Most Popular Books by Christina Goodings

This sweet, simple and sincere retelling of the Christmas story is perfect for the under 5s, introducing them to the great story at the heart of the festival and its message of love. Its price point makes it ideal for gift or award-giving at Christmas time.

This colourful book retells the Bible in 20 favourite episodes so that young children may begin to explore the Bible for themselves. The simple, short stories highlight key aspects of the Christian faith - love, obedience and trust - whilst Melanie Mitchell''s bright and smiley characters exude cheerfulness and faith. Ideal for very little children to browse on their own or have read aloud to them.

Prayers to say together with your children.

I Want to Know About Jesusis a well-written introduction to Christ and Christianity. Christina Goodings introduces young learners to Jesus'' place in history, his memorable parables, and his key teachings. Mini-features on how Christians today follow Jesus link Jesus'' life and teachings to universal elements of Christian faith and practice in the modern world. Throughout the book, Jan Lewis''s lively illustrations re-create historic events from Jesus'' life.

Toddlers will be delighted to own this colourful prayer book with lots of bright pictures reflecting their everyday activities. The prayers provide a vocubulary for being joyful, thankful, sorry, scared - and asking God to help. The little hardback format and pictures from a leading children''s book illustrator will make this an everyday favourite. A partner to the Lion Bible for Me.

A fun and interactive introduction to a well-loved Bible story

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Bible Stories for Girls contains eight Bible stories chosen especially to captivate girls. They feature strong women of faith, retold in a contemporary voice that is easy to relate to. The stories are prefaced with a short introduction encouraging the reader to think about the message contained in each; a section at the back of the book sets the stories in context and shows where to find them in the Bible. The illustrations are sophisticated with a classical feel, but have been given a modern edge.

Toddlers will be delighted to own this colourful Bible, which is comprehensive yet very accessible with 46 stories about all the key people and events in the Bible told in short, simple episodes (a double-page spread for each) with lots of bright pictures for early learners to browse. Designed for pre-schoolers, the small size of this book makes it great for little hands, whilst the padded cover and pictures give this a user-friendly quality. Packed full of stories, this is a great way to help toddlers begin to learn what''s in the Bible.

Let''s say the sounds of the Creation story - sparkle with the stars, crash with the sea, splish splosh with the fish and have a rest on the seventh day zzz. Here is a simple retelling of the Creation story with bright and appealing pictures - and lots of words for young children to join in with. With simple concepts and familiar words for repetition, young children will come to learn the story for themselves. Also available: See and Say: Christmas Story See and Say: Noah''s Ark Story See and Say: The Lost Sheep Story

Key episodes from the Bible are accompanied by mini features that provide glimpses of how and why the Bible was compiled in this accessible guide. The subjects addressed include storytelling, Bible languages, types of writing, the prophets, the Gospels, the early Christians, gathering the books, and how to read the Bible.

Meet the friends of Jesus in this colourful tabbed board book, designed to appeal to toddlers. A very simple text and bright illustrations of big smiley faces introduce us to six Bible characters - John, Peter, Mary Magdalene, Zacchaeus, Jairus'' daughter, and all the little children - who each have something to say about the good things that Jesus did for them. The tabbed board pages make it easy for toddlers to select the character they want to read about and offer a touch of interactivity which will keep them engaged as they learn more about who Jesus was and why he was special.

A bold, bright and beautiful Bible book for toddlers to enjoy

This Bible story book contains 12 favourite retellings, chosen to emphasise the message of God''s love and care. Each story concludes with a blessing, prayer or reflection which is illustrated with the child and the teddy bear together. The cover features a ribbon motif which makes it a great gift purchase. Children will love the endearing teddy bear illustrations which will help them to relate easily to the stories and prayers. Stories are: In the beginning, Noah and the ark, Baby Moses, David and Goliath, Jonah learns a lesson, Daniel and the lions, Jesus is born, Jesus the teacher, The story of the sower, The lost sheep, The farmer''s son, The man in the tree, The good Samaritan, The first Easter

Create your very own Nativity scene!

