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The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
Built in 1880 of cast iron and steel, the “fat and red and jolly” little lighthouse sits on the bank of the Hudson River in New York City. When the great, gray, and powerful George Washington Bridge is built overhead, the little lighthouse feels very, very small. But he soon comes to understand that he is still needed to guide boats through dark and stormy weather. Ages 3 to 7. 64 pages; paperback.
The Lollipop Store and Other Stories
From the lollipop store to Rufus the kingly cat, these twelve stories about the escapades of four-year-old Jon and his sister Lucy will provide hours of enjoyment for children—and plenty of life lessons too. Great stories to read to your Sunday School Class! Ages 4-8. Paperback, 144 pages.
The Mississippi: America’s Mighty River
Robin Johnson; lower/middle. This engaging and colorful book will bring alive the history, geography and power of one of North America’s greatest rivers. Many colorful pictures. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of thousands of years is mentioned on page 8.]
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The Nile
Molly Aloian. The Nile is the world’s longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This book takes readers along the “River in the Sand” as it flows north from its source in central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing thousands of miles of desert. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
The Pig under the Pew
Three mischievous boys, an equally mischievous little pig, a little girl wandering where she shouldn’t – these all combine to give the church caretaker a lot of trouble, especially since he was already grumpy over his missing glasses. But then the glasses are found, the caretaker is glad, and all are happy friends once more! Preschool to age 8; 48 pages; paperback; Inheritance Publications.
The Rescuing Day
Callista the doll is having a terrible day! First she gets buried by a tornado and has to be dug out. Later she has to face a fierce snake! This is a children’s story to read aloud. Also suitable for lower-grade children, especially girls in grades 2 and 3. Includes some black and white illustrations. 48 pages; paperback
The Rhine: Europe’s River Highway
Gary Miller; lower/middle. Dark green forests, castles on hilltops, and a beautiful river flowing 865 miles from the Alps to the North Sea: this is the land of the Rhine. Educational and colorful, this book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of millions of years is mentioned on pages 8 & 11.]
The Schoolchildren’s Blizzard
Marty Rhodes Figley, illustrated by Shelly O. Haas. This story is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower-grade children. 48 pages; paperback.
The Search for Christmas
The princess in the castle delights to see the light from the little house of the woodchopper. It seems like a star. The woodchopper’s little boy delights to see the bright light from the castle. It seems like an angel. On Christmas day they each go searching for “Christmas.” But they only succeed in finding each other and getting lost together. Read this book to learn the happy conclusion. Preschool to age 9; 48 pages; paper.
The Secret Hiding Place
Davy and Tom find a secret hiding place in Farmer Cooper’s woods. They have great adventures there, but they know they shouldn’t be trespassing, and they took some things that weren’t theirs. They were even late for school! Will the policeman find them? But later their conscience bothered them because of Mrs. Janssen’s kindness. They returned the things they had taken. Preschool to age 9. 48 pages; paperback.
The Story About Ping
On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of “pleasant things to eat.” On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures (and a bit of peril) around every bend. 32 pages; paperback.
The Weed with an Ill Name
Originally published in the 1800s, this book has been rewritten in modern English for children. George and Fanny stay with their uncle and aunt while their father is recovering from an illness. Uncle James teaches them that their hearts are like a field, and they must guard against the weeds that try to spring up. 106 pages; paper.