New Releases by Mary Manz Simon

From bestselling author and renowned educator, Dr. Mary Manz Simon, comes The Family Time Bible, perfect for families who want to discover more about God''s Word. The Family Time Bible offers 52 captivating and beloved Old and New Testament stories along with engaging questions and suitable prayers for each reading. With understandable vocabulary and inclusive skin tones, this Scripture-based translation is perfect to use with children of all ages. This detailed storybook Bible not only contains 52 stories but each entry has a key verse for families to memorize, talking points, a prayer, and even a few notes for parents that offer support and insight. Dr. Mary Manz Simon, known as a parenting expert, provides a reflection on how the story connects to child development so adults can easily come alongside children in understanding and life application. Children will not only learn familiar Bible stories but also recognize biblical figures and begin to take hold of their faith. Paired with facts, insights, and interactive questions, every family member will enjoy the experience and have something to contribute. Mealtime prayers and bedtime prayers are included in the front of the book along with tips for adults on how to use the book and guide their families along a faith journey.

This Christmas board book transforms the weeks leading up to December 25 into a fun-filled celebration of Jesus''s birth for the whole family. Filled with songs, treats, and presents under the tree, the long wait for Christmas day can seem almost endless. With daily activities for children and families, Countdown to Christmas turns these weeks of excitement and anticipation into a fun-filled celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. Prayers and Bible verses help young children think about the importance of Jesus''s birth as they wait for the big day.

Bestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon tells the story of Jesus’s birth through decorations we place on an evergreen each year, helping little ones better understand and remember the reason we place ornaments and lights on the tree and what each symbol means. My Christmas Story Tree: Can be used to create your own Christmas tradition each year Leads little ones through the first Christmas story in a way they will easily understand In addition, My Christmas Story Tree is: A perfect holiday and Christmas gift for toddlers 0-4, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and new moms Great for lap reading or as a bedtime story, with large illustrations and vibrant colors to keep kids engaged Helps start conversations about Christmas traditions and why we celebrate Jesus’s birth by decorating a pine tree each year

From award-winning educator Dr. Mary Manz Simon, this compilation of the eight action-oriented Bible stories in the Hear Me Read Level 2 series helps parents spark children''s Bible knowledge and independent reading skills. The Hear-Me Read Bible: Level 2, aimed for children 6 to 8, uses lively illustrations and word repetition to help children practice sight words and decode new vocabulary. The eight stories of Hear-Me Read Bible: Level 2: - The No-Go King (Exodus 5-15) - Hurray for the Lord''s Army! (Judges 6:11-7:22) - The Hide-and-Seek Prince (2 Kings 11:1-12:16) - Daniel and the Tattletales (Daniel 6) - The First Christmas (Luke 2) - A Walk on the Waves (Matthew 14:13-32) - Through the Roof (Mark 2:1-2) - Thank You, Jesus (Luke 17:11-19)

A rhyming Valentine’s Day book for little ones with the message that love is about doing for others all around you! With adorable illustrations and sweet, rhyming text by bestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon, With Love, From Me to You is a board book for little ones that will remind them how important it is to love and be loved. Parents will especially enjoy reading this book on Valentine’s Day or every day, as a wonderful reminder that any day of the year we must encourage children to remember that love is more than gifts and candy; it’s about doing for others and sending love to everyone who’s near. With Love, From Me to You: Is filled with gentle, rhyming text great for read-alouds Is a board book perfect for little hands and hearts Is written by bestselling author Dr. Mary Manz Simon Features unique and colorful artwork

Get the children in your life reading the Bible early and often.

These twelve delightful stories teach toddlers about emotions and how God can help us, no matter how we feel!

Illustrations, easy-to-read text, lift-up flaps, and quotations from the bible reveal many ways love can be demonstrated.

An engaging diecut board book that introduces little ones to the concept of moonlight and nighttime.

God Made the Sun is a celebration of God’s gift of daytime to the world. Beginning with the first rays of sunlight and moving through the day, this book reminds little ones that God’s love shines on us just as the sun shines on the earth. With its lyrical rhythm, sweet illustrations, and novelty diecut feature, the book will serve as a welcome reminder of God’s presence in our lives.

It''s pumpkin-carving time! This glow-in-the-dark board book can teach your entire family how God changes us into beautiful new creations to shine for Him!

