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When Miss Ruby and Miss Pearl discover a mouse living in the walls, a discussion of fairness and prejudice ensues, ending with a satisfying epiphany of self-awareness, friendship, and fellowship. Charming and clever verse, highlighted by appealing illustrations, makes this moral lesson an approachable story for any young reader or listener. Tea for Three is an entertaining, essential, and touching story that teaches lifelong lessons of tolerance and acceptance.

Tea for Three

have you ever quit something? 

Quitting has a negative connotation in our society, but some of the best things in life start with quitting something that wasn't the right fit for you. A job, a sport, a hobby, even a relationship - quitting is an intricate part of growing up and living life. 


We wrote this book to start teaching the decision making process to children: making choices, analyzing what you like and don't like about something, and deciding whether to stick with it or quit it.


We teach kids about motivation, perseverance, determination, but we rarely acknowledge the importance

I Quit!

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"I feel God's love. So strong. So deep.I whirl! I twirl! I skip! I leap!"Have you ever felt God's love so deeply that you wanted to sing and dance? That's just how this little girl feels! In a sunny beach setting, she praises God with her whole heart--and her whole body! Singing, dancing, and drumming on her sand bucket, she has the most joy-filled time playing . . . a natural time to worship that we often forget.In God and Me at the Sea, Shelley Kinder uses language natural to children and draws on rhythm and movement to show how all-encompassing the experience of praise can be. Kids 3 to 8 can join this light-hearted girl as she worships God.Accompanied by vivid, expressive illustrations, God and Me at the Sea opens children's eyes to the glory of God's creation, and how powerful and rewarding worship can be.

God and Me at the Sea

This funny puppy named Brizzie thinks some things are scary. When she meets new friends who show her kindness, she learns how to be brave. The bravery in Brizzie helps this once-frightened pup discover some really fun parts of life.

Brave Like Brizzie

Mr. Jigginspoons has a secret. Papa has always wanted him to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a fisherman, but Mr. Jigginspoons has different dreams. One day, while exploring the woods, Mr. Jigginspoons sees a child, a real human boy, and the two of them become best friends. While they are playing, Mr. Jigginspoons and his new friend, Ben, uncover a plan that will change their forest forever.Will Papa and the creatures of the forest work together with Mr. Jigginspoons and Ben to save the forest they all love?

Mr. Jigginspoons Saves the Forest

All this Fisherman wants is to catch a fish. Sometimes, however, life has other plans.

The Fisherman

Annie’s Awesome Terrible Troublesome Hair, takes the fear of a haircut head on. With a collective 22 grandchildren, authors Margaret Solberg and Patty Grum know that for many children, haircuts are often a harrowing event. Their newest book, Annie’s Awesome Terrible Troublesome Hair, explores this common fear through the hair-covered eyes of Annie, a girl so frightened by haircuts that her BIG hair presents even BIGGER PROBLEMS! Join Annie on this hair-raising adventure.

Annie's Awesome Terrible Troublesome Hair

Bear loves donuts and will do anything to get some. This leads to a scheme that Bear believes to be foolproof. However, while he carries out his plan, it may not be running as smoothly as he thinks.

Bear Goes to the Donut Shop

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