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“Blending just the right amount of heart and life lessons, Owen and Eleanor Make Things Up is entertaining and educational.” –Foreword Reviews, Owen and Eleanor Make Things Up 978-1-5064-4845-9

Beaming Books publishes high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

“A provocative exploration that gives welcome voice, attention, and ink to women often relegated to the margins of biblical stories.” –Publishers Weekly, Grit and Grace 978-1-5064-2495-8

“This is a complete package that will have wide appeal and puts a clear focus on biblical times.” –Booklist Starred Review, The World Jesus Knew 978-1-5064-2500-9

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“Schipper’s cheerful, screenprintlike artwork capably evokes the energy of a moderately gritty, moderately diverse cityscape.” –Publishers Weekly, Maybe God Is Like That Too 978-1-5064-2189-6

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The Boy with Big, Big FeelingsBritney Winn Lee • Illustrated by Jacob Souva

Meet a boy with feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own. The boy tries to cope by stuffing down his feelings, but with a little help and artistic inspiration, the boy realizes his feelings are something to be celebrated. Written by debut picture-book author Britney Winn Lee and boldly illustrated by Jacob Souva, The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child, but especially for children experiencing anxiety and extreme emotions or who have been diagnosed with autism or as a Highly Sensitive Person.

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings Publication 8/20/19978-1-5064-5450-4Hardcover 8.5” x 10”32 pagesAges 4-8$17.99Children’s/Fiction

Marketing and Selling PointsNational publicity campaign

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Connects with national trend focused on social emotional learning

Special feature at BEA and ALA

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Downloadable parent guide

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When playing outside on the yellowest days,

A loud truck might rumble on by,

And wouldn’t you know it, that big heart of his

Would push feelings right out of his eyes!

Emotions might feel big and scary sometimes,

But that is no reason to hide them!”

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Britney Winn Lee is a writer as well as a community arts director in Shreveport, LA, where she lives with her husband and son. She writes primarily at the intersection of faith and justice, dedicated to good news and full life that are good and full for all.

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Being Me from A-ZLauren Kukla • Illustrated by Aviel Basil

From Awesome Adventures to being one in a Zillion each letter of the alphabet inspires kids to be their best selves in Being Me from A to Z. The twenty-six letters of the alphabet provide the building blocks of words and stories—and in Being Me from A to Z, they provide kids with a primer for living adventurously, bravely, and courageously. From empathy and kindness to the importance of asking questions and helping others, kids will be inspired, affirmed, and encouraged to love themselves, be kind to others, and care for the world around them. It’s as easy as ABC!

Being Me from A-Z Publication 7/30/2019978-1-5064-5259-3Hardcover 9” x 9”32 pagesAges 4-8$17.99Children’s/Fiction

Marketing and Selling PointsDynamic twist on the “strong is beautiful” trend

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B is for brave when you start feeling small.Be bold, you are brilliant, so hold your head tall.”

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Lauren Kukla is an author and editor of books and media for kids. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, son, a silly white dog, and four city chickens.

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Teaching Eddie to FlyKatarina Macurova

Eddie is a bird, but he can’t fly! His friend Ernest, a bear, decides he’s going to help Eddie learn to fly—with hilarious and unanticipated results. Along the way, both Ernest and Eddie learn some valuable lessons. Is Eddie even meant to fly? Or is there something else he’s even better at? Quirky and fun, Teaching Eddie to Fly will have kids laughing while challenging them to think about what they’re good at and what makes them unique.

Teaching Eddie to FlyPublication 7/16/19978-1-5064-5553-2Hardcover 8” x 9”32 pagesAges 4-8$16.99Children’s/Fiction

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Ernest the bear decides to teach his new friend Eddie the ostrich how to fly. Will Eddie be able to do it?

Katarina Macurova is a Bratislava-based illustrator who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design. As a traveller, she searches for inspiration in the foreign countries she visits.

