The Special Little Star
0$3.99 – $9.99“Twinkle, twinkle, little star . . .”
Look up into the sky at night. Way up in the heavens, stars shine brightly down upon you. Some are large, glistening spots, but others are small twinkling specks. The Special Little Star is a tale of one of those stars. He is a small star with big dreams. He dreams of being like the other, larger stars, of no longer being teased because he doesn’t shine as brightly. When joy and happiness enter the world in the form of a tiny baby boy, this special star may just get his wish. Tracy Filigenzi gives a new angle to the Christmas story. The Special Little Star tells the story of the Christmas star, the brightly shining star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem and then to baby Jesus. Children will read this heartwarming tale again and again.
Jamal and the Large Mirror: Volume 2
0$3.99 – $13.99Jamal was a fifth grader living in Brooklyn, New York, with his mother and older brother. The two boys’ father was killed in a helicopter accident during his military service in Iraq. Before he left, though. Jamal’s dad gave his youngest son some life lessons, including “If it’s to be, it’s up to me,” about taking responsibility for one’s personal choices and actions. Using a large mirror in their home, Jamal’s father also told his son that there was a large community behind them that they couldn’t see but was giving the mirror gazer strength and support. The community that Jamal ultimately envisioned included his father as well as the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., former President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and others. The goal of the mirror lesson was to enforce in Jamal the assurance that he was not alone, even when his father could not be with him physically.
This wonderful book is enhanced by illustrations by Brian Rivera. The story acknowledges the realities of a father’s leaving to go to war and the impact his death has on his family. The author also illustrates that an important component in the process of resolution, as well as in healing to process grief, is to acknowledge the feelings that everyone experiences. The mirror serves as an excellent tool to help the protagonist cope, not only when his father leaves but throughout his life. While the book would benefit from some additional editing, the vital life lessons, as well as the compassion and integrity of Jamal’s father, are reflected throughout this inspirational tale. Seals’ poignant yet encouraging story is well worth reading.
Lumpy The Elephant
0$3.99 – $14.99Lumpy the Elephant is treated as an outcast by the other toys, because he is so much bigger and less agile than they are. There comes a day, however, when Lumpy’s companions find themselves in serious trouble. To their surprise they discover that Lumpy is the only one who can help them and, consequently, they gain a whole new respect for him. This is a charming story that shows how a person’s unique qualities and abilities often go unnoticed.
JUST JULIANA
0$5.99 – $22.99Each person is unique. One way that we are the same is that we each have a name. This is a book about Juliana. She was born with the name of Juliana Rose. Since she was born, her mother called her Juliana Rosie Posey. This did not bother Juliana until her mother started adding additional parts to her name. Then she said she wanted to be “Just Juliana.”
The Sound of Animals
1$3.99 – $14.99This story was inspired by spending quality time with my grandchildren. It was written in a way to explore the sounds that animals make through the eyes of a little boy. I feel it is important that children understand that people and animals are very complex. In fact, they are so complex that it is impossible that they could have been created only by chance. Only God the Creator could have thought of every intricate detail that makes us who we are. This story is a good way to open the discussion with your child about how God created everything differently. Now every creature is unique in its own special way. I hope you have fun reading this with your children.
Holy Spirit, Help Me Be…
0$3.99 – $18.99This book was written to help kids to be mindful of others, to help them understand that the Holy Spirit is always present, and if they welcome the Holy Spirit in their lives, he will help them to be kind, thoughtful, and giving to others. Also, to help them know Christ Jesus loves them and wants them to obey his words, instruction, and teaching. To help them know if they make a mistake Jesus will forgive them, and that they can be free to be whom God called them to be.
Jamal and the Large Mirror (Spanish Edition)
0$3.99 – $10.99Jamal vive en Brooklyn, New York, en una de las históricas casas de piedra rojiza, con su madre y su hermano mayor. Su padre murió en la guerra de Irak en un accidente de helicóptero. Tienen este espejo grande y sorprendente, que ha estado en la familia durante muchos años. El padre de Jamal antes de morir le enseñó a Jamal cómo ir al espejo y hablar un dicho positivo e inspirador en el espejo porque cree que la vida y la muerte están en el poder de la lengua. Su padre quería enseñarle a Jamal que no estaba solo, y que estaba parado frente a estadounidenses poderosos y una comunidad fuerte. El espejo es solo un símbolo de la fuerza continua que su padre le enseñó a Jamal y a su hermano.
Dinky and Duke’s Morning at the Farm
0$3.99 – $16.99This is a delightful interactive children’s book which you can use to have fun with your child while making all of the sounds of the animals on the farm. While your child is engaging with the book, they will also learn the Biblical lesson that God watches over each and every one of them.
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:26)
