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Stepping stones: a refugee family's journey
By Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr. 2016
A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Highway of Heroes
By Kathy Stinson. 2010
The Highway of Heroes is a stretch of the 401 Highway in Ontario where fallen soldiers, being brought home for…
burial, pass by. In 2002, ordinary citizens started standing on bridges over the road, showing their respect for the Canadians killed in wars and peacekeeping missions, a practice that has continued to this day. This is a fictional account of one family's journey along that highway, and a section describing the true story behind it. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2010.The battlefield ghost
By Margery Cuyler. 1999
Eight-year-old John Perkins's family moves into an old farmhouse. From the first day, John is convinced the house is haunted.…
His twelve-year old sister Lisa soon senses a spooky presence as well. When John and Lisa meet the ghost, they learn that he is a Revolutionary War soldier who needs their help in solving a mystery surrounding his horse, who was separated from him during a bloody battle. Grades K-3. 1999.La trêve de Noël
By Michael Morpurgo, Catherine Gibert. 2005
"Noël 1914. Ce jour-là, dans les tranchées du front ouest, Jim Macpherson, un jeune soldat anglais, écrit à sa fiancée…
pour lui raconter l'incroyable événement qu'il vient de vivre... Michael Morpurgo, l'auteur de Cheval de guerre et Soldat Peaceful, s'est inspiré d'un fait réel pour écrire cette histoire bouleversante de pudeur et d'émotion. Un message de paix et d'espoir". -- 4e couv. Titre uniforme: The best Christmas present in the world.The stone angel
By Jane Yolen. 2015
The pilgrim's progress
By Steve Cleary. 2019
Undoubtedly, John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is considered one of the most influential books of all time. For many, it…
is second only to the Holy Bible and has been enjoyed by generations for more than 340 years. This whimsical allegory follows the adventures of a man named Christian who, after discovering a book and, subsequently, having a great burden grow on his back, journeys beyond the forbidden borders of his home in search of the Celestial City and its KingA year of borrowed men
By Michelle Barker, Renné Benoit. 2015
When World War II "borrows" most of the men in Germany, 6-year old Gerda's family is allowed to borrow 3…
French prisoners of war to help run their farm. They are supposed to treat them as enemies, but the family finds ways to show kindness and friendship. Based on the early childhood memories of the author's mother. Grades K-3. 2015.Stepping stones: a refugee family's journey
By Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr. 2016
A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Print content in English and Arabic. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Year of the jungle
By Suzanne Collins, James Proimos. 2013
Suzy spends her year in first grade waiting for her father, who is serving in Vietnam, and when the postcards…
stop coming she worries that he will never make it home. Grades K-3. 2013.The little yellow bottle
By Angèle Delaunois, Christine Delezenne, Barbara Creary. 2011
Marwa and Ahmad live in an unnamed country touched by war. While they know that there is a war going…
on, life in their village goes on largely as normal. Marwa tells of a day when planes flew over their village "like a cloud of angry wasps". They are warned that these planes dropped bombs, but after being frightened for a few days they forget the danger. Until one day when the two are playing and Ahmad finds a small yellow bottle and out of curiosity picks it up – and it explodes. Grades K-3. 2011. Uniform title: Petite bouteille jaune.Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War
By Mireille Messier. 2019
A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie…
and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.Billy . . . • Trained with the soldiers • Was smuggled across the ocean • Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges • Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason • Got trench foot • Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell • Came back home a decorated war heroThis charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!Bronco and friends: A party to remember
By Tim Tebow. 2021
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Heisman Trophy winner, multi-sport athlete, special needs advocate, and positive role model Tim Tebow encourages…
children to embrace their unique qualities in his first book for children, a winning tale based on his sweet pup, Bronco. Bronco received an invitation to a party, but he can&’t find the puzzle piece everyone is supposed to bring. During his search, he encounters a variety of friends with their own set of worries: a flightless bird, an allergic goat, and a clumsy bunny. The animals team up to find both Bronco's puzzle piece and the party, arriving to discover that the party is in their honor! This sweet story of animals with different challenges and abilities is core to Tim Tebow&’s message to fans and friends of any age who have special needs. Getting invited to the party is exciting—but bringing your own particular gifts makes it more fun for everyone. Tim Tebow wants everyone to know that's how God sees them: special, unique, and essential to the partyThe seed who was afraid to be planted