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Picturing GodRuth Goring • Illustrated by Ruth Goring

With poetic language and gorgeous handcrafted mixed-media collages and mosaics, Picturing God brings to life the many metaphors for God found in the Bible. God is the light, the living water, a father, a mother, clothing, a rock, the wind, a comforter, a door, the Good Shepherd, and more. Poet and artist Ruth Goring invites children and adults alike to revisit the beautiful imagery found in Scripture and provides an opportunity for children to develop their imagination about who God is. At the end of the book, a list of Bible references is provided for each image depicted for families to look up and learn more about the Bible’s many ways of picturing God.

Picturing GodPublication 9/24/2019978-1-5064-4939-5Hardcover 10” x 10” 40 pagesAges 5-8$17.99Children’s/Religious

Marketing and Selling PointsEmail marketing to extensive church lists

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Relatable art takes cue from crafting trends

God is our sunshine,and we sprout like seeds,open to the light, and start to grow.

God’s Living Water rains down from Heavento water our thirsty hearts.

God is a Father who forgives again and again, who watches for us and runs to meet us.”

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Ruth Goring is a poet, visual artist, and book editor who grew up in Colombia. Her first picture book was Adriana’s Angels (Sparkhouse Family, 2017), published in Spanish as Los ángeles de Adriana, which won a silver Moonbeam Award.

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On Your WayJohn Coy • Illustrated by Talitha Shipman

A tender look back at a child’s first steps, On Your Way is a celebration of growth, movement, and the importance of slowing down to observe life’s milestones both big and small. A mother recounts for her child “that day on the porch” when the child first tried to walk. As the child totters, stumbles, and flops, young animals nearby gallop, jump, waddle, and hop. Kids will delight in the child’s progress and think of the ways they’re still learning to grow and move every single day now that they’re on their way. A perfect book for looking back at how far kids have come...and how far they’ll go.

On Your WayPublication 8/13/19978-1-5064-5258-6Hardcover 8.5” x 10”32 pagesAges 3-5$17.99Children’s/Fiction



Author appearances

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Encourages celebration of early childhood milestones

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Now you’re big and move in many ways, but I’ll remember those very first steps, how far you’ve come and how far you’ll go.”

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John Coy is the author of the picture books Their Great Gift, Strong to the Hoop, Around the World, and many others. He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools nationally and internationally.

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Let’s Eat: Mealtime Around the WorldLynne Marie • Illustrated by Parwinder Singh

Dig in to this fun and informational book that explores foods from thirteen countries around the world. Meet characters from countries including Sweden, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, and more as they enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be inspired to try something new and learn about other cultures. Let’s eat!

Let’s Eat: Mealtime Around the WorldPublication 11/5/2019978-1-5064-5194-7Hardcover 8.5” x 10”32 pagesAges 4-8$17.99Children’s/Nonfiction

Marketing and Selling PointsNiche publicity push to parenting and food outlets



Awards submissions

Activity kit

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Ideal for children of foodies

Offers readers a global view of a daily routine

From sunup to sundown, people all over the world plan their day around the same thing: food!”

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Lynne Marie is the author of multiple picture books, including The Star in the Christmas Play (Beaming Books, 2018) and Hedgehog Goes to Kindergarten. When she’s not traveling around the world or planning vacations for clients as a travel agent, she lives on a lake in South Florida with her daughter Kayla Michelle, son Kevin, a Schipperke named Anakin, and several resident water birds.

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On the Day You Were BaptizedTaylor Young • Illustrated by Anita Schmidt

Welcome, child of God! You are loved!

Parents reflect back on when their baby was baptized, remembering the people who were there, the words that were said, and the love that was shared on that special day. Children will learn that the day they were baptized was all about love: the unconditional love of their parents, the welcome and care of a faith community, and the unearned love and grace of God that pours down on them freely and generously. A perfect gift for infant baptism or any occasion for remembering God’s love, On the Day You Were Baptized is sure to be a treasured keepsake for children and families long after that special day.

