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Little Lost Donkey -Mary & Joseph’s donkey overcomes fear of getting lost when he finds the stable for the Christ Child. [Fear of getting lost]

These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian-based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full-color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre-schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

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This is a concept book to teach and delight. As a young African boy travels to visit his grandmother, he passes through the village market, where he sees lots of things Granny would like? four brooms, five hats, six necklaces, seven musical instruments, and so on. Stunning photographs taken in Emeka’s southern Nigerian village illustrate this heartwarming story. “A wonderful multidimensional story with universal appeal.” ? School Library Journal

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“What do you think would make our world a more perfect place to be?” Robert Bender spent two years asking kids across the country that question. The result is this collection of over a hundred poignant, charming, refreshingly funny quotes that speak to an ageless, universal longing in all of us.

For instance, it would be a perfect world if:
“…my mom would finally realize I’m never going to clean my room.”
“…my cousin would come down from heaven.”
“…I could turn my brother into an ant and step on him.”

Stylishly designed and illustrated, this delightful window into the hearts and minds of children is a great springboard for discussion and a perfect gift for any kid, growing or grown, who is captivated by a world of endless possibilities.

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Nestor’s Adventures: I Like Colorado! is a children’s picture book about a little dachshund named Nestor who begins his search to find his lost friend, Little Turtle. Along the way, Nestor is introduced to various historical and iconic symbols of Colorado. Professor Butterfly follows him and explains to the reader all of the interesting animals, trees, flowers and sites Nestor has seen and met.

In addition to learning about historical sites and state symbols significant to Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West, readers are also introduced to key leadership concepts and values to include encouragement, teamwork, positive attitude and perseverance.

The narrative is geared for 1st grade reading levels while the Professor Butterfly comments are geared to 3rd grade reading level. So join Nestor on his adventure and help find Little Turtle too!

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Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs focuses on the intensity of emotions that brothers and sisters experience when they have a sibling with special needs, and the hard questions they ask: What caused my sibling’s disability? Could my own child have a disability as well? What will happen to my brother or sister if my parents die? Written for young readers, the book discusses specific disabilities in easy to understand terms. It talks about the good and not-so-good parts of having a brother or sister who has special needs, and offers suggestions for how to make life easier for everyone in the family.

The book is a wonderful resource, not just for siblings and their parents but also for teachers and other professionals who work with children with special needs. This revised and updated edition includes new sections on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, ultrasound, speech therapy, recent legislation on disabilities, and an extensive bibliography.

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“Cumbayah” is an enduring campfire song for children and a source of inspiration for adults. Though its roots are in the African-American tradition, it speaks to people of many different cultures, ages, and religious. With power and grace, Floyd Cooper depicts scenes from everyday life that emphasize how people all over the world are united in spirit. Here is an uplifting book that, with its simple lyrics, can also help teach children to read and sing. A historical note and a musical arrangement are included.

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La versión Kindle de este Bestseller de Amazon es compatible para PC, Mac, Teléfonos Inteligentes, Tabletas o Dispositivos Kindle.

Libro para Niños Edad 3-8. 
 
Una historia llena de humor y aventura que enseña a los niños el valor de la amistad, el trabajo en equipo y la solidaridad.
 
La historia motiva a los niños a no renunciar o abandonar sus sueños cuando se encuentran con algunos contratiempos.
 
Cuando Ícaro le pidió a su mejor amigo, el caracol Helix, que lo ayudara a alcanzar el Sol, no tenía idea de todas las aventuras por las que pasarían juntos. Después de probar muchos inventos sin suerte y de poner la vida de su mejor amigo y la suya en peligro, no logró alcanzar el Sol. Cuando todo parecía perdido, Ícaro tuvo una transformación maravillosa que le permitió alcanzar su sueño.
 
“La oruga que quería llegar al Sol” es un libro para la hora de dormir. Este cuento enseña varias lecciones de vida a los niños, siendo la mas importante la de no abandonar sus sueños sin importar que tan complicados parescan de alcanzar.
  

(Libro en Español para niños, Children’s spanish books) 

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“We’re the Boys Team
We three!
Oscar,
Eddie
And me,
Jacob!”
You can recognize them anywhere.
They build with blocks together.
They practice karate together.
They hate naps together.
They’re kindergartners who
Rule The School!
But their days would not be
so delightfully full without…
Julia C.,
Julia D.,
and Sophie P.
Girls plus boys
equals the Friends Team:
in deft words
and funny pictures,
a winner!

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A young boy has his hands full when he helps his sister prepare for her wedding.

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From century to century, generation to generation, Aesop’s fables have entertained, enlightened minds, and warmed hearts around the world. Now in this unique collection, Tom Lynch uses collages of vivid color, intriguing texture and folk art style to re-invent fourteen of these well known and loved fables for today’s children.

The crisp retellings of Aesop’s tales and the beauty of Tom Lynch’s illustrations will encourage readers to look closely before they leap from one fable to the next.

