New Releases by Mary Manz Simon

From bestselling author and renowned educator, Dr. Mary Manz Simon, comes The Family Time Bible, perfect for families who want to discover more about God's Word. The Family Time Bible offers 52 captivating and beloved Old and New Testament stories along with engaging questions and suitable prayers for each reading. With understandable vocabulary and inclusive skin tones, this Scripture-based translation is perfect to use with children of all ages. This detailed storybook Bible not only contains 52 stories but each entry has a key verse for families to memorize, talking points, a prayer, and even a few notes for parents that offer support and insight. Dr. Mary Manz Simon, known as a parenting expert, provides a reflection on how the story connects to child development so adults can easily come alongside children in understanding and life application. Children will not only learn familiar Bible stories but also recognize biblical figures and begin to take hold of their faith. Paired with facts, insights, and interactive questions, every family member will enjoy the experience and have something to contribute. Mealtime prayers and bedtime prayers are included in the front of the book along with tips for adults on how to use the book and guide their families along a faith journey.

Bestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon tells the story of Jesus’s birth through decorations we place on an evergreen each year, helping little ones better understand and remember the reason we place ornaments and lights on the tree and what each symbol means. My Christmas Story Tree: Can be used to create your own Christmas tradition each year Leads little ones through the first Christmas story in a way they will easily understand In addition, My Christmas Story Tree is: A perfect holiday and Christmas gift for toddlers 0-4, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and new moms Great for lap reading or as a bedtime story, with large illustrations and vibrant colors to keep kids engaged Helps start conversations about Christmas traditions and why we celebrate Jesus’s birth by decorating a pine tree each year

A rhyming Valentine’s Day book for little ones with the message that love is about doing for others all around you! With adorable illustrations and sweet, rhyming text by bestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon, With Love, From Me to You is a board book for little ones that will remind them how important it is to love and be loved. Parents will especially enjoy reading this book on Valentine’s Day or every day, as a wonderful reminder that any day of the year we must encourage children to remember that love is more than gifts and candy; it’s about doing for others and sending love to everyone who’s near. With Love, From Me to You: Is filled with gentle, rhyming text great for read-alouds Is a board book perfect for little hands and hearts Is written by bestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon Features unique and colorful artwork

We all want our children to learn healthy ways to deal with their God-given feelings, but how do we teach them? Best-selling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon offers the solution. This collection of twelve stories gives simple, concrete examples for little ones to remember. Toddlers will learn more about recognizing and controlling the times they feel . . . • Happy • Proud • Jealous • Angry • Excited • Frustrated • Eager • Afraid • Worried • Safe • Sad • Surprised With plenty of scriptures and Parent Connections to help moms and dads talk about emotions with their favorite toddlers, First Feelings is the perfect way to empower your child to say, "God can help me, no matter how I feel!"

During a season of life when grandmothers appear to lose so much--our hair, our health, even our pets--God gifts us with a child. We have another opportunity to view life through the eyes of a child, and as a result, each new day overflows with possibilities. This time around, we are not new moms, perched on the edge of a sometimes frightening and challenging path into the unknown. Now, we are life veterans. We bring wisdom, experience and a clear sense of what is important. A gift of time to a grandchild becomes a gift we give ourselves, and the season of grand parenting also ushers in a new stage of our personal journey with Jesus. Faith Footprints with My Grandchild provides inspirational Scriptures, devotional thoughts, and prayers for grandmothers, along with simple Christian lifestyle activities to do with a grandchild. Let your faithwalk leave footprints in the sand for your grandchild to follow. Better yet, walk beside your grandchild and grow in faith together.

Help your toddler build godly character! We all want our little ones to grow strong characters, but how do we teach them? Best-selling children's author Dr. Mary Manz Simon offers the solution. This collection of twelve stories stars a menagerie of adorable animals and offers simple, concrete examples for little ones to remember. Your child will learn about important virtues like kindness, love, patience, forgiveness, sharing, obedience and more! With plenty of scriptures and a Parent Connection to help moms and dads talk about the message with their favorite toddlers, First Virtues is the perfect way to build godly character in the little ones you love!

