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| Children: Christian stories,Age 4-11 | |
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| Christian Teaching and Fiction for reading aloud or reading by themselves. For Christmas, Easter and other Bible stories look in Children: Seasonal or Children: Bible Stories. For the older children, look in Young Peoples Books too. |
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| War Child - Memories of a World War II Childhood by Maurine Murchison illustrated by Fred Apps Being a War Child myself I was immediately attracted to this book, but I was brought up in the country and was sheltered from much of what Maurine Murchison retells so vividly. Each short chapter starts with her particular memory which she then uses to lead into relevant Bible teaching and the reference to find the story in the Bible to read for yourself. Fred Apps pen and ink illustrations really help tell the stories from Maurine’s childhood and from the Bible, they are so clear and expressive. Review by Mary Bartholomew (24/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 Publisher: CF4Kids imprint of Christian Focus Published: 01 January 2010 ISBN: 978-1-845-50538-7 View this book on its own page >> |
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| John’s Jam-Packed Jottings - Topz Secret Diaries by Alexa Tewkesbury Another in this series is Danny’s Daring Days ISBN 978-1-853-45502-5 The busy jotter-style cover of this book is enough to entice a curious 8-10 year old to pick it up off the shelf. Written as diary entries by John, who is struggling with his twin sister Sarah, the book combines humour with the existential questions children wrestle with as they develop their moral compass. The Topz Gang are a group of children striving to live out their Christian faith in school but are targeted by the Dixon’s Gang who prefer to taunt and bully to build their reputation. The diary entries on occasion break down further into timely occurrences mirroring the tendency for young people to text throughout the day as events unfold but also demonstrating a reflective nature adults don’t always credit young people with. Each daily entry contains a Me and God bubble where the earnest prayers of the young character John reveal his understanding of how he should behave or react as a Christian but enables him to honestly share his struggle to do the right thing, his feelings of remorse and guilt as well as his confidence to petition for help in his struggles. A book that will resonate with children. Review by Siân Hancock (13/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £5.99 Publisher: CWR (Crusade for World Revival) Published: 2009 ISBN: 978-1-853-45503-2 View this book on its own page >> |
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| It’s My World Too - Discover Endangered Animals and Their Habitats by Elena Pasquali, illustrated by Tina Macnaughton A Christian message of looking after God’s creation is told by the animals themselves helped by peepholes and boxes with simple facts. Animals in different environments tell of their problems and help us to see what we can do to help. There is a lesson here for the adults as well as for the children. Beautifully produced and illustrated, it holds out hope for the future. Review by Mary Bartholomew (03/02/10) |
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| Hardback Price: £6.99 Publisher: Lion Published: 22 January 2010 ISBN: 978-0-745-96159-0 View this book on its own page >> |
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| A Bug Collection - Hermie and Friends by Max Lucado Max Lucado’s Bug characters learn all sorts of lessons and in doing so help young children to learn them too. I have enjoyed the books previously, and written enthusiastically about them. Now I have had the opportunity to watch these three DVDs and particularly liked Max Lucado’s chats with Hermie the caterpillar at the start and finish of each. Animation never fails to fascinate me, and although they are meant for young children I am happy to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed these DVDs and look forward to more. This set includes Hermie, a common caterpillar – it’s all about being special: Flo, the Lyin Fly – it’s all about telling the truth and Webster, the Scaredy Spider – it’s all about being brave. Review by Mary Bartholomew (01/02/10) |
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| DVD Price: £12.50 (incl VAT) Publisher: Tommy Nelson imprint of Thomas Nelson Published: November 2009 ISBN: 978-1-400-31509-3 View this book on its own page >> |
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| The Hermit, the Icon, & the Emperor - The Holy Virgin Comes to Cyprus by Chrissie Hart illustrated by Niko Chocheli This is a beautifully produced book where text and illustrations work very well together. It tells the story with imagination and charming detail – certainly in a way that children would find very exciting. It is written by a Greek author from within the perspective of the Greek Orthodox community, hence, some aspects of the story may need explanation for those from different cultural backgrounds. The illustrations are of a very high order. It is certainly a book that would be a pleasure to share with the young. Review by Simon Iredale (12/01/10) |
