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"A Hive of Busy Bees"
Stories by Effie Williams and others
Art Illustrations by James Seward
158 Pages     $6.95

Stories that help build character. Learn for yourself as Don and Joyce discover "A Hive of Busy Bees." Don and Joyce are invited to spend the summer with their grandparents at the farm. Each day presents exciting opportunities for them to experience outdoor farm life - so different from the city - especially the first day when they discover a hive of angry bees. From this episode grandma chooses stories from her scrapbook and skillfully develops some character lessons fro each evening bedtime "bee story." In the past sixty-plus years, this all-time favorite book has been handed from parent to child to grandchild. All delight to hear the stories over and over again. It is amazing how many teachers have used these stories for closing the school week each Friday afternoon. Designed for children ages 5 to 10. They will learn how to "bee" obedient, "bee" honest, "bee" truthful, and more!
ISBN # 0-936595-05-1

"Another Hive of Bees"

Narrative & Prayer-poems by Beverly Soderholm

Grandma's Stories by others

Art Illustrations by James Seward

191  Pages     $6.95

Stories that help build character. Danny and Debby, like their cousins, decide they want to spend some vacation time on the farm with their grandparents. For children who have only known city life - each day presents exciting opportunities for them to experience new situations - especially the first day, when they encounter a hive of angry bees. From this episode grandma chooses stories from her scrapbook and skillfully develops some character lessons for each evening bedtime "bee story." The Bee Book Series has become an all-time favorite as the books have been handed down to each generation.  Designed for children ages 5 to 10. They will learn how to "bee" careful, "bee" orderly, "bee" thoughtful, and more!
ISBN # 0-936595-06-X

"A Child of Divorce"

Written by Marie LeNart

144 Pages

"A Gap In The Fence"

Written by Harriet Louise Jerome

275 Pages

"Happy Hours at Home"

Written by Isabel C. Byrum

121 Pages

"When They Were Girls"

Written by Rebecca Deming Moore

192 Pages    $6.95

We know Clara Barton's dedication to suffering man. We've read Louisa May Alcotts's "Little Women." Jane Adams started a house for destitute women in Chicago. The list goes on. But what kind of homes made these women great? What were the advantages these ladies of fame had as children? What was it like when they were little girls?
ISBN # 1-1881545-47-4

"Luther the Leader"

Written by Virgil Robinson

Illustrated by Thomas Dunbebin

96 Pages    $5.95

Martin Luther's life is truly an inspiration to every Christian boy and girl. He was a pioneer among the Christians of his age and remains a leader of Christians in our age. Luther stands out among men in history as one who would not compromise his conscience. His unbending desire to live for Christ and truth brought him into conflict with the princes and leaders of the world. The stories of his consistent witness will inspire young people to be faithful to God at any cost!
ISBN # 1-881545-78-4

"Making Home Happy"

Written by Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle

 202 Pages     $7.95

The family of Deacon Beardsley, outwardly upright and proper, is the harbinger of troubles as teenagers Paul and Emma quietly rebel at their father's stern severity and their mother's lack of warmth and joy. The parents seem unaware of the hurt they are inflicting on their family - while seeking a good reputation in the church and the community. A new day begins when the spirit of God melts the Deacon's heart with a sermon. A transformation begins in his life and that of his wife. "Whereas I was blind, but now I see!"
ISBN # 1-881545-13-X

"Making Home Peaceful"

Written by Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle

202 Pages     $7.95

"Paula the Waldensian"

Written by Eva Lecomte

99 Pages    $6.99

Into the home of an interesting but self-centered family in old France comes Paula, a young orphaned cousin, from the little village of Villar, in the Waldensian Valley. Though living very simply, tending cows, goats, sheep and rabbits, Paula has been brought up to know the scriptures. Her Lord and His Word are the center of her life, and she can no more keep this good news to herself than she can stop breathing or eating. This causes a good many complications, for her cousins' home was one where "religion" was a forbidden subject, never to be mentioned, and Paula soon found herself  forbidden to read her own precious Bible. Paula's loving obedience, her happy friendliness and charm, her overflowing love for everyone she meets, win the hearts of all, family and neighbors alike, and cause many a change in the French countryside.
ISBN # 1-881545-76-8

"Sabbath Readings for the Home Circle"

Written by Various Authors

432 Pages    $10.95

"Sabbath Readings for the Home Circle" is a collection of nearly 60 stories and 30 poems gathered from church papers in 1877, from Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian and other sources. Nearly every phase of life's experience is covered illustrating lessons designed to build good character. Parents and educators have found it very helpful as they have endeavored to mold the lives of our youth for constructive and permanent good.

