StoryJumpers
FOR KIDS! Entertaining stories with a Christian worldview, and author conversations kids will enjoy.
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Beloved by Jes Woller
Friday, August 8, 2025
Jolie loves the beach. She loves to show her daddy how fast she can run across the warm sand. She loves to show him her sandcastle masterpieces. She loves adding to the reasons she is beloved. When her daddy tells her that those things she does aren't the reasons she is beloved, she has something big to think about.Beloved was inspired by the chart-topping ballad by Jordan Feliz, this precious story teaches children about finding our value not in the things of this world, but rather in the love of their Savior.Dove Award-winning musician, Jordan Feliz, along with children’s book author Jes ...
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Love and Gratitude by Lisa Norman
Friday, August 1, 2025
LOVE: This book explores the concept of LOVE through the eyes of a child. Ellie is a curious 5 year old with an adorable dog Rose and lots of questions. LOVE is explained to Ellie using basic principles of kindness and compassion for others. Whether love comes in the form of embracing someone, forgiveness, acceptance, or loving yourself, the power of LOVE is undeniable as it brightens the world and keeps it aglow. In an age of social media and outside influences, Dr. Norman emphasizes the importance of basic human virtues in promoting goodness in the early development of our precious childr...
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Hotel Oscar Mike Echo by Linda MacKillop
Friday, July 25, 2025
Home isn’t always what we dream it will be.Eleven-year-old Sierra just wants a normal life. After her military mother returns from the war overseas, the two hop from home to homelessness while Sierra tries to help her mom through the throes of PTSD.When they end up at a shelter for women and children, Sierra is even more aware of what her life is not. The kind couple who run the shelter, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, attempt to show her parental love as she faces the uncertainties of her mom’s emotional health and the challenges of being the brand-new poor kid in middle school. The longer she stays...
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How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer by Taryn Souders
Friday, July 18, 2025
Top Three Reasons Camp Minnehaha is the worst –- The spiders (wayyy too long legs)- King Arthur (a rampaging goat intent on my destruction)- Victoria, AKA The Diva (an evil cabinmate obsessed with French beauty products and my humiliation)Chloe McCorkle knew a summer camp where you had to learn a career was a bad idea. She tried to tell her parents, but they just had to go on vacation to Alaska and ship her off to camp for two weeks.It’s not ideal, but she’s going to try to make the best of it. She might even learn some skills that will help her make money for the new bike she’s been ...
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The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson by Glenn McCarty
Friday, July 11, 2025
For Eugene Appleton, the summer of 1876 in Rattlesnake Junction, Colorado promises to be just as sleepy as the ones before, his only excitement provided by the pulse-pounding Dead-Eye Dan adventure novels he devours.But Eugene’s life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Tumbleweed Thompson, a gangly, red-haired boy who spins yarns about whaling voyages in the Atlantic and hidden stashes of gunpowder.Drawn into Tumbleweed’s orbit, Eugene soon finds himself chasing smugglers, firing rifles, and competing for the attention of the lovely Charlotte Scoggins. The pair’s innocent mischief ...
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Every Hidden Thing (Book 2 in the High Water Series) by Tim Shoemaker
Friday, July 4, 2025
He needs to help his friend keep her home. But it means facing that cold, deep darkness ... Again. Parker Buckman loves his new home in Rockport, Massachusetts. But strange things have been happening ever since Devin Catsakis’ funeral. A mysterious figure has been stalking the town, with a series of break-ins leaving everyone on edge.Parker’s new friend Ella is just as convinced as her grandmother that it’s all the work of a ghost, and they could lose their home in Rockport if the stalker doesn’t stop.Parker wants to help Ella, which means facing this mystery head- on. He also has to trust ...
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The Declaration, the Sword, and the Spy by Jenny L. Cote
Friday, June 27, 2025
A spy in the Sons of Liberty threatens to crush the patriot cause on the eve of war, but who will fire the first shot at Lexington and launch the American Revolution?The Marquis de Lafayette commits his sword to fight as France seeks to secretly support the American cause with spies on both sides of the Atlantic. Following Bunker Hill, George Washington faces the impossible task of driving the British from Boston with an undisciplined army and no gunpowder or cannons.As Congress debates Independence, Thomas Jefferson pens a Declaration—but it will never see the light of day if the vote isn’...
