Most Circulated Titles

Make room : a child's guide to Lent and Easter /

Alary, Laura.



Date Published:2016

The world Jesus knew : a curious kid's guide to life in the first century /

Olson, Marc, 1971-


Booklist starred, November 2017. Kirkus Review, October 2017. Booklist starred. Kirkus Review. "This book helps kids discover the world Jesus lived in through maps, charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. They'll learn about the culture Jesus lived in--his Jewish religion, the power of the ruling Roman Empire, the role of fishermen and carpenters and shepherds"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

Breathe : a child's guide to Ascension, Pentecost, and the growing time /

Alary, Laura.


"The Biblical movements of Jesus and the Spirit are explored and interwoven with contemporary reflections from the view of a child"--
Date Published:2021

The world of the first Christians : a curious kid's guide to the early church /

Olson, Marc, 1971-


"How did Christianity grow from a small group of followers to one of the largest religious movements in human history? How did the first Christians survive in an oppressive Roman Empire? What did the early church believe, and how did they worship? [This book] answers these questions and more, with colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics that will . . . give . . . insight and understanding into the early growth of the Christian faith"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

"How did Christianity grow from a small group of followers to one of the largest religious movements in human history? How did the first Christians survive in an oppressive Roman Empire? What did the early church believe, and how did they worship? [This book] answers these questions and more, with colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics that will . . . give . . . insight and understanding into the early growth of the Christian faith"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Look! : a child's guide to Advent & Christmas /

Alary, Laura.


Catholic Library World, April 2018. Catholic Library World. "'Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas' presents Advent as [a] special time for waiting and watching--paying attention--to the ways God comes to us. Told from the point of a view of a child, the story weaves together familiar Advent traditions like the Jesse tree and the Advent wreath, biblical stories and characters, and reflections on what these stories call us to do and be"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

Catholic Library World, April 2018. Catholic Library World. "'Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas' presents Advent as [a] special time for waiting and watching--paying attention--to the ways God comes to us. Told from the point of a view of a child, the story weaves together familiar Advent traditions like the Jesse tree and the Advent wreath, biblical stories and characters, and reflections on what these stories call us to do and be"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Read and share Bible : more than over 200 best-loved Bible stories /

Ellis, Gwen.


Presents brief, illustrated adaptations of over two hundred stories from the Old and New Testaments, each accompanied by a discussion starter.
Date Published:2007

I am devotional : 100 devotions about the names of God /

Stortz, Diane, 1950-


"Children will learn to trust God in everything as they learn about the names and character of God in the I am devotional. Through 100 devotions, children will see how God's names reflect His love, strength, trustworthiness, etc., and what that means as they develop a strong faith"--
Date Published:2017

The Attributes of God - Kids

White, Lydia.


The Attributes of God for Kids is a devotional for children and parents to read together. Fun questions, age appropriate readings, and memorization tools allow parents to lay the foundation for their child's personal walk with God.
Date Published:2017

The loud librarian

Beatrice, Jenna.


"When loud-voiced Penelope becomes student-librarian, she is determined to prove she is perfect for the job while staying true to herself"--OCLC.
Date Published:2023

Nonfiction writing power : teaching information writing with intent and purpose /

Gear, Adrienne.


What is nonfiction writing power? -- The components of nonfiction writing power -- The big picture -- The power to describe -- The power to instruct -- The power to persuade -- The power to compare -- The power to explain -- The power to report. "Adrienne Gear addresses the close link between reader and writer. This book shows teachers how to help students recognize that they write because they have something to say. It argues that writing nonfiction well means considering the writer's intent and purpose, and choosing the most appropriate form among the various nonfiction genres"--from publisher description.
Date Published:2014

What is nonfiction writing power? -- The components of nonfiction writing power -- The big picture -- The power to describe -- The power to instruct -- The power to persuade -- The power to compare -- The power to explain -- The power to report. "Adrienne Gear addresses the close link between reader and writer. This book shows teachers how to help students recognize that they write because they have something to say. It argues that writing nonfiction well means considering the writer's intent and purpose, and choosing the most appropriate form among the various nonfiction genres"--from publisher description.

