Illinois Authors

David C Cook Colorado Springs, Colo. : 2004

Introduce your toddler to their letters through biblical words, concepts, and people. Your children will enjoy the stories, actions and pictures. You will find satisfaction in familiarizing them with the alphabet in a gentle non-intrusive way.

Publisher Chariot Victor Pub Colorado Springs, Colo. : 2001

Compiles simple prayers and songs based on Bible verses and gives instructions for hand motions.

Lion Pub [Place of publication not identified] : 1998

Introduces each section of the Lord's Prayer, suggests related activities, and offers a moment of meditation inspired by that verse.

Libraries Unlimited Englewood, Colo. : 1993

Designed to help you plan literature-based programs and units, this resource focuses on the theme of friends. Each section has a brief introduction and a focus book on the topic, with suggested activities for speaking and writing. An annotated bibliography of approximately 60 books follows, with an original story, fingerplays, action rhymes, poems, songs, chants, games, and art activities. A real time-saver for any educator. Grades K-3.

Libraries Unlimited Englewood, Colo. : 1988

Introduce children to literature with stories and activities about things that go! Approximately 125 picture books are annotated, and a skills index allows the activity leader to use stories that will reinforce such skills as rhythm, following directions, and word recognition. Grades PreK-3.

Libraries Unlimited Littleton, Colo. : 1987

Provides activities based on children's books centered on the theme of clothes, including specific types of apparel, accessories, and concepts of getting dressed and taking care of clothes. For grades preK-3.

Familius 2022

ROAR! Dinosaurs don’t wear shirts!Every parent knows the struggle of getting a child dressed and out the door. But with a cast of hilariously coiffed dinosaurs to teach toddlers how to stomp their feet into pant legs and reach their claws into shirts, getting dressed becomes a game. With this playful companion to How to Potty Train a Dinosaur, your little dino lover will beg to join in the fun and get dressed like a dinosaur!

Chariot Victor Pub Colorado Springs, Colo. : 2000

Robin Currie Illustrated by Cindy Adams Young children will enthusiastically participate in learning about the twenty two Bible stories found in More Baby Bible Stories. Hand motions, and other activities as well as full color illustrations will help reinforce each Bible story as parents are asked to read them again and again. • Follow-up to Baby Bible Storybook • Interactive text with colorful illustrations • Includes Faith Parenting™ Guide Robin Currie is a pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Elleyn, IL. She has authored resources for teachers and librarians and written bible story collections for children. Her book, The Baby Bible Storybook has sold over 300,000 copies. Cindy Adams is a gifted artist who has illustrated The Baby Bible Storybook, Baby Bible: Stories About Jesus, Bible Land and My First Bible Flash Cards.

Libraries Unlimited Littleton, Colo. : 1986

This light-hearted sourcebook for teachers and librarians describes food-related activities, including stories, rhymes, fingerplays, crafts, cooking and tasting experiences, and short skits, designed to delight young minds while teaching skills. Each group of recommended picture books is supplemented by topical songs, poems, chants, flannel board constructions, and puppet skits. Grades PreK-3.

Pauline Books & Media Boston, MA : 1997

An easy-to-read collection of stories about twenty-eight major Old and New Testament figures that contains special messages, prayers, and text-oriented activities.

Chariot Victor Pub [Elgin, Ill.?] : Your child will love the brightly colored, animated style of this beloved Bible story. Created to reinforce the timeless value of a story heard at home and at church, NOAH AND THE BIG BOAT will become your child's constant companion as he or she learns to obey God.

Concordia Publishing St. Louis, MO : 1999

Libraries Unlimited Englewood, Colo. : 1991

Activities in many subject areas are based on 150 picture books about houses and homes-historical and modern-from the United States and around the world. Mask making, puppet plays, songs, chants, stories, and other lighthearted activities offer a variety of learning opportunities. Grades PreK-3.

Libraries Unlimited Englewood, Colo. : 1994

Silly foods, sweets, and foods from other countries are some of the features of this delicious resource. Building on the concepts offered in the acclaimed Mudluscious (Libraries Unlimited, 1986), this delightful volume focuses on the ever-popular topic of food, with an emphasis on activities that span the curriculum and offer opportunities for both written and oral expression. Original stories, songs, chants, and other learning activities are provided. Grades K-3.

