Young children (under age 8)
NEW! Peter’s First Easter by Walter Wangerin Jr.
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Jesus's last days on earth through the eyes of one of his disciples. Wangerin's retelling of the earthly relationship of Jesus and Peter is ideal for families to read together at Easter or anytime. The humanity in the story will touch young readers as they begin to understand the significance of the life and death of Jesus.NEW! The Trellis and the Seed by Jan Karon
In a picturesque and secluded garden, a tiny seed sits in thrilled anticipation of its destiny as a powerful vine, twisting and flowering through the white latticework trellis. But how could such a small seed ever thrive and grow into a strong, healthy, grown-up plant? Even as the Nice Lady plants the seed, erects an ambitious trellis, waits for rain, adds fertilizer, and performs all her other nurserial oblations, the seed continues to be baffled by its caretaker's faith.NEW! The Squire and the Scroll by Jennie Bishop
A far off kingdom relies on the Lantern of Purest Light for peace and joy to abide in the land. An evil dragon steals it and many seek to recover it, only to be lost themselves. The king sends his last and most trusted knight (along with his squire) to retrieve the lamp, lest the kingdom perish. Will they survive the perilous journey to the dragon's lair and bring the lantern back?NEW! This Is the Earth that God Made by Lynn Downey
In warm, flowing "House That Jack Built"-style cumulative verse that rolls off the tongue, a child narrator describes the earth, his family's place in it and their prayerful responses. Beginning with an expansive view of mountains, sea and wind, Downey's focus gradually narrows to the particular place where the child's family communes with God. At the end of the story are pages of unique ideas to help families explore the earth that God made, activities designed to bring families together and build new appreciation for God's world and their place in it.NEW! Small Gifts in God’s Hands by Max Lucado
A young boy, Elijah, meets Jesus and rushes home to tell his mother, expressing his desire to give Jesus a gift. Elijah hears about gifts others give to Jesus like meals or a place to stay. But when he looks around at their meager possessions, he feels discourages that he has suitable to give. One day he and his mother go to hear Jesus teach. A large crowd has gathered, and soon everyone is hungry and tired. Elijah and his mother have brought only enough food for themselves, but they offer Jesus what they have. With their small offering, Jesus feeds the thousands on the hillside. Intermediate readers (age 8-12)
FictionNEW! The Hidden Treasure of Glaston by Eleanore M. Jewett
Discover adventure in the Middle Ages with Hugh, a lame boy, who is left in a monastery when his knight father is forced into exile from England. Hugh's search for the relics of King Arthur transforms him and works the same magic on the reader.
-- an amazon.com reviewer, age 12
NEW! Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson
The story is set in the Biblical time of the book of Judges, chapters 4-5. We meet a Hittite youth, Uriah, living in the Mediterranean when his people are conquered and become fugitives. Uriah flees first to the Phoenicians and then into the hills of Judea, where he meets Deborah, the prophetess, and Barak, the Israelite general who is to defeat Sisera. On the way, we are introduced to all kinds of Hittite, Phoenician, Israelite, and Canaanite customs. We learn about their dress, their gods, their methods of fighting, their habits of enslaving captive peoples, and so on. The Mandie series by Lois Gladys Leppard
A young girl growing up in the 1900s in America, Mandie has many adventures and solves intriguing mysteries in this series that spans more than 40 novels.
Here’s what 2004 Summer Reading Contest runner-up Chandler Townsend had to say about Mandie and the Midnight Journey:
NEW! The Winning Edge series by Lynn Kirby
Kirby’s series takes readers into the lives of girls with a passion for figure skating. Through the pressures of competition and everyday struggles, each lead character learns to know, trust, and model her life on Jesus Christ. Titles in the series include A Perfect Landing, Out in the Cold, Dreams of Gold and A Surprise Finish.
--an amazon.com reviewer
Odyssey audio – now on compact disc!
We recently replaced four damaged Odyssey tape sets with durable compact disc sets. We plan to continue adding sets in both cassette and CD as we are able. If you’d like to donate copies of these high-quality children’s audiobooks to our collection, see our gift registry on Christianbook.com.
Bible Eyewitnesses: New Testament
Imagine being there when Jesus is born or when He raises Lazarus from the dead! Picture yourself actually tnessing Jesus turn an enemy named Saul into the apostle Paul in a blinding flash of light! If you've ever dreamed you could watch Jesus perform miacles and see Him change the lives of everyone He meets, here is your oppurtunity! Plus, you'll enjoy listening to modern-day retellings of Jesus' greatest parables Comic Belief
You won't stop laughing once you start listening to this collection of the most comical "Adventures in Odyssey" episodes! Hours of fun are in store as the Rathbones try to become Odyssey's "perfect family" to win a contest...as Lawrence and Jimmy defend the earth from alien invaders...as Connie tries to teach Eugene how to drive...and as Laffie, the Bible-carrying wonder dog, saves the day!Flights of Imagination
Looking for high-flying entertainment for the entire family? Then journey to Odyssey for these exciting adventures. Stories include “The Living Nativity” - When vandals destroy the town's Christmas display, Whit and the kids act on a plan to keep the town tradition alive; “A Game of Compassion” - Eric puts his foot down to keep a secret promise that conflicts with the year's most important soccer game; “Treasures of the Heart” - A probing question sets Mr. Barclay off on a hunt for his prized childhood books, and the entire family learns a valuable lesson on what's really important.Maze of Mysteries
Collection of 12 previously released episodes from Focus on the Family's popular Adventures in Odyssey radio drama. Themes addressed in this set include: greed, justice, using your imagination properly, trusting each other, faith, perception and breaking up the daily routine.