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For fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings, The Knights of Arrethtrae
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Roar!
A Christian Family Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia
By Heather Kopp; Illustrated by Martin French
Miscellaneous contribution by David Kopp
Roar! takes readers on a one-of-a-kind adventure through every
chapter in all seven books of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of
Narnia and is a beautiful volume that unveils a fun-filled world
based on intriguing Bible insights for every Narniac! There’s
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their parents. Peek inside to find interactive features and help
for parents on big subjects including mythology, magic,
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difficult words, and a memorable celebration of the Lord behind
the Lion.
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Little Women Don Quixote Billy Budd, Sailor & War and Peace
By Louisa May Alcott By Miguel de Cervantes Other Stories By Leo Tolstoy
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REFERENCE
What Your Kindergartner What Your First Grader What Your Second Grader
Needs to Know Needs to Know Needs to Know
Preparing Your Child for a Fundamentals of a Good Fundamentals of a Good
Lifetime of Learning First-Grade Education Second Grade Education
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What Your Third Grader What Your Fourth What Your Fifth Grader What Your Sixth Grader
Needs to Know Grader Needs to Know Needs to Know Needs to Know
Fundamentals of a Good Fundamentals of A Good Fundamentals of a Good Fundamentals of a Good
Third-Grade Education Fourth-Grade Education Fifth-Grade Education Sixth-Grade Education
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exercises, and activities that parents and kids can do together.
Also of Interest:
I Love Dirt!
52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the
Wonders of Nature
By Jennifer Ward
Foreword by Richard Louv
Illustrated by Susie Ghahremani
I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help
you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter
what your location—from a small patch of green in
the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—
each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimu-
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PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL DE VELOPMENT
Hard as Nails
A Mission to Awaken Youth to the Power of God’s Love
By Justin Fatica; Foreword by David Tyree
In an era where Catholic-church attendance is waning, twenty-
nine-year-old Justin Fatica’s intense and in-your-face approach has
become a successful way of reaching the spiritually hungry. Fatica
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getting used to Justin Fatica’s style, there is little doubt that this
dynamic, charismatic preacher will continue to draw attention for
his radical and passionate ways of spreading the gospel.
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Do Hard Things
A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
By Alex Harris and Brett Harris
In August 2005 Alex and Brett Harris started what is now
the most popular Christian teen blog on the Internet. They
describe the Rebelution as “a teenage rebellion against the
low expectations of an ungodly culture.” Written by teens for
teens, this is the handbook for teens who are rebelling
against pervasive low expectations and reaching for their
God-given potential. Filled with examples from the Bible,
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culture it will positively empower your teen.
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