New Releases by Amy Houts

"Discover the importance of Memorial Day! Learn about Memorial Day's history, significance, and celebrations in this question-and-answer book for elementary-aged readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

Discover the importance of President's Day! Learn about the holiday's history, significance, and celebrations in this question-and-answer book for elementary-aged readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.

Kids have natural religious curiosities! Knowing where something comes from, like the origins of the Bible, matters. Learn all about the who, what, where, when and how of this very special book. You might think the Bible is just a book like any other book, but it's not. The Bible is the "Word of God." That means people were inspired by God to write it. It's a way for people to learn about God's love for us. Where did the Bible come from? It's a long story, one that begins thousands of years ago. From where it was written to who wrote the various parts to what it was written on, author Amy Houts details everything you need to know about the Bible. Topics include: What is the Bible? What material was used to write the Bible? Where was the Bible written? How many books are in the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? When did they decide what books to put in the Bible? How has the format of the Bible changed over time? Who translated the Bible into other languages? Why did they write the Bible? Where is the Bible today?

Help kids investigate their faith—a guide for 6 to 9 year olds Religion is awe-inspiring—but it can also be overwhelming for young children. This Christian kids' book offers children much-needed insight. Written as a straightforward Q&A, it helps kids clarify their own beliefs by introducing them to frequently asked questions on topics like forgiveness, sin, and so much more. Explore common questions—Kids will dive into 100+ questions and find answers to queries like "Who is God?," "Why did the disciples follow Jesus?," and "Are angels real?" Keep the conversation going—Use the book's questions to spark deeper conversations about faith with the help of a handy parental discussion guide found in the back. For all Christian kids—This inclusive book takes all Christian perspectives into account, so it can be enjoyed by children of every denomination. Inspire kids to learn more about God's love and their own values with this standout among kids' Christian books!

This lively picture book follows a young boy around a farm as he observes different animals and compares their protective shelters to God's protection. The rhyming text is accompanied by bold, playful illustrations that tell their own story of God's protection as a rain storm causes the boy to seek shelter of his own. A charming book for young children that demonstrates God's constant care.

Rediscover traditional tales and fall in love with new ones with Bendon's Classic Children's Storybooks! Amazing adventures and beloved characters fill 30 colorful pages with timeless artwork that little readers will love. Farmer Lyle is especially happy as he greets all the animals on his farm. Find out why! Collect all of our stories to complete your library!

This consumable book includes a game board, game pieces, and instructions. A cooperative game, where everyone wins or loses at the same time, teaches young children color recognition, fine motor control, and more. Helps to foster friendships and prevent bullying. Thanksgiving fun for families or in the classroom. Ages 3 and up, 2 to 4 players.

The little ones in your ministry will love every one of the 101 Bible fingerplays in this new Giant Book by Amy Houts. The book covers the New and Old Testaments on Bible topics such as The Good Samaritan, Jesus' Great Acts of Love, The Prodigal Son, Baby Moses, Joseph's Coat, and many, many more. Through these active and engaging fingerplays, you can help make God's Word stick in children's minds and hearts.

AIDS activist by day and TV pundit by night, Rachel Maddow has dedicated her life to discussing the issues important to her. Pairing a winning personality with a sharp grasp of current events, she has won the respect and admiration of fans and critics alike. From her early interest in the AIDS epidemic to grappling with coming out to her conservative family to becoming one of MSNBC’s most popular hosts, her remarkable journey to celebrity and activism is chronicled within these pages.

Emily's dad takes her to a farm for the night. Will Emily get to ride a horse?

Here are 26 creative activities to engage students with meaningful and exciting Bible play! Correlated with Bible-in-Life and Echoes curricula for Units 1-12, this book is loaded with innovative ideas, as well as Scripture references and teacher tips. It provides great alternatives for Bible-in-Life Step Three activities. This handy resource fits well with any curriculum or can be used for stand-alone activities. Help preschooler’s imaginations soar as they act out Bible stories with fanciful dress-up, finger puppet, and role-play activities. Dramatic play helps little ones explore feelings and new ideas. It also gives you opportunities to teach preschoolers how to express themselves and act in social situations. Most importantly, children master age-appropriate Christian values and concepts too. So pull out the dress-up box, dust off your imagination, and don’t be afraid to act a little silly! Designed as a David C Cook disciple-shaping resource, these exciting new Bible FunStuff books include 26 fully reproducible activities guaranteed to keep classrooms buzzing with creative fun.

The theme of this BOZ activity book for preschoolers is Bible Heroes.

Complete Classroom Library includes one each of the following: Math Library Science Library Social Studies Library Content Area Classroom Libraries include: 1 display box containing 10 6-packs (60 little books) 1 Teacher Resource Portfolio 1 Assessment Book (where available) Big Book Collection includes: 10 Big Books for Science 10 Big Books for Social Studies 10 Big Books for Math Classroom Library Add-on Packs include 1 copy of each title from the social studies, science, and math libraries. Add-On Packs include 1 copy of each title.

Complete Classroom Library includes one each of the following: Math LibraryScience LibrarySocial Studies LibraryContent Area Classroom Libraries include: 1 display box containing 10 6-packs (60 little books)1 Teacher Resource Portfolio1 Assessment Book (where available)Big Book Collection includes: 10 Big Books for Science10 Big Books for Social Studies10 Big Books for MathClassroom Library Add-on Packs include 1 copy of each title from the social studies, science, and math libraries.Add-On Packs include 1 copy of each title.

All the animals try to figure out why Farmer Lyle is so happy today as he goes about his chores.

TITLE:Happy on the Farm DESCRIPTION:Happy Tales storybooks

Tucked into this cookbook are bits of history and culture, great field trip ideas, and family gift suggestions that can keep kids cooking all year long. Involving children in food preparation activities not only helps them learn to cook but provides them with many other hands-on learning experiences.