Books published by SPCK Publishing

Cheeky Pandas: The Bouncy Castle is a brightly illustrated picture book that encourages children to think about faithfulness and how this can be shown to others.

“Where is my best-loved cuddly gone?” “Why do I have to share?” Explore with young children what makes a good friend: to love, to share, to be kind and helpful, and to put others first. See! These fun and lively stories show this in action through Bible stories retold in a modern everyday context and real-life good examples from adults. Let’s be… Just like the young children in the stories, they’ll want to give it a go themselves. Written by TV presenter and children’s entertainer, Gemma Hunt, and one of the hosts of Alpha and Songs of Praise. The charming illustrations by Charlie Cooke will delight young children. Gemma Hunt’s See! Let’s Be series encourages young children to understand how to act and behave in everyday situations through observing good examples by adults and inspired by Jesus’ parables and teachings. Perfect for end-of-the-day reading time with children, providing support, encouragement, and reassuring words. Based on the following Bible stories: Parables of the lost sheep and the Good Samaritan, The Feeding of the 5,000, Jesus meets Zacchaeus and Jesus washes his disciple’s feet.

A collection of 12 folk tales from all over the world about courageous girls.

A new model of youthwork that invites youth and youth workers into a shared "middle space".

A beautifully illustrated new edition of one of Lion's best-selling picture storybooks

In A Little Bit of Hope, TV presenter and charity campaigner Katie Piper offers 100 uplifting and inspirational bite-sized daily affirmations, empowering you to find hope and positivity as you navigate life's many ups and downs.

Reflections on what it means, truly and personally, to encounter the grace of God

When the Jews were carried off into exile in Babylon, most people assumed that it was the end of the story. In reality, God was just getting started. As senior figures in the Babylonian and Persian Empires, Daniel and Esther would discover that there is no foreign ground for God. Their faithful obedience would, in fact, lead their oppressive captors to faith in the God of Israel.  God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore''s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to the Straight to the Heart series.   

A lifetime of blessings inspired by GodΓÇÖs creation for the child you love. Ideal baptism gift for a godparent, grandparent, or family member to give to a young child full of blessings for their life ahead. Inspired by sensing GodΓÇÖs presence through the natural world around us, this beautifully illustrated gift from you will be treasured throughout their lives. Includes space to write your own words of blessing.

'This Lenten devotional is unlike any I've seen. It's not about giving up something trivial for a few weeks. It's about getting free of the "false self" that alienates us from ourselves, each other, and God. Nobody understood that transformation better than Thomas Merton-and nobody understands Merton better than Robert Inchausti.'Parker J. Palmer, writer, speaker and author of On the Brink of EverythingThe Way of Thomas Merton guides you through the major themes of Merton's work and shows how his advice can help you to overcome the obstacles that modern life presents for spiritual development.For Merton, the spiritual life is a journey from the false to the true self - a journey that all followers of Jesus must take - and this book will help you to love and nurture your true self as you journey through Lent and beyond.'While no one can take your journey for you, Inchausti's poetically insightful reflection on Thomas Merton's life of deep inquiry opens a window through which you may discover your own unique pathway home.'Ward Mailliard, Co-founder of the Mount Madonna Center, Watsonville, California

The Church is entering a season of change. Together, we need to restore, renew and rebuild to create a more hopeful, faith-filled future - and the book of Nehemiah shows us how.With contributions from Debra Green and Paul Weston, Cris Rogers explores how we can learn from Nehemiah's story and restore our hearts, our focus and our world so that the Church can thrive as we join in with God's heart for restoring all things.An inspiring call to action, this book will challenge and equip you to join God's mission and the full ministry of Jesus.¿

