Snuggle up close with these best-loved children's Bible stories filled with dream illustrations and timeless messages of faith. In this book, you'll learn about the many ways that God loves you and continues to watch over you. As you get ready for bed, rest assured that He is always with you - from morning until night, and even while you sleep.

Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime features: stories from both the Old and New Testaments for kids ages 4 - 8 in a clear, easy-to-understand style; simple reflections at the end of each story to help kids understand God's Word and how it fits into their world; prayers that encourage children to speak openly and build a relationship with God, and beautiful full-color illustrations that vividly bring Scripture to life.

Enjoy this reading of Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime by Julie Lavender...

Julie Lavender is an award-winning journalist and author and frequent speaker at writers and homeschooling conferences and women’s events. Julie enjoyed taking part in a Focus on the Family Broadcast segment in early 2021 and contributes to other moms’ and women’s podcasts as well.

Julie’s recent books include Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime and Strength for All Seasons: A Mom’s Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers, both published by Penguin Random House; 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories, published by Revell. Julie looks forward to children’s picture books releasing in 2024 and 2025 with End Game Press and Wren & Bear.

Julie holds a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and enjoyed teaching public school and homeschooling her four now-adult children. Julie and her high school and college sweetheart, David, live back in their hometown in Georgia. After serving twenty years in the Navy as an entomologist, David is completing his tenure as a wildlife biologist with an Army installation and will retire soon. The two look forward to traveling, visiting their children and families, baking, reading, writing, hiking, and putting together puzzles.

Interesting fact! Julie has stood in two hemispheres at once ... when visiting Ecuador with her husband, they straddled the equator with one foot in each hemisphere!

Learn more about the book at JulieLavenderWrites.com

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What would you do if you uncovered a real locket from 1880 on the beach?

Join Virginia and Rodney as they discover a world that spans two centuries. Traveling through time, they unravel the mystery of The Lost Locket of Lewes, Delaware.

This book combines facts with action to keep you turning the pages while learning about Lewes, Delaware, and life in the 19th century.

Dr. Ilona E. Holland spent over a decade of her professional life teaching at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, she conducted evaluations for PBS producers of programs like Martha Speaks, CyberChase, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, WordGirl, and Wild Kratt’s.

Since retiring, she spends most of her time writing for children and visiting schools all over the world. Ilona’s titles have won state and national recognition and awards. Her first book, Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure is included in United Through Reading, a program that reaches 100,000 military families around the globe.

Ilona’s other books have received first-place awards given by the Delaware Press Association and the National Federation of Press Women. Her work has also been featured in Ed Magazine and her first book was selected as one of Hoda Kobt’s favorites.

You can get a copy of her book at her website https://ilonaeholland.com

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Ever since he was little, Junier has wanted to help people. Centuries later, he has become one of the most respected and powerful heroes in the fourth dimension, using his abilities to keep peace between the dimensions. Junier even assisted in defending Nalrun against Groden, the most feared and dangerous warlord of his time. Junier has never backed down or been scared by any enemy he has faced.

Until now.

The world Junier has previously known is beginning to unfold before his very eyes. With the reappearance of his unstable twin sister and the presence of an unseen enemy who commands the undead, Junier is left scrambling to try and protect everything he holds dear. But as he travels across the dimensions trying to find answers, Junier begins to doubt whether he can stop this enemy...or whether he is meant to be a hero at all.

Enjoy this reading of Junier World in Chaos with author Zach Miller...

Zach Miller is almost eighteen years old and lives in Delaware with his family. He loves to write books, write worship songs, hang out with friends, and play sports. He can play the piano but can’t actually read sheet music – he just plays by ear.

Zach’s purpose for writing is to give people an action adventure fantasy story written from a Christian worldview. His stories are designed to both appeal to younger kids as well as teens and young adults.

There is no profanity or inappropriate content in his books - except for some fantasy violence. Zach Miller writes these books from a firm Christian perspective, but these books are not an allegory to the Bible.

He hopes that readers from all backgrounds can pick up his books and enjoy them!

Learn more about his books on Amazon.

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Growing up in dirt, looking like dirt and feeling like dirt, Sally the seed believed she was a piece of dirt. One beautiful spring day, a gardener revealed something to her that changed her life.

Enjoy this reading of Garden Tales: A Seed's Story by Brandie Muncaster.

Brandie Muncaster is an award-winning author and speaker who writes devotions and children's books and speaks at various events throughout the Carolinas. Her most notable work is a children's book called "Garden Tales: A Seed's Story" about Identity and Purpose.

She and her husband have been married for almost fifteen years and have three children. Two of them are true Irish twins, born within the same year. Brandie grew up in Redlands, California, and now lives with her family in North Carolina, where they enjoy going to the beach, visiting the mountains, and spending time together.

Learn more about her writing when you visit her website at https://brandiejmuncaster.com

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Dylan, Jack, and Tripp are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much.

While on vacation at their grandmother’s farm, cousins Dylan, Jack, and Tripp learn of a long kept family secret and the power of wishing on a star. The boys are swept away to the Valley of the Oasis—a strange, primal paradise, where monsters and danger lurk around every turn. They find refuge with a lone hunter and his dogs, who have lost track of time and appear trapped in this magical land.

But the hunter and his dogs cannot rest for long. He is pursued by the Stranger, a strange green-skinned being from another time and place who also seeks to escape the Valley of the Oasis. As they narrowly escape the Stranger’s attacks, the boys worry that they, too, are trapped with no way home. Will the hunter protect the boys and send them home in time, before the Stranger closes in once and for all?

