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When author Eleanor Estes sat in school, just like you, a dog appeared at her school window with a pencil in its mouth. This dog inspired Ginger Pye, a story of an “intellectual dog.” When Jerry Pye proudly brings his new puppy home, his steps are dogged by someone in a mustard-colored hat. This unsavory…

Ocean waves. Radio waves. Nothing tops love waves. Love Waves send out signals that never drop. Working parents, this one is for you. Start a new tradition in your family with Rosemary Wells’ Love Waves. (Yes, I realize I’m on a Rosemary Wells kick, but I found some new ones and just loved them. Hope…

The Benefits Package: Partnership A benefits package includes all the perks you receive when you get a real job, things like bonuses, insurance to pay the doctors, or perhaps a company car. For the next several weeks, we’ll examine some spiritual benefits of being on God’s corporate team. Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV) “Praise the LORD, O…

In Polish history, they tell the story of a boy whose trumpet call was cut short by an invader’s arrow through his chest. Trumpeters honor him by playing the tune, the Heynal, unfinished as it was the day he died. Author Eric Kelly, inspired by this story, crafted The Trumpeter of Krakow. The novel transports the…

Nancy Shaw’s Sheep Out to Eat provides a tasty treat for young readers. Teashops may be great places for moms, but lunching sheep are more like bulls in a china shop. Will the teashop survive the dining experience or be put out to pasture? Nibble on this delightful tale by Nancy Shaw.

The Benefits Package: Health Care A benefits package includes all the perks you receive when you get a real job, things like bonuses, insurance to pay the doctors, or perhaps a company car. For the next several weeks, we’ll examine some spiritual benefits of being on God’s corporate team. Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV): “Praise the LORD,…

In The Wednesday Wars, author Gary Schmidt walks a young man through life lessons as he and his teacher read the works of William Shakespeare. Okay for Now continues with Doug Swieteck, a character we saw in the first book. Doug’s family has moved to a small town in upstate New York. Family life presents…

Rosemary Wells crafts the perfect Mother’s Day book with Only You. Moms, when you’re tying that knot to hang on, read this with your little one. Only You reminds us that the sacrifices of parenting are so worth it. A precious book.

The Benefit Package: Life Insurance I was reading Psalm 103 when something caught my eye. In verse 2, David instructs us to “forget not all his (God’s) benefits.” As I thought about how I can’t even think of all of His benefits, I noticed this “—,” followed by a list. David felt led to name…

When a teacher at her new school recommends her for an after-school job, Elizabeth is grateful both for the opportunity to make some money and to make some new friends. She begins work at the New York Circulating Material Repository which lends items rather than books. Costumes, props for plays, tools, and—the Grimm Collection. The…