Have you ever wondered how the universe began, what the point of life might be, or whether God likes science? Then this is the book for you! 101 Great Big Questions asked by children with fascinating responses from leading experts in the areas of science, theology, philosophy and beyond! Explore questions about the universe from the Big Bang and beginnings to what might happen in the future. Discover what the experts think about: could humans ever become mermaids? do other animals have religions? why the Bible doesn’t mention dinosaurs? could Jesus get out of a black hole? can science prove the existence of God? and does God like aliens?  Read personal stories from world class scientists and theologians about their experiences of exploring their own big questions about God, life, and the amazing universe we live in. Contributors include Dr Jennifer Wiseman, The Revd Prof. David Wilkinson, The Revd Dr Joanna Collicutt, Dr Katharine Hayhoe, Prof. Tom Shakespeare, Prof. Simon Conway Morris, Prof. Rosalind Picard, The Rt. Revd Prof., Dr N T Wright, and Dr Francis S. Collins.  Perfect for budding scientists, theologians, and all those curious about the really big questions of life. This exciting question and answer-based book for 7+ year olds to explore key questions asked by children about science-faith interactions. The ‘handbook’ style is intended to encourage readers to dip in and out of the different chapters rather than reading through. Answers contributed by world-class knowledgeable scientists and theologians are presented in a clear, engaging and open-ended style. Additional material provides information about the Faraday Institute and the website www.faradaykids.com

The Common Worship Lectionary 2023 offers an easy to use, clearly laid out presentation of the Common Worship lectionary and Bible readings for the 2023 liturgical year.

Spring Harvest 2022 calls on the Church to rebuild a more hopeful, faith-filled future in this interactive workbook for small group and individual use.

A story book to complete with matching stickers

The Busy Builders is a fun retelling of a classic Bible parable for children with a modern rhyming twist from award-winning author Bob Hartman.

Share the Easter story with children in a way that is clear and colourful. These books for children 3 to 5 years old are a fantastic resource for classrooms and Sunday Schools

The Easter story perfect for sharing with young children during Easter week.

An imaginative and engaging retelling of John the Baptist's story.

"Noah, I have a job for you and your family. What I am planning is to destroy all the Earth and its people in a great and catastrophic flood." Growing up on his father's farm, young Noah cares for the animals, little knowing that one day when he is much older, God will choose him to save his family and animals of every kind from a catastrophic flood. Noah and his family take on God's plan by building an enormous ark that will keep them all safe from the coming flood. As the first drops of rain fall, the trusting family crew and animal passengers settle into life on board. How will their days pass with the monotony of the incessant rain, and then the long, long wait as the waters recede? This is an epic story of great trust, supportive teamwork, and uplifting faithfulness.

A craft and story book to journey through Lent to Easter with reflective challenges.

'I am very grateful for Carolyn Whitney-Brown's accurate account of my brother Henri's inner feelings, hopes, wishes and despair. You brought Henri very close to me again.'LAURENT NOUWEN, FOUNDER OF THE HENRI NOUWEN FOUNDATION'Anyone who knew Henri, either through his writing or in person, will immediately recognise how beautifully he's been brought to life in this book.'GARY DONOHOE, PROFESSOR & CHAIR OF PSYCHOLOGY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND'A beacon of hope.' MARINA NEMAT, AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER PRISONER OF TEHRANDuring the last five years of his life, spiritual leader and teacher Henri Nouwen became close to a travelling circus trapeze troupe, The Flying Rodleighs. The lessons he discovered through his relationship with the troupe stimulated Nouwen to write in a genre new to him, creative non-fiction, and these writings are presented for the first time in Flying, Falling, Catching. With care and insight, Nouwen's colleague and friend Carolyn Whitney-Brown weaves Henri's material into a dramatic narrative that imagines his life flashing before him during his first heart attack. We learn how Nouwen saw his own experiences reflected in the artistry, exhilarating successes, crushing failures and continual forgiveness that were integral to the act of The Flying Rodleighs. A fascinating blend of autobiography and spiritual writing, Flying, Falling Catching offers an extraordinary new angle on a man who has inspired thousands. Through his own writings and Whitney-Brown's narrative, we see him as a spiritual adventurer, someone who was transformed by diversity as he learned to view the world through many perspectives. Nouwen's story - including his participation in the Civil Rights movement, the friendships he made during the 1990s AIDS pandemic, and many other unexpected encounters - encourages us to embrace our vulnerabilities, and vividly reminds us that one of the greatest challenges we face is to avoid despair by reflecting on the meaning and significance of the lives we have lived, and are living. Part inspirational Christian autobiography, part thought-provoking narrative, Flying, Falling Catching will surprise and delight long-term fans of Nouwen's ministry and new readers keen to learn more about him. In offering a deeper understanding of an extraordinary yet very human spirit, it provides us with the motivation to search out our own spiritual adventure; like Nouwen, we too can learn to let go and fly - and not be afraid to fall.