Crossing the Distance

This is an historical account of our forefathers during their last years in Russia and their emigration to Manitoba and Kansas. It gives a clear picture of some of the struggles in the Kleine Geminde church prior to and after their arrival in Manitoba. There is mention made of the stresses and strained relationships that occurred when some of the Kleine Geminde left that church and joined the Holdeman Mennonite church. This story is of interest from a historical perspective as well as a testimony of God’s grace. A sequel to Returning Home. 453 pages; paperback.

Music Teacher’s Guide (Prism Productions)

This book is written for music teachers in a school setting. It contains a basic syllabus for grades 1-6, including note practices and helpful ideas for conducting an orderly music class. Many ideas can be gleaned and could be implemented alongside any other music curriculum already being used. 92 pages; paper.

Happy Hour Tales

“Earning a Football,” “It Happened on Saturday,” and “Andy and the Water Hose” are a few of the nine stories in this book. One of the eight books in the set “A Treasury of Stories.” Illustrated; 64 pages; paper.

Tracks at the Johnsons

A family suddenly finds a set of strange tracks on their farm, and animals begin disappearing. The Johnsons face this problem and other situations normal to a growing family. For older children. 144 pages; paper.

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 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.

Story Time with Grandma

Spellbinding bedtime stories of yesteryear that offer fresh insights and truths for young readers and listeners. 158 pages; paper.

Night Preacher

The story of Menno Simons as seen through the eyes of his children, Bettje and Jan. Suspense, action, and danger were constant companions of the night preacher’s family. 134 pages; paper.

The Bishop’s Shadow

Theodore, poor, ragged, and homeless, sits on the curbstone dejectedly. It seems nobody cares about him. At that moment, a voice above him asks, “Well, my boy, aren’t you coming into church?” It is the voice of the bishop, who influences the boy deeply. Theo’s generosity is shown in carrying bread, soup, or bright flowers into the poor tenement houses. A true story of the 1800s that you will enjoy reading again and again. 192 pages; paper.

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