On the Day You Were BaptizedPublication 9/3/2019978-1-5064-5552-5Hardcover 9” x 9”32 pagesAges 0-5$17.99Children’s/Religious

Also availableWater, Come Down! The Day You Were Baptized

$17.99978-0-8066-3711-2


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Special promotions to national Christian digital and print publications

A gift for every baptism

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That morning, we dressed you in special clothes and wrapped you in a special blanket. We gazed into your eyes and smiled. It was your day.”

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Taylor Young lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children. He is passionate about building kids’ self-esteem and cultivating spirituality in everyday life.

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Countdown to ChristmasDr. Mary Manz Simon • Illustrated by Brian Hartley

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.

Countdown to ChristmasPublication 10/8/2019978-1-5064-4854-1Board book 5.25” x 7.25”52 pagesAges 2-5$14.99Children’s/Religious

Also availableRufus and the Very Special Baby

$12.99978-1-5064-1762-2

Marketing and Selling PointsAward-winning author’s books have sold more than 3 million copies

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Make a paper chain with 25 links. Take off one link every day until Christmas. The days of Advent will disappear before your eyes!

Dear God, I know Christmas is coming

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The weeks before Christmas are called Advent, which means “coming.” Many people count

down the days until Christmas. Perhaps you cross off each day on a big calendar.

Or you might open a door on a pretty holiday calendar. Now you can read the pages of this

book as we count down to Christmas. Today there are 24 days left in our

countdown. It’s Advent now, but CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

The Lord has done what he promised. – 1 Kings 8:20Activity

Dear God, I know Christmas is coming because Thank you for Christmas. Amen.

illustrated byBrian Hartley

written byDr. Mary Manz Simon

It’s almost Jesus’s birthday. I’m counting down each day!”

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Dr. Mary Manz Simon is an early childhood educator, consultant, media personality, and award-winning author. Mary and her husband, Hank, a recently retired Lutheran pastor, are the parents of three adult children and grandparents of five boys.

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“A little boy like me

has come to earth to save us all?

I want to go and see!”

“How can this be true?” I asked.

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The Little ShepherdElizabeth Jaeger • Illustrated by Irene Montano

The Savior is born! Come and see!

When a little shepherd boy is awoken by the brightness of angels one unexpected night, he is delighted to learn that a baby boy has come to save the world. In this gentle Christmas story told from the perspective of a young shepherd, children will be immersed in the wonder and joy of Jesus’s birth. The exuberance of the little shepherd will inspire young children to go and tell the story of this special baby and the love God showed that night.

The Little ShepherdPublication 10/22/2019978-1-5064-4873-2Hardcover 9” x 9” 32 pagesAges 3-5$16.99Children’s/Religious

Also availableThe Star in the Christmas Play

$16.99978-1-5064-3813-9

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Written by LYNNE MARIE

Illustrated by LORNA HUSSEY

Star Star Play

Christmas Play

Christmasin the in the

The The

We had to leave the stable, but now everywhere I go, I tell the story of his birth, and how God loves us so.”

By ELIZABETH JAEGER Illustrated by IRENE MONTANO

Elizabeth Jaeger is a pastor living in rural Wisconsin with her husband and three mostly grown children. In addition to The Little Shepherd, she is the author of The Pentecost Story; It’s Halloween, Little Pumpkin; and It’s Easter, Little Bunny.

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The Birth of Jesus Advent Calendar and Nativity Scene Agostino Traini

The Birth of Jesus Advent Calendar and Nativity Scene Agostino Traini

Publication 10/8/2019978-1-5064-4859-613.5” x 11.5”Ages 3-8$34.99

Build your very own nativity scene during the days leading up to Christmas with this ingenious Advent calendar designed by Italian illustrator and paper designer Agostino Traini. Perfect for the whole family to use together, The Birth of Jesus Advent Calendar and Nativity Scene is designed to be reusable, so you and your kids can keep enjoying it for years to come.

The calendar unfolds to become a diorama.

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Agostino Traini was born in Rome in 1961. He creates illustrated books for children, activity books, and delightful crafts and paper objects, and designs and builds colorful furniture and wooden objects from his home in Italy.See page 23 for more of Agostino Traini’s books.

