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Good morning! I’d like to begin today by thanking the good people of Foundation 65 for allowing me to moderate a panel discussion last night with Duncan Tonatiuh, Grace Lin, Matt de la Pena, Janice Harrington, and Steve Sheinkin. Foundation 65 has created this cool program where these authors are visiting every single child in the Evanston, IL public school system this week. I helped kick it off, which was lovely. In this image you’ll see me in a rare moment of not lolling all over the podium (there was no seat high enough for me to sit on, and my heels were killing me).
Travis just offered a fascinating look at the recently released Follett statistics of what children around the country are checking out. It’s simultaneously unsurprising and disheartening. If you’re into that feeling, check the list out here.
Gotta hand it to Bookriot. When they came up with a list of 9 Kids Books That Should Be In Print, they did their due diligence. No mention of Hey, Pizza Man, but otherwise impeccable. I have a copy of Trouble for Trumpets of my very own, so I can attest to its awesomeness, and The Church Mouse should definitely find a new audience. Well written, Danika Ellis.
Two Harold and the Purple Crayon related posts appeared around the same time last week. The first was from The Ugly Volvo (a.k.a. my replacement for The Toast) called Harold’s Mother and the Purple Crayon. The other was Phil Nel’s piece How to Read Harold in which he reveals the possible subject of his next book. There are also some pretty keen links at the end. Go to it!
This one’s neat. Middle school teachers Julie Sternberg and Marcie Colleen have collected short audio clips in which storytellers share memories from their childhood. They write,
“For each memory, we propose writing prompts for students as well as questions for classroom discussion. Topics range from moments when storytellers have experienced bullying or been bullies themselves; to the first time they remember doing something they knew to be wrong; to difficulties in their home lives; to the effects of keeping secrets. We hope each story helps kids think through issues that can be difficult to address but impossible to avoid.”
The site is called Play Me a Memory and contributors include everyone from Sarah Weeks and Kat Yeh to Michael Buckley and Matthew Cordell. If you’re looking for writing prompts to share with kids, this site may prove inspirational.
It’s like fanart for a really recent picture book. Cool stuff, Migy.
I know Dana Sheridan says that artist Aliisa Lee’s illustrations of classic folktale characters are “manga characters”, but I think the adaptations go a bit further. These creations look particularly Pokemon-esque. I could see me capturing one in a public space. Couldn’t you?
I outsource some of my knowledge of children’s literature to those better suited than I. For example, if you were to ask me what the best Christian books series out there might be, I’d probably hem and haw and then excuse myself to the ladies room where I would attempt to climb out the window. Author/illustrator Aaron Zenz, however, knows his stuff. Recently he said that the best series is Adam Raccoon and that the books are now officially back-in-print. FYI, Christian reader type folks!
Just the loveliest piece was written recently at the Horn Book by Sergio Ruzzier about his time looking at the work of Arnold Lobel and James Marshall at the Kerlan Collection. And though I might take issue with the idea that Marshall’s humans were less charming than his animals, the piece is an utterly fascinating look at the process of the two men.
Daily Image:
And for our last image of the day, we turn once again to good old upcoming Halloween:
Reminds me of the time I went to the Dan Quayle Museum and saw the Fabergé Egg that showed him being sworn in as VP (<— all that I just said is true). Thanks to Marci for the link.
4 Comments on Fusenews: Moominlatte, last added: 10/27/2016
So glad BUT NO ELEPHANTS by Jerry Smath made Bookriot’s list of books that should be in print. I thought I was the lone fan out there. Yes! Reprint! Reprint!
Carl in Charlotte said, on 10/26/2016 12:32:00 PM
What? The Noisy Counting Book is not on the 9 Books list?
Elizabeth Bird said, on 10/26/2016 7:48:00 PM
I know, right? It comes back in print, it goes out of print, and back and forth it goes.
Carl in Charlotte said, on 10/27/2016 2:42:00 PM
And I lost our copy. (slaps self upside of the head)
So I’m sitting at my desk the other day, paging through some children’s books I was sent from who knows where (my records are spotty at best and comparable to what happens when a raccoon is set free in a paper factory at worst) when I stumble across this book Stories of the Saints by Margaret McAllister, illustrated by Alida Massari. I don’t need to tell you that here in New York there is a HUGE need for books on saints for kids. The local Catholic schools regularly assign such a project to their students and I well remember sitting at the reference desk, stumped, as the kiddos asked for books on one obscure saint or another. So I pick up the book and start reading and lo and behold it isn’t just beautifully illustrated (which it is) but written with a funny, not snarky, style.
