Books for Children

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Breaking Out of the Bungle Bird		Tale of the Poisonous Yuck Bugs
Author - Aaron Reynolds Illustrator - Pete Whitehead Publisher - ZonderKidz/Promiseland Ages - 8 and under

• Favorite Features -
  • fun, colorful, slightly wacky illustrations
  • stories based on Proverbs
  • fun rhyming lyrics
  • stories make a clear point kids will be able to remember
  • Metamorphosis Challenge helps kids apply the point

    These books combine fun stories with important biblical truth and present it in a way kids will understand, remember and relate to!  Parents and kids alike will enjoy these books!  Tremendously well done Aaron, Pete and ZonderKidz/Promiseland!

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VeggieTales Gift Books -
God is Bigger		Oh, Where is My Hairbrush?
	I Can Be Your Friend		My Day
Authors - Mike Nawrocki, Phil & Lisa Vischer Illustrators - Casey Jones, John Trent, Karen Poth Publisher - Howard Publishing/Big Idea  Ages - 2-7

• Favorite Features -
  • each includes a CD music single
  • mix of illustrations with much loved Veggie characters and photos of children
  • colorful illustrations
  • presentation page

    Favorite Veggie Songs in storybook form with the music as a added bonus!  Great Combo!  Extremely well done, Mike, Phil, Lisa, Casey, John, Karen and Howard Publishing/Big Idea!

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Bob & Larry's Silly Slides Author - Cindy Kenney Illustrators - Robert Vann and Greg Hardin Publisher - ZonderKidz/Big Idea Ages - 3-6

• Favorite Features -
  • unique "pull-out" sliders add unexpected surprises to every page
  • fun, colorful illustrations of loved Veggie Characters
  • interactive "pull-outs" involve children in the reading of the story
  • message about having fun with friends

    Involve the children in revealing the surprising pictures and in guessing what they will find for more interactive reading together!  Unique book makes a great gift option!  Tremendously well done, Cindy, Robert, Greg and ZonderKidz/Big Idea!

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The Mess Detectives - Dial M For Mercy Author - Doug Peterson Illustrators - Ron Eddy & John Trent Publisher - ZonderKidz/Big Idea Ages - 4-8

• Favorite Features -
  • fun, loved Veggie characters in a detective story
  • strong message on what mercy is and why we should show mercy to others
  • colorful, bright illustrations
  • begins with a Bible verse and ends with a suggested Bible story for more on what the Bible teaches about mercy

    Fun story provides opportunities for parents and teachers to have important conversations with children about mercy.  Extremely well done Doug, Ron, John and ZonderKidz/Big Idea!

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