New Releases by Crystal Bowman

Why do we celebrate Christmas each year? The Bible explains it--the answer is clear. Young children will discover the most important gift of all through charming rhyme and meaningful pictures.

Sweet rhymes and bright fun illustrations bring the meaning of the candy cane to life for little ones at holiday time. Everyone loves a candy cane, but it’s easy to overlook the meaning of this familiar Christmas tradition in all the hustle and bustle of the season. This sweet story in J Is for Jesus: The Sweetest Story Ever Told reminds little ones that the candy cane represents Jesus’ birth as well as the gospel message of salvation. J Is for Jesus: The Sweetest Story Ever Told Written in accessible rhyme Story spans the birth of Jesus as well as touches on the Salvation Story Perfect Christmas gift for children preschool and up

Through sweet rhyming text, young children discover God’s Easter gift for us in this faithful retelling of the Easter story just for little ones. In Easter Gift for Me, Jesus comes to Earth to teach people about God. “But some of the people did not understand the way Jesus fit into God’s special plan.” He died on a cross, and that was sad. But he came alive again and lives in heaven today! And he is there and waiting for us to join him. Easter Gift for Me: Die cut board book format Beautiful, full-color illustrations Accessible rhyming text perfect for read-aloud time Perfect Easter gift for young children preschool and up

Through sweet rhyming verse, this Valentine message of love is loud and clear for young children and their parents. In My Valentine Story: Giving My Heart to God, young children read that Valentines are fun to make and give. They tell people we love them. But who loves all of us? God, of course. “How can I give God my heart? Loving him is where I''ll start.” Through imaginative and rhyming verse, this message of love is perfect for children young and old. My Valentine Story: Giving My Heart to God: Written in rhyme Perfect read-aloud for grown-up and child Valentine or anytime reminder of God’s love Die-cut board book adds interest

A companion book to "My Grandma and Me, " this title is specifically written for mother and child. It offers a great way to introduce kids to faith at an early age yet in an age-appropriate and understandable manner. Each devotion also includes a short Bible verse and a prayer that mother and child can recite together. Full color.

Lily, her brother, and some friends go on a special, surprise Easter egg hunt that reveals the story of Jesus''s death and resurrection. Includes activities.

Bestselling author Crystal Bowman introduces preschoolers to the Bible and helps them learn their ABCs with My ABC Bible, a charming book filled with whimsical illustrations and simple, rhyming text.

...I''m grateful for Family Mealtime Prayers-a welcome corrective to halfhearted table routines. The book is relentlessly Godward, with worship and thanksgiving reverberating throughout its pages. I warmly recommend it.'' - Matt Smethurst, assistant editor, The Gospel Coalition Are you stuck in a rut, saying the same mealtime prayer day after day? Would you like to transform your mealtimes with meaningful Scripture prayers-starting today? You''ve picked up the right book! Family Mealtime Prayers is a collection of prayers based on God''s Word. It will equip parents to pray with confidence and teach their children biblical truth and godly character. With prayers for adults, children, and holidays, Family Mealtime Prayers will enrich and energize your mealtime conversations, drawing the entire family into deeper relationships with the Lord and one another.

Behavior Management: Patience focuses on a problem behavior experienced by many young children. Activities provide suggestions for the teacher and/or parent on how to address these issues and how to teach children to manage their behavior effectively. Some role-playing activities included. This book also has easy-to-use behavior modification plans, original stories, and circle time songs.

Behavior Management: Impulse Control focuses on a problem behavior experienced by many young children. The included activities provide suggestions for the teacher and/or parent on how to address these issues and how to teach children to manage their behavior effectively. Some role-playing activities are also included. It features easy-to-use behavior modification plans, original stories for the children to listen to and relate to, and songs!

Using rhythm and rhyme, My ABC Prayers uses the alphabet to teach children to pray in simple but meaningful ways. This book includes prayers of praise, thanksgiving, and petition, introducing young children to the many ways they can communicate with their heavenly Father. J is for JOYThank you, God, for times to giggle.For times of fun and JOY.Thank you for the happy daysYou give each girl and boy.

This Level One I Can Read is a retelling of the familiar Old Testament Bible story about Elijah and King Ahab.

These Level One Early Readers/I Can Reads are retellings of familiar Bible stories.

This delightful, rhyming board book shows that God''s promises are for children too.

This delightful, rhyming board book shows that God''s ideas are for children too.

Presents a book of devotions for grandparents to share with their grandchildren.

A Lesson in God’s Love When a son asks his father for money and takes off in search of adventure, things don’t work out quite like he had hoped. Will his father welcome him back? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level H and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

A Lesson in God’s Help God’s people face one of their biggest challenges yet! God promised them a new place to live, but the mighty Jordan River stands in their way. Will God grant their new leader, Joshua, a miracle? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

People love to follow Jesus, listening to everything he says. But one day it gets late and the crowd is hungry. How can five little loaves of bread and two tiny fish feed so many people? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

“God Makes Everyone Special”BOZ’s friends like to do different things. But they don’t mind. They love to laugh and play together.

Let''s Learn Our ABCs with BOZ---invites children six and under to explore God''s amazing world. This delightful rhyme helps children discover their ABCs in a fun new way. As children uncover each letter of the alphabet, they will also find out that God made everything from A to Z---but not only that, God made everything for you and me!

Celebrate your child’s God-given gifts and talents with My Cowboy Boots, a fun, rhyming story about a little girl and her favorite red cowboy boots. Although she wears them every day, she never forgets to ask her “mama” if it’s okay. Filled with fun, colorful illustrations that will delight your imaginative two- to four-year-old, My Cowboy Boots is designed to encourage individuality and independence in children, while reinforcing obedience. Plus, your little one can learn the days of the week too.Just for Mom! This book includes a special “Mom’s Moment” insight from MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers)—the people who know what mothering and children are all about!

A child sees all the things God has made, but wants to see God in person.

Simple, rhyming text helps encourage discussion and questions from your kids about God and what grace really is.

Readers learn about Jesus and his love as the great lesson of a new life for those that believe in the Father. Full color.

"A Lesson in Goodness Little Davis is kind and helpful. Everyone likes him—especially God. Then David hears that one day he will become a king! What does the mouse king think of that?"

A Lesson in Trusting God for the Big ThingsDavid is the smallest mouse in his family. He can’t keep up with his big brothers. But when the king is sad, God helps David do something special to cheer him up.

A Lesson in Trusting God Goliath the giant cat is scaring Little David’s brothers. But not Little David! He knows that God will always help him, no matter what. What will make Goliath go away? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

David comes to live at the king''s house and becomes best friends with Prince Jonathan, but they aren''t sure what to do when the king isn''t happy with David.

When a young boy invites a new student to share his seat on the bus, he triggers a chain reaction of kind acts that reach throughout their school and beyond.