We have several books written by Lauraine Snelling. She has a series called The Red River of the North. There are six books in this set:
Book 1 - An Untamed Land
Book 2 - A New Day Rising
Book 3 - A Land to Call Home
Book 4 - The Reapers Song
Book 5 - Tender Mercies
Book 6 - Blessing in Disguise
The story of all six books is about new immigrants from Norway who come to America in 1880 with the promise of free land. After landing in New York they have to navigate in a new land without the benefit of speaking the English language and without very much money. They make the long journey westward by train and then by covered wagon until the Bjorklunds finally arrive in Dakota Territory and settle on the banks of the Red River. They lived in a sod house made of ground so thick with dried vegetation that the settlers could cut into deep slabs to make their first houses. They had to brave illness, blizzards, birthing babies, having few tools and machinery. There were people who lost their lives and babies that died and one baby who was born deaf but what kept them going was watching out for each other and their strong faith. I could hear my grandmother's voice in the Norwegian words sprinkled though out the books - uff da, mange takk (many thanks), Mor (mother), bestamor (grandmother), velbekamme (welcome), and the Norwegian table grace In Jesu navn.... which we would sing in Norwegian for family gatherings - the same tune and meaning as Be present at our table Lord. These are good stories with well drawn characters and make for good reading.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Saturday, July 7, 2012
SUMMER READING 2012
Duffy - The Sound of Red Returning
Something has happened to set Russian and the CIA agents back to cold war status. Liesel Bower, a famed pianist witnessed her Harvard mentor gunned down and the CIA disclosed his double life as a Russian spy. New intelligence suggests Liesel possess a coded message critical to the Russians. The Russians are in a frenzy to find the code before the Americans. The trail for the code will lead Liesel from New york, to Washington, D.C., to Charleston, South Carolina. A fascinating spy novel full of political intrigue.
Duffy - Fatal Loyalty
Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father is running for govenor and his aggresive war on drugs have chased her from her family home. In her run to find a sancuary she meets Evan Markhan, whose entire life has been a tug-of-war between good and evil. God is in all of this turmoil., When enemies close in an enigmatic stranger offers to help. There is the FBI, state police, drug dfealers all mixed together in this reality fiction.
McFaddin - So Happy Together
Three generations of women of one family are struggling with life changes. One of the life changes lures Claire, a single mother and history teacher to Cape Cod on an adventure to start a new career as a photographer. Along on this adventure is Claire's estranged daughter, Amy. At the last minute, Fanny and Joe Claire's eldery parents are packed up and taken on the trip. Caught between dreams and family demands Claire has to make some tough decisions that will change the lives of all the members of this family.
Carlson - Three Days
A fiction story of Mary's life as the mother of Jesus. Three Days is the story of a mothers love, deepening faith, worry and despair, and ultimatly, eternal hope. If you've ever marveled at Mary's faith, wondered how she endured or wished to know more about her, you will get a look at Mary's deep emotions and richest experienmces as the mother of God's son. See the Bible through Mary's eyes.
Dodson - Original Sin
First his wife dies, than FBI agent Colton Parker gets fired, so his life as a private detective begins. Now Parker is hired to find out who murdered Emma Caine. All the evidence points to Emma's nephew Billy, but Parker has his doubts. When the dust settles, Parker is satisfied that justice has been done and he is free to repair his relaionship with his teenage daughter Callie.
Rice - The Secret Hour
Attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in Turmoil. Since the death of his wife, he has juggled the rigors of a controversial capital murder case and the demands of raising two children. Two events happed to chjange their lives. The first is a brick through the window and the second is a woman arrives on the O'Rourke doorstep brimming with love. She also has a mystery to be solved. A story of sisterly love and the gift of second chances are the theme of this novel.
Hamilton - Confronting the Controverses
How do you feel about some of the big issues facing our nation - the death penalty, abortion, homosexuality, evolution, - to name a few. Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, looks at these issues from a biblical perspective in order to arrive at a Christian response. (nonfiction)
Hamilton - Christianity and World Religions
Author Adam Hamilton examines Christianity and four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. He asks the tough questions: Why are there so manmy different religions? How should Christians view other religions? How is God at work in other religions? What is the fate of those earnestly pursuing God through other religions? This is a book both for learning about world religions and strenthening one's Christian faith. (nonfiction)
Tenberken - My Path Leads to Tibet
When she was only 2 years old, Sabriye Tenberken was diagnosed with a disease that left her blind by thre age of 12. While studying Chinese and Asian Civilizations in college, she learned of the appalling conditions for blind children in Tibet. She took her interest and turned it into her lifes work. A true story of courage and determination Sabriye opened a school in Lhase for the blind. To continue the dream whe hasd a long-term project to create a vocational school so blind students can learn a profession and become self-sufficient. (nonfiction)
Kingsbury - This Side of Heaven
Anne Warren always wanted the best for her son, Josh. But years of failure and bad choices have created a distance between them that has gotten worse since Josh was hit by a drunk driver. Now on medical disability, Josh has put his life on hold, waiting for a settlememnt that never seems to come. Worse a women comes forward claining he is the father of her daughter, Savannah.
Macomber - Thursdays at Eight
Every Thursday at eight, four women meet for breakfast - and to talk. To tell their stories, recount their sorrows and their joys. To offer eacvh other encouragements and unstinting support. A time for friendship
Duffy - Mortal Wounds
There is a firey boat accident. The parents are dead and the two young children are alive, but after 20 years they have not been able to deal with their parents death. Jake is a young professor at the University of Virginia. His sister, Joanna, is a successful advertising executive. Through his friendship with a powerful spiritual leader, Jake stumbles on to a deadly conspiraacy to distroy the credibility of a Christian political alliance and change the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. Jake and Joanne will eventually find out how and why their parents died.
Lucado - When Christ Comes
Wouldn't it be refreshing to discuss the end of time and feel better because of it? Or to hear some truly comforting words regarding the return of Christ? As only master storyuteller Max Lucado can do, he takes readers on an unforgettable journey to show what will happen on the glorious day when Christ comes. For Christians, the return of Christ is not a riddle to be solved or a code to be broken, but rather a day to anticipate.
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Something has happened to set Russian and the CIA agents back to cold war status. Liesel Bower, a famed pianist witnessed her Harvard mentor gunned down and the CIA disclosed his double life as a Russian spy. New intelligence suggests Liesel possess a coded message critical to the Russians. The Russians are in a frenzy to find the code before the Americans. The trail for the code will lead Liesel from New york, to Washington, D.C., to Charleston, South Carolina. A fascinating spy novel full of political intrigue.
Duffy - Fatal Loyalty
Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father is running for govenor and his aggresive war on drugs have chased her from her family home. In her run to find a sancuary she meets Evan Markhan, whose entire life has been a tug-of-war between good and evil. God is in all of this turmoil., When enemies close in an enigmatic stranger offers to help. There is the FBI, state police, drug dfealers all mixed together in this reality fiction.
