An ode to Black hair and Black girl joy, this&nbsp;joy-filled rhyming picture book invites young readers into the world of a young Black girl as she rocks her God-given beauty. Hello, world! I'm a gift from above. I already know that I am loved. Gazing around with a great big grin-- there's a whole wide world for me to take in. &nbsp; From the hair on her head to the tips of her toes, Azira knows that she is awesome! And whether it's styled in twists, curls, braids, Bantu knots, a textured bun, or left totally natural, her hair is just one of the countless things that helps Azira celebrate who God made her to be. She's able to live out a beautiful story because God has crowned her with glory--and Azira wants you to do the same! &nbsp; Young readers will be inspired by this empowering, uplifting reminder to always be and love who God created them to be.

Crowned with Glory

Children's Books

Williamson, Dorena

Literature & Fiction

WaterBrook

An uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God's love for them-affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given identity. I am beautifully made and crowned with glory and strength! I am filled with God's power! I am building my life on Jesus, the solid rock! I am not afraid, for the Lord is always with me! Join children from Haiti, India, Korea, Rwanda, Spain, New Zealand, and many more countries as they each declare God's truth about their identities. Each page is a joyful exploration of how God has uniquely made every child to reveal His glory, but also serves as a beautiful reminder for kids about who they are-and, most important, whom they belong to. Featuring simple, biblically based affirmative statements and bold and vibrant illustrations, this inspirational celebration of a young believer's identity in Christ is a must-have for every church and Christian family.

I Know Who I Am: A Joyful Affirmation of Your God-Given Identity

Celebrate Christmas with this unique retelling of the Nativity story featuring Jesus as a melanated baby in a story that’s rich with Scripture, historical accuracy, and a multicultural weaving of love—from the author of Crowned with Glory.\nLike Moses, brown baby Jesus would be a deliverer. Like Rahab, brown baby Jesus would save His people from destruction. Like David, brown baby Jesus would rule as a great king. Like the colorful threads that make up a beautiful cloth, Brown Baby Jesus brings together the characters and stories leading to Jesus—showing how God included many races and nations in the story we celebrate each year.\nWith an unconventional Christmas setting of Egypt and written in sweet, lyrical prose, Brown Baby Jesus is sure to become a holiday classic embraced by families of all races and backgrounds.

Brown Baby Jesus: A Picture Book

Holidays & Celebrations

No longer is church a divided spaceNow it's a celebration place!Church is more than just a building--it's a gathering of God's people to celebrate who he is and all that he has done. It's also where we learn about God's vision for justice and unity. That was the message that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared, and it continues to be an important message for us today. Because of God's great love, church should be the best celebration place!This delightful rhyme, accompanied by colorful illustrations, will be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content.Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!

The Celebration Place: God's Plan for a Delightfully Diverse Church

IVP Kids

What are the origins of America's newest national holiday? With simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this little board book introduces children to the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the people of Texas that all enslaved people were declared free and the Civil War had ended. The book also connects those events to today's celebrations. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, The Story of Juneteenth distills a pivotal moment in U.S. history and creates an opportunity for further conversation between parent or caregiver and child.

The Story of Juneteenth

History

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