Synopsis: One dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town. Who is he? Why has he come? The townspeople wish he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader. But the children have the greatest wish of all, a deep, quiet, secret wish. Then a young girl named Lucy befriends the newcomer. When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town's dreams.…

Synopsis: Young readers will learn the importance of praying in this addition to the Living Lights(tm) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will understand how to recognize God's blessings and how to create a daily habit of prayer. The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights(tm) series of books--is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at bedtime to encourage and reinforce night routines…

Synopsis: How can you explain God's unconditional love to a child? Young readers will learn and appreciate the many ways God shows His love to them in this addition to the Living Lights(tm) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover that God loves them because he made them, not because they're successful. The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights(tm) series of books--is perfect for: Early readers,…

Synopsis: The bestselling novel based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson.Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing-the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple for Steve.But then Steve…

Synopsis: "People of character explores important character traits through the lives of famous historical figures. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlights how this great individual demonstrated fairness during his life. Intended for grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: Jake is excited about having his own bedroom, but when it comes time to go to sleep, he is afraid of the dark and afraid of being alone. Jake tries to conquer his fears by turning on the bedroom light. When that doesn t work, he takes his animals to bed with him. Then he tries crawling under his bed. When none of these methods work, he crawls back into bed and finally falls asleep. The next morning, when Jake tells his parents what happened,…

Synopsis: Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall…