Does anyone out there remember reading the Arch Books by Concordia Publishing growing up? I had a handful of them when I was younger and I was ecstatic to know that they are still around and being published today. I’d love to share various Bible stories with my kids with Arch Books. Although they are still a bit too old for my two year old (I’d say they are best for ages 4-8) I’m happy to start collecting and to have some on hand for when my kiddo is older.
I was looking into their books based on Jesus’ parables for my son and it brought back so many memories. (Not just because of the stories, but for the illustrations as well.) I particularly remember reading The Wise and Foolish Builders and singing “the wise man builds his house upon the rock . . .” in Sunday School classes. Many of the parables are covered in this series, including The Seeds That Grew and Grew, The Lost Coin, and The Prodigal Son. These books are excellent story-telling resources in taking one parable, or perhaps one Bible story at a time and presenting it in a comprehensive way to children with accompanying art work. To me, they are tried and true books that have stood the test of a little time and are still worth reading today.
When I was looking for these books, I also discovered that Concordia publishes a magazine for parents to use with their small children entitled Happy Times. They are published on a monthly basis and each issue includes a story, some song or finger play ideas, perhaps a poem and a craft activity or a recipe for a food you can make with your child. The Happy Times magazines are short and sweet and my two year old sat through a few stories and enjoyed looking through them. Concordia has graciously offered to give away one free subscription to their magazine. I’m sure you and your children will be able to glean something from this magazine.
Regardless of whether or not you win, I’d strongly encourage you to check out Arch Books if you are unfamiliar with them. They are lots of fun.
So if you would be interested in winning a copy, leave a comment here (U.S. residents only please). We’ll announce the winner on January 14.
The winner of The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher is #76 Carla Pullum. You should have received an email, but if not, please send your shipping info to us at 5minutesforbooks (at) GMAIL “dot” com.
Carrie comes by her book obsession honestly, having descended from a long line of bibliophiles. She blogs about books regularly at Reading to Know.
Sheila at Dodging Raindrops says
I love Arch books! I had them as a child, too. We’ve been collecting them from various places for our sons.
The magazine sounds perfect.
Alicia says
Always love a good magazine.
Michael Capp says
I’d love to win!
Denise says
This would be great for my kids!
Janet says
ty 4 the awesome giveaway and entry:)
Sara says
My 2 YO would love the magazine!
Barbara says
I think my grandson would love this.
john ferris says
I enjoy reading.
Aprill Coleman says
I would love to win
michele anne jaquays says
Another great giveaway. I would love to win for my nephew
Gina Stratos says
Great magazine
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c. clemens says
I wanna win!
Kelly Ann T. says
I nice positive addition to our library is always welcome.
Becky says
I grew up with Arch books. I loved them.
Shannon Baas says
I would like these.
Mary says
I would be so excited to win the books to share with my grandchildren. How uplifting
Ann Fantom says
I would like to win this.
Amy says
Oooh, sign me up!
Renee says
This would be nice for my 4 year old.
Stacy says
I would love to win a subscription! Thanks so much!
stephanie says
I remember those books – especially the parable of the seeds and one about Noah’s ark. So glad they are still around!
ellen cunningham says
I’d love to win this. Count me in.
Carol M says
I would love to win this for my youngest grandsons! Thank you!
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susan varney says
lots of love
naomi bailey says
this is soooooo cool!
TRACY HEYER says
sounds great! thanks!
wendy parris says
i’d love to win this
MRS.MOMMYY says
I remember those- count me in
Dawn says
The magazine sounds like a fun thing to do with my daughter.
Terra Heck says
Please count me in to win a subscription. Thanks.
Tammy Darling says
It sounds like a great magazine. Thanks for the contest.
Valerie Mabrey says
I would ,love to share this with my little guys who sit with me at church. It looks like something they would enjoy.
Vanessa C. says
Would love to share these with my little ones!!
Lori says
Count me in — sounds great!
Karen P says
Please enter me, great contest. Thank you.
Karen Gonyea says
Count me in – Great Contest.
Katrina (Callapidder Days) says
Oh, we love Arch books. My husband grew up with them, though I hadn’t heard of them until we got married. When his mom found all their old ones, she passed them on to us, plus we bought some of the new ones, so we now have quite a collection!
sito says
I would love to win a subscription to this magazine. Thanks for the opportunity.
joni chadwell says
this would be nice to win
Carla Pullum says
Count our family in!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
john ferris says
Count me in.
Stephanie'sMommyBrain says
Definitely interested.
Christina G. says
I’m not familiar with these books; I’d like to win to see what it’s all about. Thanks for the giveaway!
amy says
I think I remember seeing this advertised in a magazine at the Dr’s office when I was pregnant and I remember I really wanted to get it and wrote it on a little piece of paper…but lost it!
Marie says
I didn’t realize they offered a magazine as well, I need to check that out!
Jennifer says
Sounds great, please enter me.
christina says
that sounds like such a great magazine! I hope I win!!
Rachel Newman says
Love to see children’s literature and storytelling flourishing. What a great-looking magazine! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Miranda Kuskie says
I just love magazines with fun ideas for time with the kids!
Sharon Jones says
great prize…thanks so much for entry!