Dandi Daley Mackall Books In Order

Puzzle Club Books In Order

  1. The Counterfeit Caper (1997)
  2. Christmas Mystery (1997)
  3. The Mystery of Great Price (1984)
  4. Case of the Kidnapped Kid (1998)
  5. Poison-pen Mystery (1998)
  6. Musical Mystery (1998)
  7. Meets the Jigsaw Kids (2000)
  8. Easter Adventure (1998)
  9. Case of the Missing Memory (1999)
  10. Pet-napping Mystery (1999)

Classic Holiday Books In Order

  1. Little Drummer Boy (1995)
  2. Santa’s Toy Shop (1995)
  3. Twelve Days of Christmas (1995)

Cherished Fairy Tales Books In Order

  1. Sleeping Beauty (1996)

Cinnamon Lake Mysteries Books In Order

  1. The Secret Society of the Left Hand (1996)
  2. The Case of the Disappearing Dirt (1996)
  3. The Great Meow Mystery (1997)
  4. Don’t Bug Me, Molly! (1997)
  5. Of Spies and Spider Webs (1997)
  6. Soup Kitchen Suspicion (1998)
  7. Cinnamon Lake-ness Monster Mystery (1998)
  8. The Presidential Mystery (1998)

Horsefeathers Books In Order

  1. Horsefeathers (2000)
  2. Horse Cents (2000)
  3. Horse Whispers in the Air (2000)
  4. A Horse of a Different Color (2000)
  5. All the King’s Horses (2001)
  6. Horse Angels (2000)
  7. Home Is Where Your Horse Is (2000)
  8. Horsefeathers’ Mystery (2001)

Little Blessings Books In Order

  1. New Testament & Psalms (2000)
  2. Blessings Everywhere (2000)
  3. God Makes Nighttime Too (2000)
  4. Rain Or Shine (2000)
  5. Birthday Blessings (2001)
  6. God Created Me! (2002)
  7. Blessings Come in Shapes (2005)
  8. Many-colored Blessings (2005)

Winnie the Horse Gentler Books In Order

  1. Wild Thing (2002)
  2. Eager Star (2002)
  3. Bold Beauty (2002)
  4. Midnight Mystery (2002)
  5. Unhappy Appy (2003)
  6. Gift Horse (2003)
  7. Friendly Foal (2004)
  8. Buckskin Bandit (2004)

I’m Not Afraid Books In Order

  1. Don’t Cry, Lion! (2002)
  2. I’m Not Afraid (2002)
  3. Little Lost Donkey (2002)
  4. Go, Go Fish! (2005)

First Things First Books In Order

  1. Made By God (2002)
  2. One Lost Sheep (2002)
  3. Things I Do (2002)
  4. Rainbow Party (2002)

Carry Me Along Books In Order

  1. My Big Birthday (2005)
  2. My Christmas Gift to Jesus (2005)
  3. My Happy Easter Morning (2005)
  4. My Secret Valentine (2005)

FaithGirlz!/Blog On! Books In Order

  1. Love, Annie (2006)
  2. Grace Notes (2006)
  3. Storm Rising (2006)
  4. Just Jazz (2006)
  5. Upsetting Annie (2007)
  6. Grace Under Pressure (2007)
  7. Jazz Off-key (2007)
  8. Storm Warning (2007)

I Love You! Books In Order

  1. I Love You, Daddy (2006)
  2. I Love You, Mommy (2006)

Dandilion Rhymes Books In Order

  1. The Blanket Show (2007)
  2. A Gaggle of Geese and a Clutter of Cats (2007)
  3. God Loves Me More Than That (2008)
  4. When God Created My Toes (2008)

Animal rescue Books In Order

  1. Runaway (2008)
  2. Mad Dog (2008)
  3. Wild Cat (2009)
  4. Dark Horse (2009)

Ali Cat Books In Order

  1. It’s Only Ali Cat (2008)
  2. An Ali Cat Christmas (2008)
  3. Ali Cat Finds a Home (2008)
  4. Ali Cat Is a Scaredy-cat (2008)
  5. Just Ali Cat (2008)

