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Dallas: Word Kids, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Karen Mezek Leimert. CONDITION & CONTENT: NEW 1996 Word Kids Press (Dallas) large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Beautiful color illustrations by the Author. the text is actually an adaptation of Rev. C. H. Wolston's old Sunday School song "Jesus Loves the Little Children." Each full-page color illustration of the children of countries around the world are bordered by a lively colors and at the bottom of each page is a word from the song. The end pages are illustrated with a colorful map of the world showing where "all the children" in the book live. Spectacular. Perfect for a church library. A verse of the song used in this book is featured on the last page of the book. Contents: Amazonians of Brazil; Kashmiris of India; the Bedouins of Saudi Arabia; Maya of Mexico; Inuit of Canada; Aboriginals of Australia; Germans of Germany; Iowans of the United States; Samburu of Kenya;… Read More

ZonderKidz, 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Valeria Docampo. CONDITION: NEW 2014 Zonderkidz large (8X10) shaped board book, first printing. Beautiful color illustrations by Valeria Docampo. CONTENT: Blow the trumpet, sound the horn, Daddy's princess has been born! The timeless journey of a daughter and father is poignantly captured in the story of a girl's growth from childhood to motherhood. Playful, emotive prose, enriched by the whisper of God's scripture on each beautifully illustrated page, invites girls and dads to see themselves reflected in this keepsake book and to be reminded of the blessings and the bonds between them. Throughout tea parties, soccer games, braces, and boys, a girl is her daddy's princess every step of the way.

Austin, Texas: Steck-Vaughn, 1996. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Various artists and photographers. CONDITION: NEW 1996 Steck-Vaughn hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Filled with color illustrations and photos. Color maps and a great rendering of Herod's Temple in Jerusalem. Masada cover. CONTENT: An illustrated examination of the archaeological excavations in and around the Holy Land, from the Digging Up the Past series, which describes how these sites have provided evidence for the existence of places, people and events recorded in both the Old and New Testaments. This is archaeology-light for kids.

Skyhorse Publishing, 2011. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Brendan Powell Smith. CONDITION: NEW 2011 Skyhorse large (and heavy) paperback, first edition, 5th printing. Color photos illustrate. CONTENT: This book is intended for older children, teens and adults. For younger children, please look for The Brick Bible for Kids series of picture books. Smith has spent the last decade creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the bible--with Legos. His wonderfully original sets are featured on his website, but for the first time 1,400 photographs of these creative designs--depicting the Old Testament from Earth's creation to the Books of Kings--are brought together in book format. The Holy Bible is complex; sometimes dark, and other times joyous, and Smith's masterful work is a far cry from what a small child might build. The beauty of The Brick Bible is that everyone, from the devout to nonbelievers, will find something breathtaking, fascinating, or entertaining within this… Read More

Israel: Keren Grinaspoon Israel, 2015. 1st Hebrew Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Orit Bergman. CONDITION: NEW 2015 Keren Grinspoon Israel paperback, I believe first Hebrew paperback edition. Beautiful color illustrations by Orit Bergman. THIS IS NOT A BILINGUAL EDITION - all Hebrew. CONTENT: Noah and his family work hard to keep all the animals on the ark happy and well-fed. They find just the right food for every creature-except for the two chameleons. These picky eaters won't eat anything! Noah is worried! What will tempt these two? It is not until the ark's food supply is suddenly threatened, that Noah gets a surprising answer-and discovers that even the SMALLEST creatures have a BIG role to play in nature! Perfect for Hebrew school libraries.

Nancy Paulsen/PJ Library, 2016. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Orit Bergman. CONDITION: NEW 2016 Nancy Paulsen/PJ Library large paperback, first paperback edition, first printing. Beautiful, charming color illustrations by Orit Bergman. Translated from the Hebrew by Annette Appel. CONTENT: Striking folk-art-style paintings illustrate this charming tale about the purpose of every creature and the harmony of nature. Noah and his family work hard to keep all the animals on the ark happy and well-fed. They find just the right food for every creature-except for the two chameleons. These picky eaters won't eat anything! Noah is worried! What will tempt these two? It is not until the ark's food supply is suddenly threatened, that Noah gets a surprising answer-and discovers that even the SMALLEST creatures have a BIG role to play in nature!