Why am I so surprised? Because great Christian literature for kids, that has been reviewed in professional journals, is very hard to come by. The need is there but the reviews are far and few between. In New York we try to serve patrons of every religion, but it can be tricky when we’re talking about Christian publishers. Certainly I’ve been rather impressed by Lion Children’s Books as of late, and I’ve always admired the work of Eerdmans Children’s Books. Add in Zonderkidz and you officially exhaust my knownledge of Christian children’s book publishers.
With this in mind I tapped my friend and author/illustrator Aaron Zenz and began to discuss with him those children’s authors and illustrators that work in the Christan book market.
The first thing Aaron informed me was that there are WAY more of them working in both the Christian and the secular publishing market than you might initially assume. Here’s a quickie roster of some mainstream author/illustrators that straddle both fields:
N.D. Wilson – One of my first encounters with Nate came when I reviewed his book Leepike Ridge and his father linked to my review. My blog stats skyrocketed. Turns out his dad is Calvinist minister Douglas Wilson, who is a big time deal. Nate writes Christian books for adults like Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl and has a series of interviews and lectures online as well as children’s book titles. Aaron turned me onto a Lewis / Narnia one shown here:
John Hendrix – According to Aaron, John’s next book with Abrams is about the miracles of Jesus and is due out in 2016. As it happens, John illustrates his church’s sermon notes and shares his sketchbooks online. Naturally I hope they’ll be a book in and of themselves someday.
Doug TenNapel – This one I knew. Turns out that the guy behind books like Bad Island and Cardboard is responsible for a whole lotta VeggieTales and has even been nominated for an Emmy.
Steve Bjorkman – I know him from a variety of picture books he’s illustrated though he may be best known for illustrating Jeff Foxworthy’s books. Turns out he’s illustrated a bunch of Christian books as well.
Molly Idle – Surprise! It’s true! The Caldecott Honor winner actually was better known to Aaron as a Christian book illustrator long before Flora. Did you know that? I sure as heck didn’t.
But that is not all, oh no. That is not all. Aaron was kind enough to give me a rundown of some recommended Christian titles for kids that he can vouch for. And since I found it useful I thought you might like to see it as well. Here are sixteen of his recommendations with his comments:
1. Tip of the Top, the absolute best of all time are the “Adam Raccoon” books by Glen Keane. Yes, Glen Keane the animator behind Ratigan, Ariel, Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Tarzan, Silver, Rapunzel. There are 10 Adam Raccoon books, but I don’t know their print status, I have no idea if you can still get them. If they are unavailable, it’s a huge shame.
2. “You are Special” by Max Lucado. All of Max Lucado’s children’s books tend to be pretty good. But his six(?) “Wemmicks” books are the best, and the first in the series “You are Special” is far and above.
3. “Tales of the Kingdom” by David and Karen Mains. There are two other books that follow this one that I haven’t read but have heard aren’t quite as good. But I’ve read Tales of the Kingdom to hundreds of kids countless times in multiple settings over the years.
4. “Hymns for a Kids Heart” by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada. Four volumes – 2 regular, a Christmas one, and an Easter one. Great stories behind classic hymns with wonderful illustrations.
5. “Noah’s Ark” by Peter Spier. Classic, and a Caldecott winner, and one of the few shining stars.
6. “Parable” — this is a collection of 17 graphic novel stories, just like the Flight series. It includes work by Ben Hatke (Zita) and Stephen McCranie (Mal&Chad)
7. There are 3 books by Karma Wilson and Amy June Bates that are amazing: “I Will Rejoice,” “Make a Joyful Noise,” and “Give Thanks to the Lord.”
8. “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” by Kadir Nelson.
9: Two gorgeous books illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson: “Psalm 23″ and “The Lord’s Prayer”
10: Some favorite Biblical Chrstmas ones: “Through the Animal’s Eyes” by Christopher Wormell, “This is the Stable” by Cynthia Cotten and Delana Bettoli, “The Little Drummer Boy” by Ezra Jak Keats
11. There are some beginning readers just now coming out from Zonderkids illustrated by David Miles that are fantastic.
12. There are also some beginning readers from Zonderkids about a bear named Barnabas that I like.
13. “The Nicene Creed” by Pauline Baynes (yep, Narnia’s Pauline Baynes)
14. “Psalm 23″ by Barry Moser
15. “Let the Whole Earth Sing Praise” by Tomie dePaola
16. “Sidney and Norman” by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer
Aaron’s Bookie Woogie blog has always been one of my favorites out there, partially because it’s one of the only successful review blogs I’ve seen to incorporate children’s comments about books. I hadn’t noticed all his Christian children’s book reviews out there. So just in case you need an opinion on some of the titles he recommended, try the following out:
Many many thanks to Aaron Zenz without whom this post would not be possible. As librarians we seek to serve all our patrons, even when the means are difficult. Information like this can prove invaluable. Cheers to that.
