{"product_id":"lucy-and-the-saturday-surprise-9781433584411","title":"Lucy and the Saturday Surprise","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis TGC Kids Book Introduces Children to the Dangers of Envy and the Joy of Contentment\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Saturday morning, Lucy and her brother, Lewis, each get to choose one piece of candy from the store. But Lucy's delight quickly disappears when she unwraps her chocolate and discovers it melted! Envying her brother's long-lasting lollipop, Lucy spirals into a pattern of discontent: \u003cem\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ecovet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003etake\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ehide\u003c\/em\u003e. Her envious actions make her feel miserable, but her dad helps her find the path to freedom and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone struggles with wanting what others have. \u003cem\u003eLucy and the Saturday Surprise\u003c\/em\u003e helps children understand the dangers of letting desire fester into envy. Through colorful illustrations and engaging characters, Lucy's story shows kids how to fight against envy and reminds us all that Jesus offers freedom from both the penalty and power of sin. A TGC Kids book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten for Kids Ages 3-7: \u003c\/strong\u003e Accessible story accompanied by colorful illustrations to keep kids engaged \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTeaches Kids an Important Life Lesson: \u003c\/strong\u003e Through an engaging story, kids will learn the dangers of envy and the joy of contentment \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Approach for Parents and Guardians: \u003c\/strong\u003e A \"Note to Grownups\" provides advice for furthering the conversation on the topic of envy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTGC Kids Series: \u003c\/strong\u003eTeaches kids biblical truths while engaging their hearts and imaginations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Kruger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crossway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.76h x 8.89w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433584411\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Kruger\u003c\/strong\u003e (BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) serves as vice president of discipleship programming for the Gospel Coalition (TGC). She's the author of multiple books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Envy of Eve\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eWalking with God in the Season of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eGrowing Together\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eWherever You Go, I Want You to Know\u003c\/em\u003e. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, and they have three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSamara Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance illustrator and designer who creates artwork for greeting cards, stationery, housewares, children's books, and more. She has worked with clients across the globe, such as Hallmark, Trader Joe's, Oxford University Press, and American Greetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Melissa Kruger \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47712055296157,"sku":"9781433584411","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ae738a4c-d3e3-4d19-858d-b6610a2dc7f1.jpg?v=1773171239","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/lucy-and-the-saturday-surprise-9781433584411","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}