McFaddin - So Happy Together
Three generations of women of one family are struggling with life changes. One of the life changes lures Claire, a single mother and history teacher to Cape Cod on an adventure to start a new career as a photographer. Along on this adventure is Claire's estranged daughter, Amy. At the last minute, Fanny and Joe Claire's eldery parents are packed up and taken on the trip. Caught between dreams and family demands Claire has to make some tough decisions that will change the lives of all the members of this family.
Carlson - Three Days
A fiction story of Mary's life as the mother of Jesus. Three Days is the story of a mothers love, deepening faith, worry and despair, and ultimatly, eternal hope. If you've ever marveled at Mary's faith, wondered how she endured or wished to know more about her, you will get a look at Mary's deep emotions and richest experienmces as the mother of God's son. See the Bible through Mary's eyes.
Dodson - Original Sin
First his wife dies, than FBI agent Colton Parker gets fired, so his life as a private detective begins. Now Parker is hired to find out who murdered Emma Caine. All the evidence points to Emma's nephew Billy, but Parker has his doubts. When the dust settles, Parker is satisfied that justice has been done and he is free to repair his relaionship with his teenage daughter Callie.
Rice - The Secret Hour
Attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in Turmoil. Since the death of his wife, he has juggled the rigors of a controversial capital murder case and the demands of raising two children. Two events happed to chjange their lives. The first is a brick through the window and the second is a woman arrives on the O'Rourke doorstep brimming with love. She also has a mystery to be solved. A story of sisterly love and the gift of second chances are the theme of this novel.
Hamilton - Confronting the Controverses
How do you feel about some of the big issues facing our nation - the death penalty, abortion, homosexuality, evolution, - to name a few. Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, looks at these issues from a biblical perspective in order to arrive at a Christian response. (nonfiction)
Hamilton - Christianity and World Religions
Author Adam Hamilton examines Christianity and four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. He asks the tough questions: Why are there so manmy different religions? How should Christians view other religions? How is God at work in other religions? What is the fate of those earnestly pursuing God through other religions? This is a book both for learning about world religions and strenthening one's Christian faith. (nonfiction)
Tenberken - My Path Leads to Tibet
When she was only 2 years old, Sabriye Tenberken was diagnosed with a disease that left her blind by thre age of 12. While studying Chinese and Asian Civilizations in college, she learned of the appalling conditions for blind children in Tibet. She took her interest and turned it into her lifes work. A true story of courage and determination Sabriye opened a school in Lhase for the blind. To continue the dream whe hasd a long-term project to create a vocational school so blind students can learn a profession and become self-sufficient. (nonfiction)
Kingsbury - This Side of Heaven
Anne Warren always wanted the best for her son, Josh. But years of failure and bad choices have created a distance between them that has gotten worse since Josh was hit by a drunk driver. Now on medical disability, Josh has put his life on hold, waiting for a settlememnt that never seems to come. Worse a women comes forward claining he is the father of her daughter, Savannah.
Macomber - Thursdays at Eight
Every Thursday at eight, four women meet for breakfast - and to talk. To tell their stories, recount their sorrows and their joys. To offer eacvh other encouragements and unstinting support. A time for friendship
Duffy - Mortal Wounds
There is a firey boat accident. The parents are dead and the two young children are alive, but after 20 years they have not been able to deal with their parents death. Jake is a young professor at the University of Virginia. His sister, Joanna, is a successful advertising executive. Through his friendship with a powerful spiritual leader, Jake stumbles on to a deadly conspiraacy to distroy the credibility of a Christian political alliance and change the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. Jake and Joanne will eventually find out how and why their parents died.
Lucado - When Christ Comes
Wouldn't it be refreshing to discuss the end of time and feel better because of it? Or to hear some truly comforting words regarding the return of Christ? As only master storyuteller Max Lucado can do, he takes readers on an unforgettable journey to show what will happen on the glorious day when Christ comes. For Christians, the return of Christ is not a riddle to be solved or a code to be broken, but rather a day to anticipate.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Summer Reading
FICTION
Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain
A funny, but also a heart-wrenching story of a family facing the wife's cancer and all the
fall out as a result. The story has a twist as it is told by the family dog, Enzo. If you have a
dog or had one at some time in your life you will look at your dog through new eyes. This
is a rare and good read that you will have a hard time putting down.
Baldacci - One Summer
It is almost Christmas, but there is no joy as Jack is terminally ill. As he has little time to
live and he is preparing himself and his family for his death. Then the unthinkable happens
when his wife is killed in a traffic accident. Now there is no one to take care of the three
children who are parcled out to relatives around the country. Just when it looks as if all
is lost, Jack begins to recover. Thus begins the story of what will happen to the family and
can Jack put the family back together again.
Henderson - True Devotion
The story starts with lifeguard Kelly Jacobs in trouble as she is attempting to rescue a
surboarder from drowning. A navy SEAL, Joe Baker, rescues both Kelly and Ryan with a
helicopter. Kelly, a widow of a navy SEAL, so her friends are wives of SEALs. You will soon
get caught up in their lives and also learn what is the SEAL's mission. There is duty to
country, an unsolved mystery about their last mission, and a budding romance all
intertwined into the story.
Henderson - True Valor
Another story with a military theme. Lieutenant Grace Yate is a jet pilot assigned to the
USS George Washington aircraft carrier. Major Bruce Staton, an airforce pararescue jumper
is also deployed. They had just gotten to know each other and now can only continue their
new romance by writing letters to each other. When Grace is shot down behind enemy
lines, Brue's one thought is to get Grace out alive and you will be right there in the middle
of the action. You will know what deployment means to the family members left behind
and how there is a feeling of loneliness.
Henderson - True Honor
Darcy St. James has retired from the CIA with a star for valor. The nation needed her
services again and her contacts to try and capture terrorists. Part of the team is Chief
Petty Officer Sam Houston, a SEAL. Sam and Darcy meet during the first days of the new
war and soon romance will blossom. You have a front row seat to the dectection to
uncover the terrorist's plans and the SEALs and CIA's execution of their plot to get the
terrororists and capture millions of dollars worth of explosives.
DeRosnay - Sarah's Key
In 1942 Sarah is a 10 year old girl who is Jewish. Then Jewish families are being rounded
up in the middle of the night. Desparate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks her
brother in a bedroom cupboard - their secret hiding place - and promises to come back asd
soon as she can. You can guess this will not happen as the family gets taken away. Sixty
years later Julia, now a reporter, stumbles on the story and learns what happened to her
brother.
Boeshaar - Broken Things
Allie finds a faded picture of a Chicago cop she once loved. With her son married and her husband dead she returns to the Chicago area. Allie is open to making amends for the broken relationships she left behind 20 years ago. This is a story about how God uses people and situations to bring us back to Him.
