The well-loved words of Ecclesiastes take on new life and meaning in the sun-baked rural setting of a South African homestead. Sowing, planting, and reaping through the wet and dry seasons, g
The biblical Psalms describe a whole range of emotions, from joy and wonder to sadness and regret. This collection of Psalms, paraphrased for young readers, uses simple yet powerful imagery to help c
What begins as a playful game of fetch between a boy and his dog turns into a wild goose chase that springs from one page to the next in this delightful book. Young readers will find themselves caught
When Gonzalo the rooster wins the lottery, he leaves his job at the farm in search of the good life, but no matter where he goes or what new adventure he tries, Gonzalo does not find what he's looking
Relates a legend about the Irish slave girl who became Saint Brigid, beginning with a celestial song, a mysterious gift, and a prophecy on the night of her birth.
Long ago, when hardly anyone knew how to read or write, people recited stories by heart. They sat around the hearth at night, telling of heroes and monsters, great battles fought, and fortunes
In the follow-up to Saints: Lives and Illuminations, detailed portraits and biographical sketches of thirty-six remarkable men and women of the second millennium are accompanied by an introduction det
The bible?s stories abound with animals?Jonah?s whale, the ram sacrificed in Isaac?s place, the serpent who tempted Eve. Some fill minor roles, while some are central to their stories. But God watched
Garmann is back for another story in this follow-up to the acclaimed books Garmann?s Summer and Garmann?s Street. And he?s joined once more by some favorite characters from the original book, includin
Camille and her grandmother share a special bond, but when she learns that Grandma has Alzheimer's Disease, Camille finds creative ways to continue their special traditions.
After getting in trouble at his previous school in Pennsylvania, thirteen-year-old Ethan Oppenheimer is sent to live with his grandparents in urban Washington, D.C. where he becomes the only white, je
As the summer ends, six-year-old Garmann's three ancient aunts visit and they all talk about the things that scare them, in an award-winning story that ponders fear and courage, life and death, beginn
