KID STUFF - Fall/Winter 2000

resources for effective children's ministry

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Growing with Jesus - 100 Daily Devotionals Author/Illustrator - Andy Holmes Publisher - Tommy Nelson Ages - 5- 9

    Favorite Features:

• 100 devotionals
• each study has a Bible verse, thoughts to grow on and a way to live the point all day - excellent!
• each study also has an interesting fact about "My amazing World"
• fun, colorful illustrations
• index for amazing fats, Scripture and subject

    As I have written many times, it is so extremely important for us to help children learn to spend time reading their Bibles - well written devotionals for children are not always easy to come by, but this one is an excellent resource for kids to use on their own or with their families.  I highly recommend "Growing With Jesus" - it is an excellent resource - I especially appreciate the emphasis on application!  Extremely well done Andy and Tommy Nelson!

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I Wonder How God Hears Me I Wonder What I Can Give God Author - Mona Gansberg Hodgson Illustrator - Chris Sharp Publisher - Concordia Publishing House Ages - 4 - 7

    Favorite Features:

• excellent topics - prayer and loving God
• fun, interesting, colorful illustrations
• interactive format involves kids by asking questions
• note to parents and teachers and activities in the back - excellent!
• Scripture verse at the end

    A couple of issues ago, I selected the "I Wonder" books as two of my top picks for children's book - now there are additional titles in this well written and delightful series!  I have found the "I Wonder" books to be a completely enjoyable way to help teach young children about God and the world He created.  Children absolutely love these books and thoroughly enjoy participating with these stories.  I sincerely hope we will have additional "I Wonder" books to be equally delighted with!  Extremely well done Mona, Chris and Concordia Publishing House!

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The Treasure Tree The Two Trails Authors - John & Cindy Trent & Gary & Norma Smalley Illustrator - Judy Love Publisher - Tommy Nelson Ages - 5 - 8

    Favorite Features:

• fun, colorful, completely delightful illustrations - excellent!
• the animals will help children identify their personality
• personality checklist - helpful for parents, teachers and kids

    Story books with delightful pictures are fun to read - when these stories also teach important truths that is even better!  These books help children learn to understand how they and others have different personalities and to enjoy each other.  Both of these stories will also help children, parents and teachers better understand and appreciate how God made them.  Very nicely done John, Cindy, Gary, Norma, Judy and Tommy Nelson!

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The Whale's Tale Retold by - Beverly Larson Illustrator - Tracey Moroney Publisher - Standard Publishing Ages - 2 - 5

    Favorite Features:

• colorful, interesting pictures
• retells the Bible story of Jonah
• emphasizes obeying God
• board book is sturdy and an excellent choice for young children
• cut out pictures add to the fun

    Jonah is one very familiar and well loved Bible story for young children and board books are excellent choices for the younger child - combine them and you have an excellent choice for the very young children.  This book is a fine choice to help children begin to understand about obeying.  Very nicely done Beverly, Tracey and Standard Publishing!