New Releases by Jill Roman Lord

Introduce toddlers to the Fruit of the Spirit as they grow in their faith! We can celebrate God''s love and blessings every day through the nine virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. And the best way to introduce these nine lessons to little ones? With a bedtime prayer! This beautifully illustrated and rhyming board book touches on each aspect in simple, soothing language that puts them to bed with the gentle reminder to practice these values as they grow. The perfect bedtime prayer—Read this book together before bed as a shared, lyrical prayer to close the day with a reminder of God''s gifts. A foundation for faith—Learning the Fruit of the Spirit at an early age will help little ones learn and apply God''s wisdom throughout their lives. Beautiful, giftable, and durable—This sturdy board book is the perfect size and thickness for little hands, and the gorgeous illustrations make it a sweet gift and fun to read aloud.

Immerse your little one in the events of the first Christmas night with this sweet, festive board book. In this holiday adventure, a young child imagines what it would have been like to be present when Jesus was born. If he had been a lamb, he would have kept Christ warm. If he had been an angel, he would have announced Jesus'' birth. And if he had been a shining star, he would have eagerly led the way to the newborn babe. Little ones will be swept up in the infectious joy of the narrator as they experience the first Christmas night from a whole host of perspectives. Charmingly illustrated, this book is a great way to introduce children to the incredible story of Christmas.

Encourage little ones to celebrate the true spirit of Thanksgiving by recognizing and giving thanks for the blessings in their lives. This brightly illustrated board book with its lively rhyming verse celebrates the grateful nature of the Thanksgiving holiday. Young listeners can follow along as the narrator thanks God for the many gifts He gives: giggly friends and warm, snuggly clothes; yummy food and loving family; puppy dogs, teddy bears, and more. While centered on Thanksgiving Day, this warm and inviting board book will cultivate a mindset of gratitude that kids can carry with them all year round.

There are so many ways to love others and make the world a better place. Are you ready?God blessed you with a great big heart.He made you sensitive and smart.I wonder how you''ll do your part?Love well, my precious one. Children have big hearts. They can make a difference in the world and to those around them. While it is good for children to know they are loved, this inspiring book shows kids how they may love others despite their differences and no matter what their age. With all the violence, bullying, and hatred in today''s world, it is apparent that if children don''t learn how to love well in their own homes and at early ages, they may not learn it from society. This book shows kids that their love makes a difference in God''s world and to others.

Celebrate the hopes and dreams you have for your little one with this rhyming board book that inspires children to dream big, work hard, and trust in God. In Dream Big, My Precious One, a whimsical narrator explores the boundless potential of a child''s future, imagining what the child will love as he or she grows up and all of the incredible things the child could become, from "a doctor or zoologist, a nurse or archaeologist" all the way to "a preacher sharing God''s good news, a captain on a sailing cruise, a vet to cure sick kangaroos!" Upbeat and playful, this book will inspire children to passionately pursue their dreams, knowing that God will be with them every step of the way.

This rich story follows the journey of the bamboo sprout from the sky to the soil and up again, as he faces disappointments and impatience and finally learns that the Master has been doing wonderful work in His life all along.

Neigh, squeak, moo—join your farm animal friends as they celebrate God’s love from the barnyard.

This Easter story imagines how the first Easter day was celebrated with shouts and coos and loop-de-doos—all to honor the risen King of Kings!

"Illustrations and a cumulative rhyme reveal the events of what happened on the first Christmas day"--

It may have been a silent night when Jesus came to earth. OR… It may have been a NOISY night to celebrate His birth. The night Jesus was born is frequently referred to as a silent night. But how could it possibly have been silent if Jesus was born in a manger, with cows and sheep and donkeys and probably chickens and mice and birds all celebrating His birth? How could these creatures keep quiet? The Silent Noisy Night takes on a new twist to the Christmas story by exploring what the night may have been like if all the creatures and people celebrated the birth of Jesus in their own God-given, special ways. With cows mooing and donkeys braying, it may have been a very noisy night. This B&H Kids book includes a Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book''s message with their child. We''re all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God''s Word.

That Grand Easter Day! is a cumulative story that begins with the stone in front of the tomb and ends with a new beginning—the Resurrection of Christ. The lively narrative builds as it progresses, adding people, objects, and animals that may have witnessed the events of that day long ago. Little ones will love the repetition, which adds a pleasing level of predictability and helps to make the story of the first Easter more memorable. The upbeat, reverent story is accompanied by luminous illustrations which bring the story to life. This engaging picture book will be a read-aloud favorite at Eastertime and throughout the year.

Here is a message that every parent will want to share with his or her child: “You’re brilliantly created and there’s no one else like you!” With easy-to-understand descriptions and simple, rhyming text, Jill Roman Lord shares the message that God created each of us in just the right way in a manner that even the youngest child will understand. Bright and engaging illustrations from Amy Wummer pair perfectly with the text and enhance the appeal of the book.

A delightful and brightly colored board book explores the ways in which children might interact with Jesus. What would it be like if Jesus walked beside you and helped you through your day? This delightful story supposes just that and explores how a child might feel and what they would do. From gentle encouragement at the ball game to a warm snuggle at night, the child-narrator lists the many ways in which he or she would interact with Jesus if such an event took place. Sweet illustrations depict the various scenarios. Parents can use this book to begin a conversation with even very young children about the idea of a personal relationship with Jesus. Children will love this engaging, inspirational board book. Ages 2-5.

A sweet brightly illustrated board book that allows children to imagine a visit from Jesus. What would it be like if Jesus came for a visit, just for the day? This little board book imagines just that, from the perspective of a young child. From greeting Jesus at the door to asking him about loved ones in heaven to taking a walk together, the child-narrator lists all the things he or she would do if such a visit took place. Parents can use this book to begin a conversation with even very young children about the idea of a personal relationship with Jesus. Sweet illustrations depict the hypothetical visit. Children will love this engaging inspirational book. Ages 2-5.

Simple rhyming text retells the story of how God created the animals, including humans.

Explains to children that the Easter holiday is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not just Easter eggs and bunnies.

Children imagine what they would do if Jesus came to visit them for a day.

Rhyming text introduces the ways that children can act to show their love of Jesus, from sharing the last cookie to reassuring a scared sibling.

Kids want and need to know they''re special! Through this adorable book, they''ll discover just how special they are as they learn more about the love and grace of God. Short, easy-to-read rhymes are paired with affirming Scriptures encouraging children to trust God and enjoy all the blessings in their lives. They''ll have fun as they develop character-building skills and discipline through the loving, affirming promises of God''s Word.