Questions? Call us at 620-345-2532
Good News for Children
Dating back as far as the mid-1800s, the stories in this anthology teach timeless values such as honesty, integrity, and courage. Written in a clear, vivid style that holds the attention of the reader and impresses the lessons deeply into the mind. Good stories for reading out loud. 82 pages; paper.
Gerrit and His Dog and the Royal Law
“Feeble-minded” Gerrit’s only friend seemed to be his dog, Brownie. Then one day his foster father sent Brownie far away. Will Gerrit ever get his dog back? Will his foster father, a lawbreaker, be brought to justice? Also included is “The Royal Law,” which is about Hans, a boy whose home is unhappy. Then he learns about the Golden Rule. The story ends with the parents also living by the royal law. 89 pages; paper.
Limited Availability
Fighting the Good Fight
“Be a good soldier,” Jack’s mother tells him before she dies, “and always use the King’s weapons . . . obedience, faith, and love.” Being a soldier is much harder than Jack thinks. Jack finds himself the target of mean tricks and false accusations. Can he remain faithful? 160 pages; paper.
Finding Providence
The story of Roger Williams. Roger Williams taught that church and state should be separate and that England had no right to take land away from the Indians. When he was tried for preaching new ideas about freedom and found guilty, he fled into the winter wilderness where the Indians took him in. For young children; illustrated. 48 pages; paper.
Swiss Holiday
Michael and Meredith Lamb, who live in England, are delighted when their adventurous Uncle Tony invites them to accompany him on a trip to the Swiss Alps. In Switzerland they meet warm-hearted people, explore the countryside, and best of all, make friends with Fritz, who teaches them the art of mountain climbing. 154 pages; paper.
A Place for Peter
This is a sequel to Mountain Born. Peter, a teenager now, struggles to earn his father’s trust as he handles the sugaring up in the sugar bush. He throws himself into the work of the farm and grows in strength and into his father’s trust. Then, he faces the rattlesnakes on the hill. 176 pages; paper.
Dolly, Dear Dolly
The true story of a raccoon raised by a family in New Mexico. Dolly came to the Neill family as an orphaned raccoon just days old. The family enjoyed feeding Dolly and watching her grow. Later she became mischievous. The Neills learned that it is challenging and fun to raise a raccoon. 136 pages; paper.