Marketing and Selling PointsPublicity pitch for holiday gift guides

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Each day from December 1 to 25 has a different figure that can be placed in the scene, from shepherds and animals to Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.

A bonus figure on December 26 keeps the holiday celebration going and continues the story beyond the day of Jesus's birth.

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Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime SnuggleDella Ross Ferreri • Illustrated by Mette Engell

It’s time to calm down and get ready for bed, then chaos erupts! The playful, rhyming words by Della Ross Ferreri come to life in Mette Engell’s cheerful illustrations of a father putting his toddler to bed. Their goofy antics and sweet interactions will inspire all families to put a little fun into the bedtime routine.

Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime SnugglePublication 9/17/2019978-1-5064-4858-9Board book 7” x 7”26 pagesAges 0-3$7.99Children’s/Fiction

Also availablePrecious Baby

$7.99978-1-5064-4773-5


Targeted digital and social media campaign to parents

Motivates kids to go to bed

EVERYONE!

Wiggle, jiggle,

grin and giggleHippos hide and seek.

Huggle wuggle, bedtime snuggle,Cuddle up with me. Comfy nook and story book,Cozy as can be.”

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Della Ross Ferreri is the author of board books, picture books, easy readers, short stories, and poems. She lives in Hyde Park, New York, and loves spending time with her family.

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EVERYONE!Bitty brown babe, how blessed are weFor me to have you and you to have me

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Bitty Brown BabeDeborah LeFalle • Illustrated by Keisha Morris

Bitty brown babe, how soft your round nose.

As soft as a petal one finds on a rose.

Feel the love and delight in this darling board book about bonding with a new baby in the family. Deborah LeFalle’s poetic, descriptive text and Keisha Morris’s vibrant mixed-media illustrations, showcase the wonder and beauty of a beloved baby and the joy that comes with new life. Bitty

Brown Babe is the perfect gift for new parents, grandmothers, aunts, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Grandparents’ Day, baby showers, and story time any day of the year.

Bitty Brown BabePublication 9/10/2019978-1-5064-4853-4Board book 7” x 7”24 pagesAges 0-3$7.99Children’s/Fiction

Marketing and Selling PointsMeets current need for diverse books

Written and illustrated by African American women

Niche outreach to African American and parenting outlets



Special feature at BEA and ALA

Bitty brown babe, how blessed are we

For me to have you and you to have me.”

Deborah LeFalle, PhD, is a retired educator who writes poetry and children’s stories, with inspiration often stemming from personal experiences. Her work has appeared in various journals, magazines, and anthologies. Dr. LeFalle lives a simple, gratitude-filled life in Northern California.

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The Curious Kid’s Guide to the World Jesus Knew: Romans, Rebels, and DisciplesMarc Olson • Illustrated by Jemima Maybank

What was the world like when Jesus was alive? What did he and his followers eat? Where did they live? What did they believe about God and the world? And how does all of it affect the way we read and understand the stories of Jesus in the Bible? Filled with colorful illustrations, maps, charts, graphs, and fun infographics, curious kids (and adults!) will pore over this book for hours on end.Curious Kid’s Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

The Curious Kid’s Guide to the World Jesus Knew: Romans, Rebels, and Disciples Publication 8/27/2019978-1-5064-5551-8Hardcover 9” x 12”64 pagesAges 9-14$19.99Children’s/Religious

Marketing and Selling PointsSpecial promotion through national Christian digital and print outlets



Provides engaging context to the stories of the New Testament

THE ROMAN ARMY A ROMAN CENTURIONThe Roman military was disciplined, dangerous, and impressive. From the time General Pompey conquered the region in 63 BCE until the Romans destroyed the Jerusalem Temple in 70 CE, the Roman military was visible throughout Palestine. Jesus’ whole life was spent in the presence of an occupying army of up to 150,000 fighting men, who reminded everybody of who was in charge.