Teacher Ideas Pr Englewood, Colo. : 1993

Suggests crafts, games, skits, and activities related to "The Frog Prince," "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Stone Soup."

David C Cook Colorado Springs, CO : 2009

Introduce your toddler to the alphabet through fun Bible stories.Each vibrant page presents a simple lesson in letters using people, places, and things from God's Word. Bright, colorful illustrations enhance each story and simple prayers help children talk to their Heavenly Father. Best of all, your child will experience the Bible as they learn their ABCs!

David C. Cook Colorado Springs, CO : 2009

Introduce your toddler to cute and cuddly animals through fun Bible stories.Each vibrant page presents a simple lesson about animals using people, places, and things from God's Word. Bright, colorful illustrations enhance each story and simple prayers help children talk to their Heavenly Father. Best of all, your child will experience the Bible as they learn about God's wonderful creatures!

David C Cook Colorado Springs, Colo. : 2010

Christmas Bible stories made simple, interactive, and relevant for young children.With a fresh look, The Baby Bible Christmas Storybook is an interactive and gentle-hearted way to discover and reinforce familiar Bible stories with very young children during the Christmas season.Inside you will find:• Simple actions and activities with Mom or Dad help tell Christmas Bible stories.• Short story length allows for short attention spans.• Actions and easy vocabulary works well for the small child (infancy through three years old).• Short prayers at the end of each story help make the story relevant for little ones and teach them to pray.

Chariot Victor Pub Eastbourne [England] : 2003

Here are 23 favorite Bible stories in which children can enthusiastically participate using hand motions and other fun activities. Use it in Sunday school, children’s church, at home—any time you want to present the appealing concepts and values that form the foundation of faith in kids’ hearts.

David C Cook [Colorado, CO] : 1998

Bible fun that touches hearts! Combine your favorite Bible stories with actions and hand motions, and Baby begins to learn about important Bible heroes. Each story ends with a prayer; you add the cuddle!

David C Cook Colorado Springs, CO : 2008

Bible fun that touches hearts! Combine your favorite Bible stories with actions and hand motions, and Baby begins to learn about important Bible heroes. Each story ends with a prayer; you add the cuddle!

David C Cook [Colorado, CO] : 2008

Introduce Jesus, your child's best friend! Combine the most beloved stories about Jesus with actions and hand motions, and little ones begin to learn about the Son of God. Each story ends with a prayer; you add the hug!

Chariot Victor Pub The Mini Easter Activity Book can help you get the most out of this special season, the most important celebration of the Christian church.

Standard Pub Cincinnati, Ohio : 1997

Seven different animals watch and listen as shepherds, wise men, and others help celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join Chirpy Crickett, Fluffy Kitty, Yip-yap Puppy and their friends as they tell their stories about baby Jesus and the very first Christmas.

Standard Pub 1997

Seven different animals tell what they learned about Jesus as they witnessed the events from his entry into Jerusalem through his appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. Includes instructions for reader to use sounds and movement.

Beaming Books 2018

The Very Best Story Ever Told shares the Gospel story in a unique and creative way, from God's love for the world to Jesus' life to the Spirit surrounding us today. Each line of this story includes important words reinforced with American Sign Language to engage the whole child. As kids learn the signs and repeat the words, visual learning, auditory learning, and kinesthetic learning are fully engaged to equip them to retell the Gospel story again and again.

Concordia Publishing Saint Louis : 1998

A collection of twenty Old and New Testament stories told with interactive devotions for the parent or teacher to act out with children.

Arbordale Publishing 2016

As the sun begins to set, arctic animals scurry to prepare for the dark, cold winter. Tuktuk the collared lemming is almost ready for the long winter night all he needs is warm fur to line his nest. When one furry kamik (boot) slips off an Inuit driver s sled, Tuktuk is in luck! But as he drags it home, Putak the polar bear, Aput the arctic fox, and Masak the caribou eye this little lemming s prize and want it for their own. Tuktuk thinks fast, but can he outwit the other animals and convince them that one furry kamik is no good for anyone bigger than a lemming? This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 34-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Tuktuk is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The enhanced ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

Chariot Books [Elgin, Ill.?] : 1995

Your child will love the brightly colored, animated style of this beloved Bible story. Zacchaeus, the Little Man, will become your child's constant companion as he or she learns to trust in God.