RESOURCE LIST: MATERIAL FOR CHILDREN AND TWEENS

The resources listed below are in alignment with Focus on the Familys philosophy and mission. We trust you will
find them helpful. If you would like to obtain any of these items, simply call our toll free number 1-800-A-FAMILY or
visit our Family Store at www.family.christianbook.com. You may also be interested in the content posted on our
website at www.focusonthefamily.com.

MAGAZINES & CLUBS

Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine 1CHUSA12 Ages 8-12
A Focus on the Family Clubhouse membership provides twelve months of exciting stories, puzzles, and jokes to help instill a
growing faith.
Focus on the Family Clubhouse, Jr. Magazine 1CHJUSA12 Ages 7 and under
Each monthly issue of Focus on the Family Clubhouse, Jr. magazine contains easy-to-read stories, puzzles, crafts, kids own
writings and drawings, and much more all with an emphasis on biblical values.
Odyssey Adventure Club 1CHUSA12
In addition to accessing the entire library of Focus on the Familys radio drama Adventures in Odyssey, members will receive
exclusive new monthly episodes and video documentaries. Other features include hands-on activities, crafts and articles, as
well as special discounts. The club also raises kids awareness to needs around the world by highlighting partner organizations
and their outreach efforts, including Christian Veterinary Mission, Operation Christmas Child, and Compassion International.

BOOKS
801 QUESTIONS KIDS ASK ABOUT GOD (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 37886 Ages 2-10
Kids ask amazing and often difficult questions about God, faith, and the Bible. But the thoughtful answers offered here
are taken from Scripture and wont leave you at a loss for words.
ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY 90 DEVOTIONS FOR KIDS (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 976825 Ages 6-10
Designed for families to read together, this devotional offers historical stories, modern biographies, Bible adventures, and key
scenes from Adventures in Odyssey radio dramas to help children learn about Gods love and how to grow closer to Him.
ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE (25th BIRTHDAY EDITION) (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 977198
Ages 8-12
Enjoy fun facts about the making of your favorite episodes, books, and videos; hundreds of photos; trivia for over 700 shows;
and step-by-step instructions on how to draw the characters.
THE ADVENTURES OF AVERAGE BOY: GROWING UP SUPER AVERAGE by Jesse Florea and Bob Smiley (Focus on the
Family/Tyndale) 974418 Ages 8-14
In a world where perfection is expected, let a regular guy teach your kids about relationships, doing well in school,
understanding their changing bodies, growing in their relationship with God, and more.
GOD LOVES ME MORE THAN THAT! by Dandi Daley Mackall (WaterBrook) 073161 Ages 4-8
By describing Gods love in fresh, original ways, this book helps kids learn that Gods love for them is more amazing, bigger,
wider, higher, and deeper than anything they can possibly imagine!
LINTBALL LEOS NOT-SO-STUPID QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BODY by Dr. Walter Larimore and John Riddle (Zonderkidz)
0545X Boys, ages 8-12
This book provides practical information to help you communicate with your preteen boys about the changes their bodies are
going through.

