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Recommended Books for Families

The following list of books are recommended to help you nurture your child’s spiritual growth.

Bibles

The Big Picture Story Bible David Helm (for ages 2-8)
International Children’s Bible Tommy Nelson (written at a 3rd grade reading level)
Kid’s Life Application Bible Tyndale (for ages 8-12)

Scripture Memory

The Memory Bible: Scripture Memory from A-Z Stephen Elkins and narrated by Kirk Cameron
My ABC Bible Verses: Hiding God's Word in Little Hearts Susan Hunt

Devotionals

Discovering Jesus in Genesis Susan Hunt and Ritchie Hunt
Discovering Jesus in Exodus Susan Hunt and Ritchie Hunt
Big Truths for Little Kids Susan Hunt and Ritchie Hunt
Sticky Situations: 365 Devotions for Kids and Families Betsy Schmitt
Sticky Situations 2 Betsy Schmitt

Storybooks

I'll Love You Anyway and Always Bryan Chapell
Tell Me Why: Eternal Answers to Life's Timeless Questions Michael Card
Tell Me The Story Max Lucado
Tell Me the Secrets Max Lucado
You are Special Max Lucado
You are Mine Max Lucado
If Only I Had a Green Nose Max Lucado
Because I love You Max Lucado

Children’s Literature

Chronicles of Narnia C.S. Lewis

For Parents

Real Kids, Real Faith Karen Marie Yust
Shepherding a Child's Heart Tedd Tripp
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions George Barna
Parents' Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children John Trent, Rick Osborne and Kurt Bruner
Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship Robbie Castleman