Best Children's Books of 2008

Two by Two
Sharing God's Love at School
by Katie A. Thompson

Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of children spreading the gospel? Join author Katie Thompson as energetic Seth takes you on an adventure of sharing the gospel with his friends in an unusual way. In this fun-filled story, Seth feels a little uneasy because he does not have a show and tell for his class. On Friday, Seth wakes up to discover that his show and tell has been sent to him as a gift from God. Seth goes to school and shares the most wonderful show and tell of all—the promise that God has made to all of us; the promise of faith, hope, and love."

24 pages - $8.99 (paperback)
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Zack the Prairie Dog
A Prairie Tale to Promote Autism Awareness & the Acceptance of Differences, in Yourself & in Others
by S. Charles Decker

"One small dachshund… One prairie dog with autism… Two unlikely heroes. Follow the adventures of Zack and Cody in S. Charles Decker’s heart-warming tale, Zack the Prairie Dog, and learn that being different, physically or within, always comes with qualities to embrace. This seemingly simple tale has many layers to discover and will grow with your child. Autism awareness, prejudgment, accepting differences in self and others, overcoming fear and the power of faith and friendship are all blended in an exciting, easy to read story. In Zack the Prairie Dog, you will see… In heaven’s eyes, we are all special. This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book. "

112 pages - $19.99 (hardcover)
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Jahmon's Adventure Home
by Bill W. Hash

"During a terrible squall, Jahmon's dory is capsized and he's lost to the sea, but this is just the beginning of the exciting tale of friendship and courage Jahmon experiences as he overcomes many obstacles to find the way back to his village. With a mixture of Belizean culture and pure adventure, every little boy's fantasy comes to life in Jahmon's Adventure Home."
32 pages - $10.99 (paperback)

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Santa's Sick
by Brooke Griffin Petersen

"The true meaning of Christmas isn't hidden in a box or covered in sugar. Santa knows this. Santa is sick and he needs the elves to make him better to find the true meaning of Christmas. Not a bag of toys or snacks that are sweet, one elf brings the true spirit of the season to Santa. Wrought with timeless and powerful themes, Brooke Griffin Petersen's Santa's Sick charms and teaches. Christmas is a special time of year, but for only one reason—and this book reveals it. "

20 pages - $7.99 (paperback)
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The Scranimal-apolis 500
by Larry Derryberry

"Pull up a chair, open the book, listen to the free e-tune song and sing along with Papa Derryberry. It’s a race to the finish and anyone can win! You may remember that, one day, a tornado hit Papa Derryberry's farm and picked up the big red barn. The five farm animals—a sheep, horse, cow, pig, and duck—were stirred together like a skillet-full of scrambled eggs. When the storm was finally done, where five animals used to be, there was only one, The Scranimal! Papa Derryberry and the lovable Scranimal are at it again, for The Scranimal-apolis 500 is a race till the end. The Scranimal Motor Speedway is the site of the craziest animal race ever run. A racing rat and a calico cat are rounding the track with a giraffe, a camel, a hippopotamus and other zany characters under the watchful eye of the Scranimal. Who will win? Buckle your seatbelt, get ready, get set…The Scranimal-apolis 500 is the most exciting tale yet! Children and parents will love this silly sing-along book and will listen again and again to Papa Derryberry tell the tale of The Scranimal-apolis 500! "

32 pages - $14.99 (hardcover)
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