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MONEY MATTERS FOR KIDS by Larry Burkett and K. Christie Bowler (Moody) 46353 Ages 8-12
Discover that money is much more than pieces of paper or bits of metal. Filled with jokes, puzzles, and cool facts about
earning, giving, saving, and spending, this workbook can help your child manage their money instead of it managing them!
MY ADOPTED CHILD, THERES NO ONE LIKE YOU by Dr. Kevin Leman, Kevin Leman II (Revell) 23909EB Ages 4-8
Help your child realize that your family is built on love both from the birth mother who gave them for adoption and the
adoptive family who chose them.
MY TIME WITH GOD: 150 WAYS TO START YOUR OWN QUIET TIME by Jeanette Dall, Carla Williams, and B.J. Bassett
(Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 98030 Ages 8-12
Help kids create their own devotional time. Filled with trivia that will hold their interest day after day, this book is a great way
to build a strong foundation of faith in young lives.
THE NIRV ADVENTURE BIBLE FOR EARLY READERS (Zondervan) 715480 Ages 6-10
Designed especially for young readers who are ready to start exploring Scripture on their own, this Bible includes colorful
illustrations and important facts that make reading fun! A dictionary and concordance are included.
THE ONE YEAR BOOK OF DEVOTIONS FOR KIDS (Tyndale Kids) 45922 Ages 8-12
Help your child learn the importance of developing daily devotional time. Each days reading includes a Bible passage and a
contemporary story that helps kids apply Gods Word to their own lives.
THE PRINCESS AND THE KISS by Jennie Bishop (Warner) 628686 Ages 8-12
A princess is given a special gift from God her first kiss but shes told by her parents to wait for a worthy man to share it
with. This parable emphasizes the importance of purity on a level younger readers can understand.
WHITS END MEALTIME DEVOTIONS by Crystal Bowman and Tricia Goyer (Tyndale) 976764
Over 150 devotions based on Focus on the Familys Adventures in Odyssey series can help your family connect with each other
and learn to feast on Gods Word.
ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY IMAGINATION STATION SERIES (Ages 7-11)
IMAGINATION STATION #1: VOYAGE WITH THE VIKINGS by Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker (Focus on the
Family/Tyndale) 976276
While visiting Whits Soda Shoppe, cousins Patrick and Beth find a mysterious old letter in the Imagination Station, asking for
help to find a Viking sunstone. The two race back in time to Greenland circa A.D. 1000 and meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif
Eriksson as they look for the stone.
IMAGINATION STATION #2: ATTACK AT THE ARENA by Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker (Focus on the
Family/Tyndale) 976283
The adventure continues! Beth and Patrick travel through time to 5 th century Rome to locate a missing silver cup. Emperor
Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle at the Roman Colosseum in honor of a war victory. Can the cousins help a local monk
stop the fight before people are killed?
IMAGINATION STATION #5: SHOWDOWN WITH THE SHEPHERD by Marianne Hering and Brock Eastman (Focus on the
Family/Tyndale) 976313
Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the 10 th century B.C., but trouble awaits them as soon as they step out of the
Imagination Station. First they meet an angry bear, and then they meet an angry giant! Join the cousins as they learn that
having a giant faith is more important than having a giant on your side.
IMAGINATION STATION #6: PROBLEMS IN PLYMOUTH by Marianne Hering and Marshal Younger (Focus on the
Family/Tyndale) 976320
Patrick and Beth arrive at Plymouth Plantation in 1621, where they meet William Bradford, Miles Standish, and Chief
Massasoit, who are trying to keep peace between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Unfortunately, things are anything
but peaceful when a musket is stolen. Only the cousins know who the real thief is and its up to them to find him and stop
him from causing trouble.
IMAGINATION STATION #9: ESCAPE TO THE HIDING PLACE by Marianne Hering (Focus on the Family/Tyndale)
976931
Join Beth and Patrick as they arrive in Holland during World War II and help smuggle a baby into the capable hands of Corrie
ten Boom. As the cousins hide from Nazi soldiers and encourage Jewish children along the way, they learn to appreciate the
bravery and sacrifice of those who helped the Jews during this terrible time.
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ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY PASSAGES SERIES (Ages 8-14)

PASSAGES SERIES #3: ANNISONS RISK by Paul McCusker (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 976344
Maddy keeps dreaming about Princess Annison and one day she suddenly finds herself in a strange country far from
Odyssey. Maddy must help Annison and the Old Faith followers before the kings evil chancellor kills them all.
PASSAGES SERIES #5: DRAVENS DEFIANCE by Paul McCusker (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 976365
Scott bumps his head and suddenly finds himself in a wartime period, resembling Nazi Germany. Scott must learn from a
daring prophet and take a stand that will affect an entire nation and his very life.
PASSAGES SERIES #6: FENDARS LEGACY by Paul McCusker (Focus on the Family/Tyndale) 976375
Danny, Michelle, and Wayne jump into a river and come out of the water to find themselves in another land. When these three
young travelers unexpectedly journey from Odyssey to Marus, two join with an exiled prince to free an oppressed people
but one is enticed by the kingdoms riches. Will their epic struggle lead to a terrible parting?
(Find more titles in the Imagination Station series in our online store.)

