Lauren Thompson

A long time ago and far away, although it could be here, and it could be now, a boy threw a stone and injured a girl. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been enemies, and their towns as well, so it was no surprise that something bad had happened. Hate had happened. Revenge had happened. And that inspired more hate and more calls for revenge. But this time, a young girl decided to try something different... Inspired by the original...

A mother duck tries to persuade her five ducklings to go to sleep on a dark night

Recalls how Jesus taught people to love, how he was crucified for his teachings, and how his resurrection brought hope to the world

One cold day Mouse and Poppa venture into the clear white world. From sledding down hills, to skating across the ice, to meeting fluffy snow angels, Mouse finds that wintertime is full of surprises. And before it's time to go home, Mouse just might have time to "make" a special new friend! This seasonal story is perfect for little hands!

While exploring the house on Christmas Eve, a little mouse discovers the tree, a candy cane, a stocking, a jingle bell, and Santa Claus

"On a crisp autumn day, Mouse and Minka celebrate fall by jumping in a pile of leaves"--

A mouse and its mother experience the delights of nature on a windy spring day.

One starry night, as all sorts of animals watch over their young, Mary and Joseph watch over their baby boy, Jesus, in Bethlehem.

"On a bright sunny day Mouse and Minka celebrate summer with a picnic in the park"--

When the other barnyard animals comment on how tiny the littlest chick is, the proud little one peeps louder, stands taller, and runs faster than any of them.