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Get ready for an outdoor adventure under the shimmer of starlight that starts in your own backyard and gets bigger each day as kids take the love of Jesus into their homes, neighborhoods, and communities! Complete with Bible stories that take place in the evening, this VBS will transport your kids to a fun-filled world where they’ll learn to serve under the stars. Everything you need to lead a SuperSimple™ and super fun VBS is in just one kit.

Inspire your kids to serve with the life-changing worship, missions, and Bible fun of God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars! Challenge kids to serve family, friends, neighbors, community, and Jesus! Lead kids in meaningful Bible teaching, reading the Bible, and learning how to apply God’s truths to their lives.

Why Choose God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars?

What Is SuperSimple™. . . . . . . . . 3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Your SuperSimple VBS Kit . . . . . . 6

For the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Leader Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Student Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Decorating and Publicity . . . . . . . . 12

Backyard Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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What Is SuperSimple™?

Everything You Need to Lead

Introducing the SuperSimple VBS! It’s EVERYTHING you need to plan and lead your VBS all in one easy-to-use kit. With user-friendly resources and leader’s guides, you and your team can spend more time teaching kids about serving Jesus and less time getting everything in place to do it.

Here’s what makes this year’s VBS SuperSimple:

one kit with a simple-to-follow content map, bundled age-level resources, directors’ binders, and all the music, reproducible CDs, and DVDs included

a simple-to-use director’s 3-ring binder with tabbed dividers

effortless leader resources like ideally sized leaflets, colorful cards, and booklets that tuck inside your Bible or fold into your pocket

all teaching resources available on CD or DVD in the kit

ready-to-use missions project with everything you need

simple-to-find or simple-to-make decorations

NEW Mission Outreach! Todd and Beth Guckenberger and Back2Back Ministries show kids the power of reaching beyond their backyards with the Kids Serving Kids™ mission outreach.

ALL NEW all reproducible songs by award-winning artist Yancy!

NEW Backyard Bible Pals™ by Floppets™These fun reminders of each lesson have a service focus and Scripture reference. They attach easily with a color tether strap to the 3-in-1 Lanyard—or to shoes, fingers, and just about anywhere! Your kids will look forward to collecting a new one each day!

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BIBLE MEMORY Mark 12:29-31

SESSION 1

Serve Family

Joseph forgave and fed his brothers.

GENESIS 37, 45

Jesus washed the feet of

His disciples.

JOHN 13:1-17

SESSION 2

Serve FriendS

Overview

SNACKS & GAMES AT BACKYARD

FOOD & FUN

SERVICE PROJECTS AT COMMUNITY

CORNER

Firefly Lights

Helpful Hangers

Popcorn Pals

Burst Your Bubble

Serve Family Magnets

Fun Family Cookies

Floating Families

Mission and Music Videos!

*Kit includes additional options

Along for the Ride

Funny Friend Faces

Friendly Fig Pops

Pillowcase Pals

Friends ona Mission

FriendshipMix

SweetSurprises

OPENING & CLOSING AT

BACKYARDBASH

BIBLE STORIES AT

BACKYARDBIBLE CLUB

CRAFT PROJECTS AT

CLOTHESLINE CREATIONS

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Teaching Kids to Serve

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Rebekah showed kindness to

Abraham’s servant.

GENESIS 24:1-27

Gideon led God’s people in battle.

JUDGES 6:1-16; 7:9-21

Paul told about Jesus wherever

he went.

