Children's Books

Carol Matas. A diary of a young girl and her family aboard the Prince of Wales ship. After reaching the New World in 1815, they join the settlement in the Red River area. Hardships and difficulties are a way of … Read More

H. F. Ellison. “Be a good soldier,” Jack’s mother tells him before she dies, “and always use the King’s weapons . . . obedience, faith, and love.” Being a soldier is much harder than Jack thinks. Jack finds himself the target of mean tricks … Read More

Avi. The story of Roger Williams. Roger Williams taught that church and state should be separate and that England had no right to take land away from the Indians. When he was tried for preaching new ideas about freedom and … Read More

Mona Dunckel. Charlie and his family are missionaries in Ethiopia. When the government becomes unstable, their family is in danger. Charlie learns faith in God for His keeping and protection after his father is arrested. For young readers. 101 pages; … Read More

Elva Hurst. A lunch box exchange at school, a pet lamb, fresh strawberries, a playful pet raccoon, a birthday celebration—Elva’s spring is filled with many good things. And she made it through fifth grade arithmetic, too. 72 pages; paper; Silver … Read More

Elva Hurst. This book is filled with the adventures of walking to school, a “food roll” for the teacher, autumn harvest days on the farm, staying after school to help the teacher clean, and squirrel hunting. 72 pages; paper; Silver … Read More

Elva Hurst. Read Elva’s first-person account of a summer day on the farm and two young girls’ trip to the store by themselves in a pony cart. A storm adds a big challenge on the way home. 64 pages; paper; … Read More

Elizabeth Yates. Michael and Meredith Lamb, who live in England, are delighted when their adventurous Uncle Tony invites them to accompany him on a trip to the Swiss Alps. In Switzerland they meet warm-hearted people, explore the countryside, and best … Read More

Elizabeth Yates. Read one man’s experiences with seven different dogs throughout his life—from the little terrier who came when Tom Wilson was a two-year-old to the German shepherd named Una. This book will delight all animal lovers. 115 pages; paper; … Read More

Elizabeth Yates. A true, suspenseful account of little Sarah as she wanders from her family’s cabin into the New Hampshire forest. Cared for by a bear, Sarah is at last rescued by a man with a dream. 95 pages; paper; … Read More