What Is Church? (Precious Blessings) - Hardcover

Carpenter, Valerie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1628627832 ISBN 13: 9781628627831

Publisher: Tyndale Kids, 2019

Synopsis

Church is so much more than a building or a steeple! God's church is made up of you and me and everybody in between as we do our best to serve God together! With eye-catching illustrations and unforgettable rhymes, What is Church? by Valerie Carpenter is a wonderful illustrated book that teaches children three to six years old that God's church is much more than a building where people go on Sundays it is all the members of God's family all through the world. This book features meaningful truths in rhyme and key Bible verses paired with captivating and colorful illustrations. Using Scriptures, a bouncing beat, and vibrant pictures, What is Church? covers 14 key truths about faith communities in a way kids will remember. Features a dedication page and illustrations!

Whether you want to inspire your kids to know God deeper or you're looking for a fun and memorable way to answers their questions about the family God has prepared for us, What is Church? covers key qualities of Christian family and community that are easy to understand. At the turn of each page see a simple rhyme about the Bible, a Scripture verse, and a key topic, including:

• What the Bible says about church
• Who can go to church and what happens at church
• Why we should go to church (and more!)

Hardcover, approx. 32 pages, 8 x 8 inches.

Key Features Include:

• 14 popular Scriptures about prayer to introduce kids to church at an early age
• Fun rhyming verses to capture their attention
• Age-appropriate vocabulary for easy reading
• Dozens of fun & colorful illustrations
• Dedication Page

Great for parents and teachers or to give as a gift at baptisms, confirmation, birthdays, Sunday school teachers, and more.

Key Features of the What is Church? Rhyming Book

1. Age-Appropriate: Easy-to-read vocabulary, concise verses, and age-appropriate concepts make What is Church? the perfect read-aloud book for bedtime, snack time, in between lessons, and after school session. Whether your child is just learning their ABC's or they're cruising through words with multiple syllables, they'll enjoy being read to or reading it on their own!
2. Biblical: Help your little ones dive straight into God's Word at an early age! Packed with 14 key Scriptures every child should know about church, What is Church? is a fun and solid way to teach your kids to build a foundation of serving God and others for the rest of their lives!
3. Highly Visual: Capture short attention spans with fun, relatable, full-color illustrations! Featuring diverse and inclusive illustrations celebrating every background and ability, What is Church? is perfect for the classroom, homeschool, or as a gift!
4. Improves Learning: We know that children love to learn through rhyme. According to scientific research as well as the U.S. Board of Education, rhyming provides a number of learning benefits to children, including better comprehension, spelling, desire to read, pronunciation, and much more. This book teaches children how to love God and others with engaging rhyme and colorful illustrations.

About this title

About the Author:

Precious Blessings series invites young children to dive deeper into the heart of God. Each book provides a clear, precise, and true answer to a common question kids ask about different aspects of the Christian life. Topics include:

• Who Is God?
• What Is Prayer?
• What Is Worship?
• What is the Bible?
• What Is Church?

These books are helpful guides in answering difficult questions that children may have as well as in bringing clarity to their relationship with God. With rhyming text, captivating illustrations, and a connecting Bible verse on each spread, children will be empowered to walk with Jesus whole-heartedly... one step at a time!

Valerie Carpenter, author of the Precious Blessings series, is involved with worship at her church in La Mirada, California. She is married and has two daughters and a son. She has a BA in elementary education. She is passionate about bringing to life the truths of God to children. Valerie currently resides in La Habra, CA.

Chad Thompson, illustrator of the Precious Blessings series, is a celebrated illustrator, designer, and Disney animator. As a young boy, Chad's grandfather sat him down at the kitchen table and taught him how to draw cartoons. His love of drawing led him to the Columbus College of Art and Design. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Walt Disney Feature Animation studio in Florida, where he worked on beloved classics such as Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and Brother Bear. Chad currently works as an illustrator and designer for a wide variety of clients and continues to work in animation for smaller studios in Orlando. When he is not at the drawing board, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tyndale Kids
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1628627832
• ISBN 13: 9781628627831
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Thompson Chad