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When a curious little boy visits the zoo, he learns much more from the animals than his parents might have expected. The fascinating creatures he encounters there provoke in him a rousing round of questions and speculations that will set your child to thinking. Why has God created and preserved such an entertaining assortment of beasts?
The sight of so many animals brings to his young mind thoughts of Noah's ark. Why has God created and preserved...
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An injured woman in a wedding veil on Jack Colby's ranch property? Jack has no idea who she is - and neither does she. "Kendra" doesn't know her name, what the veil is all about or where she belongs. And since Jack's entire life changed with the unwelcome discovery of a twin brother, he's not in the mood for secrets or surprises. Like finding out that Kendra might be spoken for. Yet even as she helps him open his heart to his family, he finds himself...
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Catching His Heart
Olivia Franklin suspected coming home to Jasper Gulch would mean eventually running into her first love, Jack McGuire. But she's adamant that she not repeat the mistakes that led to her broken heart. Yet from the moment she lays eyes on her former sweetheart, her resistance begins to crumble. The tall, handsome rancher made his choice all those years ago. He'd gone from the baseball diamond to a high-rise office and finally back...
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WITNESS IN HIDING
After exposing an illegal adoption ring, newly named "Kara Grant" is promised safety in Witness Protection. But someone has found her-and wants her dead. If only she could trust the handsome firefighter who catches her fleeing from a suspicious fire. Jake Steele seems to think she's guilty of burning her own home. But how can she tell him who she really is and what she's been through without bringing danger to the widowed single...
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The Man of Her Dreams
Julie Shaw is up to her ears in parade preparations...and cowboys! As the mayor's daughter, she needs to make sure the centennial celebrations for her beloved hometown of Jasper Gulch, Montana, go off without a hitch. Surely that's why she's feeling so flustered. It couldn't have anything to do with the handsome Ryan Travers. Of course she'd noticed the visiting rodeo star with the sparkle in his eye. But Julie is way too sensible...
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An Alaska wildlife trooper tries to track down a killer on her own-while the pilot who broke her heart tries desperately to protect her . . .
Two murdered men are the last thing wildlife trooper McKenna Clark expected to find in the stark Alaskan wilderness. As the only law enforcement in the area, the responsibility for the case rests on her shoulders-along with the danger.
Hunting guide and pilot Will Harrison wants to ease the load, but McKenna...
8) Targeted
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MARKED FOR MURDER
When photos of Stephanie O'Brien are found in a serial killer's home, she must face the horrible truth that she's the next intended victim. She has nowhere to hide, nowhere to run-except to K-9 cop Rick Powell. As her self-appointed bodyguard, Rick will do anything to protect the innocent teacher-even keep his attraction at bay. He's known loss; he won't lose Stephanie. But the killer seems to anticipate their every move. And Rick...
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Relive the story of Easter through the eyes of man's most faithful friend . . . No one expected Barley to have an encounter with the Messiah. He was homeless, hungry, and struggling to survive in first century Jerusalem. Most surprisingly, he was a dog. But through Barley's eyes, the story of a teacher from Galilee comes alive in a way we've never experienced before.
Barley's story begins in the home of a compassionate woodcarver and his wife who...
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Emma pretends Howie is Mrs. Brown, a guest at her tea party. But she soon learns that puppies pay no attention to manners. Beginning readers will learn that God has given everyone their own gift. Howie has his too-being a puppy. Whimsical illustrations complement this wonderfully written story of make-believe. Emma pretende que Chispa es la Sra. Brown, una invitada a su merienda. Pero ella pronto aprende que los cachorros no le prestan atención a...
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Snowbound with a millionaire
Faith Shaw can't wait for another hometown Thanksgiving with the good people of Jasper Gulch. Turkey, mashed potatoes, apple pie-and this year's centennial celebration. Yet there's one person who isn't happy to be there: Dale Massey, the Shaw family's reluctant houseguest. When a winter storm strands the big-city millionaire in Montana, he is far from pleased. But the mayor's daughter suspects Dale's all-business attitude...
12) Camels Don't Fly
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When Honk the Camel finds a statue of a camel with wings, he is sure that he must have lost his wings in the flood. He decides that he will build his own wings so that he can fly with the birds like every camel should in this beautiful, full color storybook.
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Ramon is a squirrel who lived in a garden full of fruits and flowers - also known as the Land of Milk and Honey. But one day Ramon finds himself in a different world, surrounded by others like him who feed off nuts and have to save up food for the winter. Longing for his home, Ramon is determined to get back to the Land of Milk and Honey, and bring his new friends with him! Join Ramon, Maddy, and their friends on their journey to reach the promised...
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Popular cozy enthusiast and blogger, Liz Marie, and her husband Jose Galvan draw on the sweet story of bringing home a lamb to White Cottage Farm to craft We Belong to Each Other, their first children's book, which focuses on finding family.
At first, Grace feels as if she doesn't belong because she is the only sheep at White Cottage Farm. But, as she experiences the love of the other animals and of the kind man and woman and their baby, she begins...
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Every night the children begged and prayed to God for their hearts' desire: a puppy. Some people might say they wore Mama and Papa out, and others might say that Jesus softened their parents' hearts. But things don't go as they hoped. How can they recover from their disappointment? Who will help them accept the blessing in the unexpected?
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The colt is first mentioned in the Old Testament, Zechariah 9:9. In the New Testament, each gospel writer tells the story of Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem. All four wrote that Jesus, in fulfilling scriptures, rode on the back of an ass colt. The interesting aspect was that it had never before been ridden.
Jesus arrived in Jerusalem riding on the back of an ass colt. The Donkey Story, told from the perspective of the donkey, is meant to help children...
17) Missing Max
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Join one young boy in his journey to find his best friend-his missing dog, Max. When Max escapes through the open front door, the boy and his momma begin a desperate search. He begs God for help, sure that the Lord will answer his prayers and bring Max home. But when his pleas go seemingly unanswered, can this young boy continue to rely on his faith and trust in God's plan?
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A lesson in getting along with siblings ...Troo and his friends are too grown up to play with Troo's little sister. But when Keewa and Rilla go home, who will Troo play with?
This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
19) Troo's Big Climb
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A lesson in obedience ...Troo is not a baby, and he's not afraid to climb the biggest tree in the forest-even though his parents told him not to. But this tree isn't safe for anyone! What will happen if Troo falls?
This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
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A lesson in considering others' needs ...It's hot and Troo wants to go swimming! Now! But when he blocks off the river to make a small pool, the water stops flowing downstream. What will happen to the creatures that need the river to live?
This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade....
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