This gentle introduction to the biblical account of Jesus's final days on earth, and Resurrection, is perfect for preschoolers. Lush, colorful illustrations of the Last Supper, Jesus carrying his cross, and the angel in the empty tomb are accessible to little readers who are just learning about Easter. At the end of the book, Easter traditions from around the world are introduced, from Ukrainian painted eggs (Pysanky) to the greeting of the Easter sunrise in the British Isles. It's a perfect first book about an important holiday for many, and an ideal Easter gift.

How can we help children experience the true meaning of Lent, cultivate generosity, and prepare their hearts for Easter? Make Room by Laura Alary offers an innovative and engaging way for children to approach Lent, teaching them how to make room for Jesus in their everyday lives through acts of kindness, hospitality, and self-reflection.

This beautifully illustrated children's book connects everyday activities--like baking bread, having a neighbor over for dinner, or un-cluttering a room--with the story of Jesus' life, showing how these simple tasks mirror the values of justice, love, and sacrifice that Jesus lived. It's not just a book about Lent; it's an invitation to experience it with all the senses, helping children understand how to embody faith and discipleship in their own unique ways.

Unlike traditional books that simply recount the Passion narrative, Make Room thoughtfully integrates the themes of hospitality and self-giving that were central to Jesus' ministry. It invites children to wonder about the story of Lent and Easter, teaching them that this season is not just about giving up things, but about creating space in our hearts and lives for others--and for God.

Why Families Love Make Room:

• Thoughtful, accessible explanations of Lent and Easter tailored for children.
• Practical, real-life activities for children to engage with the Lenten season.
• Inspires children to think deeply about generosity, helping others, and self-giving in a fun, relatable way.
• Beautiful illustrations by Ann Boyajian that bring the story to life and help children visualize the biblical narrative.
• Encourages meaningful conversations about faith, love, and preparation for Easter.

Praise for Make Room:

• This is a poetic, practical, and theologically wise book for children. - L. Ann Jervis, Professor of New Testament, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto.
• Make Room helps children experience Lent with all their senses. A wonderful resource for families and Christian educators. - Rev. Olivia Stewart, Director of Children & Worship.
• A tender and thoughtful guide to Lent for children. The perfect resource for families wanting to prepare for Easter meaningfully. - Amy Shaw, Educator.

Perfect for Sunday school, family devotionals, or bedtime reading, Make Room makes Lent a time of joyful anticipation and deep spiritual reflection. The second book in the Circle of Wonder: Liturgical Year Resource Set, it is an essential addition to your family's Easter bookshelf.

Make Room is more than just a children's book; it's a way to help the next generation grow in their faith and understanding of the beautiful season of Lent--teaching them that, by making room for others and for God, they prepare themselves for the resurrection and new life in Christ.

Add Make Room to your Lent and Easter bookshelf today and help your children experience the true spirit of this holy season!

Other titles in the Circle of Wonder series include:

Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas
Rise: A Child's Guide to Eastertide
Breathe: A Child's Guide to Ascension, Pentecost, and the Growing Season

Don't miss the children's music Ellie is releasing as a companion to this board book--another way to welcome the wonder of spring!

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Show Kids the Spirit of Christmas and the Beauty of Giving

On the night before Christmas,
so the old stories say,
Saint Nicholas rides
in a magical sleigh.
But what is the truth,
and what are the legends?
Who is this giftgiver,
and why all the presents?

Why do we give gifts at Christmas? How did this beloved tradition begin? Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver, retold and illustrated by Ned Bustard, takes families on a heartwarming journey through the story of Saint Nicholas--an exceptionally kind bishop whose profound generosity was rooted in his deep faith. His acts of kindness have inspired Christians worldwide for centuries and ultimately gave rise to the legend of Santa Claus.

Told through engaging, rhythmic poetry and paired with vivid, colorful illustrations, Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver is a joy for children and adults alike. With its captivating storytelling, young readers will gain a deeper understanding of the spirit of Christmas and the beauty of giving.

For parents and caregivers, the book includes a special message to help spark meaningful conversations with children about faith, generosity, and how we can reflect Christ's love in our lives.

Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver is perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking to share the true meaning of Christmas with their children
• Sunday school teachers and Christian educators introducing timeless values through storytelling
• Librarians seeking a faith-centered addition to their children's collection

Bring the story of Saint Nicholas into your home and inspire your family to celebrate the season with generosity and joy. Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver invites you to discover the deeper meaning behind Christmas traditions and share with children the things that matter to God.

In a time when children's Easter excitement often focuses on only egg hunts and candy, this book offers a different--and true--reason for joy and expectancy. It's designed to be read and reread on the days leading up to Easter, telling the greatest story and building a sense of anticipation and celebration in little hearts.

Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

Welcome your child into the family of God with Celebrating My Baptism, the perfect gift for any baby or child being baptized. This beautifully illustrated keepsake book is a heartwarming way to celebrate the special day of Baptism or Christening, filled with timeless prayers, hymns, Bible verses, and child-friendly explanations that will help children understand the significance of this sacred sacrament.

Designed for ages 0-8, Celebrating My Baptism is a thoughtful and meaningful addition to any Christian child's library. With a ribbon marker and a presentation page, this book is a treasured keepsake that families can pass down through generations. It provides a foundation for young ones to grow in faith and deepen their understanding of God's love, welcoming them into the church family.

What's Inside:

• Timeless Hymns and Prayers: Including favorites like The Lord's Prayer, Psalm 23, Jesus Loves Me, and more, these beloved Christian songs and prayers will become a meaningful part of a child's spiritual life.
• Bible Verses for Faith Development: Simple, memorization-friendly Bible verses that encourage young hearts to grow in faith.
• Clear Explanations of Key Christian Concepts: Easy-to-understand explanations of Baptism, the Holy Trinity, and Holy Communion to help children grasp the significance of these important elements of the Christian faith.
• Bright, Warm Illustrations: Full of color and life, the charming illustrations make the book fun and engaging for young children.
• Presentation Page and Ribbon Marker: A perfect way to personalize this book and keep it as a beautiful memento of the child's Baptism day.

Celebrating My Baptism doesn't need to be read all at once. Every page offers a point of reflection, making it ideal for both personal devotion and family discussion. It will be a cherished part of your child's faith journey, reminding them of their baptism and the love of their church family every day.

Give the gift of faith, peace, and forgiveness--perfect for baptisms, christenings, or any special spiritual milestone in a child's life. Celebrating My Baptism is more than a book--it's a keepsake to treasure forever.

Perfect for Baptisms, Christenings, and Spiritual Milestones.

Add it to your collection today!

Learn more about Celebrating My Baptism and find free resources at celebratingmybaptism.com

Imbued with a sense of wonder, and a strong connection to the natural world, Laura Alary's books invite young readers to engage with the liturgical seasons of the church year. Breathe is a journey through Ascension, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time.

The day of Pentecost is coming.
The church is changing color.
The white and gold of Easter
will soon burst into flaming red,
then cool to green.
So begins Breathe: A Child's Guide to Ascension, Pentecost, and the Growing Time.

Breathe explores children's questions: How can Jesus go away, yet promise to be with us always? Can we trust someone who comes and goes so mysteriously?

Moving beyond long ago and far away events, Breathe invites children to wonder about and watch for the presence and work of the Spirit here and now, in practices of prayer and mindfulness, and through acts of justice, generosity, and kindness. Slowly but surely, we discover that we are the body of Jesus now, his way of being in the world. And that whenever we choose the way of love, Jesus is there. Always.

In this poetic, thoughtful text, Laura deftly interweaves biblical stories with subtle invitations for readers to consider how the gentle wind of the Holy Spirit might be at work in their lives today. The text is imaginative, insightful and thoroughly inspirational -- a must for every parent, pastor and children's minister.--Glenys Nellist, author of the Love Letters from God, and Snuggle Time Prayers.

Laura Alary writes in the warm, thoughtful style that has made her books so popular with families who want to encourage their children to think deeply and engage their spiritual imaginations. Breathe is the third book in the Circle of Wonder: Liturgical Year Resource Set. (Click HERE for free downloadable resources)

Other titles in the Circle of Wonder series include:

Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas
Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter
Rise: A Child's Guide to Eastertide

Start a new family tradition for the Christmas season by reading this upside-down book that includes fourteen Bible stories. Begin the week before Christmas with the first side, Promises Made which has seven stories that explore the Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah. On Christmas Day, flip the book over and continue by reading Promises Kept with seven more stories that vividly illustrate how Jesus's life, death, and resurrection and the beginning of the church fulfill God's promises.

Machowski weaves the promises and fulfillments together into one harmonized story that will deepen the family's faith in God's power and control over all of history and their lives too. Each story also includes questions for the family to discuss together.

Jesus Calling^(R) The Story of Christmas shares the Christmas story with your children by starting at creation and showing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. Each page features Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions as it explores the true meaning of the nativity story.

This faith-focused board book

• is perfect for children ages 2 to 6 years old;
• makes a great Christmas, Advent, or holiday gift;
• is the perfect introduction to the story of Jesus for young children; and
• is written by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young.