ACTS 27, 28

SESSION 3

Serve neighborS

SESSION 4

Serve Community

SESSION 5

Serve JeSuS

Bird Buffet

Neighborhood Nightlight

Cut-Out Coasters

Outdoor Decor

Stained-Glass Plate

Light Switch Plates

Pour Water Sideways

Rocky RoadPudding Cups

Roll and Go Snacks

Community Dash

CommunityMix In

Community Caterpillar

Soggy Joggy Race

Servant Sundaes

Crisscross Dippers

ABC’s ofServing

It’s inthe Bag

PrayerWalk

Thank YouTreats

Thank YouCards

Banking onService

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Leader Resources • Opening & Closing Leader’s Guide for Backyard Bash• Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for Backyard Bible Club• Snacks & Games Leader’s Cards for Backyard Food & Fun• Service Projects Leader’s Cards for Community Corner

• Craft Projects Leader’s Cards for Clothesline Creations• Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for PreSchool Playground• Activities & More Leader’s Cards for PreSchool Playground• Bible Study Leader’s Guide for Teens

Packed with everything you need to plan and lead your VBS, this kit includes the Director’s Guide, PreSchool Director’s Guide, Planning & Music Disc Set, all leader’s guides and activity cards, Age-Level Resources Disc Set, student books for four age levels, Decorating Pack & Guide, three more poster packs, and lots of awesome samples!

Student Books • PreSchoolStudentBook• ElementaryStudentBook• PreTeenStudentBook• TeenStudentBook

Decorating • DecoratingPack&Guide• BibleStoryPosterPack• It’sYourServe!PosterPack• SiteNamesPosterPack

Bonus Samples Pack includes one of each: • ActivityPad• 3-in-1Lanyard• IronOns• StaffAppreciationCard• RecognitionCertificate• Bookmark• BackyardBiblePals• PublicityThemePoster• InvitationPostcard• It’sYourServe!Stickers• Booksamples: - Tales of the Not Forgotten - Beyond Your Backyard - IAm:Revealed

For the Director • Director’sGuide• PreSchoolDirector’sGuide• Planning&MusicDiscSet• Age-LevelResourcesDiscSet

Your SuperSimple™ VBS Kit!

ISBN 978-0-7847-3737-8$199.99 • 025497113

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Director’s GuideThis easy-to-use binder will guide you through every step of planning for God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars!

80pagesin1/2-inch3-ringbinder;includessetofwhite tabbed dividersISBN978-0-7847-3778-1Included in Kit and Sold SeparatelyPrice:$19.99 • 025501213

PreSchool Director’s GuideGive special attention to your youngest learners. This resource will guide you through every step of planning.

48pagesin1/2-inch3-ringbinder;includessetofwhite tabbed dividersISBN978-0-7847-3779-8Included in Kit and Sold SeparatelyPrice:$19.99 • 025501313

Planning & Music Disc Set6-discsetincludes:

• Planning & Missions DVD with program overview and missions segments

• Music DVD and CD for Backyard Bash with new music from Yancy

• Bonus Music CD

• Decorating & Publicity CD

• ExportableMedia(MP3s&MP4s)you can download for presentation software

6-disc set in refoldable cardboard packagingIncluded in Kit Only

Age-Level Resources Disc Set3-discsetincludes:

• The Director’s & Leaders’ CD—a PDF of the Director’s Guide, along with digital forms, charts, and editable docs, plus digital files for all elementary and preteen leader’s guides and cards.

• PreSchool CD— a PDF of the PreSchool Director’s Guide, as well as digital forms, charts, and editable docs. Also includes audio and print files needed for teaching preschoolers.

• Teen CD—audio, video, and print files referenced in Bible Study Leader’s Guide for Teens.

3-discsetinrefoldablecardboardpackagingIncluded in Kit Only

For the Director

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Opening & Closing Leader’s Guide for Backyard BashUse this handy guide to lead each opening and closing segment at God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under theStars!Eachleaflethelpsyou

engage kids in worship with music by Yancy, fun games, and compelling missions video stories with Back2Back Ministries.

24pages,55/16”x81/2”Included in Kit Only

Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for Backyard Bible ClubThis guide includes everything a site leader needs to create a memorable Bible story experience. Introduce kids to Bible people who served and help them think about ways they can live outMark12:29-31.

