Compiled by Ruth K. Hobbs. This is a book of short stories with a moral, many of them are from the early days of America. Most of these stories are suitable for school devotions as well as reading aloud at … Read More
Karen Dirks. Join Debra and Karen in their childhood in the old house at LaFontaine, Kansas. Read about fetching peaches from the cellar and fun times at Grandpa’s place. Watching Daddy feed hot dog pieces to a frog and sleeping … Read More
Emma Leslie. Originally printed in 1895. Life is hard and temptations strong for two poor girls who live on Fisher’s Lane in London. But Susie teaches Elfie about the Father’s love, even going to jail with her though not guilty … Read More
Alice Warkentin. Twelve-year-old Katy grows up in the years after World War II. Her new horizons begin with a move to a new farm in a distant locality. While most of her life is ordinary, circumstances arrive that demand all … Read More
Thornton Burgess. As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown’s barn, where he … Read More
Thornton Burgess. In this story, we learn what happpens to Unc’ Billy Possum when he tries to steal eggs from Farmer Brown’s chicken house. Not such a good idea. This edition of the book contains the original, restored six illustrations … Read More
Thornton Burgess. Sammy Jay thinks he’s a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn’t do — like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he’s a thief … Read More
Thornton Burgess. When little Reddy Fox gets too big for his breeches and steals a plump pet hen in broad daylight, the stage is set for an exciting tale as Farmer Brown’s boy pursues Reddy with loaded gun and Bowser … Read More
Thornton Burgess. There’s a big mystery brewing among the animals of the Green Forest — and it’s all because of a strange little creature with no head, legs, or tail that came rolling down a hill and gave Peter Cottontail … Read More
Thornton Burgess. One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It’s Mrs. Quack the Duck, who is dreadfully upset after having narrowly escaped some hunters and their terrible guns. Worst of all, she has lost … Read More