2020 Christian Book Award ®: Children Finalists

Far From Home: A Story of Loss, Refuge, and Hope is a simple, but multi-layered refugee story that will help children understand the world around them and remind them that they are not alone. A young boy is awoken in the middle of the night and he and his family must begin their long journey away from everything that he has ever known. When he meets a kind lady at a bus station, she tells him the story of another boy who had to go on a hard journey, but who grew up to save the whole world. Recommended for ages 5 to 8 years.

God Gave Us the Bible introduces kids to the STORY of stories---the love story between God and his people. Ideal for readers aged 3 to 7, written in a framework where Little Cub and her animal friends reflect many of the questions young readers have about Bible stories. The book features forty-five Bible stories and concepts that every child should know/be introduced to, like Noah and the Ark, the Birth of Jesus, and Jesus Feeds the 5,000 in a very warm, conversational, reassuring manner.

Written especially for children ages 3 to 7 years, Just in Case You Ever Wonder is inspiring for all ages, as it reminds readers of Jesus' love for them. Whether you have treasured this classic book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child---and ultimately, between God the Father and us---will come to hold a special place in your heart and home. Children long to hear they're special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you---and their heavenly Father---will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.

The Laugh and Learn Bible for Little Ones is written by VeggieTales® creator Phil Vischer. This simple board book Bible is the perfect companion to the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids or a delightful stand-alone tool that will introduce toddlers and preschoolers to beloved, gospel-focused Bible stories.

Can anything stop God's love and God's grace? This uplifting story joyfully explores the answer from Romans 8:38-39---nothing can separate us from God's love. Curious children wonder if God's love can be stopped by rumbling volcanoes, deep oceans, elaborate disguises, and personal shortcomings, and come to the comforting conclusion that "There is nothing so powerful, nothing so strong---God's love is too high and too deep and too long!" With whimsical rhyme and imaginative illustrations, this affirming book gives children ages 4 to 7 confidence in God's unstoppable love.