Boeshaar - Hidden Things
Kylie had her life all planned which included marriage to Matthew and to live forever in their sleepy town in Wisconsin. But when she opens a wedding invitation from Allie, and old faded photograph falls out and her life will change in ways Kylie could never imagine. Some of the hidden things include grandparents she never knew existed. The past forces her to make some hard choices as well as draws her closer to God and to learn what plans God has for her live.
Boeshaar - Precious Things
It all started with a faded photograph and ended with restored relationships. Blythe, owner of an antique/resale shop goes looking for things to sell in her shop called Pecious Things. One day she recieves a faded photograph and a wedding invitation. A young woman also recieves the photograph and begins searching for answers about her past. Decades of secrets come to life and you will learn what things are precious things.
Macomber - 1105 Yakima Street
The 11th book about the people in Cedar Cove, Washington. There's trouble brewing in this small seaside town. Bruce Peyton's pregnant wife, Rachel, has walked out on him. Linc Wyse's father-in-law is trying to destroy his business. Charlotte Jefferson Rhodes is having memory problems and will almost burn down the family home. If you haven't read the previous 10 books, the author has a short review of the towns people from the previous books to help you get caught up to date.
Snelling - On Hummingbird Wings
Gillian gets a call from her younger sister living in California that will change so many lives. Their mother, Dorothy, has suffered a mild stroke and had decided she wants to die. Allie urges Gillian to come to California to help with mother. Gillian has to manage family relationships, the lose of her executive job in New York, sprucing up mother's neglected house and garden and restoring her mother's health. Along the way she makes new friends who help Gillian build a new life for herself.
NONFICTION
238.1 McGrath - "I Believe"
Line by line the author explains the meaning of the Apostles' Creed. The creed has
been around since the fourth century. In this brief book McGrath introduces us to the
essemncial truths about God the father, the person and the work of Jesus Christ, and
the Holy Spirit. If you ever wondered about the meaning of the Creed this book will
be very helpful for your study.
241.3 Moore - Yes, Lord, I have Sinned but I Have Several Excellant Excuses
We know we all have sinned but will God accept our excuses? What does faith have to
say about sin and excuses? There is a study guide in the back of the book to help you
understand this concept.
239 Little - Know Why You Believe
Have you ever asked do science and scripture conflict? Are miracles still possible? Why
does God allow suffering? These questions need answers and this book provides the
answers.
248.4 Piper - Getting to Heaven
The promise of heaven is what Christians expect. With a message of hope and love
Piper sets forth definite instructions of how to face the battles in our lives and
prepare for eternal life. The author's guide are chapters 13-17 of John.
133.9 Burpo - Heaven is for Real
A little boy's story of his trip to heaven and back. When Colton Burpo had an emergency appendectomy his family was overjoyed at his recovery. Months later the amazing and detailed story of this small boy's trip to heaven and back was told by Colton. He told stories of the people he met in heaven - like Jesus. His descriptions of heaven matched the Bible exactly, though Colton was only 4 years old. Learn what heaven might be like through the innocent eyes of a child.
Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain
A funny, but also a heart-wrenching story of a family facing the wife's cancer and all the
fall out as a result. The story has a twist as it is told by the family dog, Enzo. If you have a
dog or had one at some time in your life you will look at your dog through new eyes. This
is a rare and good read that you will have a hard time putting down.
Baldacci - One Summer
It is almost Christmas, but there is no joy as Jack is terminally ill. As he has little time to
live and he is preparing himself and his family for his death. Then the unthinkable happens
when his wife is killed in a traffic accident. Now there is no one to take care of the three
children who are parcled out to relatives around the country. Just when it looks as if all
is lost, Jack begins to recover. Thus begins the story of what will happen to the family and
can Jack put the family back together again.
Henderson - True Devotion
The story starts with lifeguard Kelly Jacobs in trouble as she is attempting to rescue a
surboarder from drowning. A navy SEAL, Joe Baker, rescues both Kelly and Ryan with a
helicopter. Kelly, a widow of a navy SEAL, so her friends are wives of SEALs. You will soon
get caught up in their lives and also learn what is the SEAL's mission. There is duty to
country, an unsolved mystery about their last mission, and a budding romance all
intertwined into the story.
Henderson - True Valor
Another story with a military theme. Lieutenant Grace Yate is a jet pilot assigned to the
USS George Washington aircraft carrier. Major Bruce Staton, an airforce pararescue jumper
is also deployed. They had just gotten to know each other and now can only continue their
new romance by writing letters to each other. When Grace is shot down behind enemy
lines, Brue's one thought is to get Grace out alive and you will be right there in the middle
of the action. You will know what deployment means to the family members left behind
and how there is a feeling of loneliness.
Henderson - True Honor
Darcy St. James has retired from the CIA with a star for valor. The nation needed her
services again and her contacts to try and capture terrorists. Part of the team is Chief
Petty Officer Sam Houston, a SEAL. Sam and Darcy meet during the first days of the new
war and soon romance will blossom. You have a front row seat to the dectection to
uncover the terrorist's plans and the SEALs and CIA's execution of their plot to get the
terrororists and capture millions of dollars worth of explosives.
DeRosnay - Sarah's Key
In 1942 Sarah is a 10 year old girl who is Jewish. Then Jewish families are being rounded
up in the middle of the night. Desparate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks her
brother in a bedroom cupboard - their secret hiding place - and promises to come back asd
soon as she can. You can guess this will not happen as the family gets taken away. Sixty
years later Julia, now a reporter, stumbles on the story and learns what happened to her
brother.
Boeshaar - Broken Things
Allie finds a faded picture of a Chicago cop she once loved. With her son married and her husband dead she returns to the Chicago area. Allie is open to making amends for the broken relationships she left behind 20 years ago. This is a story about how God uses people and situations to bring us back to Him.
Boeshaar - Hidden Things
Kylie had her life all planned which included marriage to Matthew and to live forever in their sleepy town in Wisconsin. But when she opens a wedding invitation from Allie, and old faded photograph falls out and her life will change in ways Kylie could never imagine. Some of the hidden things include grandparents she never knew existed. The past forces her to make some hard choices as well as draws her closer to God and to learn what plans God has for her live.
Boeshaar - Precious Things
It all started with a faded photograph and ended with restored relationships. Blythe, owner of an antique/resale shop goes looking for things to sell in her shop called Pecious Things. One day she recieves a faded photograph and a wedding invitation. A young woman also recieves the photograph and begins searching for answers about her past. Decades of secrets come to life and you will learn what things are precious things.