10 Comments on Christian Children’s Literature in the Library: A Quick Accounting, last added: 4/27/2015
WOW! Thoroughly enjoyed this! …and, yes, Aaron rocks! ..as do each of his family members!
Kristi Hazelrigg said, on 4/27/2015 8:02:00 AM
Thank you for this article and so many good links!
Ami said, on 4/27/2015 8:38:00 AM
This is a huge help! So many “Christian” books seem to be published based on that word alone, actual quality being a distant consideration…pleased to see we do have a few of these (my kids love the Wemmicks), will start looking for the others!
Betsy Farquhar said, on 4/27/2015 8:47:00 AM
Thanks for this list! I review books for a Christian audience, and our website covers a wide variety of titles from both secular and Christian publishers. We are constantly on the lookout for truly well done Christian titles. You might like to add Caroline Starr Rose (BLUE BIRDS and MAY B. author) to your list; her husband is a pastor. There are other Christian authors out there, too, writing for the secular market (Janie Cheaney (SOMEBODY ON THIS BUS IS GOING TO BE FAMOUS is her latest) and Andrew Klavan (MINDWAR books) come to mind). Gary D. Schmidt has a few Christian titles (one is a Bible story compilation that is beautifully illustrated, but I can’t remember the illustrator offhand) and N. D. Wilson has some Bible story picture books.
Elizabeth Bird said, on 4/27/2015 9:44:00 AM
Oo! Good additions. Thanks so much for this and for the info about your site.
Rachael Starke said, on 4/27/2015 9:48:00 AM
Thank you for this list, Elizabeth. To this great list full of names I’d not heard of, can I add Sally Lloyd-Jones? Although she writes broadly and *brilliantly* for younger children (“How to Be a Baby” and “How to Find a Job” are just terrific), it’s books like “Thoughts to Make Your Hearts Sing” that have made her much beloved and considered one of the most influential Christian writers of the late twentieth/early twenty-first century. Also, she’s a longtime New Yorker!
Jon Swerens said, on 4/27/2015 9:59:00 AM
Elizabeth: You will also appreciate the many fine books being created by authors aligned with the Rabbit Room. http://www.rabbitroom.com Especially:
* Andrew Peterson, more well-known as a singer-songwriter but also the author of the four-volume Wingfeather Saga: “On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness,” “North! Or Be Eaten,” “The Monster in the Hollows,” and “The Warden and the Wolf King.”
* Andrew’s brother A.S. “Pete” Peterson, author of the two-volume “Fiddler’s Gun” and “Fiddler’s Green.”
* Pete’s wife Jennifer Trafton wrote “The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic.”
* S.D. Smith, who’s branched out on his own with The Story Warren ( storywarren.com) and is the author of “The Green Ember.”
Elisabeth said, on 4/27/2015 10:00:00 AM
This is great! I second the recommendation of the Adam Raccoon books and Tales of the Kingdom if you can find them.
Two “funny yet not snarky” Bible story collections are Miss Lea’s Bible Stories and Bob Hartman’s Lion Storyteller Bible. These are brilliant read-alouds.
Another great Christian children’s book illustrator is Dennis Jones. His Read With Me Bible kept my six year old entranced.
I believe every library should have some of the Trailblazers books by Dave and Neta Jackson. These are historical fiction about Christian heroes such as Martin Luther, Harriet Tubman, John Wesley, and Menno Simons. Homeschoolers love these!
Thanks for writing about this!
My Boaz's Ruth said, on 4/27/2015 11:21:00 AM
I LOVE the Trailblazers. The Jacksons are now selling a CD of electronic copies of all the books.
I have put the links in “Website” here so you can click on my name to get there. So I’m uncertain if they are still in print or not. My 2nd grader has started reading them. I like that I can print them out and don’t have to worry about the book disappearing at school (too many books this year have) The first was too much (Too scary) to get through but he’s really enjoying the book about William Tyndale (bk 2).