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Camping Stick Kids Camping with Jesus by Joleen Steel
Friday, June 20, 2025
Welcome to Camping with Jesus, a five-day curriculum designed by Camping Stick Kids for small backyard settings as well as full-fledged camps.Campers each receive a hiking stick, five medallions, and a book containing a great story, featuring Scripture memory verses, devotionals, and games.Our story follows Matthew’s five days at camp. He arrives feeling the loss of his grandfather and holding onto his treasured pocket watch. During the week, Matthew renews past friendships, hears the gospel story, and discovers that the pocketwatch his grandfather gave him provides hope for the future.Camp...
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Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World by Bryan Davis
Friday, June 13, 2025
Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is an exciting good-versus-evil battle between a brother-sister superhero team and the evil Mephisto. It is the first book in the “Wanted: Superheroes” series.Enjoy this reading of a chapter from Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World by Bryan Davis - author of several best-selling fantasy/adventure series, including worldwide bestsellers Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire.Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is recommended for children ages 8 and older. Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery serie...
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Road Trip Return by Becca Wierwille
Friday, June 6, 2025
A faith-filled international adventure for kids ages 8-12 about facing the past to embrace the future.Daniel likes his life the way it is. Simple. Predictable. And most importantly, just him and his older brother, Mateo. But as Mateo's wedding approaches, life is already changing. And Daniel worries Mateo’s fiancée, Skylar, will ruin everything.When Skylar disappears a week before the ceremony, Daniel’s concerns are confirmed. Skylar is trouble. The wedding must be stopped. Drawing on his twelve years of wisdom, Daniel vows to save his family from disaster. Even if that means traveling to G...
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Jungle Hunt by Luci Brockway Tumas
Friday, May 30, 2025
After a frustrating and boring start to his day, twelve-year-old Brock Billings has no idea of the dangerous adventures that await him in a Papua New Guinea jungle…A brush with a hungry crocodile, a kerosene fire, and getting lost alone in the jungle—at night—are the least of Brock’s worries when he’s captured by rival hunters.With the help of his friends, Brock and his missionary family work hard not only to bring peace to the opposing groups, but to spread the love of Jesus and translate God’s Word. Will they succeed, or are pride and fear too strong to overcome?Luci Brockway Tumas has au...
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The Serpent Slayer by Champ Thornton
Friday, May 23, 2025
"Welcome, Traveler. You are on the Serpent Quest!" Fleeing a neighborhood bully, Emmet and Nomi are pulled into an ancient quest, and now they must escape far more powerful enemies. Join them as they unlock secret riddles and follow the path of the Serpent Slayer.One day on the way home, brother and sister Emmet and Nomi try to escape the neighborhood bully, but in the process end up coming across an ancient artifact that leads them on an adventure of a lifetime. On their quest to unlock secret riddles and follow the path of the Serpent Slayer, they will face for more powerful enemies.The S...
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Guardians of Time: The Grandfather Clock by Phyllis Wheeler
Friday, May 16, 2025
What would YOU do if your father, standing in the front hall next to the grandfather clock, suddenly vanishes? Your buddy's mom helps you file a police report—but everyone is too puzzled to be helpful. Then you take a walk in your down-and-out neighborhood and find a clock shop where there had only been an empty building the day before. You walk in, and...Phyllis Wheeler set a goal at age 13 to write a children’s book, a journey with lots of detours that have taken many years. She’s written for daily newspapers, worked on airplanes as a mechanical engineer, and raised four children includin...
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The Dead Sea Squirrels by Mike Narwoki
Friday, May 9, 2025
The Dead Sea Squirrels tells the story of Merle and Pearl, two 1st Century squirrels from Israel who’ve been preserved in sea salt in a cave alongside the Dead Sea. When 10-year-old Michael discovers them 2000 years later and sneaks them home in his backpack, hijinks ensue after the salty couple reanimate and take their new friend on adventures full of action, humor, music, and character-building lessons.Enjoy this reading of Squirreled Away – part of The Dead Sea Squirrels series by Mike Narwoki, co-creator of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber!Mike Nawrocki is the co-creator of V...