Macomber - 1105 Yakima Street
The 11th book about the people in Cedar Cove, Washington. There's trouble brewing in this small seaside town. Bruce Peyton's pregnant wife, Rachel, has walked out on him. Linc Wyse's father-in-law is trying to destroy his business. Charlotte Jefferson Rhodes is having memory problems and will almost burn down the family home. If you haven't read the previous 10 books, the author has a short review of the towns people from the previous books to help you get caught up to date.
Snelling - On Hummingbird Wings
Gillian gets a call from her younger sister living in California that will change so many lives. Their mother, Dorothy, has suffered a mild stroke and had decided she wants to die. Allie urges Gillian to come to California to help with mother. Gillian has to manage family relationships, the lose of her executive job in New York, sprucing up mother's neglected house and garden and restoring her mother's health. Along the way she makes new friends who help Gillian build a new life for herself.
NONFICTION
238.1 McGrath - "I Believe"
Line by line the author explains the meaning of the Apostles' Creed. The creed has
been around since the fourth century. In this brief book McGrath introduces us to the
essemncial truths about God the father, the person and the work of Jesus Christ, and
the Holy Spirit. If you ever wondered about the meaning of the Creed this book will
be very helpful for your study.
241.3 Moore - Yes, Lord, I have Sinned but I Have Several Excellant Excuses
We know we all have sinned but will God accept our excuses? What does faith have to
say about sin and excuses? There is a study guide in the back of the book to help you
understand this concept.
239 Little - Know Why You Believe
Have you ever asked do science and scripture conflict? Are miracles still possible? Why
does God allow suffering? These questions need answers and this book provides the
answers.
248.4 Piper - Getting to Heaven
The promise of heaven is what Christians expect. With a message of hope and love
Piper sets forth definite instructions of how to face the battles in our lives and
prepare for eternal life. The author's guide are chapters 13-17 of John.
133.9 Burpo - Heaven is for Real
A little boy's story of his trip to heaven and back. When Colton Burpo had an emergency appendectomy his family was overjoyed at his recovery. Months later the amazing and detailed story of this small boy's trip to heaven and back was told by Colton. He told stories of the people he met in heaven - like Jesus. His descriptions of heaven matched the Bible exactly, though Colton was only 4 years old. Learn what heaven might be like through the innocent eyes of a child.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
EASTER BOOKS
Easter! A time for joy and rejoicing. A time of new life - new beginnings. A time when we celebrate the God of the impossible. To help you get ready for Easter check out some books about Easter in the library.
ADULT BOOKS
The Stone That Rolled Away
Experience passion week and Easter through stories, meditations, hymns, poems, and prayers. The book is compiled by Guideposts.
The First Easter
It was the week that changed the world. This book tells the nature of the conspiracy against Jesus,
unravels the politics behind the cruifixion, documents the Last Supper and captures the trial before Pilate.
Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs
The symbols of Easter - painted eggs, new born ckicks, white lilies, new clothes are explained as well as how these symbols fit in our Easter celebration.
Peter Marshall's Beautiful Easter Prayers
A small book of prayers for Easter meditations by Peter Marshall to help you prepare yourself for Easter.
Our Family Easter Book
Stories, activities for the family to do together as they prepare for Easter. Special recipes like pancakes, chicken buns, and coconut pyramides. Crafts - making cards, making an Easter garden, and wooly chicks are included. There are read-aloud excerpts also included.
The Passion Story
A Bible study to be used during Lent.
The First Easter
Written by Peter Marshall who was convinced that "no man can look at Jesus of Nazareth and remain the same." It was the purpose of his ministry to make sure his congregation really looked at Jesus. The material is taken from his sermons.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Easter Parade
A illustrated book of Irving Berlin's song Easter Parade. Little bunny and her father go and enjoy the Easter Parade together.
The First Easter
A small board book for young children that very simply tells the story of the first Easter.
The Parable of the Lily
A farmer's daughter recieves a myterious gift which she neglects and then discards, only to find out Easter morning how special it is. Bible verses link the story to the life of Jesus.
The Spring Rabbit
Smudge is the only rabbit in the woods without a brother or sister. His mother tells tim to wait until spring. But spring is a long way off. Will Smudge's wish for a brother or sister ever come to pass?
East Bunny Are You Real?
What does the Easter bunny have to do with Easter? The book very simply explains about this symbol of Easter.
Hosanna to you, Jesus
A simple story which explains Palm Sunday.
The Easter Egg Artists
The Abbots have an established business as Easter egg artists, but take time out for a artistic adventure with their son Orson. Will the Easter eggs be ready for Easter? Delightful pictures help tell the story.
The Big Bunny and the Easter Eggs
Wilbur is big - bigger than the other rabbits. He can carry heavy loads and hop great distances. That is why he is chosen to be the Easter Bunny. He does a good job, until he gets sick.
The World in the Candy Egg
The story of the life inside a spun sugar egg. A tiny bird, a chicken, a wooly lamb, and a furry rabbit took a peck inside the egg, but the world belongs to a little girl.
The Easter Bunny That Overslept
It was raining and the Easter bunny was struggling down in his warm burrow dreaming about painting eggs and all the children who would visit on Easter Sunday. The bunny listened to the rain and it was so soothing he fell asleep and slept right through Easter. That is how the bunny found no one is interested in Easter eggs on Mother's Day, the 4th of July, or Halloween. Luckily when Christmas comes around Santa Claus thought of the perfect gift for the Easter bunny so he would never be late again. Read the book and you will know what the bunny got for Christmas.
A Rabbit for Easter
Paul is the happiest boy in Kindergarten because he can take the class' pet rabbit home during the Easter vacation. Sam, the rabbit, gets lost - but is found and Paul learns a valuable lesson.
The Golden Egg Book
Once there was a little bunny who found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. He rolled the egg down a hill to break the egg. Later when the bunny fell asleep the egg cracked open. Read the story to find out what was inside the egg.
Things to Make and Do for Easter
The book includes recipes, puzzles, riddles, games and instructions for making Easter eggs and an Easter basket.
The Easter Story for Children
Life always comes back in the spring. The glory of Easter is revealed to us in the spring. The cross becomes a major part of the Easter story - the proof that God keeps his promises.
The Great Easter Egg Mystery
After working hard to get them painted in time for the big Easter egg hunt, the Maple Street Six discover some of their eggs are missing. A Easter time mystery - see if you can solve the mystery before the Maple Street Six.
Petook
Petook the rooster witnesses the crucifixion of Christ and rejoices in the birth of New Chicks three days later on Easter morning.
ADULT BOOKS
The Stone That Rolled Away
Experience passion week and Easter through stories, meditations, hymns, poems, and prayers. The book is compiled by Guideposts.
The First Easter
It was the week that changed the world. This book tells the nature of the conspiracy against Jesus,
unravels the politics behind the cruifixion, documents the Last Supper and captures the trial before Pilate.
Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs
The symbols of Easter - painted eggs, new born ckicks, white lilies, new clothes are explained as well as how these symbols fit in our Easter celebration.
Peter Marshall's Beautiful Easter Prayers
A small book of prayers for Easter meditations by Peter Marshall to help you prepare yourself for Easter.
Our Family Easter Book
Stories, activities for the family to do together as they prepare for Easter. Special recipes like pancakes, chicken buns, and coconut pyramides. Crafts - making cards, making an Easter garden, and wooly chicks are included. There are read-aloud excerpts also included.
The Passion Story
A Bible study to be used during Lent.
The First Easter
Written by Peter Marshall who was convinced that "no man can look at Jesus of Nazareth and remain the same." It was the purpose of his ministry to make sure his congregation really looked at Jesus. The material is taken from his sermons.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Easter Parade
A illustrated book of Irving Berlin's song Easter Parade. Little bunny and her father go and enjoy the Easter Parade together.
The First Easter
A small board book for young children that very simply tells the story of the first Easter.
The Parable of the Lily
A farmer's daughter recieves a myterious gift which she neglects and then discards, only to find out Easter morning how special it is. Bible verses link the story to the life of Jesus.
The Spring Rabbit
Smudge is the only rabbit in the woods without a brother or sister. His mother tells tim to wait until spring. But spring is a long way off. Will Smudge's wish for a brother or sister ever come to pass?
East Bunny Are You Real?
What does the Easter bunny have to do with Easter? The book very simply explains about this symbol of Easter.
Hosanna to you, Jesus
A simple story which explains Palm Sunday.
The Easter Egg Artists
The Abbots have an established business as Easter egg artists, but take time out for a artistic adventure with their son Orson. Will the Easter eggs be ready for Easter? Delightful pictures help tell the story.
The Big Bunny and the Easter Eggs
Wilbur is big - bigger than the other rabbits. He can carry heavy loads and hop great distances. That is why he is chosen to be the Easter Bunny. He does a good job, until he gets sick.
The World in the Candy Egg
The story of the life inside a spun sugar egg. A tiny bird, a chicken, a wooly lamb, and a furry rabbit took a peck inside the egg, but the world belongs to a little girl.
The Easter Bunny That Overslept
It was raining and the Easter bunny was struggling down in his warm burrow dreaming about painting eggs and all the children who would visit on Easter Sunday. The bunny listened to the rain and it was so soothing he fell asleep and slept right through Easter. That is how the bunny found no one is interested in Easter eggs on Mother's Day, the 4th of July, or Halloween. Luckily when Christmas comes around Santa Claus thought of the perfect gift for the Easter bunny so he would never be late again. Read the book and you will know what the bunny got for Christmas.
A Rabbit for Easter
Paul is the happiest boy in Kindergarten because he can take the class' pet rabbit home during the Easter vacation. Sam, the rabbit, gets lost - but is found and Paul learns a valuable lesson.
The Golden Egg Book
Once there was a little bunny who found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. He rolled the egg down a hill to break the egg. Later when the bunny fell asleep the egg cracked open. Read the story to find out what was inside the egg.
Things to Make and Do for Easter
The book includes recipes, puzzles, riddles, games and instructions for making Easter eggs and an Easter basket.
The Easter Story for Children
Life always comes back in the spring. The glory of Easter is revealed to us in the spring. The cross becomes a major part of the Easter story - the proof that God keeps his promises.
The Great Easter Egg Mystery
After working hard to get them painted in time for the big Easter egg hunt, the Maple Street Six discover some of their eggs are missing. A Easter time mystery - see if you can solve the mystery before the Maple Street Six.
Petook
Petook the rooster witnesses the crucifixion of Christ and rejoices in the birth of New Chicks three days later on Easter morning.
Monday, December 27, 2010
SNOWY DAYS
Winter is here with snow and cold days. A good thing to do on a wintery day is read a good book. Here are some good children's books to share with your children.
The Snowman - Briggs
Here is a book even a preschooler can read as there are no words. A child invites a snowman into his house and shows him amazing sights. The snowman takes the boy on a wonderous flight over cities. You can talk the child through the story or better yet have the child tell you what they think the story is about.
The Tomten - Lindgren
Everyone is sleep as snow falling at the farm in the forest - except the Tomten, a friendly troll who lives in a corner of the hayloft by day and guards the farm by night. No one has ever seen the tomten, but the children see his footprints in the snow.
The Tomten and the Fox - Lindgren
Another book about the Tomten who guards the farm at night.
Snow - Shulevitz
As snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people in the city ignore them, and only one boy and his dog think that the snowfall will amount to anything.
Katy and the Big Snow - Burton
Katy is a plow for the highway department. In the summer she repairs roads and in the winter she plows snow. After a heavy snow fall, Katy is called on to dig out the city that is lock in because of all the snow. You can follow Katy as she recues everyone and they can all get back to work.
The Snowy Day - Keats
Peter woke up to a snowy world and went out to explore. He made trails in the snow, he smacked snow off a snow-covered tree, he had a snowball fight with some boys, and he made snow angels. What fun can you have with fresh snow?
Little Polar Bear - de Beer
while hunting with his father, a young polar bear drifts out to sea and ends up in a jungle where a friendly hippo helps Little Polar Bear return home.
The Snow Speaks - Carlstrom
The sights and sounds of the first snowfall are captured in this book. Great snow pictures!
Winter's Coming - Bunting
Pictures of the seasonal changes, and a brother and sister who take part in preparations for the coming winter. The farm bustles with activity and the whole family shares in the work. A small book that is just right for small hands.
Yesterday's Snowman - Mack
All the fun a family can have in the snow is shown in this small book.
The Biggest Snowstorm Ever - Paterson
One day it began to snow and snow and snow and soon it became a very big snow and the family had to jump out the second story window to play in the snow. After the snow the family has hot chocolate. Sounds like fun!
A Snowman Named Just Bob - Moulton
A story of Bob - a snowman.
In Winter - Moncure
Fifteen poems celebrating the snow, hibernating animals, icicles and other signs of winter.
The Mitten - Tresselt
A retelling of an old folktale. A small boy loses a mitten on a cold day in winter. The mitten is found by a small mouse and then larger and larger animals who want to get in out of the cold. Finally the mitten is split and all the animals are dumped out into the snow and run off. The boy comes looking for his lost mitten and sees and tiny mouse running off with the red lining of the thumb of the lost mitten.
There is another book by Jan Brett with the same story but very different and colorful pictures. It might be fun to take home both books and compare the story and the pictures.
Thomas' Snowsuit - Munch
The story is about Thomas and his struggles with a new snowsuit - both at home and at school. If you have children you will sympathize with the people who confront Thomas.
When Winter Comes - Mass
Simple text and photgraphs of all the winter activities - sledding, mittens, warm fires and hot soup.
