{"title":"Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"squirreled-away-the-dead-sea-squirrels-1","title":"Book 1: Squirreled Away","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back, this time with some furry friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael's dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! 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Begin a new story arc in the hilarious action-packed adventure series by Veggie Tales' Mike Nawrocki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerle, Pearl, Michael, Justin, and Sadie thought their epic adventures in Israel were over. But after returning to Tennessee, they're faced with an even bigger challenge—make-up homework! Desperate to escape the mountain of assignments, Michael and Justin strike a deal with their teacher and agree to create an educational presentation for the class about their time abroad. Sounds easy, right? But how can they keep Merle and Pearl a secret when they're in every photo? With artificial intelligence!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerle discovers the wonders of AI and encourages the boys to use it to create an epic presentation featuring questionable images of the squirrels' AI-generated doppelgangers, Uncle Merge and Aunt Purge. But will their teacher believe their elaborate story of car chases, illegal border crossings, and daring rescues? As things spiral out of control, the boys begin to wonder if the cost of lying is worth it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook #13 in the popular Christian kids' book series packed with adventure and family-friendly humor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers will learn about the Bible story of Daniel in the Lions' Den and remaining truthful in the midst of hardship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes strong themes and life lessons about honesty and integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dead Sea Squirrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177493758237,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/8972\/8285\/files\/Cybersquirrels_1.jpg?v=1776368837"},{"product_id":"field-day-frenzy-the-dead-sea-squirrels-14","title":"Book 14: Field Day Frenzy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Dead Sea Squirrels action-packed adventure series continues with the ultimate teamwork test—Field Day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo, Team, Go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's Field Day at Walnut Creek Elementary School and Michael is named Team Captain. But his greed for victory makes him overlook his classmates whose unique strengths could be the key to beating the fourth-grade team, specifically Edgar. Merle and Pearl Squirrel need to speak some sense into Michael, but they're too busy escaping from the family cat and avoiding the school reporter, Sanjay. Will Michael listen to what they have to say about leadership in time to win?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook #14 in the popular Christian kids' series packed with adventure and family-friendly humor from the co-creator of VeggieTales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositive messages that promote biblical values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers will learn about working together in the same way as the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dead Sea Squirrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177494348061,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/8972\/8285\/files\/FieldDayFrenzy_1.jpg?v=1776368987"},{"product_id":"the-dead-sea-squirrels-set-books-1-3","title":"The Dead Sea Squirrels Set Books 1-3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Merle and Pearl, two 2,000-year-old squirrels from Bible times who were petrified in sea salt, rehydrated, snuck into the United States in a 12-year-old boy's backpack, and now live in modern-day Tennessee with their new friend, Michael. How did that happen? 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The man in the suit and sunglasses has the squirrels, and he is definitely up to no good. Where is he taking our favorite squirrels, and can they escape before he completes his evil plan? 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Enjoy the misadventures of Michael, Merle, Pearl, and friends as they navigate everyday life at school, learn about the Bible, flee from a squirrelnapper, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with enough clean humor and excitement to entice reluctant young readers while also teaching them wholesome, biblical lessons, this collection includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 1: Squirreled Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 2: Boy Meets Squirrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 3: Nutty Study Buddies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 4: Squirrelnapped!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 5: Tree-mendous Trouble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 6: Whirly Squirrelies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids will laugh out loud and learn more about the life of Jesus from two previously petrified squirrels who actually lived in Bible times. This Christian children's book series is sure to become a family favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Sea Squirrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177497461021,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/8972\/8285\/files\/Books1-6_1.jpg?v=1776369406"},{"product_id":"the-dead-sea-squirrels-set-books-7-9","title":"The Dead Sea Squirrels Set Books 7-9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerle and Pearl have been captured and whisked off to Israel. What does the man with the suit and sunglasses want with the beloved squirrels? Will Michael, Sadie, Justin, and the rest of the Gomez family track them down before it's too late? Full of hilarious squirrelly antics and a new crew of talking animals, this 3-book set comes with a U-wrap and features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks 7-9: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMerle of Nazareth, A Dusty Donkey Detour,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJingle Squirrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily-friendly humor and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositive messages that promote biblical values to young readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dead Sea Squirrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177497559325,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/8972\/8285\/files\/Books7-9_1.jpg?v=1776369397"},{"product_id":"the-dead-sea-squirrels-set-books-7-12","title":"The Dead Sea Squirrels Set Books 7-12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerle and Pearl have been squirrel-napped and taken back to Israel! As Michael, Sadie, Justin, and the Gomez family set off on a wild rescue mission, the squirrels will uncover a villainous plot and meet more talking animals like a lock-picking alpaca, a retired tour-guide donkey, and a honey-loving lizard. Get ready for daring disguises, hilarious jokes, and much more Middle Eastern mayhem in books 7–12 of the popular Dead Sea Squirrels series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers will laugh out loud and learn more about the life of Jesus from two previously petrified squirrels who actually lived in Bible times! 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