CDs
Adventures in Odyssey #54: Clanging Cymbals and the Meaning of Gods Love 976672 4 CD Set Ages 8-12
Twelve episodes based on 1 Corinthians 13 help teach kids what authentic love is and how to express it to others.
Adventures in Odyssey #55: The Deep End 97668X 4 CD Set Ages 8-12
The adventure and fun continue! Rumors and false truths are flying. Danger arises when Jason Whittaker follows the villainous
Mr. Grote to London, and Eugene and Katrina hear startling news. Will they remember God is in the center of it all?
Adventures in Odyssey #56: The Grand Design 976778 4 CD Set Ages 8-12
Everyone in Odyssey is looking for something. Emily pursues her hopes and dreams Penny goes hunting for happiness, and Jay
must figure out a strange program in the Room of Consequences. Can Whit help point everyone along the right path?
Adventures in Odyssey #57: A Call to Something More 977716 4 CD Set Ages 8-12
Connie has to figure out how to turn tragedy into triumph, while the Parkers journey in the Imagination Station to witness the
story of the last judge of Israel, leading Camilla to consider how God might be guiding her.
Adventures in Odyssey #58: The Ties That Bind 977930 4 CD Set Ages 8-12
Wootons announcement about a family of detectives leads to suspicion and intrigue, and Whits challenge of some popular
ideas causes a difficult tug-of-war between conviction and compromise.
(Find more titles in the Adventures in Odyssey series in our online store.)

DOWNLOADS
Last Chance Detectives Audio Case #1: The Day Ambrosia Stood Still WWDA19102-1 MP3 Download Ages 10-14
Something strange is going on in Ambrosia, and Jason Whittaker lands smack in the middle of it. The mystery deepens in this
twist-filled case that explores greed, corruption, and other hazards of gambling.
Last Chance Detectives Audio Case #2: Mystery of the Lost Voices WWDA19102-2 MP3 Download Ages 10-14
The detectives are hot on the trail of a 40-year-old mystery: What happened to a popular rock band whose plane vanished
without a trace? Along the way, they learn the secret of true contentment.
Last Chance Detectives Audio Case #3: Last Flight of the Dragon Lady WWDA19102-3 MP3 Download Ages 10-14
How will the Last Chance Detectives land the plane safely? Will Mike and his friends make it to Pensacola? This hair-raising
episode delivers a powerful message about trusting God even when things look their worst.