That’s Nat! Books In Order

  1. Natalie and the One-of-a-kind Wonderful Day! (2009)
  2. Natalie Really Very Much Wants to Be a Star (2009)
  3. Natalie School’s First Day of Me (2009)
  4. Natalie and the Bestest Friend Race (2009)
  5. Natalie Wants a Puppy, That’s What (2009)
  6. Natalie and the Downside-up Birthday (2009)

Backyard Horses Books In Order

  1. Horse Dreams (2011)
  2. Cowboy Colt (2011)
  3. Chasing Dream (2012)
  4. Night Mare (2012)

Winnie: The Early Years Books In Order

  1. Horse Gentler in Training (2018)
  2. A Horse’s Best Friend (2018)

Novels

  1. All Things That Go (1995)
  2. Love Rules (2005)
  3. Eva Underground (2006)
  4. Maggie’s Story (2006)
  5. Larger-than-life Lara (2006)
  6. Crazy in Love (2007)
  7. My Boyfriends’ Dogs (2010)
  8. Dreams of a Dancing Horse (2011)
  9. The Silence of Murder (2011)
  10. Troubled Times (2014)
  11. The Secrets of Tree Taylor (2014)
  12. With Love, Wherever You Are (2017)
  13. Just Sayin’ (2017)

Collections

  1. Bedtime Stories and Prayers (2013)
  2. The Legends of Christmas Treasury (2017)
  3. The Legends of Easter Treasury (2018)

Picture Books

  1. First Day (1980)
  2. Me First (1987)
  3. A Secret Birthday Gift (1987)
  4. Allyson J Cat (1989)
  5. Kay’s Birthday Surprise (1990)
  6. The Christmas Gifts That Didn’t Need Wrapping (1990)
  7. So I Can Read (1991)
  8. God Made Me (1992)
  9. Jesus Loves M (1994)
  10. ABCs of Lunch (1995)
  11. Animal Babies (1995)
  12. Circus Counting (1995)
  13. The Halloween Adventure (1995)
  14. The Halloween Secret (1995)
  15. My Favorite Seasons (1995)
  16. Puppies and Kittens (1995)
  17. Who’s a Goblin? (1995)
  18. God Made the World (1995)
  19. The Good Samaritan (1995)
  20. Poems and Prayers (1995)
  21. The Story of Noah (1995)
  22. Christmas Buttons (1997)
  23. Easter Buttons (1998)
  24. Halloween Buttons (1998)
  25. Joseph, King of Dreams (2000)
  26. Christmas Blessings (2001)
  27. Count Your Blessings (2002)
  28. Until the Christ Child Came (2002)
  29. ABC’s (2002)
  30. Off to Bethlehem! (2002)
  31. Off to Plymouth Rock! (2003)
  32. Cloud Counting (2003)
  33. Color My World (2003)
  34. The Shape of Things (2003)
  35. Silent Dreams (2003)
  36. Are We There Yet? (2003)
  37. It Must Be Halloween (2003)
  38. Who’ll Light the Chanukah Candles? (2003)
  39. Love & Kisses, Bunny (2003)
  40. Journey, Easter Journey! (2004)
  41. A Friend from Galilee (2004)
  42. A Tree for Christmas (2004)
  43. Made for a Purpose (2004)
  44. Merry Creature Christmas (2004)
  45. The Shepherd’s Christmas Story (2005)
  46. In the Beginning (2005)
  47. The Legend of Ohio (2005)
  48. Seeing Stars (2006)
  49. This Is the Lunch That Jesus Served (2006)
  50. Three Wise Women of Christmas (2006)
  51. A Glorious Angel Show (2006)
  52. The Treetops Are Whispering (2007)
  53. Rudy Rides the Rails (2007)
  54. For God So Loved the World! (2007)
  55. The Light of Christmas (2007)
  56. The Legend of St. Nicholas (2007)
  57. Easter Is for Me! (2007)
  58. That’s My Colt (2007)
  59. A Girl Named Dan (2008)
  60. Thank You for Thanksgiving (2008)
  61. The Wonder of Christmas (2008)
  62. The Gift of the Christmas Cookie (2008)
  63. Tiny Baby Jesus (2009)
  64. The Story of the Easter Robin (2010)
  65. 17 Christmases (2010)
  66. Listen to the Silent Night (2011)
  67. There’s a Baby in There! (2012)
  68. Bed Time Blessings (2012)
  69. I’ll Talk to God About That (2014)
  70. The Fantastic Gifts of Fall (2014)
  71. My Bible Animals Storybook (2014)
  72. Wonderful Gifts of Winter (2014)
  73. The Special Gifts of Summer (2015)
  74. God Made Polliwogs and Puppy Dogs (2015)
  75. The Legend of the Christmas Cookie (2015)
  76. The Legend of the Easter Robin (2016)
  77. Jonah and the Fish (2016)
  78. The Lost Lamb and the Good Shepherd (2016)
  79. Zacchaeus and Jesus (2016)
  80. One Small Donkey (2016)
  81. Rock Away Granny (2017)
  82. Wow!: The Good News in Four Words (2017)
  83. The Super Gifts of Spring (2018)

