Staff Favorites & Reviews

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No staff is entirely static, staying exactly the same for years with no additions or subtractions. We realize that, but we're also pretty proud of our current personnel, and the many ways they've helped shape Exodus Books and point it in some unforeseen and wonderful directions. So, in 2011 we started asking each individual to share their favorite books, curricula, games, etc., and these pages are the result.

Because sharing favorites is fairly personal, we thought you should get to know each of these peculiar persons and asked them all to write a main bio, as well as section-specific bios. These are partly to show why they selected the titles and products in their lists, and partly just to show you that Exodus Books is inhabited by real people who do real things.

One of our biggest in-store services is making recommendations and helping people find what works best for them. These lists aren't as customer-specific, but they serve the same purpose—we're not just trying to parade our excellent taste or prove that we're literate, we're trying to help you discover things you may never have found otherwise, and maybe to rediscover some old favorites.

It's probably a fact universally true of book-lovers: given the chance, they'll talk your ear off about the books they love, the books they hate, and all the books you'll never read but that are really much better than the well-known books you will read. This isn't pretension. It's simply what happens to those who love words and want to share them. We've tried to cut the talk down here, though we'll gladly answer any pertinent questions.

With that, we present Staff Favorites. You'll find some overlap (lots of people seem to like The Chronicles of Narnia), but rarely if ever will you find complete consensus on a single title, product, or curriculum line. That's why we let everyone make their own lists: you know the official Exodus stance by reading our reviews, but the individuality that makes our store unique and awesome is what's on display here. Enjoy, and don't judge too harshly.

