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At the Little Brown House
Six sisters are left to fight against poverty, illness, and despair after the death of their parents. The story centers around impulsive, irresistible Peace, the second youngest of the girls who is always getting into trouble of some kind. A lively story. 216 pages; paper.
Robby
After a tornado destroys much of the wooded area around their home, the Meyers discover a baby robin among the mess. They decide to call the little bird Robby. Robby lives an amazing 26 years, migrating south every fall and returning in spring to the family he loves. A remarkable story of friendship between a wild bird and his human friends. 126 pages; paper.
The Master’s Trade
With high hopes, John Rittenhouses’ parents join the surge of Mennonites into the American frontier. The Master Craftsman carves out young John’s faith and character in this budding wilderness where medical help is scarce and hard work, danger, and Indians are plentiful. Through life’s many experiences, John learns that God strengthens and molds lives. Illustrated. 169 pages; paper.
The Railway Children
This classic was first published in 1906. The comfortable lives of three siblings are interrupted when their father is taken away, accused of something he did not do. The children and their mother are forced to move to a small country cottage near a railway station. Their adventures include planning a birthday party for the trainmaster, rescuing a boy with a broken leg, and preventing a train wreck. For ages 9-12; 188 pages; paper.
A Question of Yams
This story is based on the experiences of Amok, a Christian man of Papua, New Guinea, who dared to challenge the traditions of the yam cult. Tribal custom was to pray the spirits to bless the yam crop when it was planted. Kieri’s father prayed to God to bless his yams. The village headmen told him the spirits would destroy their crop and even arranged to have it done. In the end, the Christian’s yams yielded well. 67 pages; paper.
Snoopy the Sheep
These books will delight young children. They each tell the story of a special barnyard animal in a warm and personable way. The colorful illustrations by Nadia Gura help tell the story. The books are hardcover with quality binding and paper.Snoopy’s home was cozy and safe with plenty of fresh grass to eat, but Snoopy was discontented. 48 pages.
The Pineapple Story
This story about conquering anger took place in Dutch New Guinea. With the basic principle of giving everything we own to God, the missionary learned to overcome his anger about his stolen pineapples. In doing so, he witnessed to those he came to help. A good story for young and old alike. 44 pages; hardcover.
A Peep Behind the Scenes
Rosalie’s family is in the entertainment business, and this story depicts life behind the scenes. The people for whom they perform know nothing of Rosalie’s sick mother, the wretched home, the insufficient food, nor the bitter tears. Then Rosalie learns of the Good Shepherd. 255 pages; paper.
Oomah
A story that teaches the importance of working as a team and obeying parents. Dramatically told using rhyming couplets, these points are brought home through the story of a Husky pup who ran away from his clan to explore the woods and was nearly devoured by wolves. A group of Huskies working as a team save the puppy. For reading to preschoolers and for ages 7-10; 18 pages; paper.
Mrs. Monty and the Birds
Gus and Marcia Palmer are vacationing at a small lake cottage with their parents. The children are especially interested in the many different kinds of birds that nest at the lake. They befriend a lonely lady who lives next door. Mrs. Monty knows a lot about birds and their habits and shares her knowledge with Gus and Marcia. Many details about birdlife make this an educational book. 109 pages; paper.
Wisdom and the Millers: Proverbs for Children
A book of stories that teach children the meaning of different verses in the book of Proverbs. Follow the Miller children as they learn great truths of life and wisdom through their parents’ stories and sometimes the hard way! Will a father’s prayer keep his family safe from the burglar? Why did Timmy get a bloody nose at the family reunion? What is the sad story behind their mother’s wooden stool? Amish Mennonite life is the setting for these 25 stories. 160 pages; paperback.