Get Set...Go! Winter - Thomson
Winter days are short and cold. It is often snowy and icy. What can you do in weather like this? Look for bird and animal tracks, do twig weaving, make snowflakes, and feed the birds. The book will show you how to do all these things.
The Snowman - Briggs
Here is a book even a preschooler can read as there are no words. A child invites a snowman into his house and shows him amazing sights. The snowman takes the boy on a wonderous flight over cities. You can talk the child through the story or better yet have the child tell you what they think the story is about.
The Tomten - Lindgren
Everyone is sleep as snow falling at the farm in the forest - except the Tomten, a friendly troll who lives in a corner of the hayloft by day and guards the farm by night. No one has ever seen the tomten, but the children see his footprints in the snow.
The Tomten and the Fox - Lindgren
Another book about the Tomten who guards the farm at night.
Snow - Shulevitz
As snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people in the city ignore them, and only one boy and his dog think that the snowfall will amount to anything.
Katy and the Big Snow - Burton
Katy is a plow for the highway department. In the summer she repairs roads and in the winter she plows snow. After a heavy snow fall, Katy is called on to dig out the city that is lock in because of all the snow. You can follow Katy as she recues everyone and they can all get back to work.
The Snowy Day - Keats
Peter woke up to a snowy world and went out to explore. He made trails in the snow, he smacked snow off a snow-covered tree, he had a snowball fight with some boys, and he made snow angels. What fun can you have with fresh snow?
Little Polar Bear - de Beer
while hunting with his father, a young polar bear drifts out to sea and ends up in a jungle where a friendly hippo helps Little Polar Bear return home.
The Snow Speaks - Carlstrom
The sights and sounds of the first snowfall are captured in this book. Great snow pictures!
Winter's Coming - Bunting
Pictures of the seasonal changes, and a brother and sister who take part in preparations for the coming winter. The farm bustles with activity and the whole family shares in the work. A small book that is just right for small hands.
Yesterday's Snowman - Mack
All the fun a family can have in the snow is shown in this small book.
The Biggest Snowstorm Ever - Paterson
One day it began to snow and snow and snow and soon it became a very big snow and the family had to jump out the second story window to play in the snow. After the snow the family has hot chocolate. Sounds like fun!
A Snowman Named Just Bob - Moulton
A story of Bob - a snowman.
In Winter - Moncure
Fifteen poems celebrating the snow, hibernating animals, icicles and other signs of winter.
The Mitten - Tresselt
A retelling of an old folktale. A small boy loses a mitten on a cold day in winter. The mitten is found by a small mouse and then larger and larger animals who want to get in out of the cold. Finally the mitten is split and all the animals are dumped out into the snow and run off. The boy comes looking for his lost mitten and sees and tiny mouse running off with the red lining of the thumb of the lost mitten.
There is another book by Jan Brett with the same story but very different and colorful pictures. It might be fun to take home both books and compare the story and the pictures.
Thomas' Snowsuit - Munch
The story is about Thomas and his struggles with a new snowsuit - both at home and at school. If you have children you will sympathize with the people who confront Thomas.
When Winter Comes - Mass
Simple text and photgraphs of all the winter activities - sledding, mittens, warm fires and hot soup.
Get Set...Go! Winter - Thomson
Winter days are short and cold. It is often snowy and icy. What can you do in weather like this? Look for bird and animal tracks, do twig weaving, make snowflakes, and feed the birds. The book will show you how to do all these things.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
NEW FALL BOOKS
Lessman - A Hope Undaunted
The 1920's are drawing to a close and Katie O'Connor is a smart
and sassy young women. She has goals for her future that
include the perfect husband and a law degree that will let her
fight in court for women and children. Katie is a handful and
her father forces her to spend her summer volunteering at
The Boston Children's Aid Society. Her life will never be the
same. There are several twists and turns in Katie's life and
she will have to make choices.
Munson - Confirming Justice
A thriller which involves a Federal Judge, Dwight Pendergast,
who presides over a bribery case of the son of a cabinet-
secretary. During the trial a key witness disappears. When
FBI agent Griffin Topping is brought in to locate the missing
witness. Meantime the White House is about to nominate
Judge Pendergast to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.
In a race against time agent Topping risks everything to
save the case while opponets of the nomination attempt
to expose Pendergast family secrets to derail the
nomination.
Mc
Dowwell - The Witness
Marwan Accad and his brother, Ramy run an executive
security business. That business brought them in touch
with wealthy businessmen Refeeq Ramsey whose wife and
daughter were kinapped and held for randsom. Just as
Marwan shows his client evidence that would crack the
case wide open, Ramsey is gunned down by sniper fire.
Marwan narrowly escapes with his life but is chased all
over Europe and North Africa by police as the main
suspect in Ramsey's murder. who can he trust as his
picture is on the cover of the newspapers and on the
television. While he is on the run he meets the
beautiful Alia Nour who will change his life forever.
Macomber - 1022 Evergreen place
In this 10th book in the series, about Cedar Cove, is
excieted about the engagement of Mack and Mary Jo.
But there are always problems in Cedar Cove. If Mark
wants to adopt Mary Jo's baby will her old boyfriend,
David, be a problem? Then there's Linc and Lori who
wed without telling her controlling father. And what
will Rachel's stepdaughter, Jolene, do when she finds
out Rachel is pregant? Small town life in Cedar
Cove is never dull. The author will remind you who
all the players are at the beguinning of the book - in
case you can't remember the past books.
Well - Nursing a Grudge
Yes, he was a grudge - so how did he get involved
from his assisted-living apartment to join in a
clandestine spicy hot chilli party? He almost had fun
until someone ended up dead. Now Earl Walker
seems to be the only person suspicious enough to
think it is murder and to finally figure out who the
murderer is.
Hart - Love, Charleston
Two sisters and a cousin are very close as they are
growing up. Now as adults, life is pulling the
three women in different directions. Anne Brumley
has long dreamed of traveling to Enland for 6
months to study and enhance her bell ringing
skills. Anne's sister, Lish, struggles with her
husband's ambition to work for the Center for
Disease Control and move from Charleston to
Atlanta. And cousin Della's former fiancee has
returned to Charleston and will make Della
rethink her marriage to her gifted but
unemployed-artist husband. Adding to this mix
is Roy, who has been called to be the new
pastor at the prestigious St. Michael Episcapal
Church. A small baby who is born early, will
change all of their lives. A book about family,
friendship, and faith.
Sundin - A Distant Melody
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous
mother, Allie will do anything to gain her
approval - even marry a man she doesn't love.
while Allie had nearly resigned herself to that
fate, Lt. Walter Novak - fearless in the cockpit
but hopeless with women - takes his last
furlough at home in California before being
shipped overseas in WWII. Walter and Allie
meet at a wedding and begin correspondence.