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Let's Be Friends: A Tween Devotional On Finding and Keeping Strong Friendships by Calyn Daniel
Friday, May 2, 2025
School can cause kids to feel nervous and stressed out, not just about schoolwork, but about friendships. Feeling left out of conversations, feeling lonely, hearing hurtful words, and unsure how to break out of the cycle of friendship struggles. In their devotional, Let’s Be Friends: A Tween Devotional on Finding and Keeping Strong Friendships (Harvest House, October 2023), mother-daughter authors Blythe Daniel and Calyn Daniel, want to give girls tools. This interactive book helps girls know how to find true friends, how to leave friendships respectfully, and what friendship with God looks...
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Bunny Finds Easter by Laura Sassi
Friday, April 25, 2025
Coloring eggs, wearing a lovely bonnet, joining in the fun of an egg hunt, and attending church with family are special things that are a part of Easter.In this bouncy rhyming board book, Bunny is determined to find out if Easter is all about special breakfasts, chocolate bunnies, and fancy new bonnets, or if it might be about a little bit more.Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of five picture books including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, which was a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist.In addition to books, she’s published over one hundred...
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Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist
Friday, April 18, 2025
Twas the Morning of Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. The beautifully illustrated story uses the familiar language and rhythm of the Clement C. Moore classic ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas!"Enjoy this reading of Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist, author of multiple children's books, including 'Twas the Evening of Christmas.' Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. Her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world.Using the classic cadence of Clement C. Moore’s icon...
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An Easter Bunnys Tale by Valerie Fentress
Friday, April 11, 2025
Who is the Easter Bunny?Let him tell you the tale of how everything has changed, even himself.Follow a little rabbit, as he discovers a familiar voice in a garden one night. The man is God in the flesh, of this he is sure, and he cannot help but follow Him, as He is captured and put on trial.The little rabbit is confused at what he sees, but as he hides and waits he discovers true transformation. Now he can't wait to tell you and his friends about the good news he has found.Will you help to share his tale?This creative retelling of the Easter story presents the Gospel message in a sweet and...
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Escape from the Everglades (Book 1 in the High Water Series) by Tim Shoemaker
Friday, April 4, 2025
He needs to find his friend. But that means facing gators . . . again. After Parker Buckman is mauled and nearly killed by an alligator in the Florida Everglades, he sees his new town as a place of death. All he wants to do is get out of the area, and he'd convinced he won't truly be okay until he does. When his park ranger father gets a transfer, Parker feels his escape is finally within reach. But when a friend goes missing in the Glades, Parker knows he can't leave until he finds her--or proof she's really dead. Parker's search takes him deep into the wilds, where he comes face-to-face w...
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Search for the Astral Dragon by Bryan Davis
Friday, March 28, 2025
Megan Willis’s search for her parents will put her in more danger than she ever imagined. Can she survive the hazards she faces and reunites with her family before it’s too late?This fast-paced YA space opera (reminiscent of Star Wars) follows a strong female protagonist, Megan, on an interplanetary search for her mother. On her journey, Megan witnesses the horrors of child trafficking and slavery and joins with a group of other teens to fight against corrupt systems and stand up for the vulnerable.Full of unusual characters and daring escapes, Search for the Astral Dragon draws readers int...
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The Hunt for Fang by Amanda Cleary Eastep
Friday, March 21, 2025
Jack and his friends learn some survival skills at the church’s summer camp. They’ll need them!Determined to find Ruthie’s lost cat and protect Jack’s new puppy from Fang, the local wildlife, the kids head deep into the woods. Just when they think they’re cornered by the “enemy,” the kids realize someone has gone missing.Is Fang up to no good? Or will faith and friendship be enough to see the kids make it out alive?Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God.The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine, but their 1990s suburban...
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Bear Knight by James R. Hannibal
Friday, March 14, 2025
Darkness Looms in the Dragon Lands. War is brewing. New threats have emerged in Keledev. The watchmen of Thousand Falls and the Windhold find goblin tunnels in the slopes of the mountain barrier that may hold many dangerous creatures. At the same time, scouting missions into the Dragon Lands confirm that the dragons are building an army of tortured Aladoth villagers to destroy the Liberated Land.To protect Kara Orso, the young woman Connor and Lee rescued, the headmaster sends them to the Second Hall to face the intrigues of the Assembly in her place. Far to the south, the two cadets learn ...