Chapter Books

  1. Bob’s Great Escape (2011)
  2. Double Trouble (2011)
  3. A Horse Named Bob (2011)
  4. A Perfect Pony (2011)

Non fiction series

  1. The Fruit of the Spirit Is Jesus in Me (2005)
  2. I’m His Lamb (2005)
  3. We All Need Faith and Hope But The Best Thing Is Love (2005)
  4. I Can Be Happy Because God Blesses Me (2005)
  5. I Can Talk to God By Praying Jesus’ Way (2005)
  6. Jesus Said, Go Tell the World, So I’ve Got a Job to Do (2005)
  7. The Armor of God (2006)
  8. God Shows the Way (2006)
  9. The Golden Rule (2006)

Non fiction

  1. A Spiritual Handbook for Women (1984)
  2. When the Answer Is No (1985)
  3. Kids Are Still Saying the Darndest Things (1993)
  4. Kids Say the Greatest Things About God (1995)
  5. Kindred Sisters (1996)
  6. Kids Say the Cutest Things About Love (1998)
  7. Why I Believe in God (1999)
  8. Just One of Me (2000)
  9. 101 Ways to Talk to God (2001)
  10. What Children Know About Angels (2001)
  11. Angel Coupons (2001)
  12. Kids’ Rules for Life (2003)
  13. Kids Say the Best Things About God (2003)
  14. Kids Say the Best Things About Life (2004)
  15. You and Your Horse (2009)
  16. The One Year Devos for Animal Lovers (2010)

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I’m Not Afraid Book Covers

First Things First Book Covers

Carry Me Along Book Covers

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I Love You! Book Covers

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Dandi Daley Mackall Books Overview

Christmas Mystery

The Christmas parade is cancelled because the money for it is missing. The town nativity set is gone. Michelle’s father is missing. Can the Puzzle Club solve the mysteries before Christmas is spoiled? There’s not a second to lose!.

The Secret Society of the Left Hand

When Molly and her friends form The Secret Society of the Left Hand, each member agrees to do a secret act of kindness, but when someone threatens to reveal the secrets, Molly must find the traitor before suspicion tears the group apart.

The Case of the Disappearing Dirt

When the tagalong member of their club disappears, Molly and the other members begin a search which gets scary and causes them to question their responsibility in the matter.

The Great Meow Mystery

When the gang helps Molly explore the mystery of disappearing cats in Cinnamon Lake, she faces a tough decision involving an implicated friend.

Don’t Bug Me, Molly!

The mysterious behavior of Sunny Miller, a Korean adopted into an American family in Cinnamon Lake, involves Molly and the gang in a case of bug burglars, stage fright, and Jesus’ love.