40pages,55/16”x81/2”ISBN978-0-7847-3782-8Included in Kit and Sold Separately Price: $6.99•025501613

Snacks & Games Leader’s Cards for Backyard Food & FunEasy-to-use, colorful cards are filled with ideas for lesson-related snacks and games kids will love. Fun science games are included!

80pages(402-sidedcards),55/16”x81/2”Included in Kit Only

Service Projects Leader’s Cards for Community CornerWith ideas from these easy-to-use cards, kids will have the opportunity to make a difference every day through practical, hands-on service projects that can be completed right where they are. Three options per session, plus additional ideas for longer projects.

40pages(202-sidedcards),55/16”x81/2”Included in Kit Only

Craft Projects Leader’s Cards for Clothesline CreationsChoose from the do-it-yourself craft options or the pre-packaged options from S&S® Worldwide. Eitherway,kidswillhavefuncreating craft projects that remind them to use their gifts to serve. Four options per session.

40pages(202-sidedcards),55/16”x81/2”Included in Kit Only

Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for PreSchool PlaygroundInteractive Bible stories and activities—just the right resources to help preschoolers, ages 3–kindergarten,havefunplayingand learning at PreSchool Playground.

40pages,55/16”x81/2”ISBN978-0-7847-3785-9Included in Kit and Sold Separately Price: $6.99•025501913

Leader Resources

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Activities & More Leader’s Cards for PreSchool PlaygroundEasy-to-use,colorful cards are filled with ideas for all preschool activities— games, snacks, service projects, crafts, and Cooper puppet scripts.

80fullcolorpages(402-sidedcards);55/16”x81/2”Included in Kit Only

PreSchool Student BookThis fun-filled book will guide preschoolers as they explore serving in God’s backyard, learn Bible verses, and play games. Includes stickers, Bible story review, and application activities.

16pages,83/8”x107/8”ISBN978-0-7847-3786-6One Included in Kit • Price: $2.99 • 025502013

Elementary Student BookGreat size and format! Helps elementary kids explore Bible stories and service through

fun activities and conversation starters. Includes service challenges and journal pages for kids to complete at home!

24fullcolorpages;81/2”x55/16”ISBN978-0-7847-3783-5One Included in Kit • Price: $2.99 • 025501713

Bible Study Leader’s Guide for TeensHelp teens take the challenge to serve God and others with this insightful, motivating leader’s guide.

32pages,55/16”x81/2”ISBN978-0-7847-3787-3Included in Kit and Sold Separately Price: $6.99 •025502113

PreTeen Student BookGreat size and format! Helps preteens explore Bible stories and service through fun activities and conversation starters. Includes service challenges and journal pages for preteens to complete at home!

24pages,81/2”x55/16”ISBN978-0-7847-3784-2One Included in Kit • Price: $2.99 • 025501813

Teen Student BookChallenge teens to see opportunities to serve God and others each day using this student magazine designed just for them!

24pages,55/16”x81/2”ISBN978-0-7847-3788-0One Included in KitPrice: $2.99 • 025502213

Student BooksBuy 1 foreach student

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All new! All reproducible!

MusicMusic Disc SetThe music from Yancy already in your kit sold separately so you can use it in various areas of ministry. Music DVD and music CD for Backyard Bash,BonusMusicCD,andExportableMedia(MP3s&MP4s)withallthefilesyouneedtodownload for presentation software.

4-disc set in refoldable cardboard packagingUPC7-07529-90180-0Price: $59.99 • 025503613

Planning & Music Disc SetIncludes Planning & Missions DVD with program overview and missions segments, Music DVD and CD for Backyard Bash with new music from Yancy, Bonus Music CD, Decorating & Publicity CD, and ExportableMedia(MP3s&MP4s)youcandownloadfor presentation software.

6-disc set in refoldable cardboard packagingIncluded in Kit Only

Pass-Along Music CDsAll 8 songs at an affordable price. A perfect gift for everychildandleader!(Stereoversiononly)

Packof10CDsinpapersleevesUPC7-07529-90166-4Price: $19.99 • 025500113

Great for your

Children’s Ministry

All NEW songs by award-winning artist Yancy!Plant the seeds for a lifetime of worship! Kids will have fun praising God!