	A is for Adam The Gospel from Genesis by Ken Ham, Mally Ham from Master Books for 1st-2nd grade in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK) $13.59
	Amy Carmichael: Rescuing the Children Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Taft Meloche from YWAM Publishing Biography for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Barnabas The Encourager BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	BFB Teaching Character - K-3 Pack by Rebecca Berg from Beautiful Feet Books for Kindergarten-6th grade in Beautiful Feet Books (Location: HISCUR-BFB)
	Bible Wise Series by Carine MacKenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool- 3rd Grade in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
	BibleTime Series by Carine MacKenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
	Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: 4 Volume Set by Joey Allen from New Leaf Press for Preschool-3rd grade in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
	Big Truths for Little Kids Teaching Your Children to Live for God by Richie & Susan Hunt from Crossway Books for Preschool-3rd grade in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC) $15.99
	Big Truths for Young Hearts Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God by Bruce A. Ware 1^st edition from Crossway Books for 1st-8th grade in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC) $15.19
	Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos 2^nd edition from Eerdmans for 2nd-6th grade in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO) $28.00
	Children's Illustrated Bible by Selina Hastings from DK Publishing for 1st-6th grade in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO) $12.00 (2 in stock)
	Coming to America by Betsy Maestro from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-3rd grade in Immigration & Emigration (Location: HISA-20IM) $2.50 (1 in stock)
	Corrie Ten Boom: Shining in the Darkness Heroes for Young Readers by Renee Meloche from YWAM Publishing Biography for 2nd-4th grade in Heroes for Young Readers (Location: BIO-HERO)
	Elijah God's Miracle Man BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Esther The Brave Queen BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Explore the Holy Land A Child's Geography Volume II by Ann Voskamp & Tonia Peckover from Master Books for 1st-6th grade in Geography Curriculum (Location: GEO-CUR) $39.19
	Finding the Titanic by Robert D. Ballard from Scholastic Inc. for 2nd-3rd grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $3.99
	Gideon Soldier of God BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Golden Children's Bible by Golden Books from Golden Books for Preschool-4th grade in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO) $22.99
	Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski from New Growth Press for Kindergarten-6th grade in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO) $29.99 $18.50 (1 in stock)
	Hannah The Mother who Prayed BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Hidden Treasures Searching for Wisdom by Pam Forster from Doorposts for Nursery-4th grade in Doorposts Materials (Location: BIB-CHDP) $22.00 $15.00 (1 in stock)
	Jesus is Alive The Amazing Story BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Jesus: The Promised Child The Promised Child BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	John the Baptist BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Jonah the Runaway Preacher BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Jonathan The Faithful Friend BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Joseph God's Dreamer BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Joshua the Brave Leader BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Life Skills for Kids Equipping Your Child for the Real World by Christine M. Field from Shaw Books for ages 6 and up in Life Skills for Kids (Location: SS-LIFE)
	Long Story Short Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski from New Growth Press for 1st-6th grade in Family Worship (Location: BIB-FAWO) $25.99 $14.00 (1 in stock)
	Long Way to a New Land An I Can Read Book Level 3 by Joan Sandin from HarperCollins Historical Fiction for 2nd-4th grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $4.99 $2.50 (3 in stock)
	Long Way to a New Land An I Can Read Book Level 3 by Joan Sandin from HarperCollins Historical Fiction for 1st-3rd grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $3.00 (1 in stock)
	Martha & Mary Friends of Jesus BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Mary Mother of Jesus BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Miriam The Big Sister's Secret BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Moses Man of God BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Nehemiah Builder for God BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Noah Rescue Plan BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Noah's Ark by Peter Spier from Dell Publishing Bible Stories for Preschool-2nd grade 1978 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.99
	Noah's Ark by Peter Spier from Dell Publishing Bible Stories for Preschool-2nd grade 1978 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE)
	Old Story New Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski from New Growth Press for Kindergarten-6th grade in Family Worship (Location: BIB-FAWO) $24.99
	Old Testament Days An Activity Guide by Nancy I. Sanders from Chicago Review Press for 1st-6th grade in Bible Activities for Kids (Location: BIBR-ACT) $7.50 (2 in stock)
	Paul the Wise Preacher The Wise Preacher BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Paul: Journeys of Adventure BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Peter the Apostle BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Peter the Fisherman BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Plants Grown Up Projects for Sons on the Road to Manhood by Pam Forster 2^nd edition from Doorposts for 1st-12th grade in Doorposts Materials (Location: BIB-CHDP) $48.00
	Polished Cornerstones Projects for Daughters on the Path to Womanhood by Pam Forster 2^nd edition from Doorposts for All grades in Doorposts Materials (Location: BIB-CHDP) $48.00
	Rebekah the Mother of Twins BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Ruth the Harvest Girl BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Samuel The Boy Who Listened BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Sarah & Abraham The Wonderful Promise BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Saul The Miracle on the Road BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Simon Peter the Disciple BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: EAR-BTW)
	Snowshoe Thompson An I Can Read Book Level 3 by Nancy Smiler Levinson & Joan Sandin from HarperCollins Historical Fiction for 2nd-4th grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $4.99
	Story of the Statue of Liberty by Betsy & Giulio Maestro from William Morrow & Company Historical Non-Fiction for 2nd-4th grade in Immigration & Emigration (Location: HISA-20IM) $7.99
	Story of the Statue of Liberty by Betsy & Giulio Maestro from William Morrow & Company Historical Non-Fiction for 2nd-4th grade in Immigration & Emigration (Location: HISA-20IM)
	Sword Drills for School, Church and Home from A Beka Books for 2nd-5th grade in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIB-STU) $8.50 (1 in stock)
	Teaching Character through Literature - Guide by Rebecca Berg from Beautiful Feet Books for Kindergarten-6th grade in Beautiful Feet Books (Location: HISCUR-BFB) $19.95
	Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones from Zonderkidz for Preschool-3rd grade in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIB-DEV) $16.99 $11.00 (1 in stock)
	Tiger and the Brahmin by Brian Gleeson from Simon and Schuster for 1st-3rd grade in Tools for Young Historians (Location: BIBWV-TYH)
	Titanic Lost...and Found Step into Reading Level 4 by Judy Donnelly, illustrated by Keith Kohler from Random House for 1st-4th grade in Step into Reading (Location: EAR-STEP) $5.99
	True Story of Noah's Ark by Tom Dooley from Master Books for 2nd-6th grade in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK) $13.59
	What the Bible is All About for Kids by Frances Blankenbalker Revised from Gospel Publishing for 2nd-6th grade in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIB-STU)
	What the Bible is All About for Young Explorers by Frances Blankenbalker 2^nd edition from Gospel Publishing for 2nd-6th grade in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIB-STU) $7.50 (3 in stock)

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