The Bible tells us that the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend (Exodus 33:11). Born into captivity in Egypt, Moses was hidden among the bulrushes of the Nile River to escape the sentence of death upon Hebrew infants. Discovered by the Pharoah's daughter, he was adopted by her and brought up in the royal palace. The Lord, however, would later instruct Moses to lead his people the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, across the Red Sea, and into the Sinai Desert. And it was on Mount Sinai, amid thunder and lightning, fire and clouds of smoke, that the Lord would speak to Moses and reveal the Ten Commandments, which were written with the finger of God (Exodus 31:18) upon two tablets of stone. After wandering with his people in the desert for forty years, Moses would finally die on Mount Nebo, within sight of Canaan, the Promised Land. Award-winning author, Demi, recounts the dramatic story of Moses--prophet, liberator, and lawgiver to his people the Israelites.

This colorful book introduces children to 50 ordinary men and women who God gifted with extraordinary courage to accomplish incredible things.

Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren't perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way.

Each short, easy-to-read chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.

As boys and girls read these captivating accounts, they will learn to love God more intentionally, and they will begin to believe that the Lord will equip them with courage when they need it the most.

Mary My Mother 978-0-89942-280-0

Mary My Mother is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2 X 7 ⅜ to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of the our Blessed Mother and how she assists us
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovasik, S.V.D. provides children with simple explanations of the life of Mary, Mother of God. Mary, the mother of Jesus, plays a very important role in the New Testament and is an inspiring example for all of us. Chosen by God to bring His Son, Jesus, into the world, Mary shows us the power of saying yes to God's plan, even when it seems challenging or hard to understand.
When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, telling her she would be the mother of Jesus, Mary was surprised but said, Let it be done to me according to your word. This yes is known as her Fiat. Mary's trust and obedience to God show us how we can have faith in His plans, even if we don't see the full picture.

Mary was also present during many important events in Jesus's life. She cared for Him as He grew up, was there at His first miracle at the wedding at Cana, and stood by Him during His crucifixion. This shows us her deep love and loyalty.
Mary teaches us to be faithful, patient, and compassionate. She also helps us learn to trust in God's love. Catholics honor Mary and ask her to pray for us because she is so close to Jesus.
Mary's life reminds us that God's love is always with us and that we, too, can follow Jesus by being kind, loving, and trusting God's plans.

Specific topics covered in this title include:

• Mary is Born
• Mary is Offered in the Temple
• Mary with Her Mother
• Mary and Joseph are Married
• The Angel Speaks to Mary
• Mary Visits Elizabeth
• Jesus is born in a Stable
• Mary Offers Jesus in the Temple
• The Magi Visit Jesus and Mary
• The Holy Family Flees to Egypt
• The Holy Family at Nazareth
• Mary Finds Jesus in the Temple
• Mary at the Marriage Feast
• Mary Meets Jesus
• Mary Sees Jesus Die on the Cross
• Jesus Lies in Mary's Arms
• Jesus Appears to His Mother Mary
• Mary Sees Jesus Rise to Heaven
• The Holy Spirit Comes Down Upon Mary and the Apostles
• Mary is Taken to Heaven
• Jesus Crowns Mary Queen of Heaven
• Mary Our Mother

This boxed set contains five inspirational Bible stories written for today's preschoolers.

This boxed set of five classic Bible stories includes the Little Golden Book versions of The Story of Jesus, Bible Stories of Boys and Girls, The Story of Easter, David and Goliath, and Miracles of Jesus. Written for a preschool-age audience and with contemporary, colorful illustrations, these books are perfect for reading aloud. Makes a wonderful Easter gift

I lamented, as Holy Week rapidly arrived, that I didn't have a children's story of Jesus that reflected my beliefs that I could share with my two sons and their young minds, hearts and spirits. So I boiled down two thousand years of theology and almost three decades of ministry to the words you are about to read.