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Reach Beyond Your Backyard . . . and make a difference in the lives

of orphaned kids in Mexico!

What’s Back2Back Ministries?Back2Back Ministries is an international Christian nonprofit organization that is dedicated to being a voice for orphans.

What Orphans in Mexico Need•Food•Clothing•Shelter•Education•MedicalCare

How to Get Involved• Choose which items you want your VBS offerings to be used for.• DuringVBS,showthedaily video stories that introduce your kids to Joel, one of the orphans.• Collectofferingsthat will be given to Back2Back for these items.• Back2Backwillbuy the items in Mexico.

Missions—Kids Serving Kids™

God’s Backyard Wall MuralCreate your own Serving Hands wall with these three large sheets. See more on page13.

Tales of the Not ForgottenBy Beth Guckenberger

Four real-life stories show kids how God is taking care of orphans around the world.

Perfect Bound, 6 x 9, 208 pagesISBN:978-0-7847-3528-2Price: $8.99 • 025485212

Leader’s Guide

6-session interactive leader’s guide. Price: $7.99 • 025485112 • ISBN978-0-7847-3527-5

Tales of the Defended OnesBy Beth Guckenberger

Four real-life stories reveal how God powerfully defends the defenseless as they face extreme struggles.

Perfect Bound, 6 x 9, 208 pagesISBN:978-0-7847-3697-5Price: $8.99 • 025495113

Leader’s Guide

6-session interactive leader’s guide. Price: $7.99 • 025495213 • ISBN978-0-7847-3698-2

Mission Project Pack (Kids Serving Kids)Includes everything you need to get kids involved in serving kids in Mexico. Create a Serving Hands wall with colorful hands and posters. Then follow the instructions in the leader’s guide to help

your VBS kids and team to make a difference in the lives of orphans living in Mexico.

6sheets,19”x27”,16-pageleader’sguide,55/16”x81/2”;Packof50colorfulServingHandsISBN978-0-7847-3777-4Price: 19.99 • 025501113

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Decorating Pack & GuideTransform an ordinary room into an outdoor adventure! Includesfivesheets(38”x54”)packedwithfull-colorart,fourmoresheets(38”x54”)thatgotogethertomake a tree over 9’ tall, and a16-pagedecoratingguide.

9sheets,38”x54”;16-pageguide,83/8”x107/8”ISBN978-0-7847-3789-7Included in Kit and Sold SeparatelyPrice: $32.99 • 025502313

Bible Story Poster PackFive 19”x27”postersarea great way to illustrate the Bible stories each day. Display them at Backyard Bible Club and Backyard Bash to remind kids to serve!

5sheets,19”x27”ISBN978-0-7847-3790-3

Included in Kit and Sold SeparatelyPrice: $14.99 • 025502413

It’s Your Serve! Poster PackFivecolorful19”x27”posters are reminders of how kids can serve every day in their own backyards and beyond.

5sheets,19”x27”ISBN978-0-7847-3761-3Included in Kit and Sold SeparatelyPrice: $14.99 • 025499213

Site Names Poster PackSix colorful19”x27”posters help you designate and decorate sites at Backyard Bible Camp.

6sheets,19”x27”ISBN978-0-7847-3762-0Included in Kit and Sold SeparatelyPrice: $14.99 • 025499313

Gigantic Decorating StickersDecorate your hallways, walls, windows, or rooms with these super-large, reusable stickers! Just peel and press on any surface—even fabric! Comes rolled in a tube—no creases!

3sheets,251/2”x381/2”ISBN978-0-7847-3763-7Price: $45.99 • 025499413

Create an Exciting Nighttime Backyard Adventure!