Centurions were commanding officers. They were Roman citizens who made careers as tough soldiers who led by example. Centurions trained troops and commanded groups of eighty soldiers (a century). Centurions brought the powerful presence of the empire wherever they went.

In Palestine, senior centurions commanded 1,000 or so auxiliaries—soldiers who were recruited from Syria and Samaria. Centurions taught them how to be soldiers and enforced the rules of Roman military life—which sometimes included beating them with a cane made of vine wood.

Centurions in Judea were part of the elite class and often had families who lived with them. They were paid fifteen times what a regular soldier earned in a year. They were a big deal.

A. Dyed horsehairB. Sideways horsehair crest

on helmetC. HelmetD. A cloak of fine clothE. Leather or metal

breastplateF. Medals for bravery in

battleG. PilaH. Dagger on right sideI. Gladius/sword on left

sideJ. ScutumK. Wooden vine wood

cane used to beat subordinates

L. Spiked caligae for marching

Made up of around 80 soldiers (despite the name). Commanded by a centurion and his assistant, called the optio.

A Century

801 century = 10 contuberniae

The Roman infantry soldier. He was usually a Roman citizen and signed up for 25 years of service. He was provided all his weapons, armor, and gear, and was paid 255 silver denarii, basically a starting salary, each year.

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Made up of eight soldiers. These eight guys did everything together—eating, living, and fighting side-by-side.

A Contubernia

81 contubernia = 8 legionaries

The Romans recruited people they had conquered to be soldiers, called auxiliaries. Auxiliaries were trained in the Roman way and got some equipment. They were paid less than normal soldiers but could become citizens if they survived to retirement.

Auxiliaries

Made up of around 500 soldiers. The first cohort in each legion was special, and had around 1,000 members. Senior centurions commanded cohorts.

A Cohort

5001 cohort = 6 centuries

A Legion

5000Made up of around 5,000 soldiers, plus supporting auxiliaries and soldiers on horseback. A legion was commanded by an officer called a legate

1 legion = 10 cohorts

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THE CURIOUS KID’S

GUIDE TO THE WORLD JESUS KNEW

Romans, Rebels, and Disciples

BY MARC OLSONILLUSTRATED BY JEMIMA MAYBANK

Warning: this book may very well change the way you read, understand, experience, and even feel about the Bible and the stories it contains.

Marc Olson is a theologian and former pastor. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary. Marc lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his son, Sigurd, and their basset hound, Bruce.

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The Curious Kid’s Guide to the World of the Old Testament: Weapons, Gods, and Kings Marc Olson • Illustrated by Jemima Maybank

The stories of the Old Testament portray a world completely foreign from our own. Curious kids riveted by these stories are likely to come away with questions. The Curious Kid’s Guide to the World of the Old Testament answers these questions and more, with colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics that will keep kids’ attention for hours and send them back to the Bible with surprising new insights and understanding.Curious Kid’s Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

Curious Kid’s Guide to the World of the Old Testament: Weapons, Gods, and KingsPublication 8/27/2019978-1-5064-5059-9Hardcover 9” x 12”64 pagesAges 9-14$19.99Children’s/Religious

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Sends readers back to the Bible with a new understanding of the first forty-six books

On smooth terrain, a chariot could move

nearly as fast as a galloping horse—almost 30 MPH!

THE CHARIOT 1450 BCE

The most powerful and feared weapon of war for more than a thousand years was the two-wheeled, horse-drawn chariot. Their speed, maneuverability, and ability to terrify foot soldiers made the chariot the weapon of choice—for those who could afford them. Powers such as Egypt and Assyria added chariot corps to their armies, and expanded their empires in every direction. Chariots were also prizes when captured in battle. Ancient war records include the number of chariots won from enemies.

This chariot is the Egyptian style of battle chariot, used around 1450 BCE. Horses, chariots, and the composite bow were introduced to Egypt only a few hundred years earlier, by a Semitic tribe called the Hyskos who came to live in Egypt around 1700 BCE. The Egyptians didn’t invent the chariot, but many think they came close to perfecting it.

