Tim Ladwig

"Meet Francis of Assisi the world's most famous saint. Travel back in time and over the sea to a city in Umbria in the heart of Italy in 1182. There you'll meet Francesco Bernardone -- better known as Saint Francis of Assisi." -- page four of cover.

"God's new commandment to love one another is beautifully displayed in Who Is My Neighbor? Through realistic, emotive illustrations and text taken from the New International Version of Luke 10:25-37, this book depicts the compassion and love in the story Jesus told of the Good Samaritan. An application page at the end of the book equips parents and educators for meaningful discussion"--Provided by publisher.

Tells how the well-known Christmas carol, "Silent Night, " first came to be written and performed in Austria in the early 1800s.

An illustrated version of the English Christmas carol about the generous king. Includes one page of music at the back of the book.

Mary speaks lovingly to her new son, the baby Jesus, and cherishes their precious time together in the quiet winter night.

Four readings based on the Christmas narratives in the Bible in which the Blessed Virgin Mary tells her five-year-old son, Jesus, the story of His birth.

The story of the last days in Jesus' life, from the Last Supper to his crucifixion and resurrection, told from the point of view of one of his disciples, Simon Peter.

After talking about heroes and martyrs at school, a young girl gets a first-hand look at heroism when her father and several others protect their neighbor from a group of racists.

While helping Grandpa Mike do volunteer work at a shelter for less fortunate people, Izzy tries to figure out the best way to help a girl her own age who is staying there.

Izzy's summer is going to be ruined! Her parents won't let her go to Pine View Camp with all her friends. But things begin to change for Izzy when she starts to give-back time with Grandpa Mike and meets the braids girl.