Carl in Charlotte said, on 4/27/2015 1:14:00 PM
Have you ever read “Psalm Twenty-Three” illustrated by Tim Ladwig? It’s an older book (copyright 1993, I believe) but absolutely wonderful. Here’s how our library catalog describes it: “The text of the familiar psalm comparing God to a loving shepherd accompanies illustrations that shows the world of love and fear faced by an urban African-American family.” Read it once and you won’t forget it.
PS–I LOVE Pauline Baynes’s Nicene Creed and have given it as a gift on several occasions.
We are so excited about our next children’s picture book release, Ten Thankful Turkeys. Stay tuned here for more details and promotions we will be doing. You’ll want to gobble up these deals before they disappear.
We are so proud of our children’s book, The Bee Bully. He is being featured currently on Bookbub.com through April 17th and he is being very well received. He is currently #4 on Amazon’s Movers and Shakers List for kindle and he is #1 in the Children’s Ebook category. He has been reduced to $.99 during this promotion period and has over 80 five-star reviews. Be sure to get a copy today and see what all the buzz is about!
I’ve done a few readings at a local independent bookstore and I always enjoy the reactions I get to see from children as I read my stories. As an author I know there are many children whose reactions I never get to see. Today I received an email from this bookstore detailing a visit from a faith-based school that blew me away. Lots of first and second graders gathered in the store while one of my books, Suzy Snowflake, was read. Suzy is a snowflake fairy who prays to God when she feels different than her friends and teaches her good friend, Frost, how to pray. The children talked about how they can be a witness to their friends who may be in need of God’s grace.
Our books can have an impact on others that we never get to see. I’m so thankful that the bookstore knew enough to capture this moment for me and tell me about it. This reading….that I didn’t even attend, has reminded me that we touch other people every day. I’m so thankful my stories are having a positive impact on children.
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest children’s book, The Christmas Owl. This ebook is available at a special discounted price of $.99 through November 14th on Amazon. We have also released this book on Barnes & Noble. A Barred owl becomes injured and must ask others for help. He promises to give back to those who have a generous heart and he is true to his word.
I first noticed it when I was a kid. Growing up a fan of the comic page, my family owned some bound book collections of comics like Doonesbury and Garfield and B.C. I rather liked the old B.C. comics by Johnny Hart, actually. In spite of the fact that characters had names like The Fat Broad and The Cute Chick, there was the ever amusing Grog (a Neanderthal in a caveman’s world) and The Apteryx, who always introduced himself as “a wingless bird with hairy feathers”.
But starting around 1984 the strip I saw in my newspaper started to change. The comic that I’d always loved started to get strangely religious. Hart, it seems, had experienced a religious conversion or renewal of some sort and suddenly it was all about the God.
I hadn’t thought much about old B.C. until the other day when I noticed that as series go, B.C. (which Matt has pointed out is ironically the ONLY comic strip to specifically say that the actions in the storyline happen “Before Christ”) is not alone. Periodically there are characters and series that kids love that one day suddenly become evangelical. Sometimes as a separate series. Sometimes as part of the whole. B.C., it seems, was just part of a trend.
Now I totally understand and am fine with a series being Christian. My focus here is more on those characters that establish themselves as beloved and secular and then suddenly pull a religious conversion on their readers without much warning. I find this whole idea fascinating. How many characters have engaged in such a switch? Two immediate examples come to mind.
Meet Christian Archie
Archie comics rock. This is proven by any cursory trip to ComicCon. Find the Archie section of the conference floor and you’ll be immediately amazed by the hoards of Archie fans, young and old, that congregate there. At some point in the 21st century Archie was allowed to be cool.
However, there was an interesting moment in time when Archie and friends got super Christian, super fast. Back in the mid-1970s Archie comics staffer Al Hartley managed to do what today would be impossible. He convinced his boss John Goldwater to negotiate a deal with Spire Christian Comics. Spire would get to use the licensed Archie characters for specifically Christian comic books and the Archie name would get a leg up in the whole family friendly section of the world. So eighteen such Archie comics were created.
Vanity Fair covered Archie back in 2006 and discussed this phenomenon. The comics were never intended to circulate in the secular market, but somehow they did. For a full history of the comics themselves you can read Kliph Nesteroff’s A History of Christian Archie Comics, which gives a thorough rundown of what happened. Comics Alliance also worked up
I read somewhere that Stan was Jewish. I’ve always wanted to do a search for Jewish authors writing Christian (usually Xmas related) books for kids. Maybe this is enough to get me working…
Elizabeth Bird said, on 5/16/2011 4:17:00 AM
My husband assumed that he was since he didn’t realize that it’s “Berenstain” rather than “Berenstein”. But I don’t know if there’s a connection between one name and the other.
