
Sara Jane: Country Girl
Mrs. Stephen Friesen. A story about a girl named Sara Jane and her life during the 1850s. There are happy times and sad times, from “Company’s Coming” and “Papa Is Gored by a Bull!” to “Threshing.” Written for young teens … Read More

African Adventures
Dick Anderson. This book is a collection of eighteen short stories about Keyangak, a missionary in Kenya. Read about lions, hyenas, crocodiles, and snakes as well as the human beings who live and work alongside them. 96 pages; paper; Christian … Read More

Amazing Buildings
Kate Hayden; lower/middle. Amazing buildings, some ancient and some modern, are featured in this book. It has colorful pictures and easy-to-read text. Read it aloud to preschoolers or buy it for those reading on their own. DK Publishing; paperback.

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

Angus and the Ducks
Marjorie Flack. Angus is a little terrier who is curious about everything, but especially about what makes that big noise in the next yard. Then one day the door is left open, and he scurries off to see what is … Read More

Dick and Jane: Away We Go
Classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Sally said, “Away we go. Away we go in the car. Mother and Father. Dick an … Read More

Baby Porcupine
In a forest in Minnesota, a baby porcupine is born. The youngster, called a porcupette, is big and already covered with quills. But she will still have some growing to do before she is safe from predators. In the meantime, … Read More

The Biggest Bear
Little Johnny Orchard wants a bearskin to put up on the wall of the barn. But when he goes hunting, he finds a little bear cub instead of a big bear to shoot. The cub becomes a pet with a … Read More

Blaze and the Forest Fire
C.W. Anderson. When Billy and Blaze spot smoke in the brush, they race around the woods to sound the alarm. At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery—carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, … Read More

Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony
C.W. Anderson. Tommy is a young boy who lives near Billy. He likes to ride Billy’s pony, Blaze. He enjoys the toy horses he gets as birthday gifts. But what he really wants is his own real, live pony. Will … Read More