Soup Kitchen Suspicion

When the Cinnamon Lakers volunteer to help at the church soup kitchen, Granny Mae gives them a real mystery to solve. Who left a mystery message with a large donation to the kitchen? Who is leaving rhyming clues to lead the group to more money? The money is disappearing as fast as it’s discovered. Someone is stealing it! But who? The answer is not what it appears .

Cinnamon Lake-ness Monster Mystery

When Molly and her friends investigate the appearance of a monster in Cinnamon Lake, they discover that true courage comes from trusting in Christ.

The Presidential Mystery

During the excitement of her school’s mock election, as she is serving as campaign manager for her friends Sunny and Quentin, Molly tries to discover who is framing her for horrible practical jokes connected to the campaign.

Horsefeathers

Eighth grader Scoop lives with her aunt and grandfather on a horse farm they can barely maintain, but by trusting God and befriending a mysterious and wealthy new neighbor, Scoop finds a way to keep both the farm and her beloved horse Orphan.

Horse Cents

A wayward and difficult horse named Ham threatens the peace at Scoop’s horse farm.

Horse Whispers in the Air

After she discovers what her grandfather had been collecting in jars which appeared to be empty, Scoop understands that although he had Alzheimer’s, he remembered the past.

A Horse of a Different Color

When faced with the possible loss of Horsefeathers Stables, Scoop gets caught up in a series of white lies which she later regrets.

All the King’s Horses

One month before sophomore year begins, Scoop volunteers to work with some newly donated horses at the Horsefeathers Stable.

Horse Angels

Scoop prays that God will keep her horses safe, solve her friend Jen’s health problems, and make a wild horse trust people again.

Home Is Where Your Horse Is

When Scoop meets the beautiful and glamourous Twila Twopennies and is invited to help out at her lavish stables, Scoop imagines that Twila is the mother who gave her up for adoption fifteen years earlier.

Horsefeathers’ Mystery

Sixteen year old orphan Scoop, a gifted gentler of horses, does not believe that racing is good for horses, but becomes involved with the sport after she and her coworkers agree to stable and help train a special filly.

Birthday Blessings

Birthdays are big when you’re little. So here’s a little book of big fun celebrating every kid’s special day. This fourth board book in the best selling Little Blessings line is full of rhythm and rhyme from the talented Dandi Daley Mackall. Plus every page turn brings a colorful splash of adorable illustrations by Care Bears artist Elena Kucharik. Birthday or no, armed with this book, parents and grandparents are guaranteed to make a friend and a memory!

God Created Me!

Most baby books begin when a baby is born, but this one begins when the world was born from creation, to mom and dad, to baby. There is space to record how mom and dad met, and what they were like as kids. There’s even a family tree. With helpful charts and plenty of space for photos, this baby book will be treasured forever. The acid free pages are safe for photos and beautifully designed with Little Blessings artwork throughout.

Blessings Come in Shapes

Introduce young children ages five and under to the fascinating world God has created, filled with shapes. Little ones who have enjoyed Count Your Blessings and ABC’s will love this book too!

Many-colored Blessings

Introduce young children ages five and under to the fascinating world God has created, filled with colors. Little ones who have enjoyed Count Your Blessings and ABC’s will love this book too!

Wild Thing

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of her life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom, who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted too. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure. In 1 Wild Thing, Winnie’s fearful heart finally begins to trust God again as she tries to gentle the horse of her dreams, Wild Thing.

Eager Star

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of her life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom, who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted too. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure. In 2 Eager Star, Winnie learns something about people as well as horses when she begins to value the power of praise and encouragement.

Bold Beauty

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well.

3 Bold Beauty Winnie’s confidence begins to crumble as she faces the toughest challenge of her horse gentling career and her first failure. Winnie slips into a web of deceit and distress until she discovers the true source of genuine confidence.

