Most Popular Books by Crystal Bowman

Your family’s gathered around the table. What’s on the menu? Cold stares? Stale prayers? The same old leftover questions about “what happened at school today”? Next time you sit down to eat, enjoy some spiritual food too! Get everyone talking—and learning—with the nourishment of Whit’s End Mealtime Devotions! Encourage quality family time and pass on a strong spiritual heritage with these 90 devotions created to engage children in fun, lively, productive dialogue.

Jonathan the rabbit learns that being a helper includes more than just working with his mom and dad to clean house.

Jonathan the rabbit learns from his mother that God made him to be good at something, and from his father that he must care for his body, while from Grandma he learns to bat the ball.

In this second volume of 365 devotions from Genesis to Revelation, kids ages 6 to 10 will find Jesus throughout the Bible—from His role at creation, to Old Testament prophecies and metaphors about the coming Savior, to the birth of God''s Son. With the help of diverse illustrations, prayer prompts, easy-to-understand Scripture verses, and fun facts, kids will see the entire Bible as one big story of God''s redemptive plan for the world, and learn that God''s plan includes them!

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.

This empowering picture book features a diverse cast of little girls dreaming of all the things they can be when they grow up and exploring how they can serve God in all kinds of careers. I’ll keep trusting God, and then I will see exactly who He wants me to be. An artist, a teacher, a doctor, a stay-at-home mom—there are so many things a girl might want to be when she grows up. And even if she changes her mind as she cultivates new passions and skills, that’s okay! The important thing to remember is that she will discover the talents and desires given to her by God as she grows and learns. Whether she becomes a protector, healer, builder, or creator, she can use her gifts to share God’s love with others! Join Haley, Isabela, Lexi, and Ashley as they explore different careers and encourage all girls to trust God and who he created them to be!

What happens on Christmas Eve while children sleep? ''Their stockings are filled up with candy and toys, and happy surprises for good girls and boys.'' A kindhearted man hid a gift in a stocking, long ago. He did it to ''remind everyone of the Gift that God sent.'' Christmas stockings help us remember God''s love.

Jonathan the rabbit discovers that he can be friends with many kinds of people, from a boy in a wheelchair to a missionary who tells people about Jesus.

If you have little ones in your life—in your family, church, school, or neighborhood—then Our Daily Bread for Preschoolers offers a fun way to introduce them to God. Part of a kid-friendly new series based on the beloved Our Daily Bread devotional, these brief, engaging, and colorfully illustrated devotions are just the right size for preschoolers. Each daily reading features a Bible verse that''s easy to understand, a practical question to help children apply what they learn, and a short, rhyming prayer to help them talk to God. Captivate the hearts of little ones with God''s truth and love!

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. --Publisher

Jonathan, a young rabbit, faces his first day at school, his first night in a new bedroom, and other new and frightening experiences, but he is comforted by the love of his family and the presence of God.

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.

This rhyming ABC Easter story takes kids on a journey from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection to the Great Commission. Jesus is the RISEN One, our Savior and our Friend. Jesus is the A and Z, the beginning and the end. In this charmingly illustrated story, children will learn the alphabet and the biblically accurate reason for the season: Jesus'' resurrection! Unlike other ABC books that attribute a random Easter-themed word to a letter, R Is for Risen thoughtfully tells the chronological Easter story of salvation. It features: Palm branch parade (Jesus'' arrival in Jerusalem) Garden of Gethsemane Jesus'' arrest and interrogation Jesus carrying the cross Jesus'' death and resurrection Jesus'' Great Commission Includes: Short, easy-to-read, rhyming text Chronological Bible Easter story Colorful, endearing illustrations A Bible verse reference on each page (NLT, ICB, NIrV, or GW) This alphabet book is sure to become a family classic parents will read to their children every Easter.

Heart-warming devotional offers hope and encouragement through poems, humorous stories, and Scripture that capture the essence of being a mom.

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!

Colorful illustrations and rhyming text retell stories from the New and Old Testaments of the Holy Bible for children, and features lists of biblical names, places, and vocabulary.

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!

Two books in one! This fun flip book uses ten Bible stories to teach children to count. Flip the book over and start again with ten promises of God. Ages 0-6.