BOARDBOOKS and PICTURE BOOKS

The Barnyard Series

Bedtime in the Barnyard

How do baby barnyard animals get ready for bed? With wiggly piglet snuggles, sloppy puppy licks, and sleepy calf yawns. Children can cuddle up too while listening to this adorable tale of Bedtime in the Barnyard.

Rhyming story makes this a perfect read-aloud for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Detailed illustrations by Gail Yerrill add humor and fun to endearing animal characters.

Bedtime in the Barnyard is the first in the Barnyard Blessings series.

Christmas in the Barnyard

Join the Christmas Eve barnyard bustle as the animals prepare the stable for the exciting day. Count on Owl to share the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus!

Calves and Cardinals hunt for hours,

          Gathering gifts, like nuts and flowers.

          Kittens sing—they’re great meow-ers.

Praise on Christmas Eve!

Easter in the Barnyard

Join the barnyard animals’ Easter celebration with this delightful board book for children ages 0–4.

Bunny and Chick hurry to gather their farm animal friends for an exciting Easter Day parade. Rejoice and celebrate Christ’s resurrection powers!

They marched and waddled, pranced and danced, rejoicing all the way.

            Then at the barn all creatures cheered, “Hurray for Easter Day!”

A Child’s First Bible Series


  • Child’s First Bedtime Prayers

    What could be better than a heart-to-heart talk with Jesus? A Child’s First Bedtime Prayers draws little ones into cozy bedtime talks with Jesus and He answers them back! Each of the 25 prayer conversations focuses on a different topic and includes both prayers for little ones to pray, along with answers from Jesus. Jesus’ responses are rooted in Scripture and are full of encouragement, comfort, and age-appropriate teaching.

    Written in winsome rhyming stanzas, this prayer book will draw children closer to Jesus as they talk and listen during their bedtime prayers.


  • God is Always with Me

    God goes everywhere I could ever go!
    And I’ll tell you why . . . ’cause he loves me so!

    Dandi retells Psalm 139, using language kids can understand. Memorable, fun rhymes help children meet God in a new and profound way as they grow a lifelong love of the Psalms. Cee Biscoe’s beautiful, kid-friendly, four-color illustrations throughout the book help make Scripture personal and accessible for your child.


  • God Takes Care of Me

    In valleys low or mountains steep,
    You’re my shepherd; I’m your sheep.

    With this close look at Psalm 23, every child can discover the comforting words and promises of the Good Shepherd. Read again and again the promise that God takes care of us.


  • Psalms for Little Hearts

    I will still praise you and sing you my song.
    You pour out your love on me all the day long.     This rhyming paraphrase of 25 of the best-loved Psalms is both playful and tender, perfect for soothing your child before bedtime or for encouragement in morning devotions. Topical table of contents helps you find the right Psalm for every occasion

    Instill in your children a lifelong love of the Psalms and a realization that God’s Word was written for them.


  • Sleepyhead Prayer

    This board book includes a sweet, rhyming prayer sleepy children can pray before bed. It is a perfect way for families with young children to end the day. Jesus reminds the child that He is always with them—both when they go to bed and when they wake up.

    Child in the beginning:  Dear Jesus,

    Just me, Jesus, here to pray.

    Bestest way to end my day.

              I have lots and lots to say,

              But I am getting sleepy.

     

    Jesus at the end: How I yearn to talk with you

              Late at night, but daytime too.

    Even when there’s nothing new,

              So, Sleepyhead, good night.


  • Thanks for Little ThingsBeing thankful changes our hearts, and there are so many things to be thankful for! This rhyming board book leads little hearts into a prayer of thankfulness for wonderfully ordinary things.Thanks for puddles. Thanks for rocks.Thanks for boots and warm wool socks.

     

    How I love a cardboard box!

    Thanks for little things.

 

Stand Alone Books


  • One Small Donkey

    Gentle rhyming text offers a new vantage point on the First Christmas and a fresh sense of worth for even the smallest child.

    • A Girl Named Dan

      Winner of Mom’s Choice Award & Amelia Bloom Award

      This story is based on an incident from Mackall’s childhood when the boys banned her from their baseball games because she was a girl. Then she hears about an essay-writing contest: Why I Want to Be Batboy for the Kansas City A’s (now the Royals). The winner gets to be batboy! Since the contest is “for boys only,” Dandi signs the entry with her nickname, “Dan.”

     

    • Rudy Rides the Rails

      Dandi met the real ‘Ramblin’ Rudy” & was inspired to capture his story & sense of community and adventure, when Rudy “rode the rails” as a teen hobo during the Great Depression.

      Winner of the “Award of Excellence” from Chicago Book and Media Show 2007 Featured Book of the month on Rutgers site

      Notable Book 2008 – Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (National Council of Social Studies & Children’s Book Council)

      Winner of the Angel Award