Midnight Mystery

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure. 4 Midnight Mystery It’s up to Winnie to solve a mystery and save a circus horse. But Winnie faces her own mystery as she struggles to keep her family from changing and to hold on to things as they are. She’ll learn to appreciate God, who never changes no matter what else may threaten.

Unhappy Appy

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure. In Unhappy Appy, Winnie misses her mom more than ever, and her dad has invited some new woman for Thanksgiving dinner. More than ever, Winnie needs God to open her eyes to see his hand at work.

Gift Horse

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure.$lt;p $lt;I Gift Horse:$lt;/I When a mysterious horse, soon discovered to be sick and with foal, appears in Winnie’s pasture, she’s suddenly faced with life and death. Just as Christmas arrives, Winnie learns an unforgettable lesson about sacrificial love and God’s Christmas gift to the world.

Friendly Foal

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. Along with her dad and sister, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom, who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about uncondi tional love and trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well.

7: Friendly Foal A newborn filly has lost her mother, and it’s up to Winnie to help this foal adjust to her new world. Along the way, God teaches Winnie that he never gives up on us and we shouldn’t give up on our friends.

8: Buckskin Bandit When a buckskin disappears from the rundown Happy Trails stable, Winnie and her friend Kaylee set out to investigate and discover that God gives them strength to choose joy over selfishness.

Buckskin Bandit

Twelve year old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. Along with her dad and sister, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom, who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about uncondi tional love and trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure. 8: Buckskin Bandit When a buckskin disappears from the rundown Happy Trails stable, Winnie and her friend Kaylee set out to investigate and discover that God gives them strength to choose joy over selfishness.

Don’t Cry, Lion!

Don’t Cry, Lion! the story of a timid lion sent into a den with a ‘bully’ lion. Then a man named Daniel gets thrown into the den. Fear of others, as a bully. These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

I’m Not Afraid

No, No, Noah! the story of a monkey who is afraid to leave the only home he knows and get on the ark with Noah. Separation anxiety . These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Full color text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

Little Lost Donkey

Little Lost Donkey Mary & Joseph’s donkey overcomes fear of getting lost when he finds the stable for the Christ Child. Fear of getting lost These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

Go, Go Fish!

Go, Go, Fish! the story of a fish with an underwater view of Jesus and Peter when they walked on the water. Fear of the dark These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

Made By God

‘Sun, Moon, Star, Sea Water, Grass, Flower, Tree’ A rhyming, read together list of wonderful things God made stars, trees, dogs, cats and best of all, kids! This colorful book teaches nouns and builds appreciation for God’s creation.

One Lost Sheep

‘One sheep, all alone. Two sheep telephone. Three wait while Shepherd looks. Four sheep try reading books.’ A rhyming, read together counting book about one lost lamb and nine worried sheep. Enter one Good Shepherd, and then…
ten happy sheep together again! This colorful book teaches numbers and builds appreciation for God’s care.

Things I Do

‘Walk, Run, Swing, Slide, Stand, Sit, Crawl, Ride.’ A rhyming, read together list of things for toddlers to do ending with bedtime treats: ‘Hug, Kiss, Pray, Sleep.’ This colorful book teaches action words and the fun of sharing and helping.

Rainbow Party

‘Red balloon, Red bow,
Bright red candies in a row.
Yellow horn, Yellow hat,
Yellow ball, Yellow bat.’

A rhyming, read together book of colors and party treats God’s Rainbow Party! This little book teaches colors and builds appreciation for God s world.

My Big Birthday

Part of the Carry Me series, this book follows a child as the presents, guests, and cake are presented on their birthday, and by asking the question ‘What’s so big about birthdays?’ helps teach young readers that no matter how old you get, Jesus will always be with you.

My Christmas Gift to Jesus

Part of the Carry Me series, this book explores the sounds, sights, smells, tastes, and textures of Christmas, and by asking the question ‘What can I give to Jesus?’ points young readers to the real meaning of the holiday season.