In the Bible

• Joseph arrives in his (Egyptian!) chariot to reunite with his father, who thought he was dead Genesis 46:29

• Sometimes, the enemies proved to be too strong, even with Yahweh’s help Judges 1:19

Horses were bridled, with metal bits in their mouths.

The chariot anchored to the horses’ collars and a yoke saddle (invented by the Egyptians in 1500 BC)

The draft pole connects the axle to the yoke bar.

The pole was about eight feet long and bent

with heat and steam.

Drivers had a whip in one hand and two sets of reigns in the other.

When the archer ran out of arrows, he threw

short, heavy, spears.

The short, powerful, composite bow was perfect for shooting

from the chariot.

Hardwood for the axle was

imported.

Wooden rims were sometimes covered with leather “tires”. Later on, the Assyrians built rims of copper, bronze, and even iron (c. 900 BCE)

The bent draft pole acted as a leaf spring,

making a smoother ride.

The shell of the chariot was made of leather or

woven reeds for lightness, flexibility, and strength.

Leather straps held the yoke bar tightly against the running horses.

Egyptian chariots were

mobile archery platforms.

Sometimes the dust and noise

of chariot wheels made enemies

flee—even before the fighting started.

Egyptian chariots carried a driver and an archer.

Hub and wheels were held together with glue and hardened rawhide.

Six spokes provided strength, lightness,

and stability.

The bent wood frame held the whole

thing together.

• Pharaoh pursues the escaping Israelites with all his chariots Exodus 14:9

• This technology was expensive 1 Kings 10:29

• God travels in a chariot—but a different kind than these Psalm 104:3

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What did the people in the Old Testament believe about God, kings, enemies, and the world around them?

Marc Olson is a theologian and a former pastor. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary. Marc lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his son, Sigurd, and their basset hound, Bruce.

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The Family Time Bible Dr. Mary Manz Simon • Illustrated by Fátima Anaya

It’s family time! From bestselling author and parenting expert Dr. Mary Manz Simon comes a devotional story Bible for families! Cultivate a love for God’s word, draw closer to one another, and develop a strong relationship with God by reading Bible stories with your family. Whether you have five minutes or twenty, this illustrated story Bible offers captivating stories from the Old and New Testaments, thoughtful conversation starters, and helpful advice for parents. Perfect for families with kids ages 4–8.

The Family Time BiblePublication 9/17/2019978-1-5064-4855-8Hardcover 6” x 9”318 pagesAges 4–8$22.99Children’s/Bibles

Also availableThe Spark Story Bible

$22.99978-1-45149-978-0

Marketing and Selling PointsAward-winning author has sold more than 3 million books


National Christian print and online publicity

Influencer marketing

Outreach to Mothers of Preschoolers International

Author appearances

Advertising in national Christian publications

Conversation starters and advice for parents make this a useful tool

This illustrated story Bible equips parents to share God’s word with their children.

Dr. Mary Manz Simon is an early childhood educator, consultant, media personality, and award-winning author. Mary and her husband, Hank, a recently retired Lutheran pastor, are the parents of three adult children and grandparents of five boys.


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Frolic First Bible978-1-5064-1043-2 • 40 pages6” x 8” • $14.99

Frolic Preschool Bible 978-1-5064-2077-6 • 88 pages 6” x 8” • $14.99

The Spark Story Bible978-1-4514-9978-0 • 456 pages7” x 9” • $22.99

The Whirl Story Bible978-1-5064-0000-6 • 416 pages 7” x 9” • $22.99

Don’t Forget to Flush: A Bathroom Devotional for Kids978-1-5064-2701-0 • 216 pagesPaperback • 6” x 8” • $14.99

Grit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible 978-1-5064-2495-8 • 144 pages Paperback • 6” x 8”• $9.99

Spark Story Bible Devotions for Kids 978-1-5064-1766-0 • 212 pages Hardcover • 5” x 8”• $14.99

The Holy Moly Story Bible978-1-4514-9988-9 • 352 pages7” x 9” • $22.99

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For the Listener For the Emerging Reader For the Bookworm

For the Comic Fan For the Artist


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When Charley Met EmmaEmma looks different on the outside and Charley feels different on the inside.

