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So, you think you know Noah?In this multi-storey story, he’s got an ark but not many spaces. How will he fit all the animals on? Perhaps packing them in tightly – car-park style – is the only way!This beautifully illustrated, rhyming retelling of the story of Noah and his ark will entertain young children and adults alike.

Moses knows his people are in trouble. Plucked from the River Nile, he’s a shy guy sent by God to get the Israelites back on track. And what an escape plan – free tickets for all on the Exodus Express! Will nasty Pharaoh stop them in their tracks? Or will they make it through the Red Sea channel tunnel to the promised land?This beautifully illustrated, rhyming retelling of the story of Moses will entertain young children and adults alike.

How best to get twelve brothers around the local neighbourhood? In a minibus of course! But when Joe is left behind, and his coloured coat ripped in the process, he ends up being passed through the neighbourhood from building to building, from fancy townhouse, to jail, to palace to grain store. Told in rhyme and full of Kerensa's wit and warmth, discover this fun and quirky retelling of Joseph's story, brought to life with beautiful illustrations from the Pope Twins.

Who’s that blaring out music night and day? It’s Sisera’s Boisterous Boyz! But the locals aren’t happy about all the noise, so Judge Deb and her singing superstar Barak come up with the perfect plan: a battle of the bands! With fabulous illustrations throughout, be charmed by this modern-day retelling of the story of Deborah, the only female judge in the Bible.

Jam-packed with interesting facts, Christian theology and practical tips, Planet Protectors is an informative and empowering guide for children on helping the environment by living sustainably! In a lively, entertaining style Ruth Valerio and Paul Kerensa offer 52 fantastic ideas for looking after the world - from cycling more and choosing fair-trade, to taking shorter showers and recycling. Children will love taking up a different challenge each week and be inspired to join the fight for the planet's future as they learn about why it is so important to care for the environment and God's creation. With quirky illustrations perfect for colouring in throughout, Planet Protectors is an ideal book for 7- to 9-year-old children beginning to read independently. It is also a brilliant resource for parents and guardians to open up conversations with children about environmental sustainability, and for primary schools, Sunday schools and youth workers teaching about the environment. Encourage and empower your children to see how they can make a difference and look after the world by becoming Planet Protectors.

In this delightful sleigh ride through Christmas history, Paul Kerensa answers the festive questions you never thought to ask... Did Cromwell help shape the mince pie? Was St Nicholas the first to use an automatic door? Which classic Christmas crooners were inspired by a Hollywood heatwave? And did King Herod really have a wife called Doris?Whether you mull on wine or enjoy the biggest turkey, the biggest tree or the biggest credit card bill, unwrap your story through our twelve dates of Christmas past. From Roman revelry to singing Bing, via Santa, Scrooge and a snoozing saviour, this timeless tale is perfect trivia fodder for the Christmas dinner table.

Join the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo – for a fun, action-packed everyday adventure at their treehouse music studio. They have a day off from recording to do something they love. Lulu just wants some peace and quiet, but the other Cheeky Pandas have all found noisy things to do. It’s ‘panda-monium’! Lulu shows her love to the others by being patient. Will the other Cheeky Pandas show love by being kind to her?Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas® The Day Off encourages children to think about what it means to love and how this can be shown to others. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/

Join the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo - for a fun time on a bouncy castle at their treehouse studio.They all want to bounce on the bouncy castle. CJ promises the others a chance to bounce, but first she wants another turn. CJ imagines herself as queen of the castle, but can she be faithful like the best queens, kings, and rulers? How do Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo end up in the bushes? Will CJ keep her promise and look out for the other Cheeky Pandas?Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas® The Bouncy Castle encourages children to think about faithfulness and how this can be shown to others. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/

Join the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo – for a fun, action-packed everyday adventure at their treehouse music studio. The recording company keep sending gifts to the Cheeky Pandas, including a top of the range drum machine that pumps out beats. Benji is sad that he is no longer needed as a drummer in the band. Will the other Cheeky Pandas help Benji find joy and discover that joyful thoughts can always be found deep within by knowing Jesus?Filled with lively and colourful pictures and based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas®, Cheeky Pandas: The Drum Machine encourages children to think about what it means to be joyful. Cheeky Pandas® provide free online resources to help children and families grow in their faith. The songs, music videos, episodes and devotionals are fun, bright, professionally written and produced. Families, churches and ministries around the world can access and directly watch these resources. .To find out more go to: https://cheekypandas.com/

Join the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo - for a fun, action-packed everyday adventure at their treehouse music studio.Rory plays hide and seek with CJ and Milo, but gets distracted when Lulu appears and is unable to speak. Rory helps Lulu to find her lost voice, searching the treehouse and the garden before ordering a surprise from the Pandaroo delivery. Will Lulu be able to sing Benji's kindness song?Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas ® The Lost Voice encourages children to think about what it means to show love by being kind to one another. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/