Love, Annie

Annie Lind was born to be ‘Professor Love,’ her Website column for the lovelorn. She knows how to handle guys! When her dream date asks her out she just knows she’s in love and neglects her friends and commitments. Will she discover what real love is before it’s too late?

Grace Notes

Gracie prefers blogging anonymously about her high school classmates to befriending them and she likes being an outsider just fine, thanks. But when a new student discovers Gracie’s identity, she’s forced to make a decision. Will she choose belonging and a wonderful new friend or will she keep her distance?

Storm Rising

Storm Novelo, most likely to be liked and the center of attention wherever she goes, is a fake, hiding the emptiness that makes her quit everything she begins with such enthusiasm including the blog. But through a series of successes and failures, and with the help of her friends, she ll discover that God alone knows her intimately I Corinthians 13. 12 and waits to help her discover who she is in Christ.

Just Jazz

Jasmine ‘Jazz’ Fletcher sees beauty and art where others see nothing. But if she doesn’t come up with a commercially successful ‘masterpiece’ soon, her parents may make her drop what they consider an unprofitable hobby. Through her work on the blog and on a public art project, Jazz, who has written off God, will move closer to understanding the Creator, the One who also sees the ‘unseen’ 2 Corinthians 4:18 and closer to understanding that she is God’s ‘masterpiece’ Ephesians 2:10.

Upsetting Annie

Annie Lind has a great life until her cousin comes to live with her. Though Annie hopes Shawna can be the sister she never had, she finds instead that her cousin is cuter, smaller, more popular, and a better cheerleader. It will take God’s grace to conquer the green eyed monster in Book 6 of the Blog On series.

Grace Under Pressure

Gracie’s always been good at handling everything herself, but pressures at school and personal disappointments prove almost more than she can bear in this fifth book in the Blog On series. Will she learn to share her burdens with God and with her friends before she cracks?

Jazz Off-key

Written by bestselling author Dandi Daley mackall, in this series girls use Internet technology to unite and connect in powerful new ways. Discover a world where girls come together from completely different backgrounds and beliefs to start a journey of faith and self discovery. When Jazz gets her big break her own one woman art show for Big Lake’s Spring Fling celebration she’s ecstatic…
until Kendra, her special needs sister, ruins her paintings by trying to make them happier and more colorful. Jazz discovers she can’t control her anger, and her rage at family and friends grows to the point that she recognizes the need for Christ to cover her sins and change her from the inside. DANDI DALEY MACKALL won her first writing contest when she was ten years old with fifty words on why she wanted to be a batboy. She won, but they wouldn’t let a girl be a batboy. It was her first taste of rejection. She bounced back and has since published 400 books. Dandi lives in rural West Salem, OH, and enjoys her husband and kids, who will still, on occasion, be up for a game of family softball.

Storm Warning

Written by bestselling author Dandi Daley mackall, in this series girls use Internet technology to unite and connect in powerful new ways. Discover a world where girls come together from completely different backgrounds and beliefs to start a journey of faith and self discovery. Storm Novelo can’t understand why she’s messing up more now than before she became a Christian. Believing she’s at least partly to blame for her dad’s depression, Storm is determined to make him proud by joining the Quiz Bowl team, a move that pits her against Cameron Worthington the Third and teammates who’ll do everything they can to see her fail. Storm comes to understand that she’s more conscious of her faults because she’s growing in Christ. DANDI DALEY MACKALL won her first writing contest when she was ten years old with fifty words on why she wanted to be a batboy. She won, but they wouldn’t let a girl be a batboy. It was her first taste of rejection. She bounced back and has since published 400 books. Dandi lives in rural West Salem, OH, and enjoys her husband and kids, who will still, on occasion, be up for a game of family softball.

I Love You, Daddy

High on charm, this board book helps children express thanks to their daddies for the loving relationship they share.

I Love You, Mommy

High on charm, this board book helps children express thanks to their mommies for the loving relationship they share.