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DVDs
Go Fish: Showtime (Word Entertainment) 270296
Your kids will love joining in songs like Splash and Superstar, and watching music video performances of The Ten
Commandment Boogie, This Little Light of Mine, and more.
Thank You God for Friends and Helpers (Reel EX/Exclaim Entertainment) 001026 Ages 3 to 6 45 minutes
Preschoolers will love Boz: The Green Bear Next Door, and parents will love the practical and spiritual lessons their kids learn.
This DVD features three episodes that cover important lessons on sharing, helping, and learning from others.
LAST CHANCE DETECTIVES (Ages 6-14)
Last Chance Detectives Gift Set (Tyndale) 300131 DVD Set {CC}
Join Mike, Winnie, Ben, and Spence as they come together to solve mysteries and end up learning important life lessons along
the way.
Escape from Fire Lake 300123 55 minutes {CC}
Four young sleuths set out in search of leads and find more than they bargained for a stolen statuette, a bank robber,
and an abandoned car. This fast-paced adventure emphasizes the importance of perseverance.
Legend of Desert Bigfoot 300115 55 minutes {CC}
It travels only at night, its taller than any person, and it has incredible strength. Kid detectives Mike, Ben, Winnie, and
Spence set out to solve the mystery of what it could be and learn about integrity in the process.
Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesa 300107 47 minutes {CC}
Four enterprising children with their own investigative agency take on a mystery in a small desert town. As they work to
get to the bottom of things, the kids learn a lot about forgiveness.
VEGGIETALES (Ages 4-12)
Larry Boy and the Bad Apple (Word Entertainment) 107598 45 minutes {CC}
The Bad Apple is rotten to the core, but the citizens of Bumblyburg may not realize it until its too late. Even Larry Boy must
stand strong and learn the dangers of temptation and the strength found in accountability.
Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samsons Hairbrush (Big Idea) 103293 43 minutes {CC}
When Minnesota Cuke (played by Larry the Cucumber) realizes that the legendary hairbrush of Samson could be used to
defeat Professor Rattan, his lifelong nemesis, he must decide whether to use it for selfish gain or to forgive his enemy.
Moe and the Big Exit (Big Idea/Word) 465897 52 minutes, plus bonus features {CC}
Meet Moe (Larry the Cucumber), a good-natured cowboy living high on the hog in Dodgeball City. When Moe asks the
heartless mayor to let his people go, the mayor refuses and trouble comes to town.
Princess and the Pop Star (Big Idea/Word) 119690 40 minutes, plus bonus features {CC}
Princess Poppyseed dreams of fame and fortune away from the farm, and her favorite singer, Vanna Banana, would love to
leave the hectic pace of stardom behind. When the two girls accidentally meet, they decide to switch places and discover
that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for!
The Wonderful Wizard of Has (Big Idea/Word) 745120 45 minutes, plus bonus features {CC}
Darby (Junior Asparagus) learns about the Wonderful Land of Has and its mysterious wizard who promises to make his
dreams come true. This video teaches children about perseverance.
(Find more titles in the VeggieTales series in our online store)
WHATS IN THE BIBLE? (Ages 5-8)
Volume 1: In the Beginning (EMI CMG) 260235 60 minutes {CC}
In this DVD, kids are introduced to Buck Denver and his friends as they talk about the book of Genesis and answer questions
like What is the Bible? and Who wrote the Bible?
Volume 2: Let My People Go (EMI CMG) 262332 58 minutes {CC}
This time, Buck Denver and his friends talk about the book of Exodus the oppression of the Israelites and the birth and rise
of Moses.

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Volume 3: Wanderin in the Desert (EMI CMG) 262349 60 minutes {CC}
Buck Denver and his friends return to take us through the Bible books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. They help
answer the question, Did this stuff really happen?
Volume 4: Battle for the Promised Land (EMI CMG) 002356 60 minutes {CC}
This time, the cast takes viewers through the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.
Volume 5: Israel Gets a King (EMI CMG) 262363 55 minutes {CC}
Buck Denver and his friends focus on the most influential kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. This DVD highlights
Gods promise to David and how the promise impacts the salvation story.
Volume 6: A Nation Divided (EMI CMG) 002288 55 minutes {CC}
This DVD includes two episodes: In The Big Split, Israel is split in two, and the prophet Elijah faces off with the prophets of
Baal to prove that Israels God is the true God. In The End of Israel, a group of unfaithful kings lead to the end of Israel and
Judah, but Isaiah has an amazing message in Israels darkest hour.
Volume 7: Exile and Return (EMI CMG) 029025 55 minutes {CC}
Join Buck Denver and his friends as they take us through the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther telling the story of the
Israelites return after years in exile, and how God used Queen Esther to rescue them again!
Volume 8: Words to Make Us Wise (EMI CMG) 202912 55 minutes {CC}
Travel through the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon to learn more about Gods faithfulness,
wisdom, and love.
(Find more titles in the Whats in the Bible? series in our online store)

RESOURCE LIST
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