Date Published:2014

Writing power : engaging thinking through writing /

Gear, Adrienne.


Presents a simple approach to using writing in order to teach reading comprehension strategies to help students to think while they read.
Date Published:2011

The next step forward in guided reading. : an assess-decide-guide framework for supporting every reader /

Richardson, Jan.


Spiral-bound. Includes index. " ... offers the planning and instructional tools needed ... to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Jan's assess-decide-guide framework; additionally, 29 comprehension modules cover essential reading strategies ... "--Back cover.
Date Published:2016

Powerful writing structures : brain pocket strategies for supporting a year-long writing program /

Gear, Adrienne.


A balanced writing program -- Memory pocket writing: personal narrative -- Fact pocket writing: nonfiction -- Imagination pocket writing: story writing. "This . . . book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around 'brain pockets' to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some . . . examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on . . . classroom testing, student samples throughout the book illustrate this . . . approach to teaching writing. Suggestions for setting up a . . . writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction, complete this . . . approach to developing a year-long writing program"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

A balanced writing program -- Memory pocket writing: personal narrative -- Fact pocket writing: nonfiction -- Imagination pocket writing: story writing. "This . . . book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around 'brain pockets' to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some . . . examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on . . . classroom testing, student samples throughout the book illustrate this . . . approach to teaching writing. Suggestions for setting up a . . . writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction, complete this . . . approach to developing a year-long writing program"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

God is in Nature! : A Kids Devotional about His awesome creations ; /

Doebler, Jessica.


In this fun kids devotional, you will learn firsthand about God's fascinating world and amazing creations. From reading God's Word in the Bible to getting outside and marveling at the highest mountains and the tiniest fish, you'll connect with God through nature. The Bible tells us about the story of creation and the amazing things that God can do. From rainbows and waterfalls to deserts and starry nights, God's miracles surround us.
Date Published:2021

In this fun kids devotional, you will learn firsthand about God's fascinating world and amazing creations. From reading God's Word in the Bible to getting outside and marveling at the highest mountains and the tiniest fish, you'll connect with God through nature. The Bible tells us about the story of creation and the amazing things that God can do. From rainbows and waterfalls to deserts and starry nights, God's miracles surround us.

Date Published:2021

The one year devotions for preschoolers

Bowman, Crystal.


A collection of daily devotions appropriate for use with preschoolers that will teach them the importance of accepting God into their lives.
Date Published:2004

The Lord's Prayer : For All God's Children ; /

Senkbeil, Harold L. .


Join FatCat, the friendly feline, as he learns the Lord's Prayer - Jesus's prayer that teaches us how to pray. This simple yet profound prayer shapes children's love for God, need for forgiveness from God, and dependence on God for strength and protection. Learn the Lord's Prayer and search for FatCat on every page!
Date Published:2022

Read with me Bible : an NIrV story Bible for children /

Bible. English. New International Reader's Version. 1998.


Includes index. Presents illustrated retellings of over one hundred Old and New Testament stories, using simpler words and shorter sentences for children, and includes a glossary.
Date Published:2000

The wretched stone

Van Allsburg, Chris.


Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly Editors' Choice. Horn Book. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly Editors' Choice. Horn Book. Children's Catalog (Wilson). Elementary School Library Collection (Bro-Dart). Publisher's Weekly. A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them.
Date Published:1991

Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly Editors' Choice. *Horn Book*. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly Editors' Choice. *Horn Book*. Children's Catalog (Wilson). Elementary School Library Collection (Bro-Dart). Publisher's Weekly. A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them.

Date Published:1991

Sitting in my box

Lillegard, Dee.


Booklist. The box in which all the animals are sitting gets more and more crowded until a hungry flea comes along.
Date Published:1989

Are you my mother?

Eastman, P. D. (Philip D.)


"Beginner books." Wilson's Children, January 1996. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 1998. Library Journal, December 1995. Wilson's Children. Book Links (A.L.A.). Library Journal. Children's Catalog (Wilson). Elementary School Library Collection (Bro-Dart). A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother.
Date Published:1960