16 best-selling christian books like Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts) by David A. Powlison

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Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts)

By: David A. Powlison

4.66

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gus, a raccoon who loves all things sweet, learns what happens when you want something too much. Af…

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1. Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.10

Format: 124 pages, Paperback

We've all heard it. We've all said it. All too often, busyness gets the best of us. Just one loo… read more

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"We will have to work hard to rest."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

"Effective love is rarely efficient."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

"I can turn every "is" into "ought "."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

"Battling busyness is a community response."

-Kevin DeYoung, Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

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2. The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross: The true story of why Jesus died and rose again (Tales That Tell the Truth)

By: Catalina Echeverri , Carl Laferton

4.71

Format: 33 pages, Hardcover

This picture book takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to God's prefect new creation… read more

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3. C. H. Spurgeon Autobiography: The Early Years, 1834-1859

By: Charles Haddon Spurgeon , Joseph Harrald

4.54

Format: 562 pages, Hardcover

The story of Spurgeon s life, largely in his own words, from the events of childhood and youth and … read more

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Cover of Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1) by Mary Pope Osborne, Salvatore Murdocca

4. Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1)

By: Mary Pope Osborne , Salvatore Murdocca

3.60

Format: 316 pages, Paperback

Jack and Annie's very first fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tre… read more

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5. Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1)

By: Laura Ingalls Wilder , Garth Williams

4.18

Format: None pages, Paperback

Laura Ingalls and her family live deep in the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Their log cabin is surrounded… read more

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6. The Prince's Poison Cup

By: R.C. Sproul , Justin Gerard

3.63

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In this gripping allegorical tale, theologian, pastor, and author Dr. R. C. Sproul continues his li… read more

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7. Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity

By: Rebekah Merkle

4.04

Format: None pages, Paperback

The swooning Victorian ladies and the 1950s housewives genuinely needed to be liberated. That much … read more

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8. The Great Divorce

By: C.S. Lewis

4.31

Format: 146 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover for ISBN: 978-0-00-746123-3 C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce is a classic Christi… read more

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"Reality is harsh to the feet of shadows. But will you come?"

-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce

"Good, as it ripens, becomes continually more different not only from evil but from other good."

-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce

"There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him."

-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce

"I cannot love a lie," said the Lady. "I cannot love the thing which is not. I am in Love, and out of it I will not go."

-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce

Cover of The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) by C.S. Lewis

9. The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)

By: C.S. Lewis

4.05

Format: 221 pages, Mass Market Paperback

The secret passage to the house next door leads to a fascinating adventure NARNIA...where the wo… read more

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"this is a book about something"

-C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)

"It was a rich place: as rich as plumcake."

-C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)

"No great wisdom can be reached without sacrifice."

-C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)

"Pooh! Grown-ups are always thinking of uninteresting explanations."

-C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)

10. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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11. Horton Hears a Who!

By: Dr. Seuss

3.99

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, … read more

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12. The Tale of Three Trees

By: Angela Elwell Hunt , Tim Jonke

3.91

Format: 528 pages,

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13. The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

By: C.S. Lewis , Pauline Baynes

3.96

Format: 243 pages, Paperback

Jill and Eustace must rescue the Prince from the evil Witch. NARNIA...where owls are wise, where… read more

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"Life isn't all fricasseed frogs and eel pie."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

"It's expression was solemn, its complexion muddy."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

"You would not have called to me unless I had been calling to you," said the Lion."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

"Though under earth, and throneless now I be Yet while I lived all earth was under me."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

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14. Blueberries for Sal

By: Robert McCloskey

4.21

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Honor Book What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A belo… read more

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15. Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (Henry and Mudge, #2)

By: Cynthia Rylant , Suçie Stevenson

3.25

Format: 40 pages,

Henry and Mudge discover some spring surprises in this second adventure of the series. Full-color i… read more

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16. The Quiltmaker's Gift

By: Gail de Marcken , Jeff Brumbeau

4.33

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king but only under certain … read more

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17. Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms

By: Gloria Furman , Carolyn Mahaney

4.18

Format: None pages,

Grocery shopping. Soccer practice. Dirty dishes. Motherhood is tough, and it often feels like the t… read more

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18. The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith

By: Champ Thornton

3.17

Format: None pages, Paperback

The Radical Book for Kidsis a fun-filled explorer's guide to the Bible, church history, and life fo… read more

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19. The Green Ember (The Green Ember, #1)

By: S.D. Smith

4.28

Format: 400 pages, Perfect Paperback

Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake t… read more

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"Was Father getting sadder, or was she just getting old enough to see it?"