Decorating

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Giant Tree HouseCreate the focal point of your stage using these four large sheets. Just mount them on foam core—no cutting out pieces and parts! See the decorating guide in the Decorating Pack & Guide(025502313)for other fun ways to use it.

4sheets,38”x54”ISBN978-0-7847-3764-4Price: $16.99 • 025499513

God’s Backyard Wall MuralCreate your own backyard adventure with these three large sheets. Comes rolled

in a tube—no creases! When mounted on foam core or wall, it quickly becomes a 6’ x 9’ background scene.

3sheets,36”x72”ISBN978-0-7847-3765-1Price: $29.99 • 025499613

Publicity Invite Your Community to Your Backyard! Outdoor BannerLet your community know about VBS or decorate inside your building! This large banner(approx.3’x5’)featuresblankwritingspace so you can include the information you want. It’s weatherproof with grommets for rope tie-down.

58”x34.8”ISBN978-0-7847-3791-0Price: $27.99 • 025502513

Publicity PostersSpread the word about God’s Backyard Bible Camp with these attractive posters!

11”x15”,Packof5ISBN978-0-7847-3792-7Price: $10.99 • 025502613

Invitation PostcardsHelp kids get excited about joining their friends at God’s Backyard Bible Camp! Four perforated postcardsoneach81/2”x11”sheet(twoeachoftwodesigns)foreasycopying.Includesatemplate for filling out the back. A digital template is included on the Decorating & Publicity CD too!

52 postcards, 81/2”x11”sheets,packof13sheets(4cardspersheet)ISBN978-0-7847-3795-8Price: $9.99 • 025502913

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For Your Kids

Make Your Backyard Adventure Unforgettable!

Backyard Essentials

3-in-1 Lanyards Serves as a name tag holder, with a pouch for student service challenge and journal pages, and kids can attach their Backyard Bible Pals™ each day! VBS team members will love the convenient pouch for keeping pens, reminders, and schedules!

Black breakaway lanyard is attached to black zipperedpouchthatis4-3/4”x6”;nametagis41/8”x23/4”;10lanyardsand10nametagspackaged togetherISBN978-0-7847-3774-3Price: $14.99 • 025500713

Iron OnsUse these iron ons to create your own God’s Backyard Bible Camp T-shirts for kids! Light-colored T-shirts are recommended. Try using a different color T-shirt for each age group.

Packof10,8”x9”fullcolorsheetsISBN978-0-7847-3775-0Price: $13.99 • 025500813

BookmarksThese inexpensive reminders will help kids read and learn God’s Word.

Packof25;2”x61/2”full-colorcardstockISBN978-0-7847-3776-7Price: $5.99 • 025500913

Backyard Bible Pals™ by Floppets™Fun reminders of each lesson with the service focus and Scripture reference, and they attach easily to the 3-in-1 Lanyard!

Packof5;approximately1-1/2”x1”;eachoneisattached to a color tetherUPC7-07529-90167-1Price: $7.99 • 025501013

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Activity PadThis activity pad has 80 pages filled with activities to remind kids of all the fun they had at God’s Backyard Bible Camp! Inexpensive send-home gift for each child!

80pages,8”x53/8”ISBN978-0-7847-3771-2

One Included in Kit • Price: $1.39 • 025500413

It’s Your Serve! StickersEach4”x5”sheetincludes stickers of the five service statements, five serving hands, and five Backyard Bible Pals™ stickers.Enoughfor6kids!

Pack of 6 sheetsISBN978-0-7847-3769-9Price: $1.99 • 025500213

God’s Backyard Bible Camp Pencils

Kid’s love pencils! This one will remind them to serve every time they use it.

Packof12UPC7-07529-09861-6Price: $4.99 • 09861

Water BottleKeep kids filled and refreshed during Backyard Food & Fun. BPAfree.Holdsover16ounces.

9”tallby23/4”indiameter;green with white logoISBN978-0-7847-3796-5Price: $2.49 • 025503213

Recognition Certificates8”x10” certificates celebrating kids’ participation at God’s Backyard Bible Camp!