During a season of life when grandmothers appear to lose so much--our hair, our health, even our pets--God gifts us with a child. We have another opportunity to view life through the eyes of a child, and as a result, each new day overflows with possibilities. This time around, we are not new moms, perched on the edge of a sometimes frightening and challenging path into the unknown. Now, we are life veterans. We bring wisdom, experience and a clear sense of what is important. A gift of time to a grandchild becomes a gift we give ourselves, and the season of grand parenting also ushers in a new stage of our personal journey with Jesus. Faith Footprints with My Grandchild provides inspirational Scriptures, devotional thoughts, and prayers for grandmothers, along with simple Christian lifestyle activities to do with a grandchild. Let your faithwalk leave footprints in the sand for your grandchild to follow. Better yet, walk beside your grandchild and grow in faith together.

Help your toddler build godly character! We all want our little ones to grow strong characters, but how do we teach them? Best-selling children''s author Dr. Mary Manz Simon offers the solution. This collection of twelve stories stars a menagerie of adorable animals and offers simple, concrete examples for little ones to remember. Your child will learn about these important virtues: Kindness Truthfulness Love Patience Forgiveness Making Friends Thankfulness Obedience Joy Sharing Good Manners Doing Your Best With plenty of scriptures and a Parent Connection to help moms and dads talk about the message with their favorite toddlers, First Virtues is the perfect way to build godly character in the little ones you love!

Uses the colors in an Easter basket to explain the story of Easter.

A celebration of the joy and delight that puppies bring into a child’s life.

A celebration of the joy and delight that kittens bring into a child’s life.

Author Dr. Mary Manz Simon writes a wonderful, and beautifully illustrated story of a little boy who packs his picnic basket with food and toys for play, smiling because he knows that God is with him through out the day. He knows that God will always provide for him as he shares his watermelon and sandwich with his friends. When it starts to rain, God will protect him, and his friends as they seek shelter under the umbrella. According to God''s words, "I will be with you always" (Matthew 28:20), the boy knows that God will always protect and answer his prayers.

Little Visits with Jesus encourages children to draw closer to their Savior as they learn more about Him and His love for them. Perfect for children ages 4 and up, this best-seller offers relevant, biblical, and engaging devotions to help a new generation develop a strong faith foundation. This legacy anniversary edition is hardback with ribbon bookmarker, and includes a presentation page.

Little Visits at Bedtime was written for the sole purpose of helping your child make a smooth transition from a busy day to bedtime. It helps you and your child focus your thoughts and conversations on the blessings of your day and God''s gifts to you. Every element on every page has a very specific purpose and intent.

Welcome Jesus into your heart and home as you march to the manger! Each day, along with reading this book, move nativity figures through your home, from window to window, coming closer to the empty stable. By Christmas the figures are in place, ready to receive the baby Jesus.

This die-cut rhyming board book with glitter guides children to thank God andsee everyday objects of the fall season as gifts from Him. Full color.

Written to channel the young child''s anticipation of Christmas on December 25 into simple activities to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Bible passages for young children to repeat, learn, and embrace. Scholastic and renowned author and lecturer Dr. Mary Manz Simon have joined together to bring you My First Read and Learn Favourite Bible Verses. As parents share these timeless truths with young children, icons on each page help them integrate the words into everyday activities. The icons are: globe (creation), sun peeking (morning), moon (evening), church (worship), lightning (safety), heart (virtues), smiley face (friends), folded hands (prayer), and an arrow (hope for the future). A simple way to help children experience and grow.

Bible stories and activities for parents and children to share. As lives get more and more hectic, these stories can provide families with a much-needed respite in their busy days, and an opportunity to talk about events of the day or the week as the entire family grows in faith.

Following God''s orders, Noah sets off to build his special ark and board two of every living animal in order to be prepared for the flood he has been told will come in this inspirational Biblical tale with full-color illustration for young readers.

Parenting experts provide a helpful synopsis of many modern cultural trends that affect children today, offering practical advice to parents on how to handle current ideas that are potentially harmful for children.

In rhyming text, a collection of stories in which the animals demonstrate twelve important virtues.

Have fun with faith using Take-Home Animal Rhymes for grades 2-5! In this 64-page book, children delight in the lessons that animals teach them. As children color, cut out, and assemble the 15 mini-books, they learn about cleanliness from Kitty, determina