Philomel Books, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Loren Long color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2003 Philomel hardcover (pictorial boards - NO DUST JACKET), first edition, first printing. The book is clean and tight. However, there is a small loss of color bottom front board and no dust jacket - and it should have one. Wonderful color illustrations by Loren Long. Questions welcome & answered. CONTENT: This story is based on Weller's and others' reminiscences of an annual October event at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Ria hates New York. She misses her friends, and the warm Puerto Rican sun; most of all she misses the animals she left behind. Then, one day, Ria's neighbor Mrs. Blum takes her on a surprise trip: to a big cathedral-it's the festival of St. Francis Day, when everyone brings their pets to be blessed! At first, Ria is disappointed. She doesn't have a pet of her own for blessing.… Read More

G.P. Putnam's , 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Tim Raglin humorous color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2006 Putnam's hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Decorated end pages. Humorous color illustrations by Tim Raglin. CONTENT: When King Darius has Daniel thrown into the lions' den because he prays to his own God, an angel is sent down to help him-"a great big angel who was good with lions!" The celestial visitor manages to distract the big cats for a whole day, scratching behind their ears, rubbing their bellies, wrestling with them, and finally lulling them to sleep. The following morning, Daniel is released and his enemies are put in the den. The angel leaves the men to their own devices, telling the lions, "It's dinnertime." The lighthearted tone of the text and cartoon artwork (one amusing illustration shows the burly angel tumbling in a heap with the grinning lions, while another shows… Read More

PJ/Chronicle, 2010. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Elisabeth Schlossberg. CONDITION: NEW 2010 PJ Library/Chronicle Books paperback, first printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Elisabeth Schlossberg. A celebration of Hanukkah within the family.

Miami: Vidaninos, 2011. New Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Richard Jesse Watson color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD 2011 VidaNinos hardcover (pictorial boards with red foil title front board panel) but no dust jacket issued. Decorated end pages. Color illustrations by Richard Jesse Watson. CONTENT: This provides the text of The Lord's Prayer in both English and Spanish with dual lines per page. Beautiful color illustrations. Warren Watson join forces for a thoughtful and visually appealing introduction to the Protestant version of the Lord's Prayer (with forgiveness for debts, not trespasses). Each line of the prayer serves as the text for a double-page spread with an illustration of a child (or several children) relating to that phrase in some imaginative way. For 'give us this day our daily bread,' a little boy feeds a flock of birds in a readily obvious choice of illustration, but for 'as it is in heaven,' a line of joyous children and animals (including a lion and a… Read More

New York: Holiday House, 2012. 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Alexi Natchev. CONDITION: NEW 2012 Holiday House paperback, second printing. Wonderful colored woodcuts by Alexi Natchev. CONTENT: Reviewer: "This wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated book should appeal to both children and adults. The tale of a dispute between two families, the Galinskys and the Lippas, threatens to destroy a long hoped-for marriage between Rachel Galinsky and David Lippa. The quarrel also threatens a long-held tradition of the families joining together to celebrate the Passover Seder. Though they seem to be star-crossed lovers, Rachel and David are no victims. With help from their rabbi, they develop a plan to bring the families together again for Seder. The joyous festive meal is captured with a few strokes of pen and brush. We learn a bit about the Passover tradition with the asking of the Four Questions, the hiding of the matzoh, and the opening of the door for Elijah. The cadence and tone… Read More

Waterbrook Press, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Laura J. Bryant color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2015 Waterbrook Press hardcover (pictorial boards), NO DJ ISSUED, first edition, first printing. Sweet, colorful illustrations by Laura J. Bryant. Decorated end pages. CONTENT: Perfect for preschoolers (and their parents) who resist bedtime, naptime, and sleep routines, this charming addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series will help all little ones prepare for a peaceful night's rest. Little Cub is having so much fun building an igloo with her friends that she doesn't want to stop for bedtime! Who needs sleep when there's fun to be had? Mama patiently answers her child's questions as she puts her to bed, explaining the importance of daily rhythms of work, play, and rest. As they talk through the fears that come with nighttime-and work through Little Cub's endless stalling tactics-our favorite bear learns to realize that God gave us… Read More

Golden Books, 1998. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. As New/New. Eloise Wilklin color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, c, 1975 Golden Books large hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition (copyright 197)5, no printing given. Decorated end pages. Lovely sweet color illustrations by Eloise Wilkin. PROBLEM: small binding error in the form of a glue wrinkle back board panel. CONTENT: This wonderful multicultural anthology contains more than fifty prayers, poems, and proverbs from a variety of traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Native American and African religions. Beautiful illustrations by celebrated artist Eloise Wilkin make this a particularly appealing gift item. Ages 3-8.

