A is for Adam
Ken Ham, Mally Ham
Hardcover, 84 pp., $16.99
Master Books (October 20, 2011)

A is for Adam is a multi-purpose family book designed to teach young learners Biblical truths. This resource can be a fun and educational way to help your children learn the timeline of history, beginning with Creation and ending with the new Heavens and new Earth. Children will love the bright illustrations and rhymes. Parents and educators will find short discussion points, memorization aids for core truths, and a “More Answers” section.

Triple Dog Dare
Jeremy V Jones
Paperback, 432 pp., $14.99
David C. Cook (October 1, 2011)

This devotional inspires boys’ hearts toward godly characteristics such as integrity, honesty, and generosity. Boys 8 to 12 will find the truths relevant and the challenges compelling, engaging, and hands-on. And parents appreciate watching Christ-like traits emerge as each dare is undertaken.

TJ and the Time Stumblers
Bill Myers
Paperback, 192 pp., $6.99
Tyndale Kids (April 18, 2011)

TJ Finkelstein is your average seventh grader trying to survive junior high. Average except for moving from the Midwest to crazy, money-is-no-object Malibu; becoming mortal enemies with the school’s most popular girl; and, oh yeah, and being followed around by two goofball boys from the 23rd century!!! That’s right—Herby and Tuna have traveled back in time to study TJ for a class project. Unfortunately, she is the only one who can see them. And unfortunatelier, their “help” only leads to more mayhem and plenty of side-splitting laughter.

Heaven, God’s Promise for Me
Anne Graham Lotz, illus. Laura J. Bryant
Hardcover, 40 pp., $16.99
Zondervan (August 23, 2011)

The inspirational words of Anne Graham Lotz tell of the joys and comforts of heaven. The beautiful rhyming text and engaging, familiar images help children understand that heaven is real and Jesus is waiting for them to come someday.

Ronnie Wilson’s Gift
Francis Chan, illus. Jim Madsen
Hardcover, 36 pp., $12.99
David C. Cook (March 1, 2011)

When Ronnie Wilson learns of Jesus’ sacrifice, he wants to give Jesus a gift in return. But how can he get it to heaven? With each attempt he performs a simple act of service for someone in need, and eventually learns that what is done for the least in God’s kingdom is done for Jesus himself.