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Renee keeps a diary after she finds out her daddy is sick with cancer. She even starts praying and asking God to make him better. But what if he doesn’t get any better? She is worried that she won’t be able to talk to her daddy after he has gone, but her daddy encourages her to keep talking to him, no matter what.

Here it is. The whole entire story of the Book of Genesis as told to you by the world's oldest storyteller, Uncle Bob. If you think you know the truth behind the Bible Stories you really ought to pick up a copy of this book. If you are one of those folks who thinks that it is bad manners to giggle a little in church - well, you might want to take a good listen to the sample before you go throwing down any of your hard-earned money. This isn't exactly a solemn retelling of the Bible. In fact, I guarantee a giggle or two along the way. The fact is this is the story of the Book of Genesis as retold by a country gentleman who read the Bible a couple of times and is doing his level best to retell it in his own words.

> The First Santa is an illuminating journey that celebrates the wonder, magic, and mystery of being alive. When a 9-year-old boy discovers the tooth fairy may be a sham, he questions the existence of the jolly old elf himself, Santa. The boy's colorful dad takes him to the roots of the story, encouraging him to expand his horizon. The First Santa invites the child within us all to wake up, celebrate nature, faerie, and our authentic playful selves.

A knight left for dead. A country on the verge of ruin. And an evil lord rising to conquer. Sir Rowan is the most decorated tournament knight in Cameria, but when he is attacked and left for dead, his world collapses. Betrayed and lingering at death’s door, only a bizarre vision of his Prince and the help of a woman dedicated to the King keeps him alive. As Rowan heals, he finds new purpose in life through service to his King. But his beloved land of Cameria has fallen victim to the tyranny of the Dark Knight.

In this book, the Sugar Creek Gang goes to Chicago in an adventure full of ups and downs. It starts with an airplane ride over a storm. It continues with museum visits, rescue mission ministry, performing on the radio at Moody Bible Institute, and an elevated train ride. A fight between Jim and Bob Till lands one of them in the hospital in critical condition.

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.

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...