978-1-5064-4872-532 pages 8.5” x 10” $16.99

Gritty and Graceful: 15 Inspiring Women of the BibleFrom the very beginning, God looked to girls and women to teach, to lead, to love, and to change the world.

978-1-5064-5206-732 pages 9” x 9”$16.99

Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too All it takes is a little kindness and creativity to show love to neighbors near and far.

978-1-5064-5201-232 pages 8.5” x 11”$16.99

Antonino’s Impossible Dream Sometimes inspiration comes from an unexpected place.

978-1-5064-4933-332 pages 8.5” x 10”$17.99

Love Is We were put on this earth to love and be loved.

978-1-5064-5208-132 pages 7.5” x 10”$16.99

Stay through the StormThe power of true friendship can carry us through difficult times.

978-1-5064-5058-232 pages 9” x 9”$16.99

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There’s No Wrong Way to PrayA humorous exploration of prayer in a child’s life.

978-1-5064-4932-69” x 9”32 pages$15.99

When Day Is Done A soothing bedtime book for kids who need a little extra help calming down after a busy day.

978-1-5064-4772-89” x 9”32 pages$16.99

God’s Protection Covers MeA charming book that explores God’s constant care for children.

978-1-5064-4856-58” x 8”32 pages$15.99

The Fabulous World That God Made A delightful romp through the Bible’s creation story.

978-1-5064-4857-2 10” x 10” 32 pages $17.99

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The Memory Box: A Book about Grief978-1-5064-2672-3 • 32 pages 10” x 10” • $16.99

Adriana’s Angels 978-1-5064-1832-2 • 32 pages 10” x 10” • $16.99

The Very Best Story Ever Told 978-1-5064-3811-5 • 32 pages 8.5” x 10” • $16.99

May God Bless You and Keep You 978-1-5064-4531-1 • 32 pages 9” x 9” • $16.99

PI C TU R E BOO KS

Maybe God Is Like That Too978-1-5064-2189-6 • 32 pages 8.5” x 11” • $16.99

Water, Come Down! The Day You Were Baptized978-0-8066-3711-2 • 40 pages 8” x 10” • $17.99

It’s Not Fair! A Book about Having Enough 978-1-5064-4680-6 • 32 pages 8.5” x 10” • $14.99

For the Beauty of the Earth 978-1-5064-2183-4 • 32 pages10” x 10” • $16.99

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Porcupine’s Pie978-1-5064-3180-2 • 32 pages 9” x 9” • $16.99

Thanksgiving in the Woods978-1-5064-2508-5 • 40 pages 10” x 10” • $16.99

The Star in the Christmas Play978-1-5064-3813-9 • 32 pages 9” x 9” • $16.99

The Birth of Jesus: A Christmas Pop-Up Book 978-1-5064-1769-1 • 14 pages 10.125” x 7.5” • $19.99

A Cold Night: A Christmas Fable978-1-5064-2496-5 • 28 pages 11” x 11” • $14.99

Rufus and the Very Special Baby: A Frolic Christmas Story 978-1-5064-1762-2 • 32 pages7” x 9” • $12.99

Jesus Is Risen: An Easter Pop-Up Book978-1-5064-3340-0 • 14 pages 10.125 x 7.5 • $19.99

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Owen and Eleanor Move In978-1-5064-3972-3 • 133 pages 5” x 7” • $7.99

Owen and Eleanor Make Things Up978-1-5064-4845-9 • 136 pages 5” x 7” • $7.99

Owen and Eleanor Meet the New Kid 978-1-5064-5202-9 • 139 pages 5” x 7” • $7.99

The Wrong Shoes: A Book about Money and Self-Esteem 978-1-5064-4681-3 • 64 pages6” x 9” • $14.99

Grit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible 978-1-5064-2495-8 • 144 pages 6” x 9” • $9.99