From the beginning of time, God had a plan to save his children. That plan was Jesus! Curl up with your family around the Christmas tree and experience God's great gift with Jesus Calling^(R) The Story of Christmas.

Now open your eyes, your heart, and your mind to the world's most wonderful story. . .
Of the Light from above, the Son of God's Love--the King of grace and glory!

From the author of The Good News of Christmas comes this charming and colorful lyrical adaptation of the events surrounding the death and triumphant resurrection of Jesus Christ as told in the gospels. From Palm Sunday to Jesus's ascension, Rousseaux Brasseur makes the Easter story come alive for all ages.

The Good News of Easter is sure to become a holiday family reading favorite and is a unique and creative way to celebrate Jesus.

Part keepsake, part teaching book, this small volume is filled with inspiration, encouragement, and reflections to ponder for 4th graders and up. Through simple text, it explains the privileges and responsibilities imparted through the sacrament of Confirmation.

Compelling stories about saints and children their own age will help kids become more familiar with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn how the gifts can be active in their own lives. The apostolic mission of a confirmed Catholic is emphasized and readers are reminded that the sacrament of Confirmation is exciting--the same Holy Spirit who appeared to the apostles and the Blessed Mother at Pentecost is the one who will come to them when they are confirmed.

This exquisitely illustrated retelling of the Easter story brings its familiar events to life.

Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable.

Join the crowds cheering as Jesus enters Jerusalem, the disciples sharing a special meal, and Mary weeping outside the empty tomb. Rediscover the wonder of the first Easter morning.

There are many intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way, bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share the story of that special morning.

REDESCUBRE EL MILAGRO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
Conecte el presente con el pasado en este hermoso libro bilingüe para niños que teje ingeniosamente las apariciones milagrosas de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en 1531 con la celebración de su fiesta por parte de una familia moderna. Perfecto para lectores jóvenes, este libro abre una puerta imaginativa para comprender las t radiciones culturales de Las Mañanitas y por qué esta celebración sigue siendo importante para tantas personas de fe.

Jesus Calling^(R) The Story of Christmas shares the Christmas story with your children by starting at creation and showing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. Each page features Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions as it explores the true meaning of the nativity story, making it a perfect read aloud book for the holiday or advent season.

From the beginning of time, God had a plan to save his children. That plan was Jesus! Curl up with your family around the Christmas tree and experience God's great gift with Jesus Calling(R) The Story of Christmas. This faith-focused picture book

• is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 years old;
• features a beautifully embellished dust jacket with foil and glitter;
• makes a great Christmas, Advent, or holiday gift;
• is the perfect introduction to the story of Jesus for young children; and
• is written by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young.

Emotions are Good and Made by God

Your family will love this unique board book Using colorful, engaging artwork, Holy Week introduces little ones to a wide range of emotions as they follow Jesus through the final week of His life.

Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations and learn about basic emotions, such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, and more. And they will become familiar with one of the final chapters in Jesus's story here on earth.

You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one understand that emotions are created by God and that they are good.

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Baby Believer(R) primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer(R) board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

In The Easter Lamb, the traditional Easter story takes on new significance as Jesus's death and resurrection are explored through the events of Passover. Through child-friendly text and engaging illustrations that meaningfully connect these two important events, young readers will see how God has always cared for his children and that he had a plan for our salvation from the start.

On the night he was arrested, Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples during what we now call the Last Supper. Jesus knew he would soon have to die like the lambs who were sacrificed in place of the firstborn Israelites so that all of God's children might live.

John Greco masterfully tells these two stories--Passover and Easter--in The Easter Lamb, weaving together their biblical symbolism and significance. You may have heard the Easter story before, but this unique take will deepen you and your child's understanding of the holiday and explain how important the image of Christ as a lamb truly is.

The Easter Lamb is ideal for:

• Introducing children 4 and up to the Passover and Easter stories
• Sharing together as a family as a read-aloud or as part of a new Easter tradition
• Helping young children better understand the Bible and how God's redemptive plan connects throughout Scripture
• Easter Sunday school lessons, family devotions, and gift giving

The Christmas season is here, and you are once again juggling the story of Jesus with good Ol' St. Nick...

...but what if you didn't have to?

This beautifully illustrated bedtime story teaches children the story behind St. Nick and how he was a follower of Jesus too! Children will learn about the birth of Jesus, the importance of giving, and the reason for many of our holiday traditions.

A Beautiful Story: Jesus & St. Nick will quickly become a family favorite. Parents love the values it teaches, and kids love the way it brings the real Christmas story to life! Make this book a Christmas tradition in your household so your kids will grow up understanding why we celebrate Christmas with certain traditions today. And don't worry! We don't give away any holiday secrets!