Based on the bestselling book by Shelby Van Pelt comes the movie about Tova, a widow who forms an unlikely friendship with the curmudgeonly Marcellus—a giant Pacific octopus that lives at the aquarium where she works.
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Foster curiosity, creativity, outdoor adventures, and faith with God of Wonders—a beautiful picture book filled with wonders of the sea, sand, and sky.
All Booked Up
By Melody CarlsonREAD MOREWhen preserving precious memories means welcoming unexpected changes, Riva finds that her heart has room for so much more than she imagined.
Faith Takes the Train
By Kesi Augustine. Illustrated by MokshiniREAD MOREFollow Faith on a joyful journey on a New York City train, where she learns a delicious lesson about courage and being kind.
The Me That Remains
By Amy GrantREAD MOREBeloved Christian singer Amy Grant releases her first new album in 13 years, following heart surgery and a head injury.
Sarang Saves the School
By Korena Di Roma Howley. Illustrated by Joowon OhREAD MOREInspired by true events in South Korea, this tender and tenacious tale of women overcoming educational barriers—at any age—proves that it’s never too late to fulfill a dream.
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A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God’s promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp
By Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutierrez. Illustrated by Chris SasakiREAD MOREA powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.
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Jay Kelly offers a story on fame, middle age, and being human.
Working for Better
By Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise DanielsREAD MOREIn a world where workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, this is a timely guide for Christians navigating the modern faith-at-work landscape.
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An intimate and hilarious portrait of comedian and actor Martin Short, a man who brings laughter even in deep suffering.
Enough for Today: Forty Reflections for Surviving the Wilderness
By Donna BarberREAD MOREDonna Barber writes about how God provides, drawing parallels to the manna that sustained the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
Navigating Night
By Julie Leung. Illustrated by Angie KangREAD MOREA girl navigates her father's late-night food delivery route, translating and giving directions in Cantonese and English, until her father shares his immigration story, leading to a deeper appreciation for their life.
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A book that teaches 31 practical skills for improving relationships, drawing on psychology, science, and Scripture.
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A daughter of the Asian American church wrestles with faith, exile, and belonging.
Trust the Wings
By Barbara SchultzeREAD MOREWritten by a former home care nurse and hospice chaplain, this debut novel brings an ambitious hospital executive back to her troubled home to care for her difficult father.
Live from Liberty University (with Liberty Worship Collective)
By Meredith AndrewsREAD MOREVeteran worship leader Meredith Andrews presents a live album of worship songs old and new performed at her alma mater.
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Plunge into reading, from a book based on a true story about a missing lumber baron’s wife to a middle-grade novel about a Jewish family caught up in Hitler’s dog army.
Every Peach Is a Story
By David Mas Masumoto and Nikiko Masumoto. Illustrated by Lauren TamikiREAD MOREIn this poignant picture book, little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family’s farm is a sweet reminder of those who’ve come before.
The Golden Necklace: A Darjeeling Tea Mystery
By Mitali Perkins. Illustrated by Maithili JoshiREAD MORENational Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins crafts a contemporary chapter-book mystery about a 12-year-old Nepali girl who sets out to solve the disappearance of her Bengali friend’s missing jewelry.
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Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.
What God Says About You
By Hosanna Wong. Illustrated by Liz BrizziREAD MOREWhen a child feels left out, makes a mistake, or is called a name that hurts their heart, how can they know their true identity?
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To Olivia offers a grief story in this somber movie about Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal’s loss of a child.
A Year Without Home
By V. T. BidaniaREAD MOREThis poignant novel in verse is about a Hmong girl losing and finding home in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. For fans of Jasmine Warga and Veera Hiranandani.