Join the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory and Milo - for Panda Paws Prayer times. Based on the topics covered in Cheeky Pandas free online animations, children are encouraged to have a time of prayer chatting to God about their everyday activities. As well as using the Panda Paws Prayers that provide reassuring message about God's provision and Jesus' presence in their lives, children can write and complete their own prayers in a variety of creative ways. An ideal introduction for children to express their thoughts and establish everyday chats with God. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/

In Fantastically Faithful Leaders Who Gave Their All for God, award-winning comedy writer and author Paul Kerensa brings to life eight extraordinary people from history who answered God's call to lead - and changed the world in the process.Perfect for children aged 7 and up, this lively, laugh-out-loud chapter book introduces young readers to a wonderfully diverse group of real-life leaders who stepped up, spoke out, and served others - all because of their faith in God.You will meet:Sojourner Truth: a former slave who spoke out against slavery and for women's rightsLord Shaftesbury: a social reformer who campaigned to prevent children from being sent out to workEvangeline Booth: the first female leader of the Salvation Army who received a medal for her work to help soldiers during the First World WarMadam C. J. Walker: an African American business woman who was the first female self-made millionaire in the USA and who gave lots of her money to good causesBilly Graham: an evangelist who preached the gospel all over the world and led millions to JesusJohn Glenn Jr: who rocketed into history as the first astronaut to orbit Earth and became a US SenatorElizabeth II: a queen who faithfully served God and her peopleDemond Tutu: a Archbishop who helped bring an end to apartheid in South AfricaInside you'll also find:* Bible memory verses to learn and treasure* Reflection questions and activities to continue the fun* A short prayer to close each story* Witty black-and-white illustrations throughoutWhether used as a family read-aloud, for independent reading, a classroom resource, or a Sunday school supplement, this book gives children real-life role models who show what ordinary people can achieve when they trust an extraordinary God.Part of the acclaimed Fantastically Faithful series

In this fun, engaging biography series, each book celebrates eight diverse men and women who followed God's call with courage. Taking risks, breaking new ground, and living out their faith in bold ways.You will meet:* Mary Anning: who discovered amazing fossils that rocked the science community* Harriet Beecher Stowe: who wrote a groundbreaking book that helped to end slavery* John Muir: who was in awe of God's creation, and made sure others could enjoy it too* George Cadbury: who had a passion for chocolate, and for treating his workers fairly* Bessie Coleman: who challenged prejudices, followed her dream, and took to the skies* Mother Teresa: who turned love into action and helped the "poorest of the poor"* Arthur Ashe: who used his sports-star status to be a voice for change* Charles Mulli: who went from rags to riches, then used his riches to transform children's livesWith witty black-and-white illustrations and text that leaps off the page, this biography series inspires today's kids to trust Jesus and use their gifts for God's glory. Packed with inspiring stories, prayers, Bible memory verses and reflection questions, Fantastically Faithful Trailblazers is perfect for families, schools, and churches wanting to help young readers discover real-life role models who put God's love into action.These real-life stories prove that anyone can achieve amazing things with faith in an extraordinary God. Dare to follow their lead and blaze your own trail!.

Get ready to be inspired by eight fantastically faithful people who all had one thing in common: they each answered God's call to make the world a better place.Here, you will meet:John Newton: who went from slave ship captain to a leading light in the fight against slaveryElizabeth Fry: who improved conditions for countless people in prisonThomas Barnardo: who transformed the lives of children living in povertyGeorge Washington Carver: who went from slavery to groundbreaking scientistRosa Parks: who helped bring an end to laws that discriminated against African AmericansWangari Maathai: whose work led to the planting of millions of trees across AfricaChristian Fuhrer: whose prayer movement helped re-unite a countryJoni Eareckson Tada: who helps people with disabilities find hope, dignity, and faithBe encouraged to follow their example and become a world changer too!With humorous black and white line drawings and text that bounces of the page, books in this biography series for the twenty-first century will inspire kids aged 7 plus to put their faith in Jesus and to use their talents for the glory of God.Each chapter ends with a Bible memory verse, questions for reflection and a short prayer

Get ready to be inspired by eight fantastically faithful people who all had one thing in common: they each answered God's call to help others and became a hero.Here, you will meet:Edward Jenner: who saved millions of lives when he invented the first ever vaccineHarriet Tubman: an escaped slave who rescued many other enslaved peoplePandita Ramabai: who helped thousands of abandoned children and child widowsEdith Cavell: a nurse who treated the wounded on both sides in the First World WarJohn Harper: a pastor who put other people first when the Titanic sankCorrie Ten Boom: who helped hide Jewish people escaping the NazisMartin Luther King Jr: who worked to change laws that discriminated against African AmericansJesse Owens: an athlete who beat all the odds to win four Olympic gold medalsBe encouraged to follow their example and become a hero too!With humorous black and white line drawings and text that bounces of the page, books in this biography series for the twenty-first century will inspire kids aged 7 plus to put their faith in Jesus and to use their talents for the glory of God.Each chapter ends with a Bible memory verse, questions for reflection, and a short prayer