A fresh retelling of the classic Bible story for today's kids

The classic Bible story of young David, who grew up to be a king, feels fresh again. Many kids today can relate to him: young, small, having to stand up to a bully, with family in the military. And David grew up to be an athlete/warrior and a singer/songwriter, too Written by one of today's in-demand Christian writers, this lively Little Golden Book is perfect for reading aloud to little ones who are discovering the world of Bible stories.

Good Saint Joseph 978-0-89942-283-1

Good Saint Joseph is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2 X 7 ⅜ to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of the life of St. Joseph and how He helps us
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovasik S.V.D., Conv. provides children with a beautiful explanation of the life of Saint Joseph. St. Joseph was a humble, hardworking man chosen by God to be the earthly father of Jesus and the husband of Mary. Even though he doesn't speak a single word in the Bible, St. Joseph's actions show us his strong faith, love, and obedience to God.

Joseph was a carpenter, which means he made things from wood. He taught Jesus this trade, working every day to provide for his family. His love for Jesus and Mary shows us how important family is and reminds us to take care of the people we love.
An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him that Mary would have a special child, Jesus, who would save the world. Joseph trusted God and listened to the angel, even though he didn't understand everything. Later, he protected Mary and Jesus by taking them to Egypt to keep them safe.
As a faithful man, St. Joseph obeyed God without hesitation, always trusting in His plan. Because of his strength, humility, and love, he is the patron saint of the Catholic Church and of families, workers, and fathers.
St. Joseph teaches us to listen to God, to be kind and hardworking, and to love and protect our family. He is a wonderful example of living a holy life close to Jesus.

Specific topics covered in this title include:

• An Angel appears to Joseph
• Mary and Joseph are Married
• Mary and Joseph Go to Bethlehem
• Joseph Adores the Infant Jesus
• The Coming of the Shepherds
• Joseph Gives Jesus His Name
• Joseph Takes Mary and Her Child to the Temple
• Joseph Welcomes the Magi
• Joseph Takes Mary and Jesus to Egypt
• Joseph Returns to Nazareth
• Joseph Finds the Boy Jesus in the Temple
• Jesus Works with Joseph
• Joseph was the Head of the Holy Family
• The Death of Joseph
• St. Joseph is the Protector of Families
• St. Joseph is the Protector of the Church
• Prayer to St. Joseph

Look unto Jesus and be saved! Charles didn't keep the words that changed his life to himself.

Charles Spurgeon was a simple country lad who went on to become one of the best known preachers in London, Europe and the world. Caught in a snowstorm one day when he was a teenager, he crept into the back of a church and the words Look unto Jesus and be saved! changed his whole life. Charles spoke words that touched the hearts of rich and poor alike. His fame became so widespread that it is reputed that even Queen Victoria went to hear one of his sermons. Charles was more concerned about the King of Kings - Jesus Christ.

The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from Christian George will challenge young readers to declare Christ like Charles Spurgeon did.

A well-known and long-standing series:

• Over 50 titles
• Great for ages 9 to 14
• Published in 14 languages
• Half a million books sold
• Also available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books

Each biography follows the trailblazer's journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.

Each book features:

• Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they've read applies to their life today
• Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book's subject

An Exciting and Inspiring Collection of Vividly Told Stories of Christians Who Really Made A Difference.

Box Sets Make an Excellent Gift for When a Single Book is Not Enough!

Each book in this box set contains the story of creative Christians who demonstrated that the world of art and the world of science are not in opposition to faith. These men and women embraced their gifts from God and used them to impact His world. Christ is Lord over all!

You will meet...

Michael Faraday: Despite having dyslexia, he was still the brains behind the electric light. In this book you will also read about his love for God - his greatest discovery.

John Bunyan: Having faced one type of conflict as a soldier, when he trusted in Christ he faced other conflicts. The preacher and writer had to suffer persecution and be put in prison for his faith.

Fanny Crosby: This little blind girl surpassed expectations and grew up to be a talented poet and musician. The hymns she wrote are still being sung today.

C. S. Lewis: He wrote some of the most famous books in the English language, but they're not just shallow stories, they carried a deeper meaning.