By Anthony DeStefano. 2020
Safe and cozy where he is, a tiny seed wants to remain in the drawer where he lives happily with…
other seeds. But one day the gardener who lives in the mansion takes him from his drawer and plants him in the ground. Faced with his biggest fear, the seed undergoes a miraculous experience that changes his life forever. Beautifully written in simple but delightful verse, The Seed Who Was Afraid to Be Planted reminds us all that no matter how small or scared we may be, God has great plans for us-plans even more wonderful than we can imagineDon't forget, God bless our troops
By Jill Biden, Raúl Ón. 2012
Educator and wife of Vice President Joe Biden based this children's story on her own granddaughter's experience. Young Natalie misses…
her father, who is away fighting a war, and keeps him in her heart and prayers as she tries to be brave. Includes resources for support. For grades K-3. 2012Nick and the moonlight animals (Goodnight God)
By Del Carmen. 2022
Nicholas Cooper lives in the big city. One day he goes to visit his uncle Robert who lives in the…
country. Uncle Rob promises to go camping with him which is very exciting as Nick has never camped before. But, while camping he hears a lot of different night sounds that he isn't used to. Uncle Rob explains to him about the moonlight animals that God created. Even though Nick is scared of each sound, he wants to learn to trust JesusThe power of light: eight stories for Hanukkah
By Isaac Bashevis Singer, Irene Lieblich. 1980
A collection of eight tales--one for each night of Hanukkah--by Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer (1904-1991). In "The Parakeet Named…
Dreidel" a pet lost in Brooklyn on the eighth night of Hanukkah eventually unites his former and current owners through love. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1980The Random House book of Bible stories (Random House Book of ...)
By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Michaël Welply. 2009
More than fifty Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Includes the tales of Adam and Eve, Noah and…
the ark, Rebekah at the well, Moses and the burning bush, and the life of Jesus. For grades 3-6. 2009It will be okay: Trusting god through fear and change
By Lysa TerKeurst. 2022
Whether we like it or not, growing up brings change. For many children, this creates fears that are sometimes real…
and sometimes imagined. How can kids learn that even when they face new and unfamiliar situations, they don't have to be afraid? Written by New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, It Will Be Okay will help kids discover that, in the end, it really will be okay because we have a God who is good and kind and always with us. Little Seed and Little Fox are facing changes and brand-new circumstances—and they don't like it one bit! Through this unlikely friendship, children will discover that no matter how new or fearful their circumstances, God is always with them. This book is a helpful resource for children, ages 4 to 8, who: are struggling with anxiety or fear have recently suffered the loss of a loved one are facing bullying or are having a hard time coping with a move Just as Little Seed and Little Fox learn to trust that the Farmer is good and kind, children will also learn to trust God. In the end, it will be okay because God is always with usA spoonful of faith
By Jena Holliday. 2022
A sweet rhyming picture book that reminds young readers that to make their dreams come true—"a spoonful of faith is…
all it takes!"—from debut author-illustrator Jena Holliday. An encouraging and hopeful picture book, perfect for anyone nervous about activities such as going back to school. Layla wakes up nervous to go to her new school, so she looks to Mama to help her feel better. The mother and daughter duo head to the kitchen and combine all the necessary ingredients—kindness, hope, warm hugs, and prayers—to create a new tradition of confidence and happiness. Written and illustrated by Jena Holliday, this tender picture book serves as a boosting reminder to trust in God, to have faith, but most importantly, to believe in your ability to turn a bad day around. A fun metaphor for transforming your mood, A Spoonful of Faith is Jena's playful rendition of turning comfort food into soul food. Share this family-friendly book for Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime a spoonful of faith is neededSound the shofar!: a story for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
By Leslie Kimmelman, John Himmelman. 1998
It's Rosh Hashanah, and the loving family of Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights and Hooray! It's Passover gets ready once again…
for another holiday. After a special dinner, the family goes to synagogue to hear Uncle Jake sound the shofar and bring in the New Year. Ten days later, it's Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. With simple text and glowing illustrations, this story captures the rituals and importance of the ten special days called the Days of Awe or the High Holy Days that Jewish people all around the world celebrate. 1998. For grades K-3