Books like Big Church
Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Deborah Lock, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates valuable lessons on friendship and bravery.
Engaging retelling of a significant historical event.
Supports growth in empathy and moral understanding.
Ideal for shared reading during the Easter season.

Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Deborah Lock, 2023
Award winning
Someone Like Me
Sam Sell, 2022
17 pages
Why to read
Inspires empathy through diverse and dynamic characters.
Encourages understanding of unique abilities and friendships.
Enhances emotional intelligence with compelling storytelling.
Captivating illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

Someone Like Me
Sam Sell, 2022
Award winning
Jesus Loves Me
Alan Parry, Linda Parry, 1999
12 pages
Why to read
Illustrates impactful teachings through engaging storytelling.
Reinforces important values like love and compassion.
Enhances understanding of religious themes for young minds.
Encourages bonding through shared reading experiences.

Jesus Loves Me
Alan Parry, Linda Parry, 1999
Bethlehem Town
Patricia A. Hoffman, Nancy Munger, 2004
16 pages
Why to read
Vividly illustrates historical Bethlehem and its culture.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Supports early historical knowledge and curiosity.
Ideal for family reading and discussion times.

Bethlehem Town
Patricia A. Hoffman, Nancy Munger, 2004
Play and Pray Through Lent
Kay Warrington, 2005
96 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of Lent traditions engagingly.
Fosters spiritual growth and family bonding.
Inspires creativity through playful scenarios.
Supports development of religious knowledge and values.

Play and Pray Through Lent
Kay Warrington, 2005
Guess What?
Pam Ayres, 1988
32 pages
Why to read
Interactive questions engage young minds.
Fun rhymes enhance verbal skills and humor.
Encourages curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Colorful illustrations captivate and delight.

Guess What?
Pam Ayres, 1988
Award winning
Flap-and-Tab Bible (The NLT® Story Bible Series)
Anonymous, Standard Publishing, 2004
384 pages
Why to read
Interactive flaps and tabs engage young readers' curiosity.
Simplified Bible stories nurture early faith development.
Supports language and cognitive growth through storytelling.
Encourages bonding during shared parent-child reading times.

Flap-and-Tab Bible (The NLT® Story Bible Series)
Anonymous, Standard Publishing, 2004
Award winning
Everlasting Stories: A Family Bible Treasury
Lois Rock, Christina Balit, 2001
224 pages
Why to read
Nurtures spiritual growth through engaging biblical narratives.
Fosters family bonding with shared reading sessions.
Encourages moral development and ethical discussions.
Illustrations captivate and enhance story comprehension.