-S.D. Smith, The Green Ember (The Green Ember, #1)

"You can choose what you believe, Shuffler, but you can't change what's true."

-S.D. Smith, The Green Ember (The Green Ember, #1)

Cover of The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

20. The Gospel Comes with a House Key

By: Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

4.31

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangel… read more

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Cover of Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons

21. Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship

By: Ruth Chou Simons

4.62

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Become What You Behold   You are in the process of becoming. Every day is an opportunity to be shap… read more

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"To that end, we are ALL worshippers. "Human beings by their very nature are worshipers. Worship is"

-Ruth Chou Simons, Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship

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22. A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts

By: Esther Smith

4.38

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Are you distracted by racing or anxious thoughts? Distressed by intrusive or irrational thoughts? S… read more

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23. Why Children Matter

By: Douglas Wilson

4.55

Format: None pages, Paperback

In the Garden of Eden, there was only one "No." Everything else was "Yes." In this short book o… read more

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"Liberty is not a middle position between legalism and license; it is another thing entirely. We have a hard time with this. Liberty is not moderate legalism or moderated license. Liberty is stricter …"

-Douglas Wilson, Why Children Matter

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24. Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress Fully Illustrated & Adapted for Kids (The Pilgrim's Progress for Kids Book 1)

By: Tyler Van Halteren

4.82

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

A beautifully illustrated version of the Pilgrim's Progress designed for children ages 4 to 10, wit… read more

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25. The Creator in You

By: Jordan Raynor

4.74

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With engaging rhyme and stunning illustrations, this picture book sparks readers’ imaginations with… read more

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Cover of Who Is Jesus?: Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family by Kate Hox

26. Who Is Jesus?: Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family

By: Kate Hox

4.80

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Children learn from the earliest age that Jesus loves them and that they should love him back, but … read more

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Cover of Betty Greene: The Girl Who Longed to Fly (Inspiring illustrated Children's biography of Christian female missionary pilot. Beautiful, hardback gift for kids 4-7.) by Laura Caputo-Wickham

27. Betty Greene: The Girl Who Longed to Fly (Inspiring illustrated Children's biography of Christian female missionary pilot. Beautiful, hardback gift for kids 4-7.)

By: Laura Caputo-Wickham

4.79

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

Read the true story of Betty Greene, who helped set up the Mission Aviation Fellowship. Read the tr… read more

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28. Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts)

By: David A. Powlison

4.66

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gus, a raccoon who loves all things sweet, learns what happens when you want something too much. Af… read more

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Cover of The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir by Kelly  Bishop

29. The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir

By: Kelly Bishop

4.52

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

“Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a… read more

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30. Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream (Do Great Things for God)

By: Laura Caputo-Wickham

4.74

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

Read the true story of Gladys Aylward, who overcame many obstacles to be a missionary in China. Rea… read more

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Cover of Tori Comes Out of Her Shell: When You Are Lonely (Good News for Little Hearts) by Jayne V. Clark

31. Tori Comes Out of Her Shell: When You Are Lonely (Good News for Little Hearts)

By: Jayne V. Clark

4.75

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Tori the turtle feels all alone. She has just moved to a new pond and a new school with her family … read more

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16 Top childrens books like Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts) by David A. Powlison

Transform Your Habits

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross: The true story of why Jesus died and rose again (Tales That Tell the Truth)

Catalina Echeverri , Carl Laferton

4.71

Transform Your Habits

Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1)

Mary Pope Osborne , Salvatore Murdocca

3.60

Transform Your Habits

Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1)

Laura Ingalls Wilder , Garth Williams

4.18

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The Prince's Poison Cup

R.C. Sproul , Justin Gerard

3.63

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7 best-selling classics books like The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

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The Cost of Discipleship

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

4.30

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C.S. Lewis

4.31

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Confessions

Augustine of Hippo , Henry Chadwick , Albert Cook Outler

3.41

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Orthodoxy

G.K. Chesterton

4.11

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