Amy Parker

In the tradition of Lorrie Moore, Claire Vaye Watkins, and Rebecca Lee, this debut story collection cuts into the sometimes dark heart of the American family From the tense territory of a sagging, grand porch in Texas to a gated community in steamy Thailand to a lonely apartment in nondescript suburbia, these linked stories unwind the lives of three families as they navigate ever-shifting landscapes. Wry and sharp, dark and subversive, they keep watch as these characters make the choices that will change the course of their lives and run into each other in surprising, unforgettable ways. The Bowmans are declining Texas gentry, heirs to an airline fortune, surrounded by a patriarch's stuffed trophies and lost dreams. They will each be haunted by the past as they strive to escape its force. The Fosters are diplomats' kids who might as well be orphans. Jill and Maizie grow up privileged amid poverty, powerless to change the lives of those around them and uncertain whether they have the power to change their own. The Guzmans have moved between Colombia and the United States for two generations, each seeking opportunity for the next, only to find that the American dream can be as crushing as it is elusive. Amy Parker's debut collection considers--with an unfailingly observant eye--our failures and our successes, our fractures and our connections, our impact and our evanescence. She marks herself a worthy heir to the long tradition of smart women casting cool and careful glances at the American middle class.

Beasts and Children

Jack Countryman

?Necesitas de una forma facilque ayude a los ninas a ver las promesas de Dios y como pueden confiar en suamor en sus vidas diarias? Los versos de promesas en este libroson escogidos de la Nueva Biblia al Dia para ofrecer ayuda y animo cuando unanina se siente asustada, sola, preocupada, enojada, decepcionada, desalentada,triste, rebelde, impaciente o enferma. Y cuando las ninas necesitan estarconvencidas de la proteccion, el amor, el perdon y la ayuda de Dios; y que El les escucha cuando oran.Este libro ofrece una maravillosa oportunidad para que las ninas atesoren laPalabra de Dios en sus corazones.

Promesas de Dios para niños

Andy Andrews

Before David Ponder ever visited Truman in "The Traveler's Gift," Michael Holder began his journey as the last young traveler to receive the unique gifts of wisdom offered by historical greats. Rewritten to engage the minds of teens and tweens, "The Young Traveler's Gift" encourages and enlightens young adults as they prepare to face the journeys that lie ahead.

The Young Traveler's Gift

Author Amy Parker and artist Virginia Allyn add to their popular Night Night bedtime books with Night Night, Valentine, a delightful way to remind your child of your love!

Night Night, Valentine

Christina Farley

Vivi Barnes

On a visit to their local library, Ben, Bridgette, and Maya unwittingly unleash a dragon from an ancient book and find themselves fighting for their lives against a swarm of evil birds. They battle to escape with the help of the dragon and are whisked through a portal into the magical Great Library of Alexandria. Once they pass the Trials and prove themselves worthy, they are invited to become students at Helicon Academy. There they train to become librarians for the Library of Alexandria, protecting books and the magical artifacts within.Ben, Bridgette, and Maya fall in love with the story-themed dinners, fantastical animals, and fictional characters roaming the halls. But when they discover a dark and sinister mystery within the academy's halls, the three must embark on a quest to protect the library and preserve the fabric of time itself.

The Thief of Time

Virginia Allyn

Night Night, Ocean

Virgins In Their Beds

Join bestselling author Amy Parker and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn in the latest Night Night adventure through Sleepytown, where community helpers work hard so everyone can rest! Say thank you and good night to farmers, doctors, teachers, firefighters, and God, who takes care of us all. Your little ones will sleep soundly, feeling safe and loved. Night night, helpers—Sleepytown too! Thank you all for what you do. Amy Parker’s children’s books have sold more than a million copies, including two Christian Retailing’s Best award-winning books and the bestselling A Night Night Prayer; Night Night, Farm; and Night Night, Train.

Night Night, Sleepytown

Rosita Schandy

Neal Wooten

This book is about an adoptive Guatemalan girl who is adored by her forever family. She has a mom, dad, and two big brothers who cannot wait to be by her side enjoying all the firsts in her life. Although the family has missed some of those firsts such as first tooth as the adoption process has been quite long, they have grown to love her. They have constantly prayed for her and can hardly wait to be her forever family. Not just a family for a little while, but her family for the rest of her life.

Your Forever Family

An easy way to help young boys see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives. The promise verses in this book are selected from the bestselling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a boy is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He listens when they pray. It’s a great way for children to hide God’s Word in their hearts. Sample text: Sometimes it’s hard to tell the truth when you feel like you have something to hide. But remember—when it’s hard to be honest: God promises to reward Truth—not Lies! "You must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. You must not say evil things. You must not tell lies." Psalms 34:12-13

God's Promises for Boys

A small child offers a prayer of thanks to God for all of the things that he provided that combined to create the first Christmas. On board pages.

