KENYA – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW…– that 45 different languages are spoken in Kenya?– that just over 40% of the population can read?– that Kenya has one of the highest population growth rates in the world? Each woman has an average of eight children and hopes to have even more.– that one in two children in the country dies before reaching the age of five?– that 45% of the population is unemployed?– that the number of Christians in Kenya has increased exponentially since 1900 (today 84% of the population is Christian)?This is the story of Chebet, an eight-year-old African girl from the Pokot tribe in Western Kenya. Chebet loses the only thing that truly belongs to her: Toto, her little goat. This leads her on an adventurous search far from home. Finally, she learns a lesson that we all must learn.

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CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUM for ages 4 to 9 CHINA – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW THAT…– over a billion people, a quarter of the world's population, live in China?– Chinese civilization is over five thousand years old?– among the many Chinese religions, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are the major ones?– China became a communist nation in 1949?– for ten years, from 1966 to 1976, the Chinese people suffered a terrible "purge", when millions of people were killed and most ancient cultures and religions destroyed?– the Christian church in China is experiencing an extraordinary period of growth and renewal?– Chinese Christians talk about God and God works miracles through them, many people have been healed and entire villages have converted to Christianity?Although it is believed in China that only male children bring good luck to families, when her mother fell seriously ill, Li Hua brought joy and happiness to her loved ones by turning to the forgotten God of her great-uncle, who healed her mother's illness.

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CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUM for ages 4 to 9 BRAZIL – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW…– that Brazil is the largest country in South America?– that Brazil is larger than the 48 contiguous United States of America?– that São Paulo is the largest city in South America?– that 10% of Brazil's population of 210 million lives in São Paulo?– that Brazilians speak Portuguese?– that there are tens of thousands of abandoned children living on the streets of São Paulo?– that Brazil has the largest foreign debt, well over 100 billion US dollars?– that only 0.5% of Brazil's population is indigenous?– that the Brazilian Amazon region provides 40% of the world's oxygen?– that the Amazon River is 6280 kilometers long?From the slums of São Paulo to a juvenile delinquency camp, to the cold streets of the metropolis, Carlos experiences rejection, abandonment, and despair. Then he meets someone who tells him about a love that will never leave him again.

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CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUM for ages 4 to 9 MEXICO – Children of the World Series DID YOU KNOW THAT…– before the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, there were about 20 million indigenous people in that nation?– the Aztec indigenous people of Mexico had one of the most brilliant and interesting civilizations in the world?– there are 125 indigenous languages, ninety of which are still in use?– a Mexican belongs to one of three races: indigenous people, mestizos (half Spanish and half indigenous), and Creoles (pure Spanish)?– Mexico was governed by the Spanish for more than three hundred years (from 1519 to 1821)?– the gold and silver taken from Mexico made Spain the richest nation in Europe?– Mexico is one of the most indebted countries in the world, a fact mainly due to the fall in oil prices? – the average age of the Mexican population is under 14 years old?– Mexico has one of the highest demographic growth rates in the world?Mexico, a land of bullfights and sunny beaches, is a poor nation. Read the story of Manuel, his family, and their hard work. They wished to live in another place and at another time, dreaming of something more than what they had. When their dreams began to come true, it was thanks to that kind of miracle that touches hearts and changes lives. Manuel, the son of a bricklayer, learned many lessons about the true value of things.

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ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK for ages 4 to 9 I AM WONDERFUL – All About the Human Body DO YOU KNOW......how to stop hiccups?...what happens to the food we eat?...why the heart and lungs are vital organs?...how to care for your teeth?...what muscles and bones are?...that the brain is made of trillions of tiny cells? Flip through the pages of this book and discover the secret inner world of the human body and how it works. It's wonderful! And even more fascinating: the body is not just an efficient machine; it's not just a collection of cells. Your body is "you," and you are special, you are unique! No one in the world has your exact fingerprint. Why? Read "I AM WONDERFUL" and you'll make exciting new discoveries about your body. Illustrations by Vaghela Saroj

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ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK for ages 4-9 Esther, a woman as courageous as she was beautiful!The story of Esther, one of the women in the Bible, illustrates how God used young women and girls in biblical times. A book designed to communicate a positive female identity, highlighting the special influence women can have in history.The story of Esther will speak to the hearts of young readers, helping them discover where in their lives courage, integrity, and determination are required, even in the face of personal risks. Illustrations by Gironi Tiziana

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ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK for ages 4 to 9 David, the brave shepherd boy who became a great king!The story of David, one of the men of the Bible, illustrates how God used boys and young men in the history of the nation of Israel. A book designed to inspire our children to be what God wants, narrated with sensitivity and humor, through which a child can easily identify with those who, in their time, became heroes of faith. Illustrations by Davot François

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Every day an exciting adventure with Stellina and Tonino; rascals who get up to all sorts of mischief on their farm. A step towards growth, a book full of life lessons for your children.With exciting stories, themes such as jealousy, lies, disobedience, bad company, pranks, joy, fear, friendship, and much more are addressed.

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In Judea, there is a town called Bethlehem, and our story begins in a 'very special stable' inhabited by several animals... One day, they woke up to a great commotion, peered out the stable door to observe the noisy coming and going, and... The story of the nativity, told in a charming and brilliant way with many fun drawings and illustrations, to introduce children to the joy of reading from kindergarten age.

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What is striking about this book, "Johnny and Jo Grow Up...", is the lightness with which the author manages to deal with interpersonal relationships between children. We know how difficult it is to penetrate the child's soul, yet Margherita naturally investigates the motivations that lead children to perform certain actions, their affections, their disappointments, and seasons it all with the constant presence of Jesus, who is exalted in every episode, big or small. A valuable book not only for children but also for Sunday school leaders and all parents who wish to talk to their children about the things of God in a clear and simple way.

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Various teaching stories for the little ones. Beautiful examples that, in their simplicity, express profound spiritual truths that go straight to the heart not only of children but also of adults. A precious book not only for children but also for Sunday school leaders and all parents who wish to talk to their children about the things of God in a clear and simple way.

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