Most Popular Books by Crystal Bowman

A young child asks Mommy if it is all right to do a variety of things, such as hug the fish, walk alone across the street, and say a prayer.

These delightful new additions to the Little Blessings line help young children understand two more basic truths about God and Jesus. Why Is There a Cross? tackles the difficult subject of Christ's death. This read-to-me book for children ages 3âe"6 explains both the how and the why of Christ's death in simple words and pictures that communicate the wonder of his sacrifice. Is God Always with Me? introduces children ages 3âe"6 to the idea that God is a part of their everyday lives. This read-to-me book with beautiful illustrations and pleasant rhyming verses conveys the comforting truth that God is with us wherever we go, no matter what.

Oversized die-cut format with a great value price. My Thanksgiving Prayer—This book features a child thanking and praising God for the big and small joys of life. Children will delight in the colorful pictures and catchy rhyme. And they'll love the oversized board book. Christmas Angels—Preschoolers will love this oversized board book about the angels in the Christmas story. They'll learn what the angels did and why we use angel decorations today. Crystal Bowman's rhyming skill makes Christmas Angels a delight to read. And Claudine Gévry's adorable illustrations will hold the interest of children and storytellers alike. CRYSTAL BOWMAN likes using rhyming words in her stories, poems, and children's songs. She also enjoys going for walks, eating ice cream, and spending time with her family. CLAUDINE GèVRY You can find Claudine diving the oceans with Technicolor fish, camel riding in the Sahara, trekking in a jungle populated with wild monkeys, or exploring the African savanna in search of huge elephants. Although adventurous, she sometimes gets scared when coming upon a giant spider or other scary beasts. At that time she heads back to the comfort of her studio, where she draws all the wonderful things she saw and dreams of her next visit to faraway lands.

Watch your young children grow in their understanding of God as you meet with him together using this One Year devotional. Each reading pairs a Little Blessings illustration with a short Bible verse and devotional thought that gets you and your child talking about the simple truths of Scripture. A fun, rhyming prayer completes each devotional. A great way to get young children interacting with Scripture daily.

Tells the story of the star that God put in the sky to send the message that Jesus was born.

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

Travel through the alphabet with this beautiful rhyming storybook that tells the story of Jesus’ birth. Begin with the angel who tells Mary that she is God’s chosen vessel and follow along until you reach the zillions of stars that paled in comparison to the star that announced the birthplace of the newborn King. Beautifully illustrated and written, this book will be a classic for parents to read to their children every Christmas season. Sneak peek: Mary gently wrapped her son, then rested in the shed. She placed the newborn Savior in a MANGER for his bed.

If you’re looking for ways to help your **child or grandchild learn and grow spiritually** without being too preachy, too boring, or too demanding, look no further. Inside this devotional you’ll f**ind the life-changing wisdom of the Bible expressed in a kid-friendly format paired with fun illustrations**. **Bestselling children’s author Crystal Bowman and her daughter, Teri McKinley,** present short and engaging devotions, easy-to-remember Bible verses, and exciting facts that **encourage children to spend time with God** and apply the **truths of His Word to their everyday lives**. Continuing the legacy of the well-loved Our Daily Bread devotional, this simplified, kid-friendly version is **perfect for children ages 6–10.**

You Are Not Alone From the moment you cradled your first baby doll, you imagined yourself a mom. Now here you are, a member of the club no one wants to join—the ten percent of women who struggle to fulfill their motherhood dreams because of infertility. Meghann Bowman knows what it’s like to be part of that club. Along with best-selling author Crystal Bowman, Meghann has compiled 30 hope-filled stories of women who received the same diagnosis and experienced the heartache she did. Contributors include Valorie Burton, Katie Norris, Shay Shull, Stephanie Tait, Kathe Wunnenberg, and more—women whose journeys through everything from infertility and miscarriage to adoption and miracle births will buoy your faith. Your story may not look the same, or have the same ending, but you don’t have to suffer alone. You are surrounded by a club of Mothers in Waiting—women willing to come alongside you to offer comfort and peace as you wait.

Award-winning, bestselling authors Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley bring your family what is sure to become a beloved and treasured classic. Good Morning, God Loves You is a charming, colorful, rhyming board book for families of young children. The beauty of God''s creation, as shown in words and charming illustrations, reminds children how much they are loved by God the Father. Each page reveals family members enjoying the great outdoors as they are greeted with "God loves you!" in barks, birdsong, and other nature sounds. Readers are reminded that hearing a message of God''s love is the best way to begin and celebrate each day. Families with young children will bond together as they snuggle up to read this book. They will be inspired to take a nature walk and discover other expressions of God''s love in the world he so lovingly created for us.

Baby llamas, elephants, sloths, bats, and flamingoes are cradled by their parents as they are rocked to sleep.

Many families today are on the go so much that it’s hard to get everyone around the dinner table long enough to share a meal, let alone hold a meaningful conversation. Parents looking for help with conversation starters and ways to build strong relationships with their children will want to incorporate this devotional into their family’s routine. Adventures in Odyssey delivers readings in this second volume of Whit’s End Mealtime Moments designed to grab a family’s interest and get them interacting in lively, often hilarious, conversation. Dealing with both unusual and everyday topics in a creative and fun way, this devotional helps parents engage their children in meaningful conversation and pass on a spiritual heritage to their families.

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.

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.

Written in a charming rhythm and rhyme style, this children’s picture book shares the story of a community joining together to assist a neighbor in need.

Discover God''s Easter gift for you and me.

Turn your children''s hearts toward Jesus this holiday season with the Our Daily Bread for Kids Christmas Coloring and Activity Book. They''ll love coloring the pages of creative artwork, playing simple word games, and learning about God''s greatest gift to the world.

Rhyming text and Bible verses take readers through the alphabet, sharing the story of God''s creation of the earth.

A collection of daily devotions appropriate for use with preschoolers that will teach them the importance of accepting God into their lives.

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.

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.