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When he became God's smuggler, Brother Andrew was already familiar with risk. As a boy, the intrepid Andrew Van Der Bijl joined the Dutch Resistance against the Nazi occupation. As a young man, he fought eagerly in the Dutch East Indies—until the horror of war turned the adventure seeker to a life of alcohol and desperation. Redeemed by God, the Dutchman became a daring messenger of hope, smuggling Scripture through closed borders and equipping persecuted Christians behind the Iron Curtain.

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

This collection, Saints: A Family Story, is composed of stories the authors have written for their own children and grandchildren and friends. They are adapted from Scripture, from original sources within the Tradition, and from the writings of the saints themselves or their family and friends. The saints are presented as a “Family,” living in many different times and places. Just think: many of these saints learned to love and to live the faith through the witness of their parents and grandparents or their brothers and sisters

In the Beginning is an audio drama series featuring stories from the Holy Bible. Performed in the style of the old-time radio plays from yesteryear, each fully dramatized story is professionally performed by some of Hollywood's best voice talent, including Joe Estevez, Daniel Roebuck, Nancy Stafford, Michael Sorich, Kyle Hebert, Kimberly Woods, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Tim Goodwin, and Jason J. Lewis.

Each day of Advent a different animal shows children its own amazing way to meet the dark and cold. Wood Frog freezes into a frog-shaped cube of ice! For six months Painted Turtle doesn't breathe! Woodchuck can't be wakened, even if shaken! With each creature, children hear the refrain: The dark is not an end. It's a door. It's the way a new beginning comes.

Make Room presents Lent as a special time for creating a welcoming space for God. Other books offer excellent ideas for going through the Lenten season with children, but Make Room uniquely connects its projects to the story of Jesus. Simple and practical activities such as baking bread, having a neighbor over for dinner, uncluttering your room, and watching less TV become acts of justice and kindness, part of a life of following and imitating Christ, and a way to make room for God in our lives and in the world around us.

Embark on a whimsical journey to encounter and protect the majesty of Earth. With rhyming prose and a call to simple but impactful action, this book invites young listeners to serve as caretakers for the natural world around them.

From the snake in the Garden of Eden to the lost sheep in Luke's parable, stories about fish and birds, rams and goats abound. We read about them, but they have no voice of their own. Here we allow the raven and the dove on Noah's ark, the big fish that swallowed Jonah, and the donkey on which Balaam rode, to be the narrators of their own stories, to inform us and help us to re-imagine our stories. We learn something about the intrinsic value of all living beings, and something about ourselves.

4-year old Kenzie suffered from a debilitating illness. Discouraged and exhausted, Kenzie's mother wondered, if God is only good, then why is my child suffering? The Lord showed her the authority that was hers in the name of Jesus, and Kenzie's mother prayed a powerful prayer over her daughter. Kenzie was miraculously healed and had an extraordinary personal encounter with Jesus. Listeners will be blessed to hear Kenzie’s mother read the story with a musical background.

From bestselling author Glenys Nellist comes a rhyming, whimsical, faith-building journey through the four seasons—for early listeners who love nature and wonder and the beginnings of all things.

This sweet book will be treasured for years as it shares the knowledge of God's love as a starting point to faith and a warm welcome to the community of believers. With biblically sound text, this book does not need to be listened to straight through, yet everything points to the relevance of being part of a church family and how baptized people can enjoy peace and forgiveness every day.

Inspired by Psalm 139, Known's lyrical text reminds little ones that God sees them, knows them, and loves them more than they could ever imagine. Trust Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, to encourage even the smallest believer and share God’s love in...

From the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, comes an uplifting new message for children. Inspired by Psalm 139—which begins, “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me”—the lyrical text reminds little ones that God is with them anywhere they go in...

There are so many distractions in life and it's easy to look for answers in all the wrong places; this book is an encouragement to look towards Jesus - no matter what! This book is engaging and fun, easy to understand, accessible to all, facilitates spending time with God, helps to explore our God-given identity, tackles topical issues that young people face, and includes Bible verses and prayers for reflection. The style of the book is engaging, and also includes fun facts, jokes and challenges.

Narrated by the author, this 26-minute audiobook—complete with music and sound effects—retells the Bible's core message, showing children that God's promises are even bigger and better than we think. Features original music by composer John Poon.

This special edition audio set of Found and Loved—from Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, the team behind the beloved and bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible—overflows with love, comfort, and hope, and is sure to bring joy to readers young and old. Inspired by Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer...

Did you know that the first published poet in America was a woman? As an American colonist, Anne Bradstreet’s poems give us a unique window into early colonial life. In this Christian Biography for Young Readers, Simonetta Carr shows us how Bradstreet overcame opposition from those who thought only men should write to produce beautiful poetry that encourages the church today.