As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber
base in England and Allie's mansion in an
orange grove, their friendship binds them
together. You will participate in the
bombing run in Europe and view the world of
war on the home front with rationing and
shortages of sugar and other materials.
The 1920's are drawing to a close and Katie O'Connor is a smart
and sassy young women. She has goals for her future that
include the perfect husband and a law degree that will let her
fight in court for women and children. Katie is a handful and
her father forces her to spend her summer volunteering at
The Boston Children's Aid Society. Her life will never be the
same. There are several twists and turns in Katie's life and
she will have to make choices.
Munson - Confirming Justice
A thriller which involves a Federal Judge, Dwight Pendergast,
who presides over a bribery case of the son of a cabinet-
secretary. During the trial a key witness disappears. When
FBI agent Griffin Topping is brought in to locate the missing
witness. Meantime the White House is about to nominate
Judge Pendergast to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.
In a race against time agent Topping risks everything to
save the case while opponets of the nomination attempt
to expose Pendergast family secrets to derail the
nomination.
Mc
Dowwell - The Witness
Marwan Accad and his brother, Ramy run an executive
security business. That business brought them in touch
with wealthy businessmen Refeeq Ramsey whose wife and
daughter were kinapped and held for randsom. Just as
Marwan shows his client evidence that would crack the
case wide open, Ramsey is gunned down by sniper fire.
Marwan narrowly escapes with his life but is chased all
over Europe and North Africa by police as the main
suspect in Ramsey's murder. who can he trust as his
picture is on the cover of the newspapers and on the
television. While he is on the run he meets the
beautiful Alia Nour who will change his life forever.
Macomber - 1022 Evergreen place
In this 10th book in the series, about Cedar Cove, is
excieted about the engagement of Mack and Mary Jo.
But there are always problems in Cedar Cove. If Mark
wants to adopt Mary Jo's baby will her old boyfriend,
David, be a problem? Then there's Linc and Lori who
wed without telling her controlling father. And what
will Rachel's stepdaughter, Jolene, do when she finds
out Rachel is pregant? Small town life in Cedar
Cove is never dull. The author will remind you who
all the players are at the beguinning of the book - in
case you can't remember the past books.
Well - Nursing a Grudge
Yes, he was a grudge - so how did he get involved
from his assisted-living apartment to join in a
clandestine spicy hot chilli party? He almost had fun
until someone ended up dead. Now Earl Walker
seems to be the only person suspicious enough to
think it is murder and to finally figure out who the
murderer is.
Hart - Love, Charleston
Two sisters and a cousin are very close as they are
growing up. Now as adults, life is pulling the
three women in different directions. Anne Brumley
has long dreamed of traveling to Enland for 6
months to study and enhance her bell ringing
skills. Anne's sister, Lish, struggles with her
husband's ambition to work for the Center for
Disease Control and move from Charleston to
Atlanta. And cousin Della's former fiancee has
returned to Charleston and will make Della
rethink her marriage to her gifted but
unemployed-artist husband. Adding to this mix
is Roy, who has been called to be the new
pastor at the prestigious St. Michael Episcapal
Church. A small baby who is born early, will
change all of their lives. A book about family,
friendship, and faith.
Sundin - A Distant Melody
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous
mother, Allie will do anything to gain her
approval - even marry a man she doesn't love.
while Allie had nearly resigned herself to that
fate, Lt. Walter Novak - fearless in the cockpit
but hopeless with women - takes his last
furlough at home in California before being
shipped overseas in WWII. Walter and Allie
meet at a wedding and begin correspondence.
As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber
base in England and Allie's mansion in an
orange grove, their friendship binds them
together. You will participate in the
bombing run in Europe and view the world of
war on the home front with rationing and
shortages of sugar and other materials.
Friday, May 7, 2010
NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS
E
De
DeLuca – Harry the Wolf
So God made the wild animals and all the small crawling animals …God saw that this was good. Genesis 1:25. That is the start of this small book about God’s animals. There is Lizzie the elephant from Africa, Ben the beaver from North America, Buster the kangaroo from Australia, Harry the wolf from Europe, Celia the tiger from Asia, Mattie the polar bear from the Artic, Bob the penguin from Antarctica, and Josh the anteater from South America. There are fold out pages and plastic overlay pages that change the pages like magic and make the book fun to read.
E
At
Atwood – Our Big, Big God
The story talks about all the things in our world
that only our big, big God could create. The book starts with a small, small page and tells of small creatures God created – ants, bugs, bees. As each page gets bigger, the creatures and the world gets bigger – the canyons and the mountains, the seas and the earth.
E
Be
Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends
When Sister Bear makes a new friend, her best friend Lizzy gets jealous. Brother Bear tells her God wants her to make up with Lizzy.
E
Be
Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule
Sister Bear learns the meaning of the Golden Rule that is engraved in her locket when a new bear arrives at school and no one invites the new bear to play.
E
Be
Berenstain – God Loves You
When Brother Bear tries out for the basketball team and Sister Bear tries out for the school musical. They ate surprised by the outcome which teaches them about God’s plan for them.
E
Be
Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears Discover God’s Creation
When Mother Bear turns off the TV Brother and Sister Bear think they will die but soon discover all the great things in their world besides TV.
E
Mo
Moore – How Noah Knew What to Do
Noah listened when God told him a plan to change the world and that plan was for Noah to build an ark to save his family and two of each of the animals of the world. Most important lesson for Noah is that he learned God keeps his promises.
E
Ge
George – God’s Wisdom for Little Boys
Short verses from Proverbs serve as examples of how to live as God wants us to, by doing such things as sharing toys, being friendly and helping around the house.
E
Ra
Rabe – The I Believe Bunny
Little mouse is in trouble and bunny is the only one nearby to help, but he is small and unsure of himself until he begins to pray and realizes that God can help him be strong.
E
Ra
Rabe – Sharing with You
Bunny loves to play with mouse and his other friends, but does not want to share his collection of shiny rocks with his friends.
E
Ma
Mackall – God Loves Me More Than That
Simple rhyming text explores the extent of God’s love, which more than the bumbles in a bumble bee and softer than a kitten’s sneeze.
E
De
DeStefano – this Little Prayer of Mine
Young children praying wonder if God will hear their small, short prayers. As they go through their life and things happen, they keep praying and learn they can trust and rely on God.
E
Mc
McGuire – Rainy Day Games
Based on the story of Noah in Genesis, the animals spend quite a few rainy days on the ark and play games to pass the time while waiting for God’s rainbow.
E
St
Stoddard – Skid and the Too Tiny Tunnel
A story of courage based on Deuteronomy 31:6. Skid, the littlest yellow tractor wants to be mighty like the giant bulldozers, tall cranes and massive diggers. They tell him they are busy building a new road through the mountain and so Skid is left behind. When disaster happens and a tunnel collapses only a small opening is left – so can a tiny tractor save the day?
