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Jonathan Edwards: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95Jonathan Edwards lived at a time when many people were seriously questioning long-accepted ideas about the world, life, and God, and his answers to these questions have left a mark on the way we think today.
While he is often remembered as the preacher of a scary sermon about a spider dangling over a fire, he remains significant as one of the greatest thinkers America has produced. Simonetta Carr traces the events of Edwards’s life from a young student interested in science to husband and father, pastor, leader of the Great Awakening, missionary, writer, and college president.
Colorful illustrations, interesting facts, and a compelling story combine to introduce young readers to this important theologian and life in colonial America.
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Lady Jane Grey: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95Although she ruled England for less than two weeks, Lady Jane Grey has been admired for generations for her courage and faithfulness to the gospel — even though she was executed for treason at the age of sixteen.
In this new addition to the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, Simonetta Carr tells Lady Jane Grey’s story of intrigue and explains her times and era: the tumultuous politics of Reformation England.
Maps, photographs, and beautiful illustrations decorate the narrative, helping young readers visualize what life was like in sixteenth-century England. More importantly, they will learn the story of an extraordinary young girl who understood that she was saved only by the mercy of God and the merits of the blood of Jesus Christ.
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Augustine of Hippo: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95Another of Simonetta Carr’s beautifully illustrated biographies of great figures of church history, for the young. Besides the major Biblical characters, Augustine of Hippo may well be the most influential man in church history – but too many don’t know his story.
This is just the right introduction to the life and ministry of Augustine for youthful readers. They’ll come to know his personal struggles and the high value he came to place on the Bible and truth. Readers will also see the difficult days in which Augustine lived, amid the turbulent times of the collapse of the Roman Empire.
A vividly illustrated volume, simply written, and packed with fascinating facts. Written for young readers, but sure to capture the interests of the whole family.
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Irenaeus of Lyons: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95Irenaeus is remembered for his work in helping the church to preserve the faith handed on by the apostles and to defend it when it was attacked. In this simply written and beautifully illustrated book, Simonetta Carr shows young readers the difficulties the early church faced and how Irenaeus taught Christians to discern truth from error by listening to the Bible. To Christians, the lessons Irenaeus taught are as important today as they were in his time.
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Bible Doctrine for Younger Children, 2nd Edition (hardcover)
$35.00Using over 150 stories and illustrations, James Beeke teaches children, aged 9 years and up, how to live out the Christian faith. Suitable for homeschool, church, or family use.
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Charles Spurgeon: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95Charles Spurgeon is considered one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs us how young Charles learned to look to Christ alone for salvation, and how he never tired of point others to his savior.
See how God used this young country boy to preach to thousands, provide training for pastors, start orphanages, and stand against those who denied basic teachings of the Bible. Colorful illustrations, interesting facts, and a compelling story combine to introduce young readers to this important British preacher.
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Martin Luther: Reformation Fire (Catherine Mackenzie)
$8.99What made an ordinary monk become a catalyst for the Reformation in Europe in the 1500s? What were the reasons lying behind his nailing of 95 theses against the practice of indulgences to the door of the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg in 1517? Why was Martin Luther’s life in danger? How did his apparent kidnapping result in the first ever New Testament translated into the German language? Discover how a fresh understanding of the Scriptures not only transformed his own life but had a huge impact upon Europe.
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Phillis Wheatley: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95No one could have imagined that the frail, seven-year-old slave girl who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1761 would become the first published African American, achieving fame for her poetry in both America and England. Upon her arrival, Phillis Wheatley quickly learned to read the Bible and other classic literature, publishing her first poem in 1767 when she was thirteen and a book of poetry in 1773. Her poetry encouraged freedom for all people, and she proved to a doubting generation that intelligence and creativity are not limited to a particular race.
Through Phillis’s story, young readers will learn the importance of trusting God’s plan while standing up for justice and the good of other human beings.
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The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden (Kevin DeYoung)
$14.75Once upon a time there lived a man and a woman. They were the happiest people on the planet. They were the only people on the planet, but they were still terrifically happy.
Unfortunately, things didn’t stay happy and wonderful for long …
The Bible is full of exciting stories that fill children with awe and wonder. But kids need to know how all those classic stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.
In The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung — a best-selling author and father of six — leads kids and parents alike on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ’s death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.
- Read to me: ages 5-7
- Read on my own: ages 8-11
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Betty Greene: Courage Has Wings (Irene Howat)
$8.99Planes are frequent sights in our skies today. In the early years of the 20th century they were new, exciting – dangerous even. Betty Greene was one of the early women to learn to fly these amazing new machines. After World War 2, Betty helped to set up an organisation that used aircraft to support mission work – she was its first pilot. Later that organisation became Mission Aviation Fellowship. In Latin America, Africa and Irian Jaya Betty Greene flew her aircraft with courage and skill, all the while trusting God to keep her and her passengers safe.
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Anselm of Canterbury: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95While he would have preferred the simple, quiet life of the monastery—teaching, reading, thinking, and writing about God — Anselm of Canterbury spent much of his life dealing with powerful kings, consulting with popes, and serving reluctantly as archbishop of Canterbury.
