Children's Department

	1st Haircut Coloring and Activity Book Code: Ch-FHCCAB Price: $2.49 Quantity in Basket: none
1st Haircut Coloring and Activity Book A fun filled double coloring and activity book. Come along side with Sara and her great adventure to uncover the big surprise Grandma has for her. Then flip it over and go on another adventure with Luke. Full of pages to color, mazes, connect the dots and more. Will provide hours of timely entertainment at home or while waiting their turn for a haircut at hair salon or barbershop.
	Adventures in Dreamland; The Wild Ride By Lisa Pollock Code: 9781934363393 Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Adventures in Dreamland - The Wild Ride - By Lisa Pollock Lisa Pollock Bedtime used to be boring and routine for White Kitty and her best friend. Then one night, as they drifted off to sleep, a wild ride began. They flew through the air—up, up and away as superheros. They blasted off to Mars as astronauts. They took off as airplane pilots and train engineers. They won speed boat races and rode the highest roller coasters. The fun and adventures were waiting for them each night as they put on their PJs and climbed into bed. Join White Kitty and her best friend as they drift off to Adventures in Dreamland. Bedtime will never be the same again. 8 x 10, Soft Cover, Full Color Brilliant Illustration, 24 pages ISBN 978-1-934363-39-3
	Big Birthday Surprise, By Charlene King Code: 9781934363027 Price: $7.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Big Birthday Surprise Charlene King It’s Steven’s 10th birthday! Last year, he had a big party, got lots of presents, and even met a professional basketball star! This year is different, though—Steven’s dad lost his job and left the family, his mom has to work all night, and he has to spend his birthday all alone. But Steven knows Jesus is always with him, no matter how sad and lonely he may be, and when his prayers are answered on this special day, he just might have the best birthday ever! Brilliant Illustrated, Full Color, SoftCover Picture Book Best Suited for Ages 8 to 11 ISBN 978-1-934363-02-7
	Christmas on a Spoon By Jennifer Whipple Code: Ch-9781934363072 Price: $16.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Christmas on a Spoon Written by: Jennifer Whipple, Illustrated by: John Joriff A delightful tale of a family, trying to hide their disappointment as they go through the rituals of Christmas day. Grandfather arrives and brightens the day. As he tells a story of a discarded silver spoon found in a trash heap, given as a gift. They are reminded that the reason for the season is Jesus, that Christmas is not about the gifts or even the grand feast but that Christmas means, what Christmas means, despite our silver spoons. About the Author Jennifer Whipple had always dreamed of being a wife, a mother and an author—now she is all three. Jennifer and her husband Rick live in a quaint bungalow off a dirt road near the village of Dexter, Michigan. When Jennifer isn’t writing, she can often be found playing outside with her two little girls or tending her beautiful flower garden. Jennifer has been blessed with a wonderful family, friends, neighbors and a Heavenly Father who loves her very much. While she still dreams of doing many things, she has come to realize that with God, all things are possible… Excerpt: There were presents galore but no gun ship or sled; and my list did not ask for new sheets for my bed. I looked at Mom in her pink terry robe as Santa Claus earrings hung from her lobes. “Did you get what you wanted?” she asked. “Do you like your new toys? Are you impressed by the rocket that makes realistic noise?” I knew my response and without a considerate thought I asked her, “Are these the only presents Santa Claus brought?” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Category: Seasonal, Christmas, General Format: Hardback, Picture book Grade/Reading Level: Elementary Language: English Size: 8 X 10 Inches Weight: 1.00 Page Count: 32 Photos: 1 Color Illustrations: 32 Color ISBN: 9781934363072
	God's Greatest Gift, by Deborah Burch Code: Ch-9780977944538 Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none
God's Greatest Gift Written and illustrated by accliamed artist, Deborah Burch God's Greatest Gift is a lively, rhythmic and heartfelt story about a child discovering that he/she is a blessing from God. It demonstrates that every child living in our wonderous world is a unique and miraculous creation. Parents will enjoy sharing this special message time and time again with their greatest gift. 10.5 x 9 Hardcover with dust jacket 32 brilliantly illustrated heavy duty pages ISBN-13 978-0-9779445-3-8
	Grammie in A Story of Friendship: PB & J Without the J By: Cheryl Jones Code: Ch-9781934363621 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Grammie in A Story of Friendship: PB & J Without the J Little Shelby has been having a hard time at school making friends, and when she comes home one day and doesn’t even want her favorite sandwich, PB & J without the J, her Grammie knows something is wrong. Turning to prayer, God gives Grammie the perfect verse: Proverbs 18:24, “A man [who has] friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend [who] sticks closer than a brother.” From this wise scripture, Shelby begins to learn not only what it means to be a friend, but also that even when she is lonely, she has a perfect friend in Jesus right by her side. About the Author Cheryl “Grammie” Jones spent more than 18 years teaching kindergarten and pre-school children. Her children’s stories come from her many years in the classroom where most were developed to teach and train children much as Jesus taught through parables. The birth of her grandchild was the catalyst for her first book; "Grammie in A Story of Friendship: PB & J without the J". Initially, she wanted to creatively leave a legacy of foundational faith for her grand-daughter and all of her future grand-children; now her modern day parables are on paper for everyone to enjoy.
