The following is a list of books compiled by Donna Pipkin to help with children from Kindergarten through early years of child development.   Most are available at Evangelical Bible Book Store (619-291-4381).

Books to use with your child while they are in Worship Workshop:(The weekly e-mail to parents of children in Worship Workshop will tell what we are doing in each of these books.) Memory Work Notebook by Paul G. Settle ($10.72)Memory work plan for 3yr olds through 12th grade. Worship Workshop covers all the scriptures for 4’s and 5’s. This comes in different versions - we use the ESV. The Worship Workshop CD’s cover this material as well as the hymns.  The ABC’s of God: Great is the Lord by Jill Nelson ($9.43)Coloring book with an attribute of God for each letter of the alphabet, including an explanation and scripture verse.We use one word a week in Worship Workshop as our Call to Worship. Trinity Hymnal ($19.95)The children learn the first verse of one hymn a month from this hymnal. You may want to learn the other verses of each hymn together.  Leading Little Ones to God by Marian M. Schoolland ($17.18)This is Kindergarten systematic theology. One lesson is used each week in conjunction with the catechism question or memory passage.  Lessons are also used to fill in the biblical story. It is helpful to read and discuss the lesson for the week with your child as there is not time to discuss it on Sunday. The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm ($19.83)A Bible story book that tells God’s plan of salvation from creation to Revelation.  There are only 26 stories so we cover one a week and then supplement with Leading Little Ones to God.  We do not show the pictures of the New Testament for those who do not believe in picturing God in any way.  It is helpful to read the story of the week with your child, let them look at the pictures and talk about the ideas presented either before or after Sunday’s Worship Workshop.         Books to use with your child after Worship Workshop:The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones (19.83)44 Bible stories told for young children (K-3rd?) with Jesus at the center. Discovering Jesus in Genesis by Susan Hunt and Richie Hunt ($11.21)Discovering Jesus in Exodus by Susan Hunt and Richie Hunt ($11.21)Ties these books into the covenant plan of redemption through a story format with two children and various adults.Includes memory work, talk about questions, and prayer starters for each story.  Hymns for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada ($18.31)Two volumes which include the history of the hymn, a story about it, and the music and words written and on CD.        Kidictionary: Memorable Words from the Bible and What They Mean by ZonderKidz ($13.68)Use this to build your children’s biblical vocabulary. Simple explanations of words like sacred, trust… Books for Parents on Children in the Church:Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman ($11.21)Must read for parents to help them guide their children into the joy of worship. Heirs of the Covenant by Susan Hunt ($12.07)Describes Christian education within the covenant family. Making Sunday Special by Karen Burton Mains Creative ways, new and old, to make Sunday the best day of the week.  Books for Parents on Discipline:Don’t Make Me Count to Three! A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline by Ginger Plowman ($11.21) Solid biblical truth and practical parenting advice that makes the focus of discipline the heart and unpacks how to use the Scriptures for both encouragement and reproof. Wise Words For Moms by Ginger Plowman ($3.66)Chart giving ideas of heart probing questions and scriptures for reproof and encouragement for different discipline situations. Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp How to speak to the hearts of your children rather than just modify their behavior.  Instructing a Child’s Heart by Tedd & Margy Tripp ($11.80)To help parents give their children a consistent, persuasive, biblical framework for understanding the world God has made and their place in it.