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Family Arts & Crafts

Kids Knitting
By Melanie Falick / Workman Publishing

Knit one, purl two. Knitting rocks! From swatches to sweaters, here are the basics of knitting for beginners of all ages. Packed with lavish photography, easy-to-follow directions, and irresistibly cool ideas, this kid-friendly guide will make your whole family want to go out and buy yarn. Learn to dye wool with Kool Aid, create personalized polka dot needles, and knit everything from bean bags and gingerbread dolls to afghans and sweaters!

With straightforward language and step-by-step instructions, kids will learn about finger knitting, casting on and binding off, the knit, purl, and stockinette stitches, knitting in the round, and shaping. This book includes 15 easy projects from bouncy beanbags to a rolled-edge sweater. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

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23588: Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary

Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary
By Gloria Gaither & Shirley Dobson / Multnomah Gifts

Strengthen your family bonds by transforming everyday events into marvelous moments! From sunrise celebrations and frisbee golf to spider web races and sleepin' under the stars, this illustrated collection of crafts and activities will provide year-round family fun you'll remember and treasure for a lifetime. 126 pages, hardcover from Multnomah.

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Family Dinners

610067: Mom and Me Cookbook: Have Fun in the Kitchen!

Mom and Me Cookbook: Have Fun in the Kitchen!
By Annabel Karmel / DK Publishing Inc.

With basic cooking techniques and tips, simple first recipes, and tasty, nutritious meal ideas, Annabel Karmel's new family cookbook helps children ages 5 to 8 work with their parents to prepare a yummy array of favorite foods.

Combines the fun of cooking with a healthy food message

Delicious, recipes, from cookies and cupcakes to pancakes and pizzas

Step-by-step instructions and charming photographs of children cooking with mom and dad

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78569: Williams-Sonoma Kids in the Kitchen: Fun Food

Williams-Sonoma Kids in the Kitchen: Fun Food
By Stephanie Rosenbaum / Simon & Schuster Trade Sales

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Family Devotionals

43024: The One-Year Book of Josh McDowell&quot;s Family Devotions

The One-Year Book of Josh McDowell's Family Devotions
By Josh McDowell & Bob Hostetler / Tyndale Kids

Your kids have to make a choice between right and wrong every day. This book is designed to help them make Godly decisions by helping you pass on sound biblical values. This collection of time-tested family devotions features contemporary stories, Bible readings, discussion questions, and more to help you guide your children in righteousness and preserve their zeal for faithful, honest, and just living.

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714101: Step into the Bible: 100 Bible Stories for Family Devotions

Step into the Bible: 100 Bible Stories for Family Devotions
By Ruth Graham / Zonderkidz

Create a legacy of faith as you build family devotional time around this core collection of beloved Bible stories. Accompanied by stunning color photographs, Graham's retellings are enhanced by open-ended discussion questions designed to encourage further exploration of Scripture and memory verses that will shape spiritual character and strengthen biblical knowledge. 224 pages, softcover from Zonderkidz.

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Family Reading Ideas

43486: Courageous Christians: Devotional Stories for Family Reading

Courageous Christians: Devotional Stories for Family Reading
By Joyce Brown / Moody Publishers

All parents want their children to have solid Christian role models outside the home, so introduce your kids to some real-life Christian heroes. In this delightful family reader, Brown provides 60 daily devotions based on the lives of inspiring Christians, including Billy Graham, Joni Eareckson Tada, Amy Carmichael, Elisabeth Elliot, and D.L. Moody! Approx. 128 pages, softcover from Moody.

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Family Games

Bible Land Adventure Game
By David C. Cook

Looking for a game for your 3- to 6-year-olds that's more "nutritious" than Candy Land but just as simple to play? This easy-to-learn game introduces youngsters to exciting Bible stories as players move around the brightly colored board, landing on pictures of biblical events. The object of this game is to be the first player to move from Creation (Start) to Heaven (Finish). Includes 4 colored playing pieces, one 6-sided die, playing board, and an instruction and story sheet. Recommended for 2 to 4 players, ages 3 to 6.

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055510: Faith of Our Fathers Booster Tin Card Game

Faith of Our Fathers Booster Tin Card Game
By Cactus Design Design

Faith of our Fathers is the next expansion set for the Redemption &#174 trading card game! This tin contains 5 booster packs (46 cards) with one pack each from the Unlimited, Prophets, Apostles, Kings, and Priests expansion sets.

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Family Movies

Movie Nights for Kids
By Bob Smithouser / Tyndale House

Discover 25 entertaining films that you can use to teach powerful lessons to your children. Each selection includes engaging activities, a plot summary, and objectionable elements and discussion points. Heritage Builders is a registered trademark of Focus on the Family. All rights reserved.

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Family Fitness

FitStix: A Fun Workout for Kids
By Bridgestone Group

Encourage your kids to shake their way into shape with this high-energy full-body workout! Children will have a blast moving to the music and swinging exercise sticks as they tone their muscles and strengthen their core. Developed and led by fitness trainer Karen Joy Allen, these easy-to-follow dance routines are fun for adults, too! Approx. 40 minutes.

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Dance, Dance, Dance PC Game
By Word Entertainment, Inc.

If you like to waltz with potatoes...have we got a game for you! All you have to do is plug in the VeggieTales Dance, Dance Dance pad the fun begins! You can move and grove to your favorite VeggieTales songs:

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything
Bellybutton
His Cheeseburger
I Can Be Your Friend
The Water Buffalo Song
The Hairbrush Song
Love My Lips
Larry's High Silk Hat
Do the Moo Shoo
Promised Land
The Bunny Song
Sport Utility Vehicle
And Many More!

Each song offers 4 levels of play, creating over 200 different dances! Positive (and silly) onscreen lyrics let you sing along as you dance to the beat. The multiple settings also let you customize your game. Dance Mode keeps your score. Watch it rise as you master the steps. Exercise Mode helps you keep healthy! You can count time or calories! Arcade Mode offers extra challenges. Surprise elements can impact your score.

Everything you need to get started is right here. Simply plug the Dance pad into the USB port of your Windows or Macintosh computer, install the game and you're ready to go! Rated E for Everyone.

System Requirements:

PC with Windows XP/ME/2000/98:

500 MHz Pentium III
130 MB RAM disk space
128 MB RAM
8X CD-ROM drive
4 MB Direct X9.0 compatible video card
DirectSound 9.0 compatible sound card
Speakers or headphones

Macintosh:
- G3 400 MHz
- Mac OS X v 10.0 or later
- 130 MB disk space
- 128 MB RAM
- 4 MB video memory
- Speakers or headphones

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