designed to be read as individual episodes in just five minutes each - perfect for bedtime or reading to a group of children. John Bendall-Brunello's fun illustrations bring the wit and energy of these much-loved stories alive with lots to explore and engage a child's imagination.

The stories are: The Musicians of Bremen, Party Time, The Nightingale, The Cheeky Monkey, The Lion and the Mouse, Princess Petunia and the Pig, The Hare and the Hedgehog, Fish Girl, The Talking Bear, and Chauntecleer the Cockerel.

A beautifully illustrated children’s book featuring 12 inspiring stories of Christian saints, ideal for ages 7 to 11.

From Saint Peter and Saint Paul to Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Bernadette, Padre Pio, and more, each story brings to life the courage, faith, and compassion of these beloved saints.

Lively and vivid, some tales are told in the first person, others through onlookers' eyes, with each story including extra information about the saint's life. Graceful illustrations, inspired by ancient art and architecture, make every page a visual delight.

Perfect for young readers, families, and Sunday schools, this faith-based collection inspires children with stories of heroism, kindness, and devotion. A timeless book that children will return to again and again.

Have you ever formed a secret club with friends? Or witnessed the flight of a cow?
Have you ever heard a duck whistle? You haven't? Then read this book now.

As always, Steve Turner's poems present a fresh and quirky view on life. Many of the poems in this collection are about childhood: school and holidays, dreams and monsters, food, friends...

This collection of over seventy poems will entertain and interest children both in the classroom and at home. The themes and ideas are thought-provoking as well as witty and fun, and the entertaining cartoons reflect the mood of the poems.

Steve Turner is the award-winning author of the best-selling poetry collection The Day I Fell Down the Toilet.

Have you ever thought about the rules a lion would need to follow in school? Or considered the worst thing about a queue?

You haven't? Then these poems are for you?

In this collection of over 70 poems, Steve Turner returns to much of the word play and wit of his best-selling The Day I Fell Down the Toilet. Using the alphabet as a framework, he has written three poems for each letter (including X and Z!). This highly entertaining book will delight all Turner fans and teachers will appreciate the varied poetry forms (shape, limerick, nonsense, free, rhyming, etc).

The fun, witty poems - often written from a thought-provoking point of view - cover such diverse subjects as aardvarks, cars, sausages, love and yo-yos, so there's sure to be something to interest both boys and girls.

Have you ever been punched by a cabbage or fallen head first down the loo?
Have you ever had fun with a poem? You haven't? Then this book's for you.

Whacky poems that take a roller-coaster ride from the crazy corners of dreams to the big questions of life.

This collection of over seventy poems for children by Steve Turner is regularly in the best-seller lists. Full of wit and fun, his thought-provoking poetry has been used by teachers in classrooms and entertained children at home over the years. These poems make an instant impact, as the themes and ideas in them offer lots of food for thought for young minds.