	Hidden Treasures of My Kingdom Pals: Treasure of Trust (Book 1) Code: Ch-0974825107 Price: $14.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Hidden Treasures of My Kingdom Pals: Treasure of Trust (Book 1) Starring Kingdom Pal David. Come along with Jules, Toby, and Ruby as they journey into the forest to search for hidden treasure. They meet Nathan and his Kingdom Pal, David, who take them back to the time when David was a shepherd boy. David shares with them God's Treasure of Trust. 8.5 x 11 Large Limited Hardcover Edition. 72 Pages - Features an 8 page "Parents and Teachers Guide." Beautifully Illustrated--A story that will touch the hearts of your children. Preview this book!
	Humphrey's Shiny New Helmet! By Terri Evans Code: Ch-9781934363164 Price: $14.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Humphrey's Shiny New Helmet! Victorious Kingdom Kids Series - Book 1 It is the heart of every Christian pastor, parent, teacher and caregiver to share Salvation, the greatest gift of all with the children they love. But we often struggle with how to share this good news with our little one’s in an age appropriate manner, Humphrey and the Victorious Kids Series can help share this good news with our little one’s in an age appropriate manner. In Humphrey’s Shiny New Helmet! Book - 1 in the Victorious Kingdom Kids Series, author, Terri Evans, weaves a vivid, action packed adventure of faith and perseverance while sharing God’s love and salvation, along with addressing important character keys, such as making wise choices and accepting responsibility for our actions. The story also conveys the negative consequences of greed, the positive outcome of sharing and evangelism, as well as the benefits of obedience. In a story full of twist and turns Humphrey and his dad, Hopeville’s town watchman, eagerly set out on Humphrey's long awaited treasure hunt. Will Humphrey find his real treasure? As they reach their destination, a menacing shadow lurking in the distance catches the eye of Humphrey’s eye. His dad immediately sets out after the shadowy figure in fierce pursuit. Humphrey disobeys his father command and runs after him. When they reach the edge of a cliff, Humphrey falls head over heels into the evil, disgusting pit of Greedland! His father’s one and only hope is to have faith and pray that God will deliver Humphrey. While Humphrey’s father is at the edge of the cliff praying fervently, Humphrey is in the horrid pit of Greedland, faced with making crucial choices that will either lead him closer to his shiny new helmet and a way out or further away and deeper into the pit of Greedland. The Victorious Kingdom Kids Series was inspired by Ephesians 6:10-18 and Terri’s zeal for children to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and walk in the fullness of their Salvation. Humphrey’s Shiny New Helmet! addresses questions about salvation concluding with a personal invitation from Humphrey to his new friends to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Download free, bonus online resources at http://www.shalomkidsint.com: Humphrey’s Shiny New Helmet! Ministry Moments Devotional and Reading guide, Humphrey’s E³xcite (Expand, Elevate & Empower) Lesson Plans, Salvation Treasures Devotions and a Scriptural Index. A must have for any Parent, Teacher, Children’s Pastor or Caregiver introducing Salvation to 4-10 yrs olds!
