Outline : When Cousin Fred accidentally damages Brother's brand-new bike. Brother Bear is angry. Can Sister Bear help him see that forgiving his friend is the right thing to do?
Outline : Gramps and Gran go on a picnic with Mama and Papa Bear and the cubs. As the family searches high and low for the perfect spot, they end up learning a few things about respect.
Outline : In The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers, Brother Bear discovers that God answers every prayer - in his own way and time. Children will learn, along with Brother Bear, that praying isn't just for bedtime.
Outline : Coach Papa Bear wants his team to play fair. But the other coach just wants to win. The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game shows that players and coaches should act in a way that pleases God.
Outline : Searching for the perfect job, the Bear siblings learn to celebrate the many talents of others and begin to imagine where their own God-given gifts will take them as they grow.
Outline : The Berenstain cubs act out the first Thanksgiving - complete with costumes, props, and a full Thanksgiving feast. But will Sister Bear's pet turkey play the part of dinner? The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks teaches how God provided for the pilgrims and reminds children of God's many blessings.
Outline : Talking about others makes Sister feel like she is special, even if what is said might not be true. But when rumors are spread about her, Sister begins to understand just how hurtful gossip can be.
Outline : When Sister Bear starts to play with a new friend, Lizzy feels jealous. The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends teaches that new friends are fun to have and old friends are great to keep.
Outline : Should Sister Bear ignore the new girl at school just because her friends do? The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule shows children how choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one.
Outline : Brother and Sister Bear wonder if they can be as brave as David when he fought Goliath. They find out when they face Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang. In The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage, the cubs learn where real courage comes from.
Outline : In The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving, Brother and Dister Bear can't wait for Christmas and all the presents they'll open. But during the Christmas Eve pageant, something special happens! The Bear cubs learn a very valuable lesson about the joy of giving of others.
Outline : Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear need to clean their playhouse. They's rather play outside. In The Berenstain Bears and A Job Well Done the Bear children learn what the Bible says about the joy of work.
Outline : In 220 CE, the 400-year-old rule of the mighty Han dynasty came to an end and three kingdoms contested for control of China, Liu Pei, legitimate heir to the Han throne, elects to fight for his birthright and enlists the aid of his sworn brothers, the impulsive giant Chang Fei and the invincible knight Kuan Yu. The brave band faces a formidable array of enemies, foremost among them the…
Outline : In 220 CE, the 400-year-old rule of the mighty Han dynasty came to an end and three kingdoms contested for control of China, Liu Pei, legitimate heir to the Han throne, elects to fight for his birthright and enlists the aid of his sworn brothers, the impulsive giant Chang Fei and the invincible knight Kuan Yu. The brave band faces a formidable array of enemies, foremost among them the…
Outline : There are some things in life so evil that when we meet them we only want to destroy them-like starvation or tyranny, excessive drink or drugs, sickness, hunger, old age and death, or a three-year-old with a fragment of a bomb in his head. Dorothee Sölle knows about them all and burns for change and revolution. But here feelings are tempered by patience. Sometimes we have to endure. …
Outline : "How fast we lose our leaves is not important. Eventually, we'll lose them all. Yet a fallen leaf is never wasted. It joins the others on the ground to make the soil richer." Through a simple conversation between a boy and a tree, country-music-star Granger Smith shares an incredibly powerful and deeply moving story filled with life lessons on loss, grief, and the strength gained in …
Outline : Not every author can write about theology, literature, and a talking lion and end up delighting readers for generations. But not every author is C.S. Lewis. This biographical picture book welcomes readers to get to know the man behind Aslan and the magical wardrobe and to experience the joy that fueled his imagination. Young Clife Staples Lewis once loved wonder and play but was unabl…
Outline : As war rages, personal battlelines are drawn. As the fall of 1944 begins, Claire finds World War 2 creeping closer to her family's orchard than she would like. With her older brother, Danny, fighting overseas, her father is taking advantage of a new US program that loans German POWs to farms as labor. While the extra help means Claire won't have to drop out of school - and can continu…
Outline : Follow Elton the Old English Sheepdog as he rests in green pastures, walks through a dark valley, and enjoys the love of the Shepherd. Along the way, children will connect with the beloved words of Psalm 23 and know that they too are cared for and protected by their good God.
Outline : "We are all very special, and God never makes mistakes! Not even little ones." This is the BIG message from Peabody, the world's smallest horse. So grab this book, snuggle up with someone special, and give your heart to Peabody and his friends.
Outline: Open the pages of I Dream a Dream for you and meet a family of red pandas who make their home in the forest. When it's time for bed, Mom and Dad tuck in their cubs, and dreams come to life through the vibrant pictures and story. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reading this sweet bedtime rhyme filled with hopes, dreams, and prayers for their little ones. This read-to-make story show…
Outline : Anne Bradstreet was the first published poet in America. She arrived in the American colonies in 1630 and lived an often difficult pioneering life. Despite the disapproval of people who thought that only men should write and study, Anne expressed her thoughts in beautiful poetry. Today's students of Anne's poetry appreciate her descriptions of early American colonial life and her hon…
Outline : This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer.
