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.
Jill L says
This looks like a great resource to share with my preschooler. We would enjoy it.
David Clark says
Thanks for the contest.
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Kathy Conley says
What a fantastic magazine!
Miss Heidi says
Please enter me. Thanks.
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Christin Banda says
our family would love this! thanks!
Jennifer Hedden says
enter me
Marianna says
I rememeber those books too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Geri Nyland says
Great giveaway for any mother!!
Steph says
Sounds like a great magazine.
REBECCA TOWNER says
would love to win this for my Grandchildren
Katherine Frazier says
This would be nice for the kids in my life.
Jay F. says
This looks like a wonderful magazine for my children, and could be helpful for my preschool class.
Erma says
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
veronica sandberg says
want to win this
Marion B says
My kids would enjoy this magazine!
Tanya Anna Wilson says
This would be great for my nephews!
Ruth says
I have a 4 year old and almost 3 yr old, and this magazine looks perfect for them.sd
Ed Nemmers says
Happy 2009!
Jennifer S. says
I would love to win this. Thanks!
Lance Pearson says
please enter me.
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Andrea R says
I love this author!
Kayla Pease says
I love it!
Jim Cincinello says
Thank you for the chance to win.
Cassandra Janda says
I would love to share these with the little ones. Thanks!
Michelle Henriquez says
I would love to win.
chastidy says
Id love to have these for my boys 🙂
dawn says
Great magazine perfect for the little ones. Thanks
Jean F says
Great magazine for my grandkids!
Timothy Sternberg says
I love Arch books!
kathy pease says
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY 🙂
Elizabeth Ray says
I’m not familiar with either the books or the magazine, but they sound great!
Buddy Garrett says
My granddaughter would love this magazine.
Grace says
Good luck!
Becky Grayson says
My grnadchildren would love this. I love their books too!
Thanks so much!
Marcy Strahan says
It would be SEW great to win htis for the kids!
Please enter me inot this giveway!
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Lily Kwan says
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
April B says
Thanks for the contest
Kristina says
My kids love to read books. They would love to read these.
Melanie says
this magazine sounds great!
Jennifer Lynch says
Sounds fun!
Noelia Gutierrez says
sounds great, thanks
DebOller says
I read these books as a child, bought them for my daughters and now for my grandchildren.
theodore esteghamat says
I’d love to win.
Marcia S says
I’d love to win this for my grandbaby.
Janelle says
You so totally brought back some memories. Like any good Lutheran, I had a set of those Arch books! I’d love to win a subscription to the magazine for my kids!
Donna K says
I would like it.
Alli says
This would be great! Thanks!
Barb Wild says
sounds good to me a book i can share!
Molly Capel says
What a great book! Would love to win this for my kids.
Rosanne says
I would be happy to have any of their books