	Kitty Kate's Tea Party. Written and Illustrated by: Karen Dean Code: Ch-9781934363300 Price: $16.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Kitty Kate's Tea Party Karen Dean Kitty Kate's Tea Party is the first in the Kitty Kate's Celebrate Life Series. In Kitty Kate's Tea Party, Kitty Kate is invited to tea with Aleah Jane. They discover even though sometimes things just don't go as planned, every day is still worth celebrating! Karen Dean is a gifted artist and storyteller who makes her home in southeast Michigan. She has a B.A. in Interior Design and Fine Arts and an M.A. in Clothing and Textile Design from Eastern Michigan University. Having studied under Master Artists in oil (Flemish Realism) and watercolors, she does portraits and other fine art from her home studio. Ever since her two daughters married and made her a 5-time grandmother, Karen has had a God-given vision to create a series of children’s travel books. She wants parents, grandparents and children to delight in the journey to some of the most interesting travel destinations via her colorful and lively books. In addition to the travel books, she is creating fascinating new characters to delight her audiences at school visits and other speaking engagements. She takes them on a journey through the writing and illustrating process, including an attention-getting painting demonstration. Excerpt: Kitty Kate came for tea today. We partied in the parlor. Dressed up in our finest clothes Looking elegant and proper. From the tops of our heads Right down to our toes We were frilly with lace, Fluffy feathers and bows. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Category: Children, General , General Format: Hardback, Picture book Grade/Reading Level: 2nd Language: English Size: 12 X 9 Inches Page Count: 48 ISBN: 9781934363300
	Lazy Squirrel has a Change of Heart - Philip Loving, Sr Code: Ch-0974825123 Price: $12.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Lazy Squirrel Has a Change of Heart Lazy Squirrel is a lazy and inconsiderate little squirrel. He plays all day; he eats when he is hungry, drinks when he is thirsty and sleeps when he is tired. He has no self-discipline at all. He hates work and tricks others to do his work for him. One day he meets hardworking, kind and considerate Busy Squirrel who risks his own life to save the life of his new friend, Lazy Squirrel. After running out of food during a hard cold winter, an encounter with a night creature and a fitful sleep with a special dream, Lazy Squirrel is given a new lease on life and has a change of heart. He now understands the value of working hard and real friendship and is determined to share what he has learned with others. Children of all ages will love this engaging tale and brilliant illustrations of the lives and adventures of two furry little squirrels. Parents will love the positive messages of being responsible, helping others, doing your best, working hard and real friendship. 36 Pages, 8.5 x 11 Softcover Edition. Preview this book!
	Luke's 1st Haircut, by Catherine Marek Code: Ch-9780974825151 Price: $8.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Luke’s 1st Haircut EASE FIRST HAIR CUT FEARS Luke’s 1st Haircut, by Catherine Marek, a mom and hairstylist herself, may be just what you need to take the fear out of what can be a traumatizing experience for some children. This brilliantly illustrated rhyming tale of Luke’s adventure to “The Barber Shop Place” with his grandfather is perfect for any young man preparing for that special right of passage, “going to the barber to get his first real hair cut”. Whether your child is a little leery or excited about the prospect of going to the barber this book will fast become a family favorite. The story will take your little one right along with Luke as he experiences the sights, sounds and smells of a real barber shop. Luke starts off a little afraid of all the things that are going on but he triumphs in the end with handsome hair and a smile that will let your child know that going to the barber shop can be fun and is nothing to fear. “Let’s face it. There are many things going on in a salon. The people getting their hair done can look a little scary. All this can be overwhelming to a child. Luke’s 1st Hair Cut can help set the record straight with kids about what really happens when they get their hair cut, which makes it a little less scary for them and makes my job easier.” Jackie Bray, Hair Stylist and Owner of Jacquelyn’s Hair Studio, Ferndale, Michigan Creatively written and easy to understand…for our little ones. The illustrations being bright and positive will help prepare a toddler for their 1st hair salon experience. A must for any young family to read. Lawrence Dick, Hair Stylist "Having been in business nearly 37 years, I've seen and heard many a child's first hair cut. In many cases, it was a trauma for the child. The stylists and mothers telling the children "it won't hurt," only made it worse. So I feel this book would be a great asset to grandmothers, mothers and not to mention "The Beauty Shop." Bernard Franz, Founder of Mr. Franz Salon Dearborn, Michigan 48128 Also available is Sara’s 1st Haircut and 1st Haircut Coloring and Activity Book