"Stories Worth Re-Reading"

Written by Various Authors

319 Pages    $8.95

Here are 73 stories originally compiled in 1913 by Review & Herald to provide children and youth with stories that inspire, instruct, and entertain. gathered from nearly 20 different publishers including Fleming H Revell, D. L. Moody, Mennonite, etc. A treasure house for pastors, teachers, and others who tell stories to children. These stories relate to incidents of history, missionary effort, and home & school experiences. Provides children and youth with stories with worth while reading.  "Stories Worth Re-Reading" can be safely recommended to any family, and is also a treasure house for pastors and others who tell children's stories.
ISBN # 1-881545-01-6

"Scrub"

Written by Forest Halvorsen, Sr.

99 Pages    $5.95

The true-to-life nature story of a northern Michigan white-tailed deer. Written in the 1960s, this story is based on the author's personal observations, the tales told by neighboring farmers and sportsmen, and from fact. A heartwarming story that gives a balanced account of what life must really be like for a deer.
ISBN # 1-881545-23-7

"The Man In Bearskin

Written by J. Keuning

130 Pages    $5.95

Life was harsh in the late 1840's and survival was uncertain. Would the immigrants ever tame the wilderness? The land was thick with trees. How would homes be built and fields planted with crops? When an epidemic sweeps the colony, even the most courageous leaders are almost ready to leave the wilderness. The events which follow offer a penetrating glimpse of the hardships, perils and faith of that sturdy band of Dutch immigrants under the leadership of Domine Van Raalte, who was forever grateful for the assistance of the mysterious "Man in Bearskin." First published in 1925, this book is a delightful combination of legend and fact about the early settlers of Holland, Michigan.
ISBN # 1-881545-48-2

"Titus: A Comrade of the Cross"

Written by Florence Kingsley

96 Pages    $5.95

This book will introduce you to a flesh-and-blood Jesus who with infinite tenderness  went about touching human hearts and bodies with His carpenter-calloused hands, leaving healing and hope behind everywhere He went. Though the author has woven a beautiful and moving tale, peopled with characters who will tug at your heartstrings, it is Jesus Himself who will linger in the mind long after the final page is read.
ISBN # 1-881545-79-2

"Within the Palace Gates -

The King's Cupbearer"

Written by Anna Pierpoint Siviter

 308 Pages    $7.95

The Story of Nehemiah, cupbearer to King Artexerxes. Anna Siviter, by weaving the rich tapestry of the ancient Persian court as a back drop for the story of Artaxerxes's noble cup bearer, allows us to grasp the deep significance of Nehemiah's devotion to God, to Jerusalem and to his people. It's a lovely story, hard to put down, but far beyond its lovely plot, it has a sacred focus. This is a reprint from the 1932 Edition.
ISBN # 1-881-545-11-3

"In His Name"
Written by Edward E. Hale
Illust. by G. P. Jacomb-Hood, R.A.
344 Pages    $9.95

Though written well over one hundred years ago, the author weaves - with threads of history, Christian virtue, & creative imagination - an exciting and touching story that captivates the hearts and minds of readers today. It is a fascinating story that transports us back over eight hundred years to southern France and there  portrays events and places while acquainting us with names and faces of a people who would become known as the Waldenses. It is an inspiring story of a people determined to hold and spread the gospel as best they could, those whose common beliefs and values, though bringing great persecution upon them, still bound them together and impelled them to serve - "in His name" - those less fortunate than themselves, even at the risk of their lives. Read the story of a little girl whose very life depends upon those who are willing to risk all for the love of Christ.
ISBN # 1-881545-04-0