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Crystal Bowman is an author, speaker, and former preschool teacher. She graduated from Calvin College with a degree in elementary education and studied early childhood development at the University of Michigan. Her writing career began in 1990 as a lyricist for children's piano music. She began writing children's books in 1993 and has since written more than 100 books for children and 3 for women. She has written books for many popular children's series, such as Little Blessings, BOZ the Bear, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Berenstain Bears, and I Can Read! She has also written two books of humorous poetry for children, numerous magazine articles, Bible study materials, and educational resource books. As a speaker, Crystal enjoys sharing h ...more

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	The One Year Devotions for Preschoolers by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Elena Kucharik (Illustrator) 4.47 avg rating — 330 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mothers in Waiting: Healing and Hope for Those with Empty Arms by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Meghann Bowman 4.32 avg rating — 147 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Our Daily Bread for Kids: 365 Meaningful Moments with God (A Daily Devotional with Bite-Size Devotions for Children Ages 6-10) by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Teri McKinley, Our Daily Bread Ministries 4.61 avg rating — 104 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	J Is for Jesus: The Sweetest Story Ever Told 4.48 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2005 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	M Is for Manger: An ABC Book for Toddlers about Christmas and the Nativity by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Teri McKinley, Claire Keay (Illustrations) 4.54 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whit's End Mealtime Devotions: 90 Faith-Building Ideas Your Kids Will Eat Up! (Adventures in Odyssey Books) by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Tricia Goyer (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jesus, Me, and My Christmas Tree 4.50 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2005 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Otter and Owl's Helpful Hike: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Otter and Owl Series Book 3) by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Arms Will Hold You Tight by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Teri McKinley, Anna Kubaszewska (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 37 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Star for Jesus by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Claudine Gévry (Illustrator) 4.42 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I Can Read!/ Bible Stories (5 books)
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Jonathan James (8 books)
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Childrens Advent Stories for Bedtime (Fully Illustrated): Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas

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Raising Good Sons: Christian Parenting Principles for Nurturing Boys of Faith and Character

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Day-votions® with Your Faithful Father: 90 Days with the One Who Wants to Meet All Your Needs

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