The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. Yet when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.
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Why Everything that Doesn’t Matter, Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt
By Charlie Peacock and Andi AshworthA hopeful, practical model for what it means to be a Christian and a culture-maker in a world of hurt and wondrous possibility, from multi-Grammy winner Charlie Peacock and his wife and author, Andi Ashworth.
The Christmas Elephant: A Nativity Story
By Maria Antonia. Illustrated by Laura ZarrinEllie wants to be an elephant in the Christmas play but her know-it-all sister says she’ll ruin everything. When Baby Jesus goes missing, Ellie must find him, or the play will be ruined!
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!: Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas Story
By Quentin SchultzeTwenty life lessons from the holiday classic A Christmas Story.
A retired professor gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home.
We Are One
By Jackie Azua Kramer; illustrated by Raissa Figueroa and Nina MataFrom an award-winning trio, this celebration of community, friendship, and the natural world features poetic, lyrical text paired with a vibrant visual tale of two characters.
A New Heaven and a New Earth
By Various ArtistsVarious artists, such as Jason Gray and Phil Joel, highlight the Christian need to practice creation care.
The Deliverer Has Come: A Christmas Story
By Sarah Shin. Illustrated by Shin MaengTold from the perspective of a young girl living during the time of Jesus’ birth, this uniquely illustrated nativity story helps young readers understand the “what” and embrace the “why” of Christmas.
A New York mobster builds a new life in the heartland
God's Little Astronomer
By Tina Cho. Illustrated by Marta Alvarez MiguensBlast off to space and discover how every part of the universe—the planets, the stars, asteroids, meteoroids, and more—display God’s glory, creativity, and, most important, his love for you and me!
Every Kind of Uh-Oh
By Charlie PeacockVeteran artist and producer Charlie Peacock releases an evocative and honest album.
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A Navajo grandmother shares an Indigenous retelling of the Christmas story with her granddaughter.
A four-part docuseries takes a close look at the struggle by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi to overcome vocal problems that nearly led him to quit the mega-popular band.
This Land Is a Lullaby
By Tonya Simpson. Illustrated by Delree DumontThis lush lullaby of the land honors the beauty of the prairies and the plains and the spiritual connection between Indigenous children.
12 Truths & A Lie (Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions)
By J.D GreearLife is full of difficult questions, and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In 12 Truths &a Lie, author and pastor J.D. Greear confidently tackles some of the most perplexing questions that Christians face.
Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada
By Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter SchuurmanCanadian Christians frustrated with the church have come “undone” and are leaving politely in what this book dubs a Quiet Deconstruction.
A Norwegian gamer died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life—but soon discovered they were wrong.
Fearless as a Honey Badger, Brave like a Wolverine: Living with Down Syndrome, Loving Animals, Learning Courage
By Andrew Olshine (with David Olshine)This journey of 50 days, written by a young man with Down Syndrome and his dad, will help you take steps to handle worry, anxiety, and fear. Perfect for family devotions.
This is Holy
By Mack BrockMack Brock, a founder of Elevation Worship, emphasizes God’s past and present faithfulness with his 11-track solo record, This Is Holy.
Stealing Little Moon: The Legacy of the American Indian Boarding Schools
By Dan SaSuWeh JonesDan SaSuWeh Jones chronicles his family's time at Chilocco—starting with his grandmother Little Moon's arrival when the school first opened and ending with him working on the maintenance crew when the school shut down nearly 100 years later.
The Space Adventure Series is Back, with More Thrills, Humor, and Timely Questions
Your to-be-read pile just got a bit bigger with these three suggestions for reading during Native American Heritage Month, from a Native alternative to Little House on the Prairie to a YA thriller.
Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity
By Soo Jin Lee and Linda YoonAn essential resource that addresses the unique experiences of trauma, healing, and mental health in Asian and Asian American communities.