
On the Banks of Appletree Creek
“Judith”; middle/upper. Let’s relive the adventures with the Stoltzfus family on the banks of Appletree Creek. Judith, Oscar, and Noah had fun exploring Appletree Creek. They wondered what it would be like to have a city boy come and stay with them-he wanted to learn to work hard like these children. There are many other adventures to share with the Stoltzfus family. Pathway. $4.00, paper.

Once Upon a Bedtime in a Faraway Land
Oliver lies in bed and imagines traveling around the world. Who might he meet? What kind of bed would he sleep in? From a goat-hair tent to a snowy igloo, from a jungle hammock to a rooftop mat, take a bedtime trip around the world with Oliver and marvel at the places and people in God’s big world. Ages 4-8. Hardcover; 50 pages.

One Man’s Journey
This intriguing book details the action-filled life of John Dyck Regehr, 1886-1970. As an infant in Manitoba, he lost his father to typhoid fever. John and his family move many times, having adventures in places such as Littlefield, Texas, and Winton, California. Reprinted. 238 pages; paperback.

One Woman’s Quest
Born in China as an unwanted girl, Ai-Ming often felt worthless and faced confusing circumstances and abuse. But one day God reached out to her in a special way, and believers shared the gospel story with her. She becomes a doctor as a means of reaching out to the poor and downtrodden. Witness the power to overcome superstition and evil. 248 pages; paperback.

One Year Bible NLT
The One Year Bible NLT makes reading through the Bible in a year conveniently possible in the New Living Translation. Each day’s reading has a portion of the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. It can be begun any day of the year and can be used year after year. Softcover.

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.

Open the Dikes
Dutch Freedom Series book 2. Gerrit and Bettgen both had happy memories of growing up in Mennonite homes – and sad memories of their parents executions. But they had strayed far from their heritage. This is a story of a challenging marriage and a spiritual journey to faith again, set against the backdrop of the Dutch revolt against Spain in the 1500’s. Historical fiction. 159 pages; paperback.

Ordering Your Private World
A book for people who desire order in their private lives. Explains the inner life in practical ways and tells how to bring peace to chaotic spirits. Some chapter titles: “Caught in a Golden Cage,” “Living as a Called Person,” “The Sadness of a Book Never Read,” “No Outer Props Necessary,” and “Seeing Through Heaven’s Eyes.” 225 pages; paper.

Ornament of Grace
Contains 20 stories for adolescent girls. You will read about girls just like you who are discovering a real-life way to find grace. Here you will find girls facing the challenges of pride, jealousy, gossip, and relationships. They also find blessings, humility, and joy. 138 pages; paperback.

Orville Wright
This is the story of Orville Wright, who, together with his brother Wilbur, pursued the idea of powered flight. They operated with careful observation, perseverance, and ingenuity. By trial and error they worked through problems one by one until that exciting day in 1903 when they took to the air! 203 pages; paperback.

Our Hymns of Praise
A collection of 226 songs and choruses for children with a focus on using these songs to help teach music in school. This book is referred to extensively in the Music Teacher’s Guide. This book could also be used in the home. Some of the selections are hard to find elsewhere; hardcover.

Our Nearest Kinsman
This book takes an in depth look at the story of Ruth and its parallels to Christian life, extracting lessons that are applicable to the everyday Christian. Focusing on the promises of restoration, revival, and renewal, it aims to inspire us to be confident in lying at the feet of Christ, our nearest Kinsman. 105 pages; paper.

Our Valleys Exalted
The author experienced leukemia firsthand. She shares how God brought blessings and unexpected closeness with Him, through suffering. This is a collection of similar experiences, inspirational quotes, poems, and passages of song designed to help the sufferer see the goodness of God in the valley, and to give courage when things look difficult. 136 pages, paperback.

Out of This Valley
An attractive little book of lively poetry paired with chosen Bible verses and complimented by beautiful pictures. Here you will find thoughts of trust and encouragement; thoughts to renew your strength when passing through the valley of depression, misunderstanding, and pain. 62 pages; paperback.