Media Lab Books, 2017. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Le Thu (Sundog Studio) color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2017 Media Lab Books hardcover (pictorial boards) but NO DJ ISSUED, first edition, no printing given, assumed first. Color illustrations by Le Thu. Decorated end pages. A nice touch: what appears to be brown tape on the front cover as if the graphic had been taped to the book. CONTENT: Subtitle: Hilarious Quotes About the Afterlife Inspired by Real Kids. Reimagine Heaven through the innocent eyes of a child in this heartwarming, hilarious, beautifully illustrated collection of quotes about the afterlife, provided by real children ages 3 through 9. Sure to be treasured by Christian families everywhere, Heaven According to Kids details a child's description of heaven on each spread, accompanied by hand-drawn illustrations that brings each quote to life. Kids and adults alike will love reading this book and imagining what heaven is like for themselves.

Albert Whitman & Co., 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Alessandra Psacharopulo color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2019 Albert Whitman hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Adorable color illustrations by Alessandra Psacharopulo. CONTENT: As winter ends and spring arrives, one family prepares to celebrate Tu B'Shevat. It's time to feast on fruit, share about conservation, and plant trees! A perfect introduction to the Jewish holiday for readers of all ages. Preschool - 3.

PJ Library/Aladdin, 2007. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Jill McElmarry color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW c. 2007 PJ Library/Aladdin large over-sized paperback, 1st PB edition. Color illustrations by Jill Mcelmurry. CONTENT: Every night of Hanukkah, after Owen -- the Official Candle Lighter -- lights the menorah, Grandma Karen kicks off her cowboy boots and tells him a bedtime story. On the first night there's the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of becoming a rabbi. On the fourth night there's the amazing story of the alien who gets lost in a little girl's backyard. And on the seventh night there's the silly story about a boy who wants to be a baby...and whose parents let him! Join Owen in discovering how each of these stories is also a celebration of his own heritage in this heartwarming book about faith, family, and the miracle of Hanukkah. Ages 4 - 8.

Ohio: Twin Sisters, 2013. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Jackie binder 2-color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW set of 2 Twin Sisters (2013) shaped board books, first edition. JESUS LOVES ME - 8-pages - what you cannot see from the scans is the magenta foil on the front cover in the heart shapes and Bible being held by the little boy. NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP - same as above, except for the cyan stars and spots on the puppy. CONTENT: Black and white art and bursts of color will capture baby's attention with simple pictures that encourage learning. A nice starter-set for the youngest of us. 2 sets available.

Holiday House, 1999. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Hardcover. New/New. Will Hillenbrand color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 1999 Holiday House hardcover (yellow boards) & dust jacket, first edition, assumed first printing. Entertaining color illustrations by Will Hillenbrand. CONTENT: This is the legend of Ireland's most charming snake wrangler, St. Patrick. Centuries ago, Patrick (not yet a saint) proved that even the most patient of men can lose his temper when it comes to slimy reptiles. A gang of laughing, hissing snakes that teases his aged and ailing dog, Finbar, proves the last straw for Patrick. He drives the slithering creatures off the Emerald Isle and into the sea?save for one, the "biggest, oldest, sneakiest snake in all of Ireland." The lone creature incessantly shadows Patrick, who soon devises a plan to trap the snake and set it out to sea with the others. After much effort and a bit of derring-do, Patrick sends the snake to the depths of Loch Ness in nearby Scotland. Years later, when… Read More

Bantam Books, 1983. 1st Paperback Edition 8th printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Robert Ingpen color illus.. CONDITION: NEW 1983 Bantam paperback, first paperback edition, 8th printing (probably c. 1990). Color illustrations by Robert Ingpen. First published in Australia. CONTENT: When the death of a relative, a friend, or a pet happens or is about to happen . . . how can we help a child to understand? Lifetimes is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive, caring, beautiful way. Lifetimes tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large, wonderful illustrations, it tells about plants. About animals. About people. It tells that dying is as much a part of living as being born. It helps us to remember. It helps us to understand. Lifetimes . . . a very special, very important book for you and your child. The book that explains-beautifully-that all living things have their own special Lifetimes. Read More

Candlewick, 2012. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Holly Meade. CONDITION: NEW 2012 Candlewick large paperback, 1st paperback, 2nd printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Holly Meade - some depicting the moodiness of night and others bright & colorful when Naamah sings. CONTENT: Naamah is the wife of Noah, and her name means "great singer." For forty days and forty nights, as the ark tosses on storm-wracked seas, Naamah sings. She sings to the animals, two by two. She sings to her husband, her sons, and their wives. She sings, and they all sleep, finally at peace. Acclaimed author Susan Campbell Bartoletti's rhythmic, lyrical text pairs with Caldecott Honor winner Holly Meade's luminous collage for a cozy, tender lullaby, and an ode to the power of song. As Noah's wife sings the animals to sleep, an age-old tale is told afresh in a soothing poetic form brought to life with beautiful collage illustrations. The text has a lovely,… Read More