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The Grandma You Never Knew La abuela que nunca conociste Grandmothers have a very special role in the lives of their grandchildren. In The Grandma You Never Knew, Carolee Aker’s poetic verse and Dario Salvi’s endearing illustrations capture the universality of a grandmother’s love and that unique bond between a grandmother and her grandchild. The story reveals that even those grandchildren who never have the opportunity to meet their grandmother can know her through stories and experience her continuing influence and love at work in the family’s life. This book celebrates grandmothers everywhere and underscores their permanent place in a family’s heart. Las abuelas tienen un papel muy especial en las vidas de sus nietos. En La abuela que nunca conociste, los versos dulces de Carolee Aker las tiernas ilustraciones de Dario Salvi captan la universalidad del amor de una abuela y el lazo único entre ella y su nieto. La historia revela que aun esos nietos quienes nunca han tenido la oportunidad de conocer a sus abuelas pueden hacerlo por los cuentos y descubrir que su influencia y amor siguen teniendo un impacto en la vida familiar. Este libro celebra a las abuelas en todas partes e ilumina su lugar permanente en el corazón de las familias.

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In book 3b, Peter and Jane help their mum and dad in 36 new words including ‘rabbits’, ‘play’, ‘cake’ and ‘school’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 3c.

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Book 1b follows on from 1a and introduces 16 new words, including ‘toys’, ‘has’, ‘trees’ and ‘ball’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 3b.

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In book 5a, follow Peter and Jane on a fun day out in 46 new words including ‘soon’, ‘said’, ‘pull’ and ‘talk’. Once this book is completed, the child moves on to book 5b.

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Enjoy the first day of school with Spot!

It’s Spot’s first day of school! He and his friends sing together, play together, and read together. When it’s time to go home, Spot can’t wait to come back tomorrow! Young readers will love going to school with their favorite puppy Spot.

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Kids develop lifelong cooperation awareness and anger management skills!

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Hi, new shoes. Howdy, cubbies. Hey there, crayon. Hello School!

This collection of 38 vivid poems brings the classroom to life and sets the scene for a first school experience. From the eager anticipation of the building itself: “Wakes up early. / Just can’t wait / to see who’s coming. / Don’t be late!” to the anxious pleas of the supplies: “Stick with me, / says Glue with a grin, / and I’ll stick with you . . . / through thick and thin,” Hello School! celebrates all things preschool. Letters, numbers, books, water fountains, carpet squares, swings, and slides all pop off the page and into a child’s imagination.

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The five books in the DoodleLoops Series are based on the educational premise that open-ended self-expression and drawing opportunities promote and facilitate the processes necessary for writing and subsequently reading. The activities promote the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association Standards. The activities are also appropriate for portfolios, ELL, and alternative forms of assessment. The books can be used for students at a variety of grade, skill, and interest levels and can be incorporated to fill all literacy programs, although they are recommended for grades pre-kindergarten through second grade. The reading, writing, and word building titles combine to create an integrated language arts supplement suitable for most curriculums. The books are 8.375 in. by 10.875 in. $7.99.

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Want to add fun, interactive games to your Christian education program? Has your Sunday school curriculum fallen into a worksheet rut? Do you have active children at your church who are missing out on lessons? Do you need help coming up with custom Vacation Bible School or special event games?

Hands-On Sunday School Lessons Volume One: Old Testament Games and Relays is the book for you! Covering some of the major events in the Old Testament, these 25 games will integrate into your existing elementary and junior high programs.

Each game includes scripture references, detailed instructions for set up and game play, and notes on best practices and adaptations for special circumstances. The useful appendix even tells you which games are safe for Sunday Best clothing and which are best saved for play clothes events.

This affordable addition to your curriculum resources will engage leaders and children in the Bible stories in fun and educational ways.

Summer Kinard is a mother of five with over 20 years experience teaching church groups and developing hands-on Bible teaching lessons. She holds Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees from Duke University Divinity School.

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Tony and his parents dye Easter eggs, listen to the story of Easter in church, and have a special supper at Grandma and Grandpa’s in this springtime lift-the-flap book.

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One of five new additions to our popular Read and Understand series, More Read and Understand Stories and Activities-Grade 1 provides teachers with a comprehensive resource of stories and skills pages to supplement any core reading program.

Features 23 stories, each followed by four or five pages of activities for practicing reading skills. Each of the stories is followed by activities for practicing reading skills such as:

– comprehension

– vocabulary development

– phonetic elements

– word attack skills

Stories range from fantasy to the real-life activities experienced by children of this age. Each story consists of 4 half-page sheets, suitable for cutting apart to make little individual books. Page one contains a picture dictionary, illustrating words featured in the story. All stories are fully illustrated.

Some story titles are “Josh’s Bike,” “I Can See the Moon,” “Simple Machines,” “Recycling,” “The Hippopotamus,” and “My Puppy Snickers.”

Practice activities for every story include:
– a comprehension page
– a word family page

Other skills practiced include:
– sequencing events
– compound words
– possessives
– rhyming
– classification
– following directions

The stories and practice materials can be used for directed lessons with small groups or individual students or as independent practice activities in class or at home. The reading levels in each book span several grades to ensure that appropriate material for most all students is provided. A complete list of skills practiced is given in the table on contents for each book. An answer key is provided.

Many stories have a response page designed to encourage students to apply and connect story information and newly acquired reading skills to their own experiences. Charming, age-appropriate illustrations throughout. All 144 pages perforated for easy removal. $12.95 each.

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A treasury of words to boost your word power, simple to explore, lots of ideas for different subjects to write about, you can look up words alphabetically in the word finder, there are tips for writing stories…and word games to play too.

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