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| Hardback Price: £13.99 Publisher: Conciliar Dist. Orthodox Christian Books Published: 2008 ISBN: 978-1-888-21249-5 View this book on its own page >> |
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| The Life of Saint Brigid - Abbess of Kildare by Jane G. Meyer illustrated by Zachary Lynch Jane Meyer tells the story of the saint well. The language used would probably require it to be a book read to a younger child, with occasional explanations, but an older primary school-aged child would probably be fine. One thing that might prove an obstacle is the book design, specifically the font. The publishers have chosen a stylized script which reminds one of the Book of Kells. While attractive, I can imagine it would pose some difficulties to the younger reader. The illustrations also appear to seek the same resonance with the past, not very successfully, they are a little garish. These aspects are a pity because the story itself is very good and teaches some very helpful things. Review by Simon Iredale (12/01/10) |
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| Stapled A4 Pbk. Price: £9.99 Publisher: Conciliar Dist. Orthodox Christian Books Published: 2009 ISBN: 978-0-982-27700-3 View this book on its own page >> |
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| The Tallest of Smalls by Max Lucado |
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| Hardback Price: £10.99 ISBN: 978-1-400-31514-7 |
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (Available from Ritchie Christian Media)
Published: December 2009 |
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| The Very Worried Sparrow by Meryl Doney illustrated by Gaby Hansen |
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| Hardback Price: £3.99 ISBN: 978-0-745-96921-3 |
Publisher: Lion
Published: 2009 |
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| The Creation Sticker Collection by Su Box illustrated by Alison Atkins |
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| Stapled A4 Pbk. Price: £3.99 ISBN: 978-1-841-01683-2 |
Publisher: BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship)
Published: 18 September 2009 |
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| Hillytown Biscuit Church at Garibaldi Hall by Ruth Whiter |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 ISBN: 978-1-905-89326-3 |
Publisher: Christian Education
Published: November 2009 |
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| Storm by Patrick Coghlan |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978-1-904-27834-4 |
Publisher: Red'n'Ritten Ltd
Published: 2005 |
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| Jungle Doctor Series - Book One, Jungle Doctor and the Whirlwind by Paul White |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 ISBN: 978-1-845-50296-6 |
Publisher: CF4Kids imprint of Christian Focus
Published: 2009 |
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| Strength and Devotion - Risktakers Book Two by Linda Finlayson |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 ISBN: 978-1-845-50492-2 |
Publisher: CF4Kids imprint of Christian Focus
Published: September 2009 |
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| Thelma Wheelbarrow by Patrick Coghlan |
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| Paperback Price: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-904-27859-7 |
Publisher: Red'n'Ritten Ltd
Published: 2008 |
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| The Book of Life - The Lost Book Trilogy Book Three by Kathy Lee |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 ISBN: 978-1-844-27369-0 |
Publisher: Scripture Union (SU)
Published: 02 July 2009 |
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| VeggieTales: Lessons From the Sock Drawer Produced by Big Idea Productions Inc. |
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| DVD Price: £9.78 (incl VAT) ISBN: 9-990-00027-1 |
Publisher: Authentic Publications
Published: February 2009 |
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| VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue - A Lesson in Helping Others Produced by Big Idea Productions Inc. |
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| DVD Price: £9.78 (incl VAT) ISBN: 9-990-00026-3 |
Publisher: Authentic Publications
Published: March 2009 |
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| Mystery in the Snow by J.M.Evans |
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| Paperback Price: £5.99 ISBN: 978-0-953-69633-8 |
Publisher: Dernier Publishing
Published: 2009 |
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| The Book of Good and Evil - The Lost Book Trilogy Book Two by Kathy Lee |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 ISBN: 978-1-844-27368-3 |
Publisher: Scripture Union (SU)
Published: 21 January 2009 |
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| In the Shadow of Idris - Lifepath Adventures: Mary Jones by Ruth Kirtley |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 ISBN: 978-1-844-27374-4 |
Publisher: Scripture Union (SU)
Published: May 2009 |
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