Living Books - Ages 5-7
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Books with a * next to the title means that it would be well suited as a read aloud for parent and child or family reading time.
*The Little Preacher
by Elizabeth Prentiss
Exceptional story of a boy who, from his youth, is being molded into a servant of Christ. The famed author of Stepping Heavenward tells this moving tale about a poor family of the Black Forest in Germany, with lessons of life filling every page as she demonstrates how God fashions a man to preach the everlasting Gospel. Young and old alike will find themselves thrilled and challenged by this timeless story.
Paperback, 175 pages
Price: $7.95
*Behind Mr. Bunyan
by Agnes Beaumont
The story is told by Agnes herself, drawn from original sources, of her life as a twenty-year-old young woman who belonged to John Bunyan's church. The rich spiritual value of Agnes' story was recognized long ago and was often reprinted, and she tells her story humbly and winsomely. A remarkable testimony of faith under fire from one's own family members, but overcoming suspicion and animosity with devoted love!
Paperback, 50 pages
Price: $4.95
*The Little Medicine Carrier
No story is more beloved, among those of the Children's Character Building Collection, than The Little Medicine Carrier. And now, in a new edition with a beautiful cover, painted by Caffy Whitney! It's the story of a small, poor boy named George, who seeks to help his mother provide for the family by taking a job delivering medicines for the town doctor to the ill people of his village. His journeys about town become quite adventurous!, as George meets some who inspire him to serve God more faithfully, and others who press him to yield to temptations to be deceitful and dishonest. A great story to teach your children about the value of integrity and faithfulness, even when no men are watching us, but living under the eye of God
Paperback, 65 pages
Price: $4.95
Shadow
The Curious Morgan Horse
"Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse," introduces the characters of the award-winning Morgan Horse series to younger readers. In this adventure, the young horse Shadow decides to explore the woods beyond her pasture. She searches for a magic pond and along the way meets many different forest animals. But when Shadow realizes she has become lost, how will she find her way home?
Hard-Cover, 32 pages, full-color
Price: $
Round and Round the Money Goes
What Money is and How We Use It
Discovery Readers Series
Here's everything there is to know about money: from its beginnings as objects with which to barter, to it's growth to coins and bills, to the modern-day electronic banking system, and how money goes round the world from consumer to merchant to banker. Authors Melvin and Gilda Berger, who have written over 200 books for children, also explain how the U.S Mint manufactures bill and coins of various denominations, how individuals save money and earn interest, and how banks make loans and charge interest. Colorful illustrations by Jane McCreary add to the pleasure of this book. The result becomes an excellent and fun way for young children to understand the concept of money. Recommended for ages 5 to 9.
Paperback, 48 pages Ages 5-9
Price: $2.95
