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A strange, sad thing has happened in the Universe. It was rumored that evil had left a stain on one small planet. Even the wisest stars in the celestial choirs could not imagine what their Composer-Conductor would do. But in the fulness of time, He told them He would go to the wounded planet Himself. But when He told them He would also bring little Lumen, they marveled. He had a special task for her. Would this very young star be able to live up to her Creator's expectations? "The beautiful story of LUMEN has been a Christmas Eve tradition for our family for many years. With the fireside reading of the Christmas story from the Bible and LUMEN, we usher in the true meaning of Christmas. Yet, LUMEN is more than a Christmas story. It is a precious reminder that our Creator formed each one of us with purpose and knows us by name. I have read this book to adult and children's groups and it never fails to connect and touch their hearts, no matter what the age. I hope LUMEN will become a new annual tradition for you as well, but may the message stay in your hearts all year round. " Heather Stoner, Richmond, Virginia
This new, illustrated collection of poetry shares author K. Allura Chases view that poetry is the music of life from which each of us creates our own melodies. Illustrated by Chase, these verses, with subjects ranging from nature and the seasons to reflections from the heart, seek to touch everyone and help us realize and embrace the unique qualities in each individual that connects us in our humanness. She invites us to experience a warm summer evening in the country or a walk in the woods that awakens our imagination to the life that surrounds us but remains hidden. She also shows us how to appreciate the beauty and mystery of each season and discover the real spirit of Christmas and how i...
After being rescued from a dark place, Shia is adopted by a kindly woman and goes off to live happily ever after with his new mom, her husband, and her daughter. His new home is also occupied byyep, you guessed itcats. Shia develops a special relationship with each member of his new home. He loves his feline brothers and sister, especially Taz. She is older and smaller than the other cats, far too frail to play with the likes of strong young Noah and feisty Max. Shia protects Taz, and they loved each other very much. Taz usually takes time out of every day to walk through the house and make sure everything is as it should be. But today Shia senses something is wrong. He hasnt seen Taz making her rounds. Is something wrong? Shia learned that God would always be with him when he was rescued from the dark place. Now he must be brave and realize that though we dont always understand his ways, God has a plan for every one of his children.
Missy’s Babies begins when a very skinny and frightened cat appears in the neighborhood. The cat hides under the bushes and runs from people when they get too close. After befriending the cat and convincing it to come into the house, JoAnn Hill determines that “it” is a girl and decides to call her Missy. JoAnn tries in vain to find her owner, but no one claims her. Gradually, she becomes part of the family. One day, they notice that Missy is gaining weight. After a visit to the vet, they realize that she is pregnant. Although the family was reluctant to take in one cat, they cannot turn her away when she is expecting a litter of kittens. The birth of five kittens provides many exciting adventures for JoAnn and her husband—and Missy too! As the babies get bigger, JoAnn notices that one of the babies is as small as a mouse, and the vet suggests that it may not live. But Dinky, newly named because of her size, is determined to survive. Missy’s Babies is the heartwarming story of what happens when you open your heart to a situation and discover that there is a place for every living creature—sometimes in our own hearts and homes!
Emily, a little girl in Connecticut, forms an affectionate bond with an older neighbor she names "Grampy" and with whom she shares activities such as gardening, pony rides, and laughter, adding up to a childhood experience of unconditional love.
A poetic little boy with a wonderful imagination dreams about all of the things he would do if he could fly. His ambitions take him on a colorful journey through the clouds and over the mountains, from flower to flower and across oceans. He believes in himself and knows anything is possible. He can do anything, be anything, and go anywhere! But where will he choose to go, and what will he choose to do over everything else in the world? The answer might surprise you! A heartwarming story told with bright, beautiful illustrations, If I Could Fly encourages children to follow their dreams.
There's a mean young bull in the barnyard. He isn't nice to the other animals, and they call him Barnyard Bully. He kicks the chickens' ball away from them and chases the pigs out of their mud hole. Bad Barnyard Bully! The next day, Barnyard Bully wants to play with the chickens. They tell him no. They don't play with bullies! The bull is very sad. Maybe he shouldn't be so mean. But does he have the courage to tell his friends that he is sorry? Filled with fun illustrations, The Barnyard Bully is a charming story that teaches children the importance of not being a bully.
Leah s middle school history class is preparing to go on a pre-Thanksgiving trip to the nearby state park to learn more about the Native American cultures they study in class. Part of the trip involves an assignment where the kids can either take photographs or draw pictures that depict their experiences at the park and what they learn. In this story, Leah is excited to be going on the class trip because to her it is like a treasure hunt. However, the weekend before the trip, her experiences take an unexpected turn. Unable to go on the field trip, Leah finds another way to complete her school project. After this, she comes up with a wonderful idea to present to her Mom and family, who are waiting for her father to get back from his military deployment overseas. In this story see how Leah meets these challenges, and discovers the special treasures in her life.
As a child, Anne Sollee was taught to memorize Scripture. Although it wasn t always a fun thing to do, she has remembered it throughout the years and leaned on God s Word even in the direst of circumstance. Following a mission trip to an orphanage in Kenya in the summer of 2011, the children there inspired Anne to create the Scripture Scrapbook for Children. This is a scrapbook of vivid images, coupled with Bible verses and commentary from Anne herself. Each page is designed to mimic the appearance of a scrapbook, complete with cut-out dictionary definitions and hand-drawn illustrations to entice the eyes of a child. From the Old Testament to the New, Anne reminds children of God s love. When a child loses hope or feels lonely or overlooked, this scrapbook can remind him or her that God has a master plan, that God s love is always offered, and that they were created by Him. Scripture Scrapbook for Children seeks to educate, inspire, and most of all, ignite a passion for God that lasts a lifetime.
Sally is a good little girl with a kind heart. When her sweet tooth acts up and she gets a hankering for some candy, she has no trouble convincing her mother to give her fifty cents to spend at the nearby penny candy store. On their way, Sally and her mother pass a park. All the children in the park seem sad for some reason, but Sally can’t imagine why. Inside the store, though, there is nothing but joy. There is candy in every corner and every nook, from lollypops to jelly beans to chocolate marshmallow mustaches! When the store clerk offers Sally a bag, she happily accepts and proceeds to fill the bag with fifty wonderful pieces of candy. But what will Sally do with so much candy? Join Sally as she learns about sharing in this sweet tale of her trip to the penny candy store.