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God is everywhere. Show your child how to find God in the small, everyday moments of life with kid motivational speaker Luke Tillman’s (@according_2luke) devotional that walks them through the joys and trials of life, all while teaching them about God’s Word and helping them grow in their faith.It can be hard to feel close to God in the mundane moments like getting ready for school, picking up your room, family game night, and even arguing with siblings. But through it all God is there--and when we draw close to His Word, we can learn more about Him and how to live the life He calls us to. This 90-day devotional is rooted in the Bible and organized by topic: faith, values, identity, family, emotions, friendship, and responsibility. And each day shares the experiences of Luke Tillman, an ordinary kid who helps your child apply each message to their own life.In Finding God Every Day, you will find:simple, relatable lessons based in Scripture, written for kids ages 6-10.“According to Luke,” a feature that provides lesson applications from Luke himself, based on things he’s personally learned and discovered about having a relationship with God.devotions that are great for kids reading on their own, family devotions, or church Sunday school.

God is everywhere. Show your child how to find God in the small, everyday moments of life with kid motivational speaker Luke Tillman's (@according_2luke) devotional that walks them through the joys and trials of life, all while teaching them about God's Word and helping them grow in their faith.It can be hard to feel close to God in the mundane moments like getting ready for school, picking up your room, family game night, and even arguing with siblings. But through it all God is there--and when we draw close to His Word, we can learn more about Him and how to live the life He calls us to. This 90-day devotional is rooted in the Bible and organized by topic: faith, values, identity, family, emotions, friendship, and responsibility. And each day shares the experiences of Luke Tillman, an ordinary kid who helps your child apply each message to their own life.In Finding God Every Day, you will find:simple, relatable lessons based in Scripture, written for kids ages 6-10.';According to Luke,' a feature that provides lesson applications from Luke himself, based on things he's personally learned and discovered about having a relationship with God.devotions that are great for kids reading on their own, family devotions, or church Sunday school.

The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear'A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.' Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki'Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency'I absolutely loved it.' Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun'Pulse-pounding action.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefBeware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia's only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with only her little brother, two friends and one solitary tamed umbra, the journey feels impossible. Mia not only has to overcome her fears, she also has to learn to harness her umbra taming abilities if they are to complete the quest in time.For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Legend of Podkin One-Ear and Nevermoor, this is the first in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

The biggest middle grade fantasy debut of 2022.Beware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia's only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with only her little brother, two friends and one solitary tamed umbra, the journey feels impossible. Mia not only has to overcome her fears, she also has to learn to harness her umbra taming abilities if they are to complete the quest in time.For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Legend of Podkin One-Ear and Nevermoor, this is the first in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear'A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy with family at its heart.' Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good'Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency

You can't escape the shadows . . .The Elite are imprisoned, the Reaper King is once again banished from the world and the city of Nubis is trying to return to normal. So is Mia, but it's not so easy. Coming to terms with new powers and being the tamer of two umbra, she's also plagued by nightmares. Is the fear all in her imagination? Or are the agents of darkness somehow planning another assault? Once again, Mia's skills and resilience will be tested to their limit.This is the second book in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

Praise for the series:'Thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki'A page-turning adventure.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'Full of danger and excitement.' LoveReading4Kids, Debut of the Month'Will keep readers on the edge of their seats.' Books for Keeps, Children's Books of the YearIn this thrilling finale Mia must defeat the Reaper King once and for all!As the city of Nubis tries to recover from the Reaper King's attack, Mia is still reeling from her own personal loss. Everything she thought she knew has been turned upside down, and she finally understands that she needs to unlock all her lightcaster powers if they are to finally free themselves from the tyranny of the dark.But Lunis has not yet given up all its secrets, and neither has Mia, who has one thing on her mind. Revenge . . .

Celebrate Juneteenth with this heartfelt introduction for kids ages 3 to 6.A is for ancestors, and B is for Black. There is a complex history behind Juneteenth—but in The Juneteenth Alphabet, kids (and adults) can find celebratory moments of joy and inspiration as they learn about the origins and traditions of this day of freedom (for all!). Includes a glossary of important words and a list of websites for further reading.

A father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.It's a quiet Sunday afternoon of chores at Clara's house. Until Clara's dad starts singing and dancing, that is! With a broom and an off-key voice, Dad brings Louisiana jazz to the drudgery of housecleaning. Together, they find music in every household object as they sing and dance through a combination of jazz, blues, soul, and African beats. The entire house transforms into a New Orleans parade, in a day filled with harmony, soul food, family heritage, and joyful memories.Soulful Struttin' is a joyful story about a father-daughter relationship full of humor and love. Inspired by her childhood with her Black father from New Orleans and Brazilian mother, author Julia Pierre Hammond has written a story that appeals to all the senses, using music, food, vivid visuals, rhythm, noises, dancing, and language. Additional material at the back of the book includes a cleanup playlist, a gumbo recipe, a game, and questions to help readers think about the story and themselves.