
Runaway Sled and Other Stories
These stories are for the lower grades and each story has either a Thinking Exercise or a Look and See Exercise. A few of the titles are The Fast Sled Ride, Tears in the Dishpan, A Hard Lesson for Esther, … Read More

Light on the Child’s Path
William A. Bixler. Stories and poems of nature that are interwoven with Bible stories to install a love and respect for God. Paper; Gingerich.

The Arrow Over the Door
Joseph Bruchac. Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told … Read More

Child of the Wolves
Elizabeth Hall. Granite, a Siberian husky puppy, must face the Alaskan forest alone after escaping from his kennel. Each moment of his life is threatened until Snowdrift, a great white wolf, welcomes him into the wolf pack. But Granite must … Read More

Arrow in the Sky
Amish Frontier Series Book 5. No jobs, no money, no food… This became a common refrain in the 1930s. Living on a rice farm in Arkansas, the Yoder family had plenty of food, but money was scarce. Migrant workers came through in search of work, presenting a chance to share their food and show their care. Children will enjoy this story of bygone days and learn about that era in the process. 165 pages; paperback; Ridgeway Publishing.

Blossoms on the Roof
Rebecca Martin. Eight-year-old Polly lives with her family on a rented farm in Indiana in 1894. Times are hard, and they cannot afford the rent. But her adventurous father hears of free land available in far-away North Dakota. How will … Read More

Born to Die
Angela K. Zehr. The setting of this story is Switzerland in the year 1527. Eighteen-year-old Annabelle wants life to continue in the traditional way, happy and undisturbed. But many people are turning away from the state church as a result … Read More

Paradise Valley
Amish Frontier Series, Book 4. When education laws begin to make life difficult, some Amish fathers take a stand. Facing persecution, a decision is made to move to Mexico. Pioneering is not easy, and difficulties with the new government and … Read More

The Alligator
Sabrina Crewe. A simple yet educational book about alligators, their habitat, and prey habits. Illustrated. Paper; Raintree.

Angus and the Cat
Marjorie Flack. Angus, the little Scottie dog, has learned many things. But he hasn’t learned about cats. Then one day there is a cat lying on the sofa. How fascinating! But when he chases her upstairs it seems she disappears. … Read More