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When a group of Jeri McKane’s friends help Abby present a birthday dinner for her home-ec project, the party ends up in the trashcan… literally. Is it just an unfortunate event, or have the friends been intentionally poisoned? Jeri’s instinct says something isn’t right, and the girls follow a trail that leads to some not-so-sweet evidence.Tween girls can wonder why God doesn’t step in when meanness and injustice happens. This story helps them see how he often uses ordinary people to help uncover the truth!

Created by the Araucanian god, Ngueneche, the araucaria tree is sacred to the Araucanian people of Chile. It produces large cones of edible seeds called pinyon nuts every year, but the Araucanians never ate them out of respect for Ngueneche. During one particularly hard winter, however, their survival is on the line. How will they reconcile their beliefs with their survival?

In Muslim storytelling, the wise fool is a popular figure that appears as different people in different stories. In these two funny stories, see if you can tell who the wise fool is and who is not. In one story, a father shows his son how it is impossible to please everyone. In the other, a court jester shows that he is more than just a common fool.

When the mighty goddess Ganga hears a forgotten melody in the night, she follows its tune to a palace in the icy Himalaya and to a young girl called Anya. For she has a quest for Anya–she needs her help to heal the fragile planet. Flying on her dragon Makara, Ganga leads Anya and her friend Mahi on an epic journey through time and across India, in search of elusive spirit animals and forgotten lullabies. Together, they must confront their fears and discover friends new and old, as they join their voices in a celebration of the planet.

Něžný a hřejivý příběh malého Ježíška, který se po vyhnání z Jeruzaléma ocitne s rodinou na české vesnici. Autor dokázal vystihnout podstatu křesťanské lásky bez jakéhokoli mentorství. Ježíšek na české vesnici, u břehu české řeky, do níž skáče s českými kamarády? Proč ne, když musel s rodiči odejít z Jeruzaléma a najít nový domov. Půvabné vyprávění o dětství jednoho malého kluka, kterému byly dány dary, s nimiž se musí naučit zacházet. Dětská dobrodružství, která zažívá, líčí autor s humorem a něhou. Čím je tenhle kluk zajímavý a odlišný? Svou láskou, pokorou a vírou v dobro.

Christopher Churchmouse is back! This classic series, which began in 1988, has been updated and has a new look. The exciting world of Christopher Churchmouse delights and instructs preschoolers in the lessons of friendship and family. Each volume contains five stories - a mix of classics and brand-new tales. Each story illustrates a Bible truth that young hearts and minds can readily understand.

First Day of School - Koko and Roo Learn About Love, Patience and Kindness, by Mel Madsen, is a wonderful guide for children to learn about the fruits of the Spirit, as well as to understand the practical examples of how to implement them into daily lives.

Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom's Dawn, Leinad and Tess, along with all the king's people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom's Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley . But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good?

The last thing 10-year-old Corey remembers (before the world as he knew it disappeared) was the searing pain in his head after falling while chasing his dog Molly into the woods. What happens next can't be explained as Corey wakes up and finds himself face-to-face with not one but two lions!

Christy Huddleston thought her biggest problem was going to be choosing between the charming country doctor, Neil MacNeill, and the handsome minister, David Grantland. But Christy has more serious matters to deal with when her student Ruby Mae Morrison and the mission's runaway black stallion vanish in a furious storm.

It's Christmas time at St. Anne parish, and a new family has arrived! The Perez family doesn't look like the other families in the parish. As five-year-old Mateo stares at Katie and Patrick, clutching his little stuffed burro, they see he's just puzzled about them. But it's Father Miguel's job to take care of them, right?

Jack, Jim, and Joe we're the sons of Mr. Caleb. Jack was the first son; he was seven years old; Jim was five years old, and Joe the last; four years. Mr. Caleb loved his boys so much and promised to buy a horse if they behaved well in school and brought him good results.

A long time ago, There was a Village far in the jungle. The village was small, but the people who lived there were great. They have a lot of wise men in the village. The wise men are the leaders of the village because of their wisdom. People usually come from nearby villages to seek wisdom from the wise men.

The travelling life of the caravan and its occupants provide the opportunity for Rabbit to share these tales with other animals they meet, and they join Caravan Bear, Whitby, and Freddie in listening - and learning from - the stories. He is frequently interrupted by questions from his listeners, the kind of questions any child - or adult - might ask. The real and often humorous events that happen to Rabbit and his friends are mirrored by the stories from the bible, enabling children to realise that the stories have relevance and meaning today.

Now you can help your little ones understand the true meaning of Christianity with an audiobook that will bring bible stories to life and allow your son or daughter to learn more about Jesus and the Bible. Each of the 12 short stories included comes with three different background audio tracks so your child can customize their experience of the story each time they listen!

THE DISOBEDIENT BILL A long time ago, there was a boy named Bill. He had a sister named Sophie. They both lived with their parents. The parents always teach the kids about Obedience. They always use the bible verse that says'...to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.' 1Sam 15 vs. 22. This has been the Children's watchword since they were born.

Janelle was the daughter of Mr. James. Mr. James was one of the respectful men in the society and clergy in one of the Pentecostal Churches in the UK. Janelle was always taught to respect her parent and elders in the church and everywhere she finds herself by her Sunday school teacher.

Chi era il nonno dei robot? Il Golem è forse uno dei più antichi esseri artificiali leggendari: un gigante di argilla creato, su ispirazione divina, da un rabbino, in aiuto degli Ebrei di Praga; un enorme fantoccio che si anima sono quando in fronte gli viene inciso il completo Nome di Dio. In un primo tempo il Golem ubbidirà agli ordini, ma poi comincerà ad avere vita propria, a essere invaso dalla malinconia, a sentirsi solo e diverso. E tra mito, filosofia e fantascienza, la sua storia avrà un finale fiabesco.

Kingdom's Edge is an action/adventure allegory of the life of Christ where swords, knights and battles are biblically symbolic. It is told by Cedric, a young peasant who is doomed to a life of hopelessness and despair, until he meets the "stranger." The stranger takes Cedric under his tutelage and trains him in the art of the sword, for this man is a true "Master of the Sword." When Cedric learns that hope and compassion are as great a weapon as the sword, he is propelled into a desperate battle against evil.

Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.