Closely following the Gospels, this lilting retelling of the Nativity perfectly matches Kristina Stephenson's heartwarming illustrations which put children at the heart of the story.

This beautifully illustrated picture book features an adorable cast of animals from around the world to encourage children to practice respect for the planet and the animals that share it with us.

While Mr. Noah is busy building his ark, Mrs. Noah has a sudden thought: what about her vegetable garden? And the fruit trees? And everything she has spent years sowing, growing, and tending? They’ll get washed away when the rain comes!

Emily settles down to sleep with her beloved stuffed animal Cinnamon Bear, safely tucked up with Hug the quilt. When a sparkling star-beam comes tapping at the window, Emily tries to shoo it away, but she ends up winding it up like shining wool for miles and miles through and over the nighttime world, where she finds herself in the world of angels.

Long before Jesus was born, it was foretold that He would rule a peaceable kingdom. In The Animals' Christmas, the classic story of the nativity is interwoven with the ancient Bible prophecy of a time when the lion and lamb would lie down together.

As Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and the Wise Men set off on their journeys toward Bethlehem, the animals that they pass--goat, ox, wolf, leopard, and lion--start to follow out of curiosity. When Mary and Joseph find a place to shelter in the stable and baby Jesus is born, the animals gather around the manger, creating the perfect scene of the "peaceable kingdom" in which all creation lives in harmony together.

From the annunciation to the first Christmas night, this retelling of the nativity story reflects the message of peace at the heart of the season.

A collection of ten great stories perfect for bedtime reading. These ten stories include retellings of tales from the much-loved storytellers Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen as well as traditional folktales from around the world—including the Philippines, Iran, and North America—all with something wise to say about life.

Offering the solution for short story times with little ones, here is a collection of ten of Jesus' most famous stories. Each story is retold in a short, entertaining narrative with quirky illustrations that add to the momentum. The playful feel of the stories is enhanced by join-in labels and speech bubbles, so that little ones can share in the fun.

Baboushka is busy with her house--she has so much to do. The late night arrival of three travelers at her cottage door interrupts her domestic routine of cleaning and polishing. Although she gives them excellent hospitality, she is relieved that they plan to travel on the following day.