A Christmas Prayer

Little Panda thanks God for all the things Mommy does to show her love. On board pages.

Thank You, God, for Mommy

A little lion cub thanks God for his wonderful daddy who gives big hugs and piggy back rides, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love, guidance, and encouragement. On board pages.

Thank You, God, for Daddy

Brent McCorkle

Firebird, a baby oriole, complains to his mother each time the rain falls, until she sends him on a journey to the sky to find out for himself why God lets storms take the sun away.

He Lived for the Sunshine

Firebird

Marijan Ramljak

Introduces thankfulness and prayer in an evening routine accompanied by endearing illustrations that depict a cozy bedtime.

A Night Night Prayer

Linked stories exploring the dark heart of the American family: “Electrifying, daring . . . sure to appeal to fans of Karen Russell and Lorrie Moore ” (Booklist, starred review). A St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Book of the Year The Bowmans are declining Texas gentry, heirs to an airline fortune, surrounded by a patriarch’s stuffed trophies and lost dreams. They will each be haunted by the past as they strive to escape its force. The Fosters are diplomats’ kids who might as well be orphans. Jill and Maizie grow up privileged amid poverty, powerless to change the lives of those around them and uncertain whether they have the ability to change their own. The Guzmans have moved between Colombia and the United States, each generation seeking opportunity for the next, only to find that the American dream can be as crushing as it is elusive. From the tense territory of a sagging, grand porch in Texas to a gated community in Thailand to a lonely apartment in nondescript suburbia, these wry, dark stories unwind the lives of three families as they navigate the ever-shifting landscapes of the American middle class. “No one is safe, Parker reminds us, especially within the family circle—but one’s chosen family can also offer salvation. . . . The stories, like the mounted heads in the Bowmans’ trophy room, rivet the gaze, demand that readers recognize themselves in those glassy eyes—and then become disconcertingly alive.” —The New York Times Book Review

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Beasts & Children

Little ones will feel God's eternal love in this charming holiday-themed book in a brand-new series by bestselling author Amy Parker. God Is Love provides young children with the comfort of knowing God always loves them, no matter the day, time, season, or year, in this charming, sweet, and heartfelt book. With warm, rhyming verse, bestselling author Amy Parker reassures young hearts by introducing them to the awesome characteristics of an Almighty God. With a soft-focus on Valentine's Day, Parker's book offers reminders of how God's love is everlasting during this very special season while also hinting that His love is unwavering year-round. Part of a series, God Is Love is sure to be read and cherished all year long.

God Is Love

An inspirational message of hope and joy based on Psalm 118:24 from bestselling author Amy Parker in a Spanish edition! Every day is a day to celebrate and find hope in this colorful BILINGUAL storybook inspired by Psalm 118:24. With joyous rhymes in Spanish and English and colorful illustrations of all kinds of children, find the beauty and wonder of every moment of the day -- and learn that you can make the world even more glorious, too! A jubilant, inspirational reminder to seize the opportunities of the day that God has made just for us by bestselling author Amy Parker and illustrator Leeza Hernandez.Cada día es un día para celebrar en este original libro BILINGÜE inspirado en el Salmo 118:24. Encuentre la belleza en cada momento del día y aprenda que también puede hacer el mundo aún más glorioso. Con un texto alegre en español e inglés y coloridas ilustraciones que celebran la diversidad, el libro nos anima a aprovechar las oportunidades del día que Dios ha hecho sólo para nosotros. Escrito por la popular autora Amy Parker e ilustrado por Leeza Hernández.

¡Este es el día! / This Is the Day! (Bilingual)

A dog and a cat send a prayer to God for showing them his love. On board pages.

An "I Love You" Prayer

What if God’s love were like the sun, constant and unchanging? What if one day you realized nothing could take that away? Firebird is a bright orange baby oriole who just loves the sunshine. But whenever a storm blows in, he frets and asks Mama why God allows the rain to take the sun away. When Firebird is finally old enough, his mother gently instructs him to fly up through the thunder and lightning to see what’s on the other side. It’s a rough flight, and just when he’s about to give up, Firebird rises above the storm to discover the sun shining where it always had been. God never lets the storm take the sun away. With that truth in his heart, Firebird continues to bask in the sunshine, but just as important, he learns to rejoice in the rain. Firebird is a children’s book that parallels the life of Samantha Crawford, a storybook artist in the inspiring new film Unconditional (scheduled for a theatrical launch in fall 2012) who has lost sight of God’s love.

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