Outline : Discover the quiet faith that animated a beloved literary classic. As millions of Laura Ingalls Wilder fans know, religion played a recurring role in Little House on the Prairie. In the book series and television show, the Ingalls family attended church, Pa played hymns on the fiddle, and Bible references pop up occasionally. Less is known about the author's personal faith. But in thi…
Outline : Look! There's Santa and friends. Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa and his friends are hiding and it's your job to find them all! Step inside and start searching now! With busy, buzzing scenes crammed full of lively characters and wacky items, not to mention those missing festive friends, the fun search will keep you entertained for hours!
Outline: One Saturday morning, Lucy and her brother, Lewis are each allowed to pick out a piece of candy from the store. But Lucy's delight quickly disappears when she unwraps her chocolate and discovers it melted! Envying her brother's long-lasting lollipop, Lucy spirals into a pattern of discontent: see, covet, take, and hide. Through colorful illustrations and engaging characters, Lucy's sto…
Outline : No one could have imagined that the frail, enslaved, seven-year-old girl who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1761 would become the first published African American, achieving fame for her poetry in both America and England. After arriving, Phillis quickly learned to read the Bible and other classic literature, publishing her first poem in 1767 when she was thirteen and a book of …
Outline : From the voice of a loving Creator, life begins and and grows. Close to this careful Sower, there is abundant nourishment. Far from him, only suffering and brokenness. In this imaginative book, Scott James tells the story of redemption in Scripture, from God's creation and restoration to the promise of final reconciliation. Through engaging story and classic imagery, children learn ho…
Outline: One day mischievous Eddie decides to run away from home. Eventually, feeling scared and guilty about his choice, Eddie returns home to find his father waiting for him with open arms. But his brother Charlie, who is confused by his father's immediately welcoming reaction, is hesitant to join in the celebration. This engaging picture book retells the story of the prodigal son through the…
Outline : Grab your bike and join Lucas and Ella as they work and play around the neighborhood. Is Mr. Lawson really a thief? Why does he always bike around the town with a bag on his handlebars? And why does Mrs. Robinson shout at the children? Maybe those new boys living in the corner house will help them find out. Then there are the girls who live down by the woods. Lucas won't go near them.…
Outline : Caleb desperately wants a cat, but his mother is allergic to them. When a stray cat show ups at the house, Caleb can't resist taking care of it--despite his mother's sneezing! Hopes are dashed when Caleb's father explains to him that he cannot expect God to always answer his prayers in the way he wants. Yet a surprising twist in the story makes Caleb eventually realize that "God does …
Outline : From December 1941 until October 1942, the BBC broadcast a series of radio dramas written by Dorothy L. Sayers. Against the backdrop of World War II, the plays presented twelve episodes in the life and ministry of Jesus, from the visit of the magi to his death and resurrection, collectively affirming the kingship of Christ. Noted for their use of colloquial English as part of Sayers's…
Outline : The venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar - an indispensable reference informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. With the wisdom of nearly 120 years of editorial practice and a wealth of industry expertise from both Chicago's staff and an advisory board of publishing professionals, the eighteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is the go-t…
Outline: Farmer Dan loved all the animas at the sanctuary. They were all special, and together made one big happy family. And this family fathered around Farmer Dan, waiting to hear about an exciting new arrival to the farm. All the animals at Barn Sanctuary are excited when Farmer Dan tells them a new cow named Buttercup is coming to the farm. Little Dude the pig wonders if she likes mud parti…
Outline: C.S. Lewis is probably the greatest popularizer of the Christian faith in recent times, and certainly one of the most widely read believers in the history of the church. His, The Chronicles of Narnia are consistently among the best selling children's books, firmly established as classics along with Alice in Wonderland, The Hobbit and the Wind in the Willows. Yet how well is C.S. Lewis …
Outline: Sukma Syekh Amongraga mengembara, terbang ke Gua Langse, Gua Songpati, dan Gunung Merapi, namun di situ ia selalu menemukan ludah bekas kunyahan sirih yang dikenalinya milik Sultan Agung. Tubuhnya bergetar menahan gejolak murka, menyadari bahwa dirinya telah terungguli oleh Sultan Agung. Ia memutuskan untuk kembali ke raganya, menguatkan tekad untuk bersemadi memohon wahyu Hyang Widi a…
Outline: Buku ini merupakan catatan ingatan Emha Ainun Nadjib tentang bagaimana benih sebuah komunitas dituai dan ditumbuhkan. Sebuah memoar yang menceritakan masa muda Emha ketika bertemu dengan berbagai sosok penting dalam hidupnya.
Outline: Speakers and Toastmasters Library makes available appropriate, interesting, and immediate helps to anyone alled upon to speak before adults, teens, or children. The books in this series have been carefully selected for their value in building sermons, speeches, and talks in a wide range of situations. Anyone can use this handbook as a ready source of mor, whether for public presentatio…
Outline: We've lost ourselves. Disconnected from the past and uncertain about the future, we are anxious about what our lives will be and troubled by a nagging sense of meaninglessness. Adrift in the world, many Christians have their identity completely wrapped up in work, and their definition of the "good life" is financial success. Fewer are staying committed to the Christian faith, finding i…