The Christian Berenstain Bears are very, very generically Christian. I don’t even remember a reference to Jesus-just one or two throwaway references to “God” and “faith” in each story (the Sunday School one is a bit different, but it’s still quite generic). Don’t really know why they bothered, if they wanted to create a Christian series. We have several (most are currently checked out at our branch), so I’m going on what I remember.
Adam Rex said, on 5/16/2011 4:26:00 PM
I have five or six of those Christian Archies (sent to me by Katy Kelly, as is so happens) and there is some amazing stuff in there.
Elizabeth Bird said, on 5/16/2011 4:43:00 PM
Katy Kelly . . . I am now envisioning an uber-Christian Lucy Rose title.
I love reviewing Christmas children's books during this time of year, and it is my great pleasure to showcase Little Shepherd on my blog today.
Anyone who leaves a comment on this post will be entered in a giveaway for a lovely basket of Christmas themed gifts retailing for $65. This giveaway is international. Please leave your email address so we can contact you! My review
On a cold night outside of Bethlehem, a little shepherd named Obed watches over his sheep. Now five, Obed has his own flock to guard. He's proud that his father has entrusted him with such responsibility. After all, his family depends on the sheep for food and clothing. But little Obed is also worried about the wolves and so he keeps a sharp eye on his flock.
Then one night, a bright light shimmers in the star-filled night. Angels come with a message, a message of good things to come for everyone on earth.
“Do not be afraid,” the angel said, “I bring you good news of greatjoy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has beenborn to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find ababy wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Obed's father decides they must go to Bethlehem to find this newborn babe. Obed, however, is terrified. How can they even consider leaving the flock alone at the mercy of the starving wolves? His father tells him not to be afraid, but Obed is doubtful. Will his flock be safe in his absence? That will require a miracle!
The Little Shepherd is a 'cozy' picture book to read by the fire with the family this holiday season, especially on Christmas night. The author's prose flows beautifully, with just the right balance of narration, description and dialogue. It is a sweet tale about the power of faith and the good things that come with it. The story has a quiet, magical, slightly suspenseful tone and looks at the birth of Jesus from a different angle. I also enjoyed the colorful illustrations by Eugene E. Ruble. They do have a distintive style and add a splash of color on the pages and help transport the reader to a different time and place. In short, Little Shepherd will make a lovely gift to any child this Christmas. It will also be a worthy addition to any library or classroom shelf. I look forward to this talented author's next book.
Thanks for the lovely review of Little Shepherd, Mayra. You have written so many wonderful books for children that your words fill my heart my joy.
Anyone who leaves a comment on this review (ncluding email address so I can contact you if you win) will be entered in a giveaway for a lovely basket of Christmas themed gifts retailing for $65. This giveaway is international.
Lovely book Cheryl. Your promo campaign is going full swing!! I added Mayra's review etc to my Facebook page. Huge congrats mate. As ever, Mayra did you proud!!
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I couldn't agree more! I love the Holiday Season and reviewing Children's literature! This sounds like a book that I should feature on my cozy blog! Thanks for reviewing it!
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Wow! You leave for a few hours and you come back to comments galore. Thanks everyone. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Thanks for adding the review to your FB page, Margot. Can't wait to stop by your blog tomorrow. Barry, my friend, glad to hear your kids have enjoyed it.
Books like this one are a wonderful way for parents and kids to spend a little time together at the end of a busy day during the holidays and wind down before bedtime.
This looks like a very sweet book ! A Christmas keeper ! My favorite Christmas stories always seem to include animals....must be the unconditional love.
We always enjoy adding new books to our Christmas reading. I think most of the ones we have now are just about memorized by the kiddos! :) Looks like a GREAT book! Thanks for the review (and for the chance at the giveaway)!
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Hi there. Wow! I could stay here and visit all day. Esp. since I have 2 girls who are avid readers, like their Mom. :-) I'm following you from MBC follow me club. I would love to win this book too. Have a great day!
I’ve always enjoyed working with children. So it should have come as no surprise when I began writing, most of my success would come from writing for little ones. I have discovered when I write for children, I feel I am finally in my write mind.
