Books, Music and More

I love getting recommendations from friends about good books and music for our kids.  There's so much out there to help build our children up in the knowledge of the truth!  So here's a list of some wonderful resources we've come across.  Of course we don't own anywhere near all of these, but we own a few and the rest have either come recommended by friends, or by trusted others like Ray Van Neste, Noel Piper or the Girl Talk blog.  Ray Van Neste has a blog on children's literature called Children's Hour that's worth checking out. I also like The Discerning Reader and The Redeemed Reader as book review resources.

Bibles
The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
My First Study Bible by Paul Loth
The Picture Bible by Iva Hoth
The Beginners Bible by Kelly Pully
Read Aloud Bible Stories (4 volumes) by Ella Lindvall
ESV Children's Family Bible
The ESV Illustrated Family Bible by Zbigniew Frues
Early Readers Bible by V. Gilbert Beers

Music
Seeds Family Worship
       Seeds of Courage
       Seeds of Praise
       Seeds of Faith
       Seeds of Purpose
       Seeds of Encouragement
       Seeds of Character
Josh Via
       Resurrection Songs
Sovereign Grace Music
       To Be Like Jesus
       Walking with the Wise
       Awesome God
Dana Dirksen
       Questions With Answers Vol. 1: God and Creation
       Questions With Answers Vol. 2: The Fall and Salvation
       Questions With Answers Vol. 3: Christ and His Work
       Songs for Saplings
The Donut Man
The Rizers
      Meet the Rizers

Training Resources and Family Worship
For Instruction in Righteousness by Doorposts
If-Then, Blessing, and Put On Charts by Doorposts
Wise Words for Moms by Ginger Plowman
Foundation Verses by Children Desiring God
Small Children's Catechism by Chris Schlect
Truth and Grace books by Tom Ascol
Small Talks on Big Questions by Selah Helms and Susan Thompson
The Gospel for Children by John Leuzarder
The Big Book of Questions and Answers by Sinclair Ferguson
My 1st Book of Questions and Answers by Carine MacKenzie
My 1st Book of Memory Verses by Carine MacKenzie
My 1st Book of Bible Prayers by Carine MacKenzie
God's Names by Sally Michael (Children Desiring God) 
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
The Family Worship Book by Terry Johnson
Family Worship in the Bible and Your Home by Donald Whitney
Big Truths for Little Hearts by Bruce Ware
Treasuring God in Our Traditions by Noel Piper

Books for Children
Learn about God series by Carine MacKenzie
God's Little Guidebooks by Hazel Scrimshire
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers - The Mission by Joey Allen
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers - The Scripture by Joey Allen
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers - The Gospel by Joey Allen
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers - The Trinity by Joey Allen
Tell Me Why the Stars Do Shine by Inspirational Baby
God Knows My Name by Debby Anderson
I Can Talk with God by Debby Anderson
I Love My Bible! by Debby Anderson
Do Bugs Have Noses by Debby Anderson
Jesus is With Me by Debby Anderson
Kindness Counts by Debby Anderson
Let's Explore God's World by Debby Anderson
Jesus is Coming Back by Debby Anderson
Are Tigers Ticklish by Debby Anderson
Most of All, Jesus Loves You by Noel Piper
Do You Want a Friend? by Noel Piper
Who Made the Morning by Jan Godfrey
Fool Moon Rising by Kristi Fluharty
One Year Devotions for Preschoolers by Crystal Bowman
First Virtues for Toddlers by Mary Simon
Global Babies by The Global Fund for Children
 
Books for Slightly Older Kids
Bible Time and Bible Wise series by Carine MacKenzie
Big Truths for Little Kids by Susan and Richie Hunt
Hear Me Read series by Mary Manz Simon
Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor
The Evergreen Wood by Alan and Linda Parry
Dangerous Journey by Oliver Hunkin
The Priest with Dirty Clothes by R.C. Sproul
The King Without a Shadow by R.C. Sproul
The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul
The Prince's Poison Cup by R.C. Sproul
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson
The Monster in the Hollows by Andrew Peterson
The Real Story of the Creation by Paul Maier
The Real Story of the Flood by Paul Maier
The Real Story of the Exodus by Paul Maier 
The First Christmas by Paul Maier
The First Easter by Paul Maier
The First Christians by Paul Maier
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose
History Lives series by Mindy Withrow
Tales of Terrestria series by Ed Dunlop
Heroes of the Faith series by Sinclair Ferguson
Tell Me About Heaven by Randy Alcorn
Martin Luther: A Man who Changed the World by Paul Maier
The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis 
Little Suzy by Elizabeth Prentiss
The Squire and the Scroll by Jennie Bishop
How God Used a Thunderstorm by Kleyn Diana
Practice Being Godly by Colin Buchanan
Building on the Rock series by Diana Kleyn
Crown and Covenant series by Douglas Bond
Elsie Dinsmore series by Martha Finley

Christmas/Advent
Christ in Christmas:A Family Advent Celebration by NavPress
The Wonders of Christmas by Melody Carlson
The Advent Book by Jack and Kathy Stockman
Keeping Holiday by Starr Meade

Parenting Books
Babywise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Don't Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Plowman
The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott

Adoption Related Books
Adopted for Life by Russell Moore
The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis
Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child by Betsy Keefer and Jayne Schooler
Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families by Natalie Gillespie
Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family: Real-Life Solutions to Common Challenges by David and Renee Sanford
Helping Your Adopted Child by Paul Tripp
Parenting your Internationally Adopted Child by Patty Cogen
Wrestling with an Angel by Greg Lucas
Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most by Wess Stafford
A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kaszza

Africa or African-American Related Books
With Two Hands: Stories of God at Work in Ethiopia by Rebecca Davis
The Good News Must Go Out: Stories of God at Work in the Central African Republic by Rebecca Davis
E is for Ethiopia by Ashenafi Gudeta
Only One Race by Answers in Genesis
I've Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Walter Dean Myers
Heroes in Black History: True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes by Dave Jackson 
Glory Road: The Journeys of 10 African-Americans into Reformed Christianity by Anthony Carter
On Being Black and Reformed: A New Perspective on African-American Christian Experience by Anthony Carter