The Awesome Book of Unusual Bible Heroes for Kids


Book Description

Kids often hear Sunday school lessons about Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus. But what about Ehud, Deborah, Jonathan, and some of the other lesser-known but equally colorful heroes of the Bible? Popular children's author and illustrator Sandy Silverthorne uses hilarious drawings and modern-day settings to introduce kids to some of the everyday people God has used in amazing ways. Each story includes an age-appropriate devotional that ties a life lesson to the character and helps kids apply what they learn to their own lives. These tongue-in-cheek but historically accurate retellings will help readers (8 to 12 years old) discover some of the hidden gems in the Bible. Even "reluctant readers" will become immersed in these stories and enjoy watching the way God can turn anyone into a surprising and unusual hero in His plan to reach the world.




My Big Book of Bible Heroes for Kids


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My Big Book of Bible Heroes for Kids highlights the stories of 50 weird, wild, and wonderful Bible characters in a fresh, comic book-style approach that features attention-capturing illustrations and captivating stories.




One-Minute Mysteries and Brain Teasers


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Readers of all ages will enjoy the challenge of discovering the answers to—or being stumped by—these interactive mysteries. In brief paragraphs and black-and-white illustrations, award-winning author Sandy Silverthorne and John Warner present 70 puzzles, each with a logical "aha" answer that requires thinking outside the box. Clues and answers are included in separate sections. Mystery: A man is looking at a clock that displays the correct time, but he doesn't know what time it is. Why not? Clues: The man can see and tell time perfectly well. The clock is normal and in plain sight. More than one clock is in the room. Solution: Each clock in the room is displaying a different time, so he doesn't know which one is correct. Hours of wholesome entertainment is practically guaranteed!




The Awesome Book About God for Kids


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Kids ages eight to eleven will love these thoroughly up-to-date retellings of stories from the Bible. Each one highlights an important aspect of God’s nature, including... God is my defender and protector (Daniel in the lions’ den). God is the best listener (Hannah’s prayer). God wants to know me personally (Jesus and Zacchaeus). With delightful cartoon drawings on nearly every page and a brief application after each story, this collection is perfect for young readers to enjoy on their own or with adults by their side.




The Awesome Book About God for Kids


Book Description

Each one of these thoroughly up-to-date retellings of stories from the Bible highlights an important aspect of God's nature. With delightful cartoon drawings on nearly every page and a brief application after each story, this collection is ideal for young readers to enjoy on their own or with adults by their side.




Bible Heroes and Bad Guys


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Profiles both heroes and villains from the Bible, and contains motivational Christian lessons and morals.




The Awesome Book of Bible Comics


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Your Favorite Bible Stories—as You've Never Seen Them Before! Bible stories can be seriously awesome! The Awesome Book of Bible Comics illustrates many of the most popular stories from the Bible—and that's a pretty sweet deal, because you do not want to miss out on how Noah escapes becoming fish food David goes head-to-head with a big bully and wins the world's strongest man brings down the house a baby boy becomes the world's biggest superstar overnight Jesus is sentenced to death—but brings the world new life These and several other stories about heroes (and sometimes villains) of the Bible are filled with action and fun to read. Jump in and see how God showed His love and faithfulness through each of these adventures.




Totally Awesome, Super-Cool Bible Stories as Drawn by Nerdy Ned


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Join Ned as he draws—and learns—his way through the Bible! Combining International Children’s Bible® text with funny illustrations, this Bible storybook brings to life the most popular Bible stories with a humorous but respectful twist. Our narrator Ned will guide late elementary and middle-grade kids through the Bible—keeping them smiling the entire time. Even reluctant readers will engage with the Bible stories and come away with newfound Bible knowledge and clarity. These funny sketches will grab kids’ attention—and keep it—as they see their favorite Bible stories relate to their lives in a whole new way! Meets national education standards.




The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains


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This extensive, full-color guide to Bible characters includes fascinating facts and figures about the Bible’s most curious but sometimes relatable people. Including all-new illustrations from graphic artist Sergio Cariello, The Action Bible Heroes and Villains draws in young readers with: Colorful info about the crazy origins, amazing occupations, and strengths and failings of more than 75 Bible characters. Historical background and “Where Is It Now?” guides to ancient and modern-day locations. Diagrams, stories, and fun facts about food, clothing, traditions, individual quirks, and miraculous interventions. From Adam and Eve’s most embarrassing moment to the details of a Roman soldier’s armor to Zechariah’s hometown, the unique insights and dynamic illustrations in this jam-packed guide jump off the pages and into kids’ minds and hearts as they meet people just like them whom God used in His redemptive story.




Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids


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More than 100,000 copies sold! Any kid can be a comedian with a little help from award-winning author/illustrator Sandy Silverthorne's Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids. Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this zany collection of one-liners (Did you hear about the missing barber? Police are combing the city.), knock-knock jokes (Knock, Knock. Who's there? Pizza. Pizza who? Pizza nice guy, don't you think?), riddles (What's red and goes up and down? A tomato in an elevator.), puns, and funny lists represents some of the world's best clean humor. Add in the author's hilarious illustrations and cartoons, and kids will get hours of fun with the kind of laughs that make milk come out your nose--that is, if you're drinking milk while you read!