The Blanket Show

Pick up toys! Grab your bear!Got your blankie? Meet you there. Kids are scurrying everywhere. Time for The Blanket Show! This charming picture book puts your children in the starring role of the bedtime routine, as they giggle their way through the standard close of day rituals, from picking up toys and brushing teeth through goodnight kisses and lights out all performed as part of a show stopping three act play. With clever rhyming text and engaging illustrations, The Blanket Show also reassures young children that bedtime can be fun and that nighttime is a safe and peaceful time, with angels guarding as they drift off to dreamland.

A Gaggle of Geese and a Clutter of Cats

Tidings of magpies,Ducks in a brace,Elks in a gang, in a galloping race. This joy filled romp through creation captures your child’s imagination with the silly sounding but true names of animal groups. Rhythmic verse celebrates the wonder of God s imagination displayed in his creatures from a clutter of cats and a mischief of rats to an army of frogs and a drift of fat hogs. Along with all the wild, wacky, and winsome animals, this rollicking adventure leads children to an unexpected encounter with a most unusual grouping, one that reveals God s greatest artistry and creativity: a blessing of kids.

God Loves Me More Than That

How much love does God have for me?More than the letters between A and Z. More than the bumbles in a bumble bee. God Loves Me More Than That!As your child revels in each lively rhyme and engaging illustration from this delightful picture book, they ll learn that God loves them deeper than a wishing well, wider than a semi truck, louder than thunder, and softer than a kitten’s sneeze. Each question, presented with charming child like faith will help your child grasp the great love of God through comparisons and descriptions they can easily understand. In short, they ll discover that His love is bigger, wider, higher, and deeper than anything they could imagine!

When God Created My Toes

When God Created My Toes, did he make them wiggle? Did he know I d giggle?
Did he have to hold his nose, When God Created My Toes?

This charming picture book allows your child to imagine what it was like when God created them. From the top of their heads to the tips of their toes they will explore and understand God’s delight in creating them.

Through rhyming lines and vivid illustrations children will gain confidence and self esteem when they begin to fully realize how perfectly, intricately, and uniquely God created them.

Runaway

A new series by Dandi Daley Mackall, author of the best selling Winnie the Horse Gentler series! I’ve run away seven times never once to anything, just away from. Maybe that’s why they call me a Runaway, and not a run to. Meet 16 year old Dakota Brown. She used to love all things horse until she lost everything, including hope. The minute she sets foot on her foster parents’ farm Starlight Animal Rescue she plans her escape. But can an impossible horse named Blackfire and this quirky collection of animal lovers be the home she’s always dreamed of? Starlight Animal Rescue: Where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions. And where people with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong.

Mad Dog

A new series by Dandi Daley Mackall, author of the best selling Winnie the Horse Gentler series! If the world had any idea how mad I, Wesley Mad Dog Williams, am at it, the sun would be too scared to show its ugly face around here. Meet 14 year old Wes Williams, aka Mad Dog. He’s from Chicago and looking to return just as soon as his mother gets out of rehab. In the meantime, he’s stuck at Starlight Animal Rescue, where his only friend is his dog, Rex. As Wes schemes to get his old life back, will Rex and the other shelter dogs be able to rescue him…
before his anger makes him go too far? Starlight Animal Rescue: Where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions. And where people with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong.

Wild Cat

I haven’t done anything with my life…
. I need to do something…
like Mom and Dad and Hank do all the time. And I need to do it now. Meet 12 year old Kat short for Katharine. She thinks she has two weeks to do something worthy of being adopted by her wonderful foster family. But cancer, medicine, and the older kids at Starlight Animal Rescue make it difficult for Kat to really help out around the farm. On top of that, she’s just started junior high and has to work on a project with the most popular and demanding girl in her class. When Kat accepts the role of cat shrink for her classmates’ pets, could her success…
or failure…
be more than she can handle? Starlight Animal Rescue: Where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions. And where people with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong.