	PJ & The Field Day Race; PJ Learns to Win God's Way - By Pastor Jerry Code: 9781934363515 Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none
PJ and the Field Day Race; PJ Learns to Win God's Way By Pastor Jerry IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN—time for Happy Valley’s Field Day activities. PJ Stanley is excited about his school’s annual day of fun, games, and especially the races, which he won the year before. This year the competition is super tough and PJ is worried about winning. His classmate, Stacey, is really fast and is on his heels, as they get to the finish line, PJ’s pride kicks in and he takes “steps” that assure his victory. He wins the race, but in his heart he doesn’t feel like a winner. PJ begins to understand that HOW we win, is more important than just winning for pride’s sake and a 1st Place Ribbon. 8 x 10, SoftCover, Brilliantly Illustrated, 32 pages ISBN: 978-1-934363-51-5
	PJ's Christmas Gift by Jerry Yarnell Code: Ch-9781934363492 Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none
PJ's Christmas Gift Pastor Jerry Yarnell reminds us all to always hold dear the love of our Heavenly Father and appreciate the wonderful gift He sent to earth on that first Christmas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Category: Seasonal, General , General Format: Paperback, Picture book Grade/Reading Level: All Grades Language: English Size: 8 X 10 Inches Page Count: 32 Illustrations: 32 Color ISBN: 9781934363492
	PJ's Christmas Key by Jerry Yarnell Code: Ch-9781934363485 Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none
PJ's Christmas Key The Christmas season is packed full of all of the joy and excitment of the holidays--Christmas cookies, playing in the snow, putting up the decorations--but for PJ Stanley, the mysterious present under the tree from Grandpap means the big day can't come soon enough. When Christmas morning finally does arrive, however, PJ is so caught up in the moment that he almost misses the best part of all. In this touching story about the true reason for for the season, Pastor Jerry Yarnell takes a grandfather's special gift to his grandson and reminds up that Jesus is the Key to Christmas! Author(s) Information: Jerry Yarnell - Canton, Michigan Pastor of Saint Micheal's Lutheran Church and author of Battle Lines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt: "When he tried to open the treasure chest, he found it was locked. He needed a key. PJ looked all around for the key, but couldn't find it. His Grandparents had forgotten to send it! He coudn't get to what he was sure was his..." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Category: Christian Living, Practical Life , Christmas Format: Paperback, Picture book Language: English Size: 8 X 10 Inches Weight: 6.00 Page Count: 32 Illustrations: 32 Color ISBN: 9781934363485
	Sara's 1st Haircut, By Catherine Marek Code: Ch-9780974825137 Price: $8.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Sara's 1st Haircut EASE FIRST HAIRCUT FEARS Sara’s 1st Haircut, by Catherine Marek, a mom and hairstylist herself, may be just what you need to take the fear out of what can be a traumatizing experience for some children. This brilliantly illustrated rhyming tale of Sara’s adventure to “The Beauty Shop Place” with her grandmother is perfect for any little girl preparing for that special rite of passage, “Going to the beauty salon to get her first real haircut.” Whether your child is a little leery or excited about the prospect of going to the salon, this book will fast become a family favorite. The story takes your little one right along with Sara as she experiences the sights, sounds and smells of a real beauty salon. Sara starts off a little afraid of all the things that are going on, but she triumphs in the end with beautiful hair and a smile that will let your child know that going to the salon can be fun, and it is nothing to fear. "Let’s face it. There are many things going on in a salon. The people getting their hair done can look a little scary. All this can be overwhelming to a child. ‘Sara’s 1st Haircut’ can help set the record straight with kids about what really happens when they get their hair done, which makes it a little less scary for them and makes my job easier.” Jackie Bray, Hair Stylist Creatively written and easy to understand…for our little ones. The illustrations being bright and positive will help prepare a toddler for their 1st hair salon experience. A must for any young family to read. Lawrence Dick, Hair Stylist "Having been in business nearly 37 years, I've seen and heard many a child's first haircut. In many cases, it was a trauma for the child. The stylists and mothers telling the children ’It won't hurt’ only made it worse. This book will be a great asset to grandmothers, mothers and not to mention ‘The Beauty Shop Place.’" Bernard Franz, Founder of Mr. Franz Salon Dearborn, Michigan 48128 Also available is Luke’s 1st Haircut and 1st Haircut Coloring and Activity Book.