E
Lu
Lucado – The Tallest of Smalls
Little Ollie was certain he didn’t matter. After all, he was the smallest of Too Smalls. For some reason Ollie is given a pair of stilts and he thought that would change his world. Then there was a stumble and a fall and Ollie was back to square one. That’s when he met Jesus and learned size didn’t matter – that he was loved for who he was.
E
St
Strong – Where Do Angels Sleep?
There are Bible verses that tell us there are angels who guard us. This picture book answers questions children might have about angels.
E
Hu
Hunt – The Tale of Three Trees
Once upon a mountain three little trees stood dreaming about what they wanted to be when they grew up. So begins the American folk tale about three trees whose wishes come true – but in a surprising way. You maybe surprised by what the smallest tree becomes.
E
Wi
Wilson – Let’s Make a Joyful Noise
This is a book about Psalm 100. Follow a child as he discovers the fun and joy of praising God. From birds singing, to church bells singing, to the worship service in church itself – when folks sing, clap and shout hallelujah! – all creatures seem to be praising God’s goodness. Even the closing prayer is another way to make a joyful noise.
225.92
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Self – Saint Paul
A child’s story about how and why Saul changed into Paul. The last page lists the most important facts about Paul’s life the front has Paul’s world and each of his three journeys are traced on the map.
E
Be
Bergen – God Gave Us Love
Papa Bear tells Little Bear all about God’s love and why she should be patient, gentle, kind and loving to family members and others, even when she doesn’t like them very much.
E
Lo
Lord – If Jesus Came to Visit Me
What if Jesus came to visit – just for one day? What would we say to Jesus and how would we act? You share your day with Jesus and offer Him to share a meal with you. Finally Jesus has to leave and you would like to give Him a gift so he will remember you and the day you spent together, but what can you give to Jesus? Read and find out the answer.
De
DeLuca – Harry the Wolf
So God made the wild animals and all the small crawling animals …God saw that this was good. Genesis 1:25. That is the start of this small book about God’s animals. There is Lizzie the elephant from Africa, Ben the beaver from North America, Buster the kangaroo from Australia, Harry the wolf from Europe, Celia the tiger from Asia, Mattie the polar bear from the Artic, Bob the penguin from Antarctica, and Josh the anteater from South America. There are fold out pages and plastic overlay pages that change the pages like magic and make the book fun to read.
E
At
Atwood – Our Big, Big God
The story talks about all the things in our world
that only our big, big God could create. The book starts with a small, small page and tells of small creatures God created – ants, bugs, bees. As each page gets bigger, the creatures and the world gets bigger – the canyons and the mountains, the seas and the earth.
E
Be
Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends
When Sister Bear makes a new friend, her best friend Lizzy gets jealous. Brother Bear tells her God wants her to make up with Lizzy.
E
Be
Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule
Sister Bear learns the meaning of the Golden Rule that is engraved in her locket when a new bear arrives at school and no one invites the new bear to play.
E
Be
Berenstain – God Loves You
When Brother Bear tries out for the basketball team and Sister Bear tries out for the school musical. They ate surprised by the outcome which teaches them about God’s plan for them.
E
Be
Berenstain – The Berenstain Bears Discover God’s Creation
When Mother Bear turns off the TV Brother and Sister Bear think they will die but soon discover all the great things in their world besides TV.
E
Mo
Moore – How Noah Knew What to Do
Noah listened when God told him a plan to change the world and that plan was for Noah to build an ark to save his family and two of each of the animals of the world. Most important lesson for Noah is that he learned God keeps his promises.
E
Ge
George – God’s Wisdom for Little Boys
Short verses from Proverbs serve as examples of how to live as God wants us to, by doing such things as sharing toys, being friendly and helping around the house.
E
Ra
Rabe – The I Believe Bunny
Little mouse is in trouble and bunny is the only one nearby to help, but he is small and unsure of himself until he begins to pray and realizes that God can help him be strong.
E
Ra
Rabe – Sharing with You
Bunny loves to play with mouse and his other friends, but does not want to share his collection of shiny rocks with his friends.
E
Ma
Mackall – God Loves Me More Than That
Simple rhyming text explores the extent of God’s love, which more than the bumbles in a bumble bee and softer than a kitten’s sneeze.
E
De
DeStefano – this Little Prayer of Mine
Young children praying wonder if God will hear their small, short prayers. As they go through their life and things happen, they keep praying and learn they can trust and rely on God.
E
Mc
McGuire – Rainy Day Games
Based on the story of Noah in Genesis, the animals spend quite a few rainy days on the ark and play games to pass the time while waiting for God’s rainbow.
E
St
Stoddard – Skid and the Too Tiny Tunnel
A story of courage based on Deuteronomy 31:6. Skid, the littlest yellow tractor wants to be mighty like the giant bulldozers, tall cranes and massive diggers. They tell him they are busy building a new road through the mountain and so Skid is left behind. When disaster happens and a tunnel collapses only a small opening is left – so can a tiny tractor save the day?
E
Lu
Lucado – The Tallest of Smalls
Little Ollie was certain he didn’t matter. After all, he was the smallest of Too Smalls. For some reason Ollie is given a pair of stilts and he thought that would change his world. Then there was a stumble and a fall and Ollie was back to square one. That’s when he met Jesus and learned size didn’t matter – that he was loved for who he was.
E
St
Strong – Where Do Angels Sleep?
There are Bible verses that tell us there are angels who guard us. This picture book answers questions children might have about angels.
E
Hu
Hunt – The Tale of Three Trees
Once upon a mountain three little trees stood dreaming about what they wanted to be when they grew up. So begins the American folk tale about three trees whose wishes come true – but in a surprising way. You maybe surprised by what the smallest tree becomes.
E
Wi
Wilson – Let’s Make a Joyful Noise
This is a book about Psalm 100. Follow a child as he discovers the fun and joy of praising God. From birds singing, to church bells singing, to the worship service in church itself – when folks sing, clap and shout hallelujah! – all creatures seem to be praising God’s goodness. Even the closing prayer is another way to make a joyful noise.
225.92
Se
Self – Saint Paul
A child’s story about how and why Saul changed into Paul. The last page lists the most important facts about Paul’s life the front has Paul’s world and each of his three journeys are traced on the map.
E
Be
Bergen – God Gave Us Love
Papa Bear tells Little Bear all about God’s love and why she should be patient, gentle, kind and loving to family members and others, even when she doesn’t like them very much.
E
Lo
Lord – If Jesus Came to Visit Me
What if Jesus came to visit – just for one day? What would we say to Jesus and how would we act? You share your day with Jesus and offer Him to share a meal with you. Finally Jesus has to leave and you would like to give Him a gift so he will remember you and the day you spent together, but what can you give to Jesus? Read and find out the answer.
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