New Releases by Bob Hartman

Imaginative Christian adventure book for children 7 years+ The whimsical and imaginative short stories in this chapter book will transport children to a different world, giving them a fresh way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it''s like to follow him. They’ll join Lily and her friend the Lemur on a series of adventures in the Lamb King''s mysterious playground. They''ll tickle a tiger, play Scrabble with a slow loris, and save an entire family of squirrels from the cold! Along the way, children will find themselves exploring key truths about Jesus'' kingdom—such as how to be welcoming, what gives people value, and why a self-sacrificing king is the best king of all. Perfect as an independent read for children aged 7+ or as a read-aloud for ages 5+

In books 15 and 16 of the popular Clever Cub Bible Stories series from author Bob Hartman, children ages 3 to 6 discover the joy in being who God made them to be as they follow Jesus. Clever Cub Follows the Leader: Clever Cub likes to follow Skippy, but Skippy isn’t always a wise leader. When Clever Cub hears the story about the fishermen following Jesus (from Luke 5:1–11), he learns that it’s important to choose good leaders—and Jesus is the best leader of all! Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with children about their own part in God’s story.

In books 15 and 16 of the popular Clever Cub Bible Stories series from author Bob Hartman, children ages 3 to 6 discover the joy in being who God made them to be as they follow Jesus. Clever Cub Is Wonderfully Made: Clever Cub wishes he could do all the things his friends can. But Mama and Papa Bear use a song from the Bible (Psalm 139) to remind their cub that God made him just right—just like God made the shepherd boy named David with special gifts (1 Samuel 16:1–13). Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with children about their own part in God’s story.

From bestselling children’s author Bob Hartman, the Clever Cub Bible Stories series uses vibrant illustrations and engaging stories to help parents teach children biblical truths. Children ages 3 to 6 will learn about the importance of obedience and how God is amazing in books 13 and 14 of the popular Clever Cub Bible Stories series from author Bob Hartman. Clever Cub Learns to Obey: Papa Bear tells Clever Cub to apologize to Skippy Squirrel, but Clever Cub refuses to obey. Through Papa Bear’s retelling of the story of Elisha and Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-19), Clever Cub sees that obeying God is always good to do—even when it’s hard! Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub thinks the sea is amazing! Mama Bear reminds him that the Maker of the seas is even more amazing as she tells her cub the story of Jesus walking on water. In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Tells the incredible story of Jesus walking across the Sea of Galilee in Mark 6:45–54 Helps kids ages 3 to 6 think of all the amazing things Jesus did Teaches young readers that God is worthy of praise and trust Clever Cub Is Amazed by God is part of the delightful Clever Cub Bible Stories series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries, Clever Cub Tells the Truth, Clever Cub Forgives a Friend, Clever Cub Invites Someone New, and Clever Cub Learns to Obey.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub doesn’t want to invite Stinky the skunk to his birthday party. Mama Bear tells her cub how Jesus was friendly to a tax collector—and everything changed for good! In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Introduces young readers to the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1–10 Helps kids ages 3 to 6 learn what it means to welcome others. Teaches young readers how powerful mercy, love, and hospitality can be. Clever Cub Invites Someone New is part of the delightful Clever Cub Bible Stories series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries, Clever Cub Tells the Truth, and Clever Cub Forgives a Friend.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub gets grumpy after Fred calls him a name. But when he hears the story of Joseph and his brothers, he learns how wonderful forgiveness can be! In this engaging picture book, the author of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Explores the story of Joseph from Genesis 37, 39: 20b-23 , 41–42, and 45 Helps kids ages 3 to 6 learn the value of forgiveness Teaches young readers how to be a forgiving friend Clever Cub Forgives a Friend is part of the delightful Clever Cub Bible Stories series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries, Clever Cub Tells the Truth, and Clever Cub Invites Someone New.

We appreciate bright, joyful days and we thank God for them. But we also routinely experience darker, more chaotic, messy days in which we are challenged to even recognize God’s presence in our life. How can I see a New Day amidst the clouds of my life? How can I recognize God’s presence in the “now” moments of life? How am I to experience God’s love, right now, today? God loves you and me right where we are at, but too much to leave us there. God waits for our response, for our love. Are you prepared to spend some time and effort to see and acknowledge God’s presence in your life?

We appreciate joyful days and thank God for them. But what about darker, more chaotic, messy days? Learn to experience God''s love amidst the clouds of life.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Mama Bear helps Clever Cub face his fears in the night by telling him about two brave spies in the Bible. Clever Cub goes to sleep knowing that God is with him all the time! In this engaging picture book, the creator of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Helps kids ages 3 to 6 overcome anxiety as they rest in God’s presence with them. Tells the story of how Joshua and Caleb trusted God in the desert (from Numbers 13–14). Encourages kids to talk about their emotions and how God makes them brave. Clever Cub Trusts God is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, and Clever Cub Learns to Share.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub does not want to share with Skippy the Squirrel until Papa Bear tells him about a boy in the Bible who shared all he had. This colorful picture book from the creator of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Tells the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand with loaves and fishes in John 6:1–14. Teaches children ages 3 to 6 how wonderful it is to share with others. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub Learns to Share is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love,Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, and Clever Cub Trusts God.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. “God, You are amazing!” As Clever Cub takes a walk in the forest and the fields and the mountains, he can’t help but sing praises to God for all the incredible things God has made! This engaging picture book: Shares the worshipful words of Psalm 104. Helps children ages 3-6 learn the joy of praising God with song. Is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to praying and singing the psalms. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub Sings to God is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, and Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God.

