Wednesday, September 12, 2007

New Children's Books

Help! A Story of Friendship - Holly Keller
Mouse hears a rumor that snakes do not like mice and while trying to avoid his former friend, Snake, he falls into a hole from which neither Hedgehog, Squirrel, nor Rabbit can help him out.

The Cheese - Margie Palatini
After they all agree to ignore the story of "The Farmer in the Dell," the rat, cat, dog, child, farmer, and his wife have a party featuring the tempting hunk of cheese.

Four Feet, Two Sandals - Karen Lynn Williams
Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals brought by relief workers.

Angels Among Us - Leena Lane
A book of stories about angels in the Bible. Some bring messages revealing God's purposes, others provide strength and courage, and others praise and worship God.

Still My Grandma - Veronique Van den Abeele
A young girl describes her special relationship with her grandmother, both before and after Grandma contracts Alzheimer's Disease.

Eli Remembers - Ruth Vander Zee
After many years of watching the solemn lighting of seven candles at Rosh Hashanah, Eli finally learns how those candles represent his family's connection to the Holocaust in Lithuania.

Little Apple Goat - Caroline Jayne Church
Little Apple Goat's love of apples, cherries, and pears helps her plant an orchard for the animals on the farm.

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