	Secret Treasures By Andrea Attaway-Young & Deborah Lane Code: Ch-9781934363706 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
The Secret Treasure A Fairy Tale In a land "not so far away" thieves and spirit-breakers stomp the very light out of a kingdom "once upon a time" filled with joy and peace. The King's only hope comes through a dream fortelling the wonderful news that his heir will save the kingdom with wisdom and strength. Determined to restore her father's dynasty, Princess Diamond flanked by the falcon of light and Miss Minnie, the castle's cook embarks on a journey to find the dream and overthrow evil. Will the "fruits" of her labor lead her to the Secret Treasure, or will darkness prevail? Excerpt The falcon flies high, The falcon flies wide, And only the falcon knows Where treasures hide...
	The Wonder of A Summer Day Code: Ch-9781934363256 Price: $16.95 Quantity in Basket: none
The Wonder of A Summer Day Celebrate the beauty of summer as you relive memories of running though sprinklers and chasing after ice cream trucks. A perfect summer day comes to life with playful, rhyming text and colorful illustrations in The Wonder of a Summer Day. The pages are filled with heart-warming words that will make you feel happy and take you back to the simple pleasures in life. Share the joys with someone you love. Excert: “Pretty flowers blooming neatly in rows and grass below tickling your toes.” Author(s) Information: Laura Becker lives in White Lake, Michigan with her supportive husband and daughter where they together live in the wonder of each summer day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Category: Children, General , General Format: Hardback, Picture book Grade/Reading Level: Kindergarten Language: English Size: 8 X 10 Inches ISBN: 9781934363256
	Too Many Freckles - By Sally Gomez Code: Ch-9781934363324 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Too Many Freckles Sally Gomez Johnny Baxter hates going to school. For years, all the kids at school have teased him about his freckles and he has a bad feeling the third grade isn’t going to be any better. But to Johnny's surprise, one unusual day everything suddenly changes. Connie, a fellow classmate, tells Johnny that God cares about his feelings. And so Johnny discovers through prayer and a miracle, that God really does care about him. Join Johnny, his classmates and freckles as they discover that God’s way of doing things is always the best way. This anti-bullying message is great for all ages to help children gain godly compassion and understanding for others no matter how different they may appear on the outside.
	When A Kid Dreams by Joshua Johnson Code: Ch-0974825190 Price: $12.95 Quantity in Basket: none
When A Kid Dreams “The Strangest Secret: You become what you think about.” (Earl Nightingale) Inspired by this favorite quote from his youth, Joshua Johnson’s beautifully illustrated collection of poetry is an exciting journey into the dreams and aspirations of children... Told and illustrated from a child’s eye view, young readers can feed their imaginations and expand their horizons – this collection makes it clear that no dream is impossible! Johnson’s whimsical poetry and artwork is ideal for children and parents looking for adventure AND growth, with characters and stories both relatable and fantastic. So come in and join The Girl Who Flew, Ivan the Inventor, and a cast of many other colorful characters as they explore what it is to dream … and how far those dreams can take you!
	Where Do Crickets Go When Winter Comes? Code: Ch-9781934363102 Price: $16.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Where do Crickets Go When Winter Comes? Phyllis A. Russell-Gilmer, Chamira Jones, Colleen Wilson Did you ever wonder how Mother Nature takes care of bugs, frogs, worms and fireflies when we no longer see them during the winter months? Do they hibernate, die off or migrate during that time of year? And what about caged birds who would normally head south for the winter? Phyllis Russell-Gilmer provides the answers to these questions and more, in her exciting new book, "Where Do Crickets Go When Winter Comes?" You'll meet Casey Cricket, Wanda Wasp, Fergie Frog and others to learn about their winter activity or lack of. Phyllis' new book will provide your children with a unique exposure to science while entertaining them as well! ------------------------------------- Category: Children, General, General Format: Hardback, Picture book Grade/Reading Level: Elementary Language: English Size: 10 X 8 Inches Weight: 1.25 Page Count: 40 ISBN: 9781934363102