Through Anselm’s story, Simonetta Carr teaches what life was like in medieval Western Europe. Young readers will learn of the tempestuous relationship between church and state during this era and the significance of Anselm’s writings about why God became man and the relationship between faith and reason.
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Samuel Rutherford: The Law, the Prince, and the Scribe
$8.99When Samuel Rutherford picked up his pen he changed lives, maybe even across continents. What he wrote influenced the American constitution but where his real power and passion was felt was in the letters that his warm pastor’s heart wrote to the people of his parish.
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The God Contest: The True Story of Elijah, Jesus, and the Greatest Victory
$16.99There are all sorts of contests: spelling contests, singing contests, sewing contests, sports events and more. But this book is about the greatest and most important contest of all: The God Contest. Who is God and who isn’t?
Find out what happened when the prophet Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal to a God contest. And God showed up and revealed Himself and His power.
Hundreds of years later, this contest was repeated on an even bigger scale, when Jesus showed His glory and power at the cross and by rising from the dead.
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Julia Gonzaga: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95At age twenty, Julia Gonzaga was one of the most envied women in Italy. A property owner, she entertained artists, poets, and musicians at her castle; and she was the prettiest woman in the country! Yet Julia was confused and anxious about God and her own sin. No matter how hard she tried not to sin, she often put her desires to please other people before obeying God. She finally found peace when she understood the gospel, and then she devoted her life to sharing the good news with others.
Her story, set in the 1500s, gives today’s young readers an opportunity to learn about the unique challenges of the Italian Reformation and some of the Italian Christians who risked and even gave their lives for the sake of Christ.
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Lottie Moon: Changing China for Christ (Nancy Drummond)
$8.99Lottie Moon was a dark eyed, raven haired mischief at school. She played pranks, cracked jokes and skipped church as often as possible. Her mother longed for Lottie to trust in Christ but Lottie didn’t want anything to do with God – she felt she didn’t need him.
So how did this young girl have her life transformed so that she lived through the American civil war, taught at school and finally went to China as a missionary to share the good news of Jesus Christ with thousands of people on that great continent? This is her story, so read it and find out.
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The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Storybook (Carl Laferton)
$16.99The True Story of Why Jesus Died and Rose Again
This beautiful hardback Bible storybook for 3-6 year olds takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. It is a gospel presentation that focuses on the significance of the temple curtain. God said “because of your sin you can’t come in”, but the moment the curtain tore in two, everything changed!
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Can Brown Eyes be Made Blue? The True Story of Amy Carmichael and her Looking Glass
$6.99Out of the mirror, two eyes peep. A young girl wonders if God has answered her prayer! Amy wants blue eyes, and not the brown eyes she has. But when she wakes in the morning, finding she still has brown eyes, tears begin to fall. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” But God knows that, far away in India, there are other children with brown eyes who need Amy’s help. And she learns that God always answers prayer by doing what is best!
This picture-filled story of Amy Carmichael’s life, from childhood up, will captivate and fascinate children. A sturdy hardcover at a great price! Beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page.
A wonderful introduction to the life of missionary Amy Carmichael for children 4 to 12 years of age.
(Read-aloud: 4-8. Read on my own: 8-12)Get all 15 volumes of the Little Lights Series!
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Could Somebody Pass the Salt? The True Story of Hudson Taylor and a Bowl of Soup
$6.99What would you do if your family forgot to give you lunch and you weren’t even allowed to ask for it? Young Hudson Taylor’s story of a missing bowl of soup is an amusing tale from his childhood. In the end, Hudson does get his soup – but a lot more. He also learns about the country of China. Before long, he was deciding to go live in China himself, to tell the people there about the Lord Jesus. A sturdy hardcover at a great price! Beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page.
A wonderful introduction to the life of missionary Hudson Taylor for children 4 to 12 years of age.
(Read-aloud: 4-8. Read on my own: 8-12)Get all 15 volumes in the Little Lights Series!
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Frances Ridley Havergal: The Girl Who Loved Mountains
$8.99As a little girl, Frances loved to climb trees, enjoy the countryside and to run about with her spaniel. The mountains of Switzerland inspired her and she loved hiking on the steep slopes. She became a hymn writer and singer, longing to share the love of her Saviour. Books flowed from her pen at a later stage, often beginning as bedtime stories for her nephews and nieces.
About the Author:
Lucille Travis is the author of several children’s books and delights in encouraging young writers. A former college lecturer, she has also been a storyteller in Awana clubs and has held children’s writing workshops. -
John Bunyan: Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Simonetta Carr)
$13.95A Nonconformist preacher and writer of the seventeenth century, John Bunyan is well known as the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, the epic tale of Christian’s journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City—from unbelief, to repentance and faith, to the trials and victories of life, to heaven. Many people don’t realize, however, that Bunyan based the story on his own life, which was full of dangers, obstacles, disappointments, tough decisions, and great encouragements.
Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the story of John Bunyan, from his rebellious youth to preacher of the gospel and prisoner for the sake of Christ. His example of faithfulness to God will inspire readers as they learn about this important figure of church history.
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