Don’t Forget to Flush! A Bathroom Devotional for Kids 978-1-5064-2701-0 • 216 pages 6” x 8” • $14.99

All the Best Questions! And Some Answers, Too 978-1-5064-3808-5 • 168 pages 5.5” x 8.5” • $14.99

Little Steps, Big Faith: How the Science of Early Childhood Development Can Help You Grow Your Child’s Faith 978-1-5064-4685-1 • 144 pages 5.5” x 8.5” • $15.99

C H A P TE R BOO KS


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Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories for Young Children 978-1-5064-4684-4 • 16 pages 9” x 8” • $12.99

Precious Baby 978-1-5064-4773-5 • 20 pages7.25” x 7.25” • $7.99

Mine! A Counting Book about Sharing 978-1-5064-4679-0 • 28 pages6” x 6” • $7.99

Good Night: A Toddler’s Bedtime Prayer 978-1-506-42497-2 • 18 pages 6” x 6” • $7.99

You Are With Me: Prayers for Every Part of the Day978-1-5064-2498-9 • 18 pages 6.25” x 6.25” • $7.99

God Loves You! 978-1-5064-2184-1 • 22 pages 6” x 6” • $6.99

Frolic Bible Babies 978-1-5064-2499-6 • 22 pages 6” x 6” • $6.99

God Made the Animals 978-1-5064-2185-8 • 22 pages 6” x 6” • $6.99

I Can Praise God 978-1-5064-2190-2 • 22 pages 6” x 6” • $6.99

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Mine! A Counting

Book about Sharing

By Caryn Rivadeneira

Illustrated byAmanda Gulliver


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Everyone Gets Upset: A Book about Frustration 978-1-5064-2501-6 • 22 pages 6” x 6” • $6.99

We’re Better Together: A Book about Differences 978-1-5064-3968-6 • 24 pages6” x 6” • $6.99

Sleep Tight Tonight: A Book about Bedtime 978-1-5064-3969-3 • 22 pages6” x 6” • $6.99

Pray to God! A Book about Prayer 978-1-5064-1046-3 • 22 pages6” x 6” • $6.99

God Made Us All: A Book about Big and Little 978-1-5064-1044-9 • 22 pages6” x 6” • $6.99

God Finds Us: A Book about Being Found978-1-5064-1045-6 • 28 pages 6” x 6” • $6.99 Hal and the Very Long

Race: A Book about Self-Acceptance 978-1-5064-1789-9 • 32 pages7” x 9” • $12.99

Happy Birthday, Ava! A Book about Putting Others First 978-1-5064-1786-8 • 32 pages7” x 9” • $12.99

Jo and the Not-So-Little Lie: A Book about Telling the Truth 978-1-5064-2503-0 • 32 pages7” x 9” • $12.99

Ava and the Big Ouch: A Book about Feeling Better978-1-5064-2504-7 • 32 pages 7” x 9” • $12.99

Hal and the Prickle Problem: A Book about Doing Your Part 978-1-5064-3970-9 • 32 pages 7” x 9” • $12.99

Rufus and the Scary Storm: A Book about Being Brave 978-1-5064-3971-6 • 32 pages 7” x 9” • $12.99

F RO LI C BOO KS • Board books

F RO LI C BOO KS • Picture books


“A sweet introduction to prayer and its purpose.” –Kirkus Reviews, Good Night978-1-5064-2497-2

Annette Hughes, National Sales Director, 612-330-3134 or [email protected]

Ingram/Spring Arbor 800-395-5599

Baker & Taylor 800-775-1800

“A welcoming introduction to biblical tales.” –Publishers Weekly, Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories for Young Children978-1-5064-4684-4

“The assurance that a loving God is at your side is the message of this child-friendly picture book.” –Booklist, May God Bless You and Keep You978-1-5064-4531-1

“A sweet start ripe for more installments.” –Kirkus Reviews, Owen and Eleanor Move In978-1-5064-3972-3

To orderCall: 877-373-0706Email: [email protected]

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To orderCall: 877-373-0706Email: [email protected]

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