Patricia St. John: The life of one of the world's best-loved Christian writers for children was a story in itself, full of twists and turns.

The Trail Blazers series are a well-known and long-standing series.

• Over 50 titles
• 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books
• Great for ages 9 to 14
• Published in 14 languages
• Half a million books sold!

These biographies follow the trailblazer's journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.

Each book in the Trailblazer series features:

• Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they've read applies to their life today
• Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book's subject

Brother Andrew was no stranger to adventure and intrigue - in fact, he craved it.

As a young lad, he was forever getting into mischief, and even risked his life during the Nazi occupation of Holland by setting off fireworks in the faces of German soldiers!

Years later, God used this same thirst for danger and excitement as Andrew smuggled Bibles into Communist countries to help the persecuted, underground church and bring light to darkened hearts. Enemy lines and hostile borders mean nothing to God or to Andrew, who still works to assist the persecuted church across the world through the organization he founded, Open Doors.

The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from Nancy Drummond will challenge young readers to be bold for God like Brother Andrew was.

A well-known and long-standing series:

• Over 50 titles
• Great for ages 9 to 14
• Published in 14 languages
• Half a million books sold
• Also available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books

Each biography follows the trailblazer's journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.

Each book features:

• Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they've read applies to their life today
• Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book's subject

Help your little ones dig deeper into Scripture and grow closer to God with The Beginner's Bible People of the Bible, a must-have with The Beginner's Bible Storybook--the perfect way to introduce young readers to key Bible characters.

Kids love the colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text throughout The Beginner's Bible People of the Bible. Parents love helping their children learn about more than 30 men, women, and children from the Old and New Testaments, including Noah, David, Esther, and Jesus.

A perfect complement to The Beginner's Bible, this book contains interesting facts on the major characters of the Bible, prayers, and Scripture references, written for new readers. The Beginner's Bible People of the Bible also features a durable hardcover, vibrant artwork, and tons of great takeaways for children learning about the Bible.

The Beginner's Bible People of the Bible:

• Is part of The Beginner's Bible(R) brand, the bestselling Bible storybook brand of our time, with more than 25 million products sold
• Contains easy-to-read text that has been parent-tested and children-approved
• Features a durable hardcover; and vibrant, full-color illustrations
• Features interesting facts, prayers, takeaways and key Scripture references for the major characters of the Bible
• Includes more than 30 men, women, and children from the Old and New Testaments
• Is just right for children and parents and grandparents to share

Buried beneath the sentimental cards and candy hearts lies the story of a man named Valentine who defied an imperial order prohibiting marriage. The emperor, known as Claudius the Cruel, needed all strong young men to enlist in Rome's military, so he forbade them from getting married. When Valentine was caught marrying couples in secret, he was brought before the emperor. Valentine saw an open door to share the gospel with the emperor. Did the emperor choose to place his trust in Christ? Children will be inspired by Valentine, a courageous evangelist who dared to share the gospel with a cruel emperor.

Look behind the legends and tales of Santa Claus to learn the true story of a steadfast, godly man who refused t deny Christ and then suffered for His sake. When Nicholas was a young boy, both of his parents died and he used his inheritance to help others. As a grown man, he became a leader in the church. He was later imprisoned under the Roman emperor Diocletian, who imprisoned church leaders in an effort to stop the spread of the gospel. After Nicholas was released, he faced a new challenge: A wrong teaching had infiltrated the church. Nicholas had to stand for truth, but that, too, came with a price. However, it did not deter him from generously giving to those in need until his death. God's Courageous Gift-Giver will inspire children to give gifts to others.

He defended the faith and became Christianity's first martyr. Stephen lived a life full of faith, performing miracles, boldly telling others about Jesus and even serving with others to help widows in their time of need. Then, his courageous witness was silenced. However, the gospel could not be stopped, as his martyrdom caused the gospel to be pushed outside the city walls of Jerusalem and into the surrounding region. Written to inspire children to witness boldly for Jesus Christ, God's Courageous Witness is a reminder of the Holy Spirit's power when we face opposition for the Lord's sake.

