New Releases by Crystal Bowman

Jake’s friend Jason comes over to play with Jake and wants to play baseball. After Jason hits the ball several times, Jake wants a turn to bat. Jake keeps striking out, so Jason gets frustrated and goes home. Jake is discouraged at his inability to play baseball. Mother assures Jake that with patience, practice, and God’s help, he will learn to hit the ball too. Grandma comes over for a visit and Jake asks her to play baseball with him. Grandma has the time, patience, and encouragement Jake needs to learn how to hit the ball.

When his family goes to the park, in Jake’s New Friend, they meet a family whose son is in a wheelchair. Jake wants to play by himself, but he’s encouraged to play with the other boy, and to his surprise, he learns they have a lot in common!

Owl has a big idea that ends in disaster, and he’s worried that his friendship with Otter is ruined—just like he ruined Otter’s scooter. But the friends learn about friendship and forgiveness in this level two story.

Jake is excited about going to the beach with Mother, Father, and his little sister, Kelly. He wants to help out so they can be on their way. After spilling the milk, breaking a plate, and sloshing pickle juice in the picnic basket, he finally goes to his room feeling like he’s just in the way. While waiting for Mother and Father to finish the chores, he reads books to Kelly. When they get to the beach, Jake helps Kelly build a sand castle and teaches her how to swim. At the end of the day, Mother and Father explain to Jake that he was a big helper even though he didn’t realize it.

There’s a gentle lesson about kindness in Otter and Owl’s Helpful Hike, when Otter ends up with a lot of bumps and bruises when he tries to help others. Level-two readers will enjoy this story on friendship and caring for God’s creatures.

Los preescolares quieren explorar su mundo, pero no se dan cuenta por completo de las situaciones peligrosas. Cuando un padre, una madre o un cuidador cariñoso establece límites o da permiso, el niño aprende a respetar su medio ambiente. Mamá: ¿puedo abrazar al pez? trata de este tema de una manera divertida y apropiada para la edad. El texto ha sido escrito en un ritmo vivo y está diseñado para lectores principiantes.

Kids learn about the importance of friendship in this level two book. In Otter and Owl and the Big Ah-choo! it appears that Otter is allergic—to Owl! Owl believes that they can no longer be friends, but Otter discovers the real cause of his sneezing.

When Otter and Owl go for a hike in the woods, they come across some animals that need their help.

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!

When Jake wants to eat his birthday cake and play with his presents all by himself, he realizes how important it is to share with people he loves.

Best friends Otter and Owl make a sailboat but can''t make it sail. Will they give up or call on the who can help them? Full color.

A little girl wears her favorite red cowboy boots every day, including to church on Sunday, after asking her mother''s permission.

The story behind Christmas angels is explored in this oversized board book that lets children know exactly why angels are so special at Christmastime.

At first Jake is afraid to sleep all alone in his new room, but when he learns that God is always with him and never sleeps, he feels much better.

A young boy describes how he picked out his Halloween pumpkin and carved it and compares his experience to God''s love for him.

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

Two children recite a rhyming prayer for Thanksgiving, thanking God for food, family, animals, the earth, and the weather. On board pages.

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.

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.

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.

As she places items on a Christmas tree, a child explains what each decoration represents, such as the angels that announced Jesus''s birth and the bells that continue to spread the good news.

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

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.

In this clever story, Maddie learns a lesson the hard way when she accuses several people of taking her jump rope---only to find out it was under her bed all along!

Two books in one! This fun flip book uses ten rhyming Bible stories to help children learn their colors. Flip the book over and start again with ten vibrant praises! Ages 0-6.

Big sister Kaitlyn teaches the importance of helping at home in this newly formatted Little Blessings title.

In rhyming text, Jack describes all the ways that God gave him to move around, from running and swimming to building and climbing.

A boy playing the song Dinosaur Stomp on his piano is magically transported to a land filled with real live dinosaurs!

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