2018 Christian Book Award ®: Children Finalists

Help youngsters discover their place in God's redemptive story and put their faith into action! Designed for 4- to 8-year-olds, this dynamic storybook Bible features 15 "episodes" highlighting key milestones in God's Word, complete with all-new comic-style illustrations. Includes end-of-chapter "Life, Faith, Action!" suggestions and a "Heroes Hall of Fame" index. 256 pages, hardcover from Cook.

Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn is a truly unique children's book with a big heart. Based on a true story, this beautiful and whimsical book explores Farmer Herman's quest to solve a very big, big, big problem. After considering a few silly ideas of how to take care of his flooding barn, Farmer Herman comes up with possibly the silliest idea of all-find three hundred forty-four friends to come help pick it up and move it!

This inspiring story from Bruno, Nebraska, has been told around the world demonstrating the power of solving big problems together. One group of people who were inspired by the Bruno barn-moving story were advocates around the country who are working together to provide more than enough for kids and families in foster care. As a way to raise awareness, 344 passionate people wrote and illustrated this book together. Kids, adoptive and foster parents, child welfare professionals, pastors, organizational leaders, recording artists and authors have all contributed original drawings that have been used to illustrate the entire book.

Farmer Herman and the Flooding Barn is a fun story brought into existence by 344 people who are counting on the power of unity to bring hope to 400,000 kids in foster care.

Taking youngsters on a whimsical and heartfelt journey to places far and near, this delightful picture book from best-selling author Warren helps 4- to 8-year-olds learn more about God. The charming illustrations and simple yet poignant text lets them know that the Lord's love is perfect---and with them wherever they go. 32 pages, hardcover from Zonderkidz.

In Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett, Tucker is a little bear whose town is in trouble. Tucker seeks help from the King, and plans to bring Him a perfect gift. Along the way he encounters a variety of delightful and funny animals who each know one great thing about the King, but each of the animals has a different view of what makes Him so great. The advice confuses Tucker and he is still unsure of what to give as a gift. What if the King doesn't have time for him and what if He won't help? Just as Tucker is about to give up, the King runs to him offering love, acceptance, and help. A wonderfully illustrated story for young children ages 4 to 8 years, assuring them that God truly is a good, good Father and that they are all loved by Him.

Join Lana, Munch, and Griffin on the adventure of a lifetime as they travel through the Holy Land and learn about the stories, cultures, people, and places of the Bible. High-quality illustrations, engaging sidebars, and scripture passages draw kids into the narrative.

The Story Travelers Bible teaches kids that the Bible is more than just a bunch of tales told by parents and Sunday school teachers, but the Bible documents God's work in and for His people from the beginning of time. The Story Travelers Bible will take kids on a ride through 85 Bible stories.

It's a beloved holiday tradition to read Moore's"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" aloud. Now Nellist offers a story that has echoes of the familiar rhythm and language, but shifts the focus to the birth of Jesus. Featuring colorful illustrations and rhyming text, it's sure to become a Christmas classic!