Jesus' disciple Thomas rightly earned the title Doubting Thomas by refusing to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. He told the disciples, Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, I will not believe. Soon after, Jesus appeared to Thomas, shattering his unbelief. Thomas became so convinced of the resurrection of Jesus Christ that he took the gospel to India, where he is believed to have died as a martyr at the hands of Hindu priests. Children will be inspired by his courage to take the gospel to a strange land where his legacy of faith lives on today.

He hunted down the followers of Christ and threw them into prison. However, as he made his way to Damascus to arrest more, Jesus appeared to him in a blinding light. Soon Saul the persecutor became one of Christ's boldest apostles, whom we know as Paul. God's Courageous Apostle highlights some of the dramatic events in the life of the apostle Paul, who founded many of the first underground congregations and spent time in prison for his witness. His story will inspire children to share Christ with the lost.

Go beyond the St. Patrick's Day symbols of shamrocks and leprechauns and hear the story of a man determined to share the message of salvation with the people who had made him a slave. When Patrick was a young boy, pirates invaded his home and made him a slave on the island known today as Ireland. While there, he recalled the Bible stories that his father had told him and dedicated his life to the Lord. Although he later escaped and returned home, he knew the Lord was calling him back to share the gospel with his captors. Your children will be inspired by the story of this courageous man who returned to Ireland with the gospel despite great opposition.

This valuable reference book features more than 100 notable people from the Old and New Testaments, offering kids a window into the biblical world and to the important men and women who shaped religious history.

From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to Paul's ministry to the ancient world, this beautiful book pairs need-to-know information about biblical personalities with timeless artwork. Each vibrant, colorful profile is accompanied by fast facts, including which books of the Bible the person appears in and what he or she is best known for. Feature spreads cover the history, archaeology, and geography associated with notable individuals. An alphabetical index covering more names not mentioned in profiles ensures that kids reading the Bible never have to ask, Who's that?

Charles Dickens's other Christmas classic, with a new introduction by Dickens's great-great-grandson, Gerald Charles Dickens.
Charles Dickens wrote The Life of Our Lord during the years 1846-1849, just about the time he was completing David Copperfield. In this charming, simple retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, adapted from the Gospel of St. Luke, Dickens hoped to teach his young children about religion and faith. Since he wrote it exclusively for his children, Dickens refused to allow publication.
For eighty-five years the manuscript was guarded as a precious family secret, and it was handed down from one relative to the next. When Dickens died in 1870, it was left to his sister-in-law, Georgina Hogarth. From there it fell to Dickens's son, Sir Henry Fielding Dickens, with the admonition that it should not be published while any child of Dickens lived.
Just before the 1933 holidays, Sir Henry, then the only living child of Dickens, died, leaving his father's manuscript to his wife and children. He also bequeathed to them the right to make the decision to publish The Life of Our Lord. By majority vote, Sir Henry's widow and children decided to publish the book in London. In 1934, Simon & Schuster published the first American edition, which became one of the year's biggest bestsellers.

How many heroes from ancient history can you name who are still being honored today by Israelis and by Palestinians, by Catholics and by Protestants, by followers of Islam and by followers of Judaism?David Ben-Jesse uniquely fits that description. He is known to Jews (and to Israelis) as their greatest king; to Muslims as a revered prophet; and to Christians as one whom God called a man after my own heart (Holy Bible, Acts of the Apostles 13:22).Yet those who write about King David often tend to say either too much or too little about him. Devotional materials sometimes spiritualize every detail of his life. Bible study books may gloss over the less uplifting aspects of his career. Novels go to the opposite extreme, adding imaginary (even racy) content to embroider a story already rich in texture.THE SHEPHERD KING: A New Biography of David Ben-Jesse is based on a careful and reverent re-reading of the age-old narratives; on reliable scholarly studies of biblical literature; and on recent archeological findings that shed light on life as it was lived three thousand years ago. Neither devotional nor fictional in approach, it is indeed a new biography for readers 12 and up of one of the most colorful and compelling characters in all of human history.