Enjoy this reading of The Oasis King by Mark David Pullen

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Mark David Pullen is the author of middle grade series The Oasis Chronicles. His debut novel, The Oasis King, was released this year and his second book Freedom Through the Narrow Gate will release in September. Being the boy who sought after adventure and escape, he would use his imagination to create strange characters and unique far-away worlds. Some of those strange characters and far away lands cemented themselves into his mind and later became part of the firm foundation for his writing style. He currently lives in Upstate New York with his wife, two children, and crazy pup Toby. Mark is a proud member of the ACFW Organization. His debut novel, The Oasis King, received an honorable mention in the New York State Book Festival as well as a PenCraft Literary Award. Mark is an avid cook and can often be found playing 90s video games.

His stated purpose is to teach biblical values such as faith, hope, and resilence through dynamic stories. He hopes that kids who may need an escape from their struggles could find refuge in a book and see how my characters overcome their obstacles. I also pride myself on writing stories that families can read together and spend time with one another while reading.

Learn more about his books when you visit his website at https://theoasisking.com

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The whole town is talking about what's buried beneath the playground...

Windy Bottom, Georgia is usually a peaceful place. Coop helps his mom at her café and bookstore, hangs out with his grandpa, bikes around with his friends Justice and Liberty, and is determined to live up to his dad's legacy. Windy Bottom is full of all kinds of interesting people, but no one has ever caused a problem. Until now.

And somehow, Gramps is taking all the blame! It seems like there are a lot of secrets that were buried in their small town after all...

Will Coop and his friends get to the bottom of the mystery and clear Gramps's name before it's too late?

You will love Coop Knows The Scoop if you are looking for:

• Mystery books for kids 9-12

• Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readers

• Kids detective books

• 5th-grade mystery books

Taryn never planned to be a writer— she was a middle school math teacher for a couple of years. But, being a voracious reader as a kid gave her a love for words (and working with middle-schoolers gave her a sense of humor).

It seemed like a good idea to combine the two (words and humor) and voila, her first book was born. Truthfully, the first book was a fluke. She sat down to write a poem about Moses and ended up writing a fraction book about a cow. Who knew?

It worked so well the first time, she has continued to try writing poetry and has ended up with a book each time! Ok. Not really. But, she does enjoy the writing process so much, that she kept with it and has enjoyed some success along the way.

Learn more about her books and get a free ACTIVITY KIT when you visit her website at tarynsouders.com

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How much would you weigh on Jupiter? Which planet has a moon that looks like a pizza? Does it really rain diamonds on Neptune?

Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover facts that are out of this world. Track the space race from shuttles to starships.

Experience the dazzling display of auroras, stars, and nebulae. As you explore \"Awesome Facts About Space,\" you’ll see the amazing power of our Creator God.

Enjoy this reading of Awesome Facts About Space by Mark Wainwright...

Mark Wainwright loves adventure. That quest to see new sights, explore new lands, and meet new people has taken him to all 50 states and over 30 countries. He’s ridden elephants in Thailand, hang-glided in the Swiss Alps, and even been stranded on a small boat in the Bismarck Sea.

But Mark also loves finding adventure through the pages of a book! He especially enjoys reading stories that make him feel as if he is there with the characters and experiencing the action for himself.

For 16 years, Mark led the editorial departments at several Christian book publishers. Then, in 2017, Mark transitioned to teaching professional writing courses at a Christian college in Florida. He now uses his publishing experience to help guide the next generation of writers and editors.

Mark’s writing credits include publication in magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and literary journals. He’s recognized as an outstanding writer, editor, and contributor. Above all, Mark remains passionate about using his writing and editing skills for the glory of God. He encourages his professional writing students to courageously influence their communities through the power of writing.

Learn more about his writing when you visit his website at http://www.Mark-Wainwright.com

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Book four in the Tree Street Kids series: Something fishy is going on in Crooked Creek Woods. Does it have anything to do with the weird lights coming from Ruthie’s neighbor’s yard? Or are the kids’ imaginations running away with them?

After all, Jack and Ellison have been hard at work writing a mystery. The Tree Street Kids decide to investigate. Not only do they discover what’s been hidden for centuries in the woods, they also learn about placing their trust in the adults who love and care for them . . . but not before placing themselves in peril.

Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God.

The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine, but their 1990s suburban neighborhood is more than just quiet, tree-lined streets. Jack, Ellison, Roger, and Ruthie face challenges and find adventures in every creek and cul-de-sac—as well as God’s great love in one small neighborhood.

In the book series, set in the 1990s in the suburbs of Chicago, Amanda Cleary Eastep invites kids to be part of a group of friends who face challenges that don’t extend too far beyond the borders of their neighborhood.

By engaging readers’ imaginations, her hope is that they will laugh, learn, and grow in their faith right along with the Tree Street Kids and their families. The opportunity for diverse friendships may not have been as common in the suburbs in the ’90s as they are today, but Amanda wants to encourage kids, wherever they live, to be open to having friendships that reflect the diversity of the Creator.

Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s writer, and the Tree Street Kids is her debut series. Amanda knows kids because she’s still one at heart. When she is forced to act like an adult, she edits nonfiction books by grown-up authors.

Amanda’s children’s writing has been published in Ladybug, The Friend, Sunday school curriculum, and at Story Warren. As a longtime writer, she’s contributed to Christianity Today, Think Christian, and many other print and online publications. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and she leads writing workshops at her local teen center.

Learn more about her books at https://treestreetkids.com

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