Packof12ISBN978-0-7847-3766-8Price: $6.99 • 025499713

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For Your Leaders

Cooper PuppetPreschoolers will look forward to their daily visits with Cooper.

17”tallUPC7-07529-09936-1Price: $24.99 • 09936

Crew Leader’s Bag This large, sturdy, bright blue bag with shoulder-length handles is perfect for crew leaders and their daily materials!

16”highx20”wide ISBN978-0-7847-3424-7 Price: $2.99 • 020905512

Staff Appreciation CardsThank all of your volunteers in God’s Backyard Bible Camp with this card of appreciation.

Packof10fullcolorcardswithwhiteenvelopes;cardsare4-1/2”x6-1/4”foldedISBN978-0-7847-3767-5Price: $8.99 • 025499813

T-Shirt: Adult Medium50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyesterUPC7-07529-90168-8Price: $14.99 • 025503013

T-Shirt: Adult Large50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyesterUPC7-07529-90177-0Price: $14.99 • 025503313

T-Shirt: Adult XL50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyesterUPC7-07529-90178-7Price: $14.99 • 025503413

T-Shirt: Adult XXL50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyesterUPC7-07529-90179-4Price: $16.99 • 025503513

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Keep the Adventure Going After VBS!

Backyard Block Party DownloadThe perfect way to send off the summer! Use after God’s Backyard Bible Camp or for any end-of-summer children’s programming. Includes suggestions

for setting up, food, games, decorations, music, and more! Digital files for publicity, planning, and follow-up are also provided.

ISBN978-0-7847-3793-4Price: $14.99 • 025502713

My Web ToolsPromoting, recruiting, planning, engaging parents, and everything else that goes into a successful VBS has never been easier!

UsingMyWebTools,inminutesyoucan:• launchacustomerVBSwebsite--noweb skills required• registerkids• recruitvolunteers• postpicturestoyourownphotogallery• giveeveryoneasneakpeekofyourVBS!

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Beyond Your Backyard Group Member Discussion Guide By Jonathan Weiner, TomD.Ellsworth

8-session study guide.

PerfectBound,51/2x81/2,144pagesISBN:978-0-7847-2174-2Price: $6.99 • 41185

As your kids get to know God during VBS by learning to serve as Jesus did, your adults can also discover God’s character in these two Bible study resources that will change the way they live and serve.

Beyond Your BackyardByTomEllsworth

God is calling you to make a difference in others’ lives. Beyond Your Backyard explores relevant and simple ideas that can impact others in big and little ways.

Perfect Bound, 51/2x81/2,144pagesISBN:978-0-7847-2108-7Price: $9.99 • 24327

I AM RevealedBy Mike Baker

Dig into God’s Word as you seek to know him day by day. God knows you and calls you by name. And yes, it’s possible for you to know God—on a first-name basis. Includes group discussion questions.

PerfectBound,51/2x81/2,144pagesISBN:978-0-7847-3572-5 • Price: $9.99 • 025488213

Tales of the Defended OnesTales of the Defended Ones Leader’s GuideTales of the Not ForgottenTales of the Not Forgotten Leader’s GuideSeepage11.

The House in the Middle of TownBy Crystal Bowman

This delightful book teaches young children to make a difference where they live. As your kids practice “loving yourneighborasyourself,”theywillseethevalueinstepping out to help when they see a need.

Casebound,101/5”x81/5”,32pagesISBN:978-0-7847-2098-1 • Price: $15.99 • 04737

The Boy on the Yellow BusBy Crystal Bowman

This engaging picture book illustrates what it means to be a hero—simply being willing to be used by God to make a difference in any situation, no matter how big or small the task. A great way to teach kids about helping others!

Casebound,10.1”x8.1”,32pagesISBN:978-0-7847-2397-5 • Price: $12.99 • 021523010

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