Young children will find plenty to occupy and entertain them over the Christmas period in this colorful activity book. As well as on-the-page coloring and puzzles, there are ideas for things to make and games to play with friends or family. "Deconstruct" the whole book to make a nativity scene, decorations, a party bag, little storybooks, tiny origami stockings, bookmarks, pencil toppers, and a little book of bright ideas—a book within a book with even more fun things to do and make!

Familiar Bible stories are told with parts of each picture labelled for vocabulary building.

"A delightful collection of prayers providing words of joy, thankfulness, love and trust: prayers to know by heart"--Page 4 of cover.

20 episodes tell the whole story of the Bible for very little children.

A chunky Christmas board book with embossing and a tab on each page.

Simple, sincere, straightforward and heartwarming

A Bible story and loads of fun activities, with lots of stickers for little hands

This colourful, chunky board book provides 20 cheerful and reassuring prayers for little children to learn; helping to encourage those early words at the same time. The padded covers and rounded corners mean that this book is ideal for little hands and everyday play. This book is the twin of the best-selling My Little BIBLE Board Book, with the same author/illustrator team and styling.

Get in the mood for Christmas and keep children busy as bees in the holidays with this simple activity craft book! Includes crafts suitable for 3+ and stickers to decorate the finished projects, as well as games, colouring and puzzles to complete. The activities can be done alone or with a parent, in a play group or Sunday school.

A book styled to appeal to those who want to buy a gift to mark a baby''s first Christmas

A peek-through gatefold on each double-page invites toddlers to interact with this favourite story.

An exciting craft book that brings Bible stories to life This book of 16 craft activities helps bring Bible stories to life for children who like to keep their hands busy. Children will make a rainbow mobile, origami frogs, a lion mask, an Easter garden, Pentecost kites, and a platter of Bible food. With clear, illustrated instructions and photographs of each finished craft, the activities are simple enough for young children to complete, but will also hold the attention of more experienced artists. Each activity comes with an explanatory Bible reference and little extra hints and finishing touches to perfect the projects.

During a lesson about Easter a teacher speaks sharply and says something unkind about mice, frightening two little visitors from the room, but when they lead her to an egg that has fallen from its nest, the teacher shows genuine kindness.

A Bible story and loads of fun activities, with lots of stickers for little hands

Describes simple ways to care for the planet and the environment.

A jolly and appealing lift-the-flap book with lots of smiley discoveries to be made

Reduce, reuse, recycle! This craft activity book contains clear illustrated step-by-step guides for making a whole range of Christmas crafts and decorations, encouraging children to think about ways to celebrate the season without squandering resources or adding to landfill. Cards, decorations, gifts, giftwrap - all these can be produced simply, stylishly, and recyclably - with reused, reusable or natural materials. The 16 activities include: Superbag; Starry gift tag; Festive bunting; Everlasting tree; Festive shortbread; Leaf notebooks and a Boxing Day box.

Bright and simple Bible stories for tinies... with sounds to say as the story unfolds and a lift-the-flap happy ending

A Bible story and loads of fun activities, with lots of stickers for little hands

An endearing Easter bunny-themed book containing games, puzzles, crafts and stickers. Keeps little hands busy during the Easter holiday season and offers an introduction to the reason for celebrating at this special time. Includes a retelling of the Easter story and a variety of crafts.

Twenty-five easy to craft ideas for the Christmas season.

Annabel Hudson''s characters are full of warmth and character and they bring a special charm to the ever-popular episodes of the Nativity story. The lift-the-flap feature allows young book users to interact playfully with the story; for example, looking into the full rooms at the inn, discovering hidden creatures in the stable, yet more angels on the hillside, or search the market with the wise men for gifts. The heavy, glossy paper used gives the book a real user-friendly quality.

An Easter themed keep-busy book for pre-schoolers with activities, stickers, and things to make.