Children are transparent and you immediately know if they like your story. Their little eyes snap and tiny bodies wiggle with excitement when they try to figure out what will happen next. I’ll never forget last year when I was invited to a Christian school in Rochester, Minnesota, to read my book Stubby’s Destiny to their morning and afternoon kindergarten class. The children had never heard this story before, but right from the first page their little feet began to dance when I read about the horses’ hooves prancing down the cobblestone street. As I continued reading, they began to cheer for little Stubby, a defeated donkey who felt he had been born wrong. When Stubby discovers his divine destiny, they began to clap their tiny hands for joy.
I think great literature can help shape small souls. I
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ANCIENT SYMBOLS, ARTWORK, CARVINGS AND ALPHABETS, Academic Wings www.guardianangelpublishing.com/symbology.htm Author/Artist: Eugene Ruble Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-90-0; 1-935137-90-5 eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-91-7; 1-935137-91-3 Use as an introduction to our past by studying cave drawings, ancient symbols and alphabets. Professor Hoot teaches with remarkable renderings of numerous artifacts of man's past.
Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster Littlest Angel www.guardianangelpublishing.com/humberto.htm Author: Mayra Calvani Artist: Kit Grady Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-92-4; ISBN 10: 1-935137-92-1 eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-93-1; ISBN 10: 1-935137-93-X Humberto loves books so much; he reads all day long. His neighbors, the squirrel, the rabbit, the skunk, the hedgehog and the beaver want to become his friends, but Humberto doesn't have time for them. He's too busy reading! Then one day, disaster strikes and he must choose between saving his books and helping them.
Secret Service Saint Wings of Faith www.guardianangelpublishing.com/secret-saint.htm Author: Janet Ann Collins Artist: Eugene Ruble Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-98-6; 1-935137-98-0 eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-99-3; 1-935137-99-9 Loosely based on legends about a famous saint, this book tells the story of Nicholas, who discovered the fun of doing secret good deeds. Kids who read or hear the story at any time of the year will be challenged to do the same.
Baby Jesus Is Missing, Wings of Faith www.guardianangelpublishing.com/baby-jesus.htm Author: Dixie Phillips Artist: K.C. Snider Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-000-2; 1-61633-000-7 eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-001-9; 1-61633-001-5 The annual Christmas decorating contest left no room for Jesus until little Josiah Carr teaches his mommy and daddy the true spirit of Christmas is finding Jesus. This captivating story is guaranteed to warm the coldest heart and become a Christmas favorite for families everywhere.
Rainbow Nights, Littlest Angel www.guardianangelpublishing.com/rainbow-nights.htm Author: Sally M. Harris Artist: Kit Grady Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-002-6; 1-61633-002-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-003-3; 1-61633-003-1 Dreams can be filled with fun and adventures! This bedtime story helps children look forward to going to sleep at night. This is a delightful rhyming story with colorful art to capture the imagination of the youngest readers.
Tiny Angel, Chapbook for Tweens www.guardianangelpublishing.com/tiny-angel.htm Author:Nancy Carty Lepri Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-94-8; 1-935137-94-8 eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-95-5; 1-935137-95-6 When her dad is transferred to a new town, ten-year-old Macy Carver leaves behind her best friend and everything she knows. Suddenly she's the new girl.alone and bullied. An unexpected flash announces guardian angel Jody, who teaches her how to fit in and become a forever friend.
To celebrate the holidays we asked some of our favorite people in publishing what their favorite book was. Let us know in the comments what your favorite book is and be sure to check back throughout the week for more “favorites”.
I absolutely loved David Leavitt’s The Indian Clerk. Within a few pages I was completely caught up, and found my pleasure never dimmed as I read this bracingly intelligent novel which recounts the unlikely friendship between the British mathematician G.H. Hardy and the Indian prodigy of the title, Srinivasa Ramanujan. It’s an epic and elegant work which spans continents and decades, and encompasses a World War. Leavitt’s prose is consistently gorgeous, and his control of this dense, sprawling material is impressive – astonishing, at times. And yet, for all its breadth, it remains firmly rooted in the interior lives of its two fascinating protagonists and affords us a glimpse at the costs of genius. A remarkable, affecting novel.
So glad BUT NO ELEPHANTS by Jerry Smath made Bookriot’s list of books that should be in print. I thought I was the lone fan out there. Yes! Reprint! Reprint!
What? The Noisy Counting Book is not on the 9 Books list?
I know, right? It comes back in print, it goes out of print, and back and forth it goes.
And I lost our copy. (slaps self upside of the head)