Travis D Peterson

What happens when you dare to build a blanket fort?It could be a comfy little reading space... or it could transform into something much more medieval Would you be ready to defend it against the most unlikely of villains?From the author of the award-winning book Ada and the Helpers comes Never Ever Build a Blanket Fort -an imaginative, faith-based adventure about a brave brother and sister who are faced with defending their own fluffy fortress Will they find the courage they need to go toe-to-toe with their furry foes?In Never Ever Build a Blanket Fort , young Christians are taught to put on the full armor of God-a metaphor that uses symbols such as the helmet of salvation, shield of faith, shoes of the gospel of peace, belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, and sword of the Spirit.After the main story, you'll find an extra non-fiction mini-feature titled "Never Ever Fill a Castle Moat With Water " This short trivia section explains how castle moats were historically used-including a very unique bear moat at the Česk Krumlov Castle in the Czech Republic Illustrated by the talented Lee Dixon, this funny and imaginative story will not only have your children laughing. It also uses a bit of reverse psychology-don't be surprised if they get right to work building their own blanket fort and letting their imaginations run wild Get ready for an exciting, brand-new adventure series following the same siblings as they attempt to build classic kids creations like blanket forts, soapbox cars, and more. But with each build, their imaginations take over and a new adventure begins The Never Ever Build a... Series follows a cause-and-effect style tale much like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If I Built a Car. Each adventure is designed to encourage your kids to step away from their screens, be creative, and explore their imaginations and their faith Each book is also loosely based on a different principle from the Bible-such as the Armor of God in Never Ever Build a Blanket Fort After their blanket fort seems to transform into a castle, Brother and Sister realize they need to be more prepared. After putting on their armor, they gain courage to take on their fuzzy adversaries.

"Be bold Be brave Let you be you... and let's help others, too "That's Ada's motto.Ada is a dancing, deaf fox with cochlear implants who loves to help others. On her way to dance in a talent show one day, she meets three other creatures who are each facing a physical challenge of their own. She decides to help each of her new friends to see past their challenges and discover their natural, God-given strengths. But can they help her in return? Ada's a bit nervous about the talent show Will she be able to hear the music clearly?Will everyone laugh at her?Pick up a copy of Ada and the Helpers today and follow Ada and her new friends on an exciting new adventure that inspires friendship, helping others, inclusion, and finding your strengths. Plus, your child can learn the ASL alphabet at the same time The rhyming nature of the story is welcoming for hearing kids, but is especially helpful for young children who are hard-of-hearing.As an adult, you'll love the surprise ending that brings all the nostalgic feels for your inner 80's child This children's book comes with some special features, including: One word spelled out on each spread of the story (14 in all) using the American Sign Language alphabet in diverse skin tones so that you can help your child practice learning the ASL alphabet and begin fingerspelling.An ASL alphabet chart in the back of the book. By the way, the hardcover edition has a double-sided dust jacket that also serves as an American sign language alphabet poster, perfect for hanging in your child's bedroom or in the classroom The book also introduces three of the ling sounds used in the Ling Six Sound Test, which is used to help audiologists, special educators or teachers of the deaf, and parents or hard-of-hearing children assess whether or not the child can hear and recognize the full range of vocal sound. By helping your child associate these phonics with the characters in the book, it becomes easier for you to practice these sounds with them.Masterfully illustrated by fine artist Melissa Fischer, Ada and the Helpers is a beautiful book that your child will want to read over and over again. Whether they are deaf or hard-of-hearing and use hearing aids or cochlear implants to assist them, or you simply want to introduce the concept of sign language to your hearing children, Ada and her friends will be instant favorites in your household or classroom