Author Dr. Mary Manz Simon writes a wonderful, and beautifully illustrated story of a little boy who packs his picnic basket with food and toys for play, smiling because he knows that God is with him through out the day. He knows that God will always provide for him as he shares his watermelon and sandwich with his friends. When it starts to rain, God will protect him, and his friends as they seek shelter under the umbrella. According to God's words, "I will be with you always" (Matthew 28:20), the boy knows that God will always protect and answer his prayers.

Little Visits at Bedtime was written for the sole purpose of helping your child make a smooth transition from a busy day to bedtime. It helps you and your child focus your thoughts and conversations on the blessings of your day and God's gifts to you. Every element on every page has a very specific purpose and intent.

This die-cut rhyming board book with glitter guides children to thank God andsee everyday objects of the fall season as gifts from Him. Full color.

Bible passages for young children to repeat, learn, and embrace. Scholastic and renowned author and lecturer Dr. Mary Manz Simon have joined together to bring you My First Read and Learn Favourite Bible Verses. As parents share these timeless truths with young children, icons on each page help them integrate the words into everyday activities. The icons are: globe (creation), sun peeking (morning), moon (evening), church (worship), lightning (safety), heart (virtues), smiley face (friends), folded hands (prayer), and an arrow (hope for the future). A simple way to help children experience and grow.

Bible stories and activities for parents and children to share. As lives get more and more hectic, these stories can provide families with a much-needed respite in their busy days, and an opportunity to talk about events of the day or the week as the entire family grows in faith.

Following God's orders, Noah sets off to build his special ark and board two of every living animal in order to be prepared for the flood he has been told will come in this inspirational Biblical tale with full-color illustration for young readers.

The Halloween tradition of pumpkin carving is used as a metaphor for the gospel message to show how God cleans out all of the yucky stuff and puts a light within believers to shine for Him. Shaped like a pumpkin, this book also features glow-in-the-dark ink throughout.

Stick-With-Me(TM) Bible Stories introduce beginning readers to the greatest stories ever told. Children learn Bible truths and build early reading skills as they add stickers to the picture words on each page. Includes fun learning activities and tips for parents.

Stick-With-Me Bible Stories introduce beginning readers to the greatest stories ever told. Children participate in learning and fun as they add stickers to each page. Watch your child use these picture words to build early reading skills and learn Bible truths! Book jacket.

Stick-With-Me Bible Stories introduce beginning readers to the greatest stories ever told. Children participate in learning and fun as they add stickers to each page. Watch your child use these picture words to build early reading skills and learn Bible truths! Book jacket.

Stick-With-Me Bible Stories introduce beginning readers to the greatest stories ever told. Children participate in learning and fun as they add stickers to each page. Watch your child use these picture words to build early reading skills and learn Bible truths! Book jacket.

Retells for beginning readers the Bible story about the confrontation between David and the giant Goliath.

Illustrated by Phllis Harris, Dorothy Stott and Linda Clearwater. The First Virtues animals help toddlers learn godly character. Each book focuses on a different virtue and a different animal, which helps little ones to understand and remember what they've learned.

These colorful picture books--each starring a lovable animal character--teach younger readers an important lesson on a singular virtue that is highlighted in the story. Full color.

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A collection of Bible stories for young children accompanied by memory verses, games, songs, and activities related to the featured concepts.

Retells for beginning readers the Bible parable about the good Samaritan.

Knowing that it is never too early to begin teaching children both a love of reading and the joyous message of the Bible, Mary Manz Simon's Bible stories are just perfect for the young reader. Using an abundance of colorful illustrations and a simple, repetitive text, Jesus Is with Us offers children these four favorite Bible stories -- Hurry, Hurry! (Jesus enters Jerusalem), Come to Jesus (Jesus Blesses the children), Too Tall, Too Small (the story of Zacchaeus), and Where is Jesus (the story of Easter) -- in a format they can easily understand. A perfect way for parents to help children say, "Hear me read -- all by myself!"

Here are three Bible stories, retold by Dr. Mary Manz Simon for beginning readers. Dr. Simon's stories have helped close to one million children learn how to read. Each story is told in less than two dozen vocabulary words, in big print with bright illustrations.

Even in the face of Pharoah's anger and the pursuit of the Egyptian soldiers, Moses courageously leads the Israelites out of Egypt.

Relates two stories dealing with contemporary problems, then presents flashbacks to Biblical times to see what Jesus did in similar situations.