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At the edge of Bethlehem, the animals grumble in their stalls. The cow’s hay isn’t fresh, the lambs are loud, the donkey’s cranky, and even the little mouse and spider can’t get along. But when a tired couple arrives in the night and lays a tiny baby in Molly’s manger, the stable grows quiet and bright.

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to...

Old Man Paddler sends the Sugar Creek Gang to a beautiful Caribbean island to find his missing twin brother. Circus and Bill find an old man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Old Man Paddler, but then they get separated from the rest of the group. A goat and a lottery ticket become the key to restoring Mr. Paddler. Discover the difference between fate and God's control of the events in our lives.

There are times in life when we are faced with decisions having everlasting effects. Hunter is a high school student, forced to choose which path to take. Hitting his head during an LDS church basketball game, his memory is shaken. The results leave him scrambling to make sense of his relationships with his family, his friends, and the teachings harbored deep inside him. Hunter is left to choose between his best friend and his old life or to embrace his family and the feelings pushing against his past. And then there's Jessie. She won't give the old Hunter the time of day.

The second book in the Everyday Zoo series, written by New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer, uses the beloved cast of animal characters to help readers discover the importance of finding peace in our lives by making decisions that please God. This book introduces Boyd the giraffe who is...

Lonely and a long way from her Iowa home, twelve-year-old Jeri McKane reacts to boarding school the way most middle schoolers would. Even with close friends, she wonders whether her scholarship to prestigious Landmark School was worth it. She’s tempted to give up when her Mom can’t make...

It’s show-and-tell day at school, and Sam and his friends are feeling lots of emotions. He wonders why he feels flippy in his tummy. And why is Alex stomping his feet? And does Hudson usually have such a big grin? After several unchecked feelings threaten to ruin the big day, Sam and his friends start to learn how to give each emotion a name and ask God to help them remember that “a feeling is just a feeling - it’s not in charge of you”.

Perseverance. Loyalty. Trust. Saving the princess was just the beginning. Yarrow is ready to settle back into the easy life of a hedgehog minstrel. But when Princess Fragaria asks Rye and the Medley Troupe to escort the mysterious bone key to Mel’s parents, he can’t say no. The archeologist owls may be able to read the strange script written on the key and discover why Mugwort wants it so badly. But as Rye’s critical attitude undermines their new friendship, Yarrow struggles to stay committed to the quest.

With the war behind her, only one thing was left undone—getting her papa back. Never in her wildest dreams did Mercy imagine that the road which began in Lexington would lead her into the heart of the British empire. Clinging to the hope of a single letter, will faith be enough to guide her heart through the labyrinth of London to find answers and, if he was still out there, her papa?

From the creators of Finding Forgiveness, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book, this hopeful and lyrical picture book about a Jewish family celebrating Shabbat inspires readers of all kinds to look for moments of joy, even amidst challenging times. On this rainy Friday evening, a boy dwells upon the...

Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things—to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. But with her mom hard...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Sarah, a young girl who discovers the extraordinary power of faith through an unexpected encounter with a talking dolphin. In this heartwarming and thought-provoking children's book, embark on a journey that explores the meaning of life, the joy of believing in something greater, and the importance of spreading kindness.

Pohádkové vyprávění o rodině a přátelích neposlušného svatojánského Broučka bydlícího za potokem pod jalovcem i s tatínkem a maminkou. Autor knihy byl evangelický kněz a Broučci jsou alegorickým zobrazením rodiny, která žije podle křesťanských hodnot, v souladu s přírodou. Šlo mu především o zobrazení významů, jako byly rodová soudržnost, vzájemná úcta, harmonie člověka a přírody, či poslušnost Bohu. K námětu ho inspirovalo jedno krásné odpoledne, kdy u Hořátve odpočíval a sledoval rej a shon různých broučků. Příběh promýšlel a největší část pak napsal v Čáslavi.

An exciting story for young listeners with themes of compassion, prayer, friendship, and trust about Luke and a stray dog. This story will quickly become your child’s favourite audiobook (and maybe yours, too).

A 2024 Sydney Taylor Honor Book! Two vampire brothers must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders in this humorous and delightfully spooky novel for young readers. For fans of Too Bright to See. Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie...

This dystopian adventure will thrill tweens with suspense, mystery, and a hero seeking truth and resisting evil. Parents will love this clean fiction series that is packed with action and meaningful ideas of right and wrong without being too graphic or mature for young readers. In a future...

After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, the Sanctus children are assigned to the Tradium Boarding School, where magic is studied but never truly practiced. Paul discovers a mystic book and his own magical gift which may save the school and his younger siblings' lives.

The year is 1912. When doctors in India are unable to treat her baby brother’s illness, Ruth’s missionary parents decide there is one solution: move her mother and the children across the world - to Michigan. But India is the only home Ruth knows. In a matter of days, she must leave Papa and all she loves behind, abandon her dream of one day playing violin in the Calcutta Orchestra, and embark on a rollicking, four-week journey across the Arabian and Mediterranean Seas, followed by the voyage to New York aboard the luxurious, ill-fated RMS Titanic.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams! Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re...

You want your children to spend five or 10 minutes listening to a story that will hold their attention and stay in their minds - a story that could also give adults something to think about. This audiobook offers 50 such stories - parables, true stories, once-upon-a-time stories, Bible stories. Good stories feed the imagination. Moreover, they communicate values and ideas in a palatable, non-threatening way - putting flesh on the bare bones of concepts, teaching about life and lingering in the memory. Here is a source of such wealth.