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Freedom Through the Narrow Gate by Mark David Pullen
Friday, March 7, 2025
Follow Jacob as he leaves the safety of the mouse village for a taste of blackberries and a daring adventure, only to come face to face with the menacing Swamp Rats and their vicious leader, Caine.Jacob, inspired by his grandfather’s tale of “The Legend of the Great Mouse,” longs for an adventure of his own. When he steps beyond the village with his friend Rudy on a simple blackberry hunt, they are unexpectedly captured by the feared Swamp Rats. Inside this dangerous realm, they meet Goon, a rat burdened with guilt and yearning for redemption. As the story progresses, Jacob and Goon’s desti...
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The Silver Cup by Dr. Mark Hamby and Lamplighter
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meet Emma, a good little girl, who obeys her parents happily. One day, Emma's devotion to obey is overcome by selfish desires and she makes one wrong choice. This one sin opens the door to another and before little Emma realizes it, she is hiding one wrong decision after another.As we quickly realize in life, our sin does not just hurt ourselves, but everyone around–especially those we love. What will it take for Emma to confess? No matter your age, this beautiful story, The Silver Cup, Illustrated, will leave you encouraged to make godly choices, confess your sin quickly, and keep short si...
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Oliver and the Magic Door by Melanie Figueroa
Friday, February 21, 2025
Oliver and The Magic Door is a journey into the imagination for adults and children alike. It is a journey that begins in the heart of a dreaming raccoon and his great friend Karla. Oliver, who has always dreamed beyond his limitations, takes on the task of undertaking his life's journey to The Magic Door.Everyone eagerly awaits the arrival of the long-awaited celebration of Mr.Sun, but only those who persevere despite the difficulties will be able to see their dreams come true. The author invites you to let your imagination soar and together you and Oliver can take flight.Melanie Figueroa ...
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Love Is Kind by Laura Sassi
Friday, February 14, 2025
Love Is Kind tells the heartwarming story of Little Owl who hopes to buy his grammy a heart-shaped box of chocolates for her birthday. On his quest for the chocolates, he’s thwarted at every turn but ends up discovering the real meaning of love.Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of five picture books including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, which was a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist. Her next book, Bunny Finds Easter, will release in 2022. In addition to books, she’s published over one hundred poems, stories, crafts, and articles in var...
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Double Cross Down Under by Marianne Hering
Friday, February 7, 2025
"Her knees buckled, and she started to sink. Quicksand!"Hot on the trail of Amelia Darling, cousins Patrick and Beth are transported to Australia where they encounter Reverend George Taplin and his friend James Unaipon, two faithful men of God serving the Aboriginal people and helping them understand the good news of the Gospel. But not every person is interested in this good news.In the dark of night, Patrick and his new friend, Jandamarra, are kidnapped by bushrangers who need an Aboriginal person to show them the way to a great treasure.DOUBLE CROSS DOWN UNDER continues The Imagination S...
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Buster’s Ears Trip Him Up by Joe Hox
Friday, January 31, 2025
Buster was sure he was the fastest bunny in the meadow. But during a race at summer camp, nothing goes as planned and Buster gets tripped up.After his epic fall, Buster’s older sister, Ivy, helps him see that failure is an opportunity to grow. As Buster remembers God’s love, he is able to let go of others’ opinions and accept that it is okay to try your best but not always be the best.Enjoy this reading of Buster's Ears Trip Him Up, read and illustrated by Joe Hox.Joe Hox specializes in book illustration and fine art. He is on a mission to help make great stories come to life with playful, ...
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The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
Friday, January 24, 2025
Enjoy this reading of the prologue to The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith. Meet Heather and Picket - two extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives. Calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures.They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend. Where will Heather and Picket land? How will they make their stand?The Green Ember Series is a bestselling middle-grade...
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Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon by Mark Wainwright
Friday, January 17, 2025
When a hot air balloon ride goes terribly wrong, siblings Jenny and Cole find themselves soaring thousands of feet into the cold Colorado sky.In the basket of the enormous balloon, they must overcome their differences and safely land the runaway hot air balloon. This unforgettable flight will captivate your imagination and inspire your heart.Join Jenny and Cole on their trip of a lifetime as they learn to overcome fear, exercise faith, and extend forgiveness.Enjoy this reading of Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon by Mark Wainwright...Mark Wainwright loves adventure. That quest to see new sights,...
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Right Song at the Right Time8:00pm - Midnight
Connecting. Strengthening.
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Right Song at the Right Time
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Connecting. Strengthening.
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