Draw and color along with this fun and interactive Bible storybook!

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub tells a lie and makes his friend mad! After Mama Bear teaches him the story of Queen Esther, the cub learns that telling the truth is always the right thing to do—even when it’s hard. In this engaging picture book, the creator of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Tells the story of how Queen Esther saved her people. Helps kids ages 3 to 6 learn the importance of telling the truth. Teaches young readers how to be an honest and loving friend. Clever Cub Tells the Truth is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love, Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, and Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. When Clever Cub worries about his friends, Mama Bear reminds him that we can trust God to take care of us. God loves us even more than the birds of the air or the flowers in the fields—and they don’t worry at all! This colorful picture book from the creator of the YouVersion Bible App for Kids: Tells the story of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. Reassures children ages 3 to 6 that God provides for them. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub and the Case of the Worries is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Learns about Love,Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Clever Cub Learns to Share, Clever Cub Trusts God, and Clever Cub Tells the Truth.

"Wherever I go, I meet many children (and adults), who love getting involved in the telling of stories. Active participation is at the heart of this Act-Along Bible!" Professional storyteller, performer and award-winning children''s author Bob Hartman has made interaction central to the retelling of these 29 Bible stories. The narrator and those taking part act out roles in the stories with movement, sounds and actions. Imaginations will come alive as they pretend that they are involved in the story. Become Noah''s sons helping their father build the ark, Hebrew families recalling the events of the Exodus, soldiers in Gideon''s army, shepherds on the hillside around Bethlehem, fishermen on Sea of Galilee, and donkeys that ride Jesus into Jerusalem. The interactive narrative will keep children fully involved in the storytelling, while having plenty of fun, humour, and creativity to help become familiar and recall special Bible moments. A memorable and engaging way to explore stories of the Old and New Testaments at home, in children''s groups, and in classrooms.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub wants to give thanks to God but doesn’t know how. So Mama Bear tells the story of Peter and John healing a man—a man who then gave thanks to God in a wonderful way! This engaging picture book: Tells the story of God''s healing in Acts 3. Teaches children ages 3-6 the joy of showing gratitude to God. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, and Clever Cub Sings to God.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. On a starry night, Mama Bear and Clever Cub imagine what it would have been like to welcome baby Jesus to the world. This engaging picture book: Tells the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke 2. Helps children ages 3-6 anticipate the excitement of Jesus’ arrival. Is ideal for Advent read-alouds or a stocking stuffer on Christmas morning. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, and Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God.

Discover how the Philippian jailer came to know Jesus in this engaging board book for toddlers. Using simple sentences and stunning illustrations, this 16-page board book retells the story of Paul and the Philippian jailer. From the sounds of Paul and Silas singing at midnight to the scary rumbling of an earthquake, young children are encouraged to imagine each sound as they follow the story. Finally, with the splashing of water, they rejoice with the jailer as he and his family are baptized as followers of Jesus Christ.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Mama Bear teaches Clever Cub there are many ways to say “I love you!” as she tells him the story of Moses’s mommy, who loved Moses so much that she put him in a basket on the river to keep him safe. This engaging picture book: Tells the story of baby Moses from Exodus 1 and 2. Helps children ages 3–6 think about ways they can show love to others. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub Learns about Love is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, and Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Papa and Mama Bear tell Clever Cub the exciting story of Easter morning when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave us the best surprise of all! This engaging picture book: Tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection from Matthew 28. Helps children ages 3–6 discover the joyful surprise of Easter morning. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God, Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, and Clever Cub Learns about Love.

Bible storybook that teaches young children about Jesus’ ongoing power to save and how they can tell their friends about Jesus. Based on Acts 16, this is a fun and compelling retelling of how a Philippian jailer and his family learned the wonderful truth about Jesus Christ. Jesus’ ongoing power to save through the spreading of the gospel and through the presence of the Holy Spirit is imaginatively and powerfully brought to life by Bob Hartman. Bob is a compelling storyteller and author of the Lion Storyteller Bible, which has sold over 130,000 copies in the UK and has been translated into 11 languages, and of YouVersion''s Bible App for Kids. Children will discover... * Jesus’ ongoing power to save through the proclamation of the gospel and through the presence of the Holy Spirit. * The powerful witness of Paul and Silas, who sung while they were held captive and refused to break free when an earthquake destroyed the prison they were trapped in. * How they can tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. * How to imagine the sights and sounds of a Bible story. Ideal for children aged 3-6.

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. Clever Cub snuggles up with Mama Bear on a dark night as she tells him how God filled the empty world with life. Follow along as Clever Cub learns about how God created sky, water, mountains, beaches—and clever cubs like him! This engaging picture book: Celebrates the story of Creation in Genesis 1. Helps children ages 3-6 enjoy the wonder and purpose of God’s design. Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible. Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation is part of the delightful Clever Cub children’s book series. Also check out Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus, Clever Cub Sings to God, and Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God.

Bob Hartman''s bumper collection of Bible stories is drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. There are stories for individual and group performances, stories for the major Christian festivals, stories for a variety of age groups. Each story is followed by discussion questions to encourage the audience to delve deeper into each tale. Incorporating Bob''s three books - Telling the Bible, Telling the Gospel and Anyone Can Tell a Bible Story - this extensive resource includes extensive notes on story-telling, essential for any performer. Discover why Bob is in such demand in this entertaining and insightful collection.

Celebrate Baptisms with this charming book all about joining God''s big family. From Bob Hartman comes a lovingly-made book about the journey of faith

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