Discover quality Christian books for kids that are perfect for Easter baskets, Christmas gifts, or anytime you want to show you care.
Posts by Valerie
Valerie Ellis is a certified teacher, writer, and nonprofit consultant, but nothing has challenged and energized her quite like parenting her two boys, ages 8 and 11. When not working on children’s books or grant proposals, Valerie enjoys serving on the children’s ministry leadership team at her church, participating in SCBWI, and talking kids books on Instagram at @iamvalerieellis.
An Ohio-born, Texas-raised TCU Horned Frog, Valerie lives with her husband Josh in Houston. She loves live music, is obsessed with Big Bend National Park, and always has a good reason for not putting her shoes back in the closet.
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Big List of Gratitude Books for Kids [with 3 fun activities]
Find fun, faith-filled gratitude books and book-related activities for kids ages 0 to 12.
Teach Kids Gratitude: 10 Easy Ways to Make a Big Difference
Choose from picture books, Bible verses, and activities to create your own recipe for more thankful hearts in your home. Plus get a free printable gratitude journal, perfect for busy families.
4 Family Devotional Books Full of Laughs and Love
Discover unique family devotional books that make studying the Bible with kids more meaningful and fun.
6 Great Back-to-School Children’s Books for Christian Families
Christian families will love these children’s books–perfect for back-to-school or anytime you want to encourage your kids.
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3 Simple Tools for More Resilient Kids [Bible Verses + Picture Book]
Help kids become more resilient when facing challenges using free, printable Bible verse cards and a popular picture book.
Lessons from Kids on the Perfect Square Picture Book
Being intentional about learning from our kids benefits them and us. In this series, kids teach life lessons from the popular picture book “Perfect Square.”
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4 Jesus-Focused Christmas Activities for Kids [Fun & Easy]
Help your family focus on Jesus more this Christmas with fun, easy activities for kids that can turn into treasured, meaningful traditions.
How to Help Kids Face the Unknown with Stories
Want to help kids face the unknown with courage and kindness? Discover kids’ books and Bible verses for back-to-school or anytime!
Use the wind for a 3-minute lesson on the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit can be a daunting concept to convey to kids. Learn how to make this lesson come alive using the wind and a beautiful picture book.
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How to help kids see many ways to be smart [Picture Book Tool]
Help kids understand there are many ways to be smart with the beautiful book All the Ways to be Smart. When kids take stock of their diverse gifts, they can better appreciate and care for each other and themselves.
How to teach kids the Bible with Monopoly
Relating the Bible to what kids are familiar with is a great way to make spiritual truths stick. You can teach your kids about being part of God’s very good plan for our world through a classic game.