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It's Not Fair!: A Book About Having Enough

Roxy Ramirez has saved up for weeks to buy a chemistry set, and now she's headed to the toy store to buy it! There's only one problem: along the way, she keeps running into friends who are in trouble, and need her to dip into her savings to help. Will she have enough money left over to buy something for herself?

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The Creation of the World

From the formation of the stars to the blessing of all living creatures, kids will be delighted with the story of how God spoke the world into existence.

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Little Prayers for Everyday Life

An illustrated prayer book with prayers for the ordinary and extraordinary moments in a child's life.

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The Little Shepherd

In this gentle Christmas story told from the perspective of a young shepherd, children will be immersed in the wonder and joy of Jesus's birth.

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Little Steps, Big Faith: How the Science of Early Childhood Development Can Help You Grow Your Child's Faith

Learn how brain science can be used as a tool to teach faith formation in the first years of life.

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Open: Unorthodox Thoughts on God and Community

This book boldly articulates an open theology--progressive approaches that promote unorthodox theological reflection and the creation of inclusive communities. Brad Braxton outlines Christianity's capacity to foster healing, hope, and restorative justice through embracing pluralism and radically inclusive love.

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Sarah Rising

Minneapolis-based poet and playwright Ty Chapman's child's-eye view of a protest provides an entre for children to learn and talk about racial injustice and the importance of community.

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It Starts with You: How Imperfect Parents Can Find Calm and Connection with Their Kids

In It Starts with You, marriage and family therapist and parent coach Nicole Schwarz introduces parents to the importance of having a calm brain, connected relationships, respectful conversations, and a coaching mindset. Our kids do not need perfect parents, but parents who are willing to learn and grow with them.

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Jesus for Farmers and Fishers: Justice for All Those Marginalized by Our Food System

Food producers in America are in the midst of one of the most severe farm crises of the last half-century. Yet we are largely unaware of the plight of those whose hands and hearts toil to sustain us. In Jesus for Farmers and Fishers, Gary Nabhan offers a fresh look at the parables of Jesus to bring us into a heart of compassion for those in the food economy hit by this crisis.

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Everyday Prayers for Families

This beautifully illustrated collection of prayers, poems, and Bible readings is perfect for families who want to grow in faith together. Use this book, and the heartwarming illustrations inside, for family devotions around the dinner table or at bedtime. Give it as a gift to new parents. Take a break from the harried pace of family life to reflect on the many blessings God has given us.

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Little Mole's Christmas Gift

A little generosity goes a long way in Little Mole's Christmas Gift.

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Giving Up Whiteness: One Man's Journey

Jeff James thought he was one of the good white guys. But when he asked an African American friend how he could help fight racism, he had to think again. "Simple," she shot back, "get rid of whiteness." In Giving Up Whiteness, James examines what it means to be white in twenty-first-century America. Ultimately, James writes, well-meaning white people have a lot of work to do, and it's past time to get started.

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Just Faith: Reclaiming Progressive Christianity

In Just Faith, activist and writer Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons explains how a strong religious left has accompanied every major progressive advance in our society, and he resurrects the long but forgotten history of progressive Christianity in the United States. This book is a rallying cry for a bold progressive Christianity that unapologetically fights for its values to impact the biggest political battles of our time--from immigration and economic fairness to LGBTQ+ and abortion rights.

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Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens

Written by a group of queer adults, and featuring testimony from young LGBTQ+ Christians, Queerfully and Wonderfully Made looks to educate young queer people of faith and to help them stay safe, healthy, and secure.

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Read a Book with Me

A little boy discovers the perfect reading partner, and a chance to make a new friend.

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Yoga Baby

Reaching, bending, rocking, and swaying—these are just a few of the moves a bouncy little baby tries when her mother practices yoga throughout the day.

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What's in Your Mind Today?

In this guided, illustrated meditation for kids, author Louise Bladen offers a simple mindfulness practice, not to banish bad thoughts, but to feel calm in the midst of thoughts that come and go.

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Being Me from A to Z

From Awesome Adventures to being one in a Zillion, each letter of the alphabet inspires kids to be their best selves in Being Me from A to Z.

The 26 letters of the alphabet provide the building blocks of words and stories--and in Being Me from A to Z, they provide kids with a primer in living adventurously, bravely, and courageously. From empathy and kindness to the importance of asking questions and helping others, kids will be inspired, affirmed, and encouraged to love themselves, be kind to others, and care for the world around them. It's as easy as ABC!

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Owen and Eleanor Meet the New Kid

The third book in the Owen & Eleanor series is a story about welcoming strangers and loving your neighbor.

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Simply the Bible

When it comes to the Bible, Nick Page is a bit of a pro. He is the author of more than eighty books, including the...

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