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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); and 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.

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!

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!

Sharpen Your Sleuthing Skills with These Super Brain-StrainersMystery:A burglar robs many homes throughout the day. At the last house, he breaks in through the back door. This house has more valuables than any of the other houses, and nothing is there to stop him from taking them, but he doesn't take anything. How come?Put on your detective hat and prepare to solve the best mindbenders from the popular puzzle book series One-Minute Mysteries. This collection of crazy conundrums will keep you guessing until the final page and provide hours of entertainment for detectives of all ages. Are you up for the challenge? Let's find out.Solution:The burglar broke into his own house because he'd accidentally locked himself out.

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!

What do you get when you take tons of hilarious one-liners, riddles, knock-knock jokes, and tongue twisters, then add dozens of hilarious illustrations?Sandy Silverthorne's latest joke book!This crazy-fun, fully illustrated book is filled with the best clean humor around. Jokes likeWhat do you call a flock of sheep rolling down a hill? A lamb-slide!Knock, knockWho's there?Ammonia.Ammonia who?Ammonia little kid. How should I know?I'm terrified of elevators so I'm taking steps to avoid them.Get ready for hours of fun making your friends laugh, making your family laugh, but mostly making yourself laugh! Ideal for kids ages 6-12.

When a man becomes a dad, he takes on certain responsibilities: providing for his family, raising up his children to be good citizens--and telling the absolute worst jokes he can come up with. But dad jokes don't always come naturally, which is why Sandy Silverthorne created The Best Worst Dad Jokes. Filled with more than 500 groan worthy jokes to torment your kids, this collection makes it possible for dads to fill any moment of dead air with a joke that will have everyone within hearing distance rolling their eyes and edging away to avoid association with you. Jokes like . . . I don't have a dad bod; I have a father figure.I saw a sign that said Watch for Children. That sounded like a good trade to me.and of course . . . When does a joke become a dad joke? When it's fully groan.And hey, it's only downhill from there.

Any kid can be a comedian with a little help from the Big Book of Crack Yourself Up Jokes for Kids. Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this book combines two joke books into one big zany collection of one-liners, knock-knock jokes, riddles, puns, and funny lists, representing some of the world's best clean humor. Full of wacky illustrations, hilarious jokes, and crazy tongue twisters, this book promises hours of good, clean fun and all-out belly laughs for kids on lazy Sunday afternoons, long car rides, and any time you need a laugh!

How old is God? Who created God? Why does bad stuff happen? Will there be animals in heaven? Why did God create mosquitoes? (They won't be in heaven, will they?)Nobody asks more honest questions than kids. But parents don't always have ready answers, especially about the BIG things (and let's face it, to a kid, there are a lot of BIG things). Cartoonist, author, illustrator, and comedian Sandy Silverthorne is here to help! In this winsome book, he tackles 101 questions kids ask about God and the world, offering honest, biblically based answers. His quirky cartoons and interactive fill-in-the-blank pages will keep kids engaged, and the information he provides will open up conversations with your kids that will help them explore their faith, consider God's plans for their lives, and understand just how much God loves and cares for them.Perfect for kids ages 6-8, this fun book is great for sparking conversation over breakfast, reading before bed, and all those in-between times when kids' minds are coming up with more questions to ask!

What do you get when you take tons of hilarious one-liners, riddles, knock-knock jokes, and tongue twisters, add dozens of hilarious illustrations, and then multiply by two? Sandy Silverthorne's biggest joke book!This crazy-fun, fully illustrated book is filled with the best clean humor around. Jokes likeWhat do you call a flock of sheep rolling down a hill? A lamb-slide!I've started telling everyone about the benefits of eating dried grapes. It's all about raisin awareness.Knock, knock.Who's there?Ammonia.Ammonia who?Ammonia little kid. What do you expect?Get ready for hours of fun making your friends laugh, making your family laugh, but mostly making yourself laugh! Ideal for kids ages 6-12.

What is heaven like? Is it going to be fun? Does God answer our prayers?How do I make God smile?Were there really spies in the Bible?Kids have lots of questions. But adults don't always have the answers, especially about the BIG things. Sandy Silverthorne is here to help! In this book, he tackles 101 questions--including some you never thought to ask--offering honest, biblical answers. His quirky cartoons and activities make finding the answers fun. And the information he provides helps kids explore their faith, consider God's plans for their lives, and understand just how much God loves and cares for them.Perfect for kids ages 6-8, this thoughtful and entertaining book is great for sparking conversation over breakfast, reading before bed, and all those in-between times when kids are coming up with more questions to ask!

Growing up can be lots of fun, but it can also be a challenge. There's so much you have to know! And no one adult around you can teach you all of it. What's a growing kid supposed to do? Sandy Silverthorne to the rescue! In The Big Book of Life Skills for Kids, Sandy puts his considerable knowledge (and wit!) to work to answer all of your burning questions and to offer advice on a whole slew of topics, including·how to make friends·how to deal with anger·how to tell a joke·how to be safe online·how to talk to God·how to save and spend money·how to pack your own lunch·how to see the good in people·and so much moreIf it's something you've wondered or worried about, it's probably in there! So, what are you waiting for? The answers to your questions are all inside.