Dark Horse

Starlight tosses her head, and I know instantly by the tightening I feel in her back that something’s wrong…
. Nothing unusual I can make out…
. Then I smell it. Smoke. Meet 18 year old Hank. He’s Catman’s cousin and the all American, popular, good guy at Starlight Animal Rescue. But a tragic fire has Hank questioning everything including his ability to rescue anything, even himself. With a burned, wild horse and a lost cat at stake, Winnie the Horse Gentler, now a senior in high school, and Catman Coolidge will have to join Hank, bringing Nickers and everything they’ve got to save Starlight Animal Rescue. Starlight Animal Rescue: Where problem horses are trained and loved, where abandoned dogs become heroes, where stray cats become loyal companions. And where people with nowhere to fit in find a place to belong.

An Ali Cat Christmas

When they are snowed in at Granny’s house, Katy realizes that Christmas is about much, much more than gifts in An Ali Cat Christmas.

Ali Cat Finds a Home

In Ali Cat Finds a Home, Katy hears a strange sound when she’s taking out the trash which turns out to be a stray kitten. Katy learns about responsibility from the kitten she names Alison J. Cat.

Ali Cat Is a Scaredy-cat

Young Katy learns about the security and confidence that God’s love provides in Ali Cat Is a Scaredy Cat.

Just Ali Cat

Meet Katy and her scruffy cat Alison J. Cat a.k.a. Ali Cat in this delightful new storyline in the popular I Can Read line of books for young readers! When Katy takes the trash out, she hears a strange sound which turns out to be a straggly stray kitten that needs a home. The little cat has as much to give as she gets as Katy learns important lessons about God’s love and protection.

Natalie and the One-of-a-kind Wonderful Day!

Natalie has big five year old dreams for her future. So big, that her heart gets thumpy with excitement. Nat uses her very own words to tell about her hopes, struggles, and adventures. This makes the That’s Nat! series perfect for young readers just ready for chapter books. What Makes Natalie’s Day Wonderful? Natalie wants to do something no one else has done. But everything she tries goes wrong. There’s the egg wreck and the purple wallpaper mess. Through it all, Nat discovers something truly wonderful.

Natalie Really Very Much Wants to Be a Star

Natalie has big five year old dreams for her future. So big, that her heart gets thumpy with excitement. Nat uses her very own words to tell about her hopes, struggles, and adventures. This makes the That’s Nat! series perfect for young readers just ready for chapter books. Is There Something Better than Being a Star? Natalie tries out for the lead part in the Sunday school play. But not so nice Sasha lands the part instead. Being the star is all Natalie can think about until something more important catches her heart.

Natalie School’s First Day of Me

Natalie has big five year old dreams for her future. So big, that her heart gets thumpy with excitement. Nat uses her very own words to tell about her hopes, struggles, and adventures. This makes the That’s Nat! series perfect for young readers just ready for chapter books. Is School Ready for Natalie? Natalie’s jitters go away when she sees her ‘kindie garden’ room. She decides her first day of school is going to be the best ever one she’ll never forget. And one the school won’t forget, either!

Natalie and the Bestest Friend Race

When Natalie accidentally spills Laurie’s secret that she has dyslexia, Nat and her bestest friend have their first real fight. Things escalate as Laurie refuses to pick Nat for her team in the Kindergarten Olympics until Nat discovers the power of forgiveness.

Natalie Wants a Puppy, That’s What

Is Anything Better Than Getting a New Puppy? Natalie knows a surprise is coming and that it’s for her. The clues all point to a new puppy. Natalie has wanted one forever. Then she finds out what the surprise really is, and she’s not sure she likes it.

Natalie and the Downside-up Birthday

What Really Makes a Birthday Extra Special? Natalie’s birthday party is on Saturday, and she invites all her friends. But Not So Nice Sasha’s birthday party is on the same day. Sasha’s party has horsey rides and more games. Which party will her friends choose?

Chasing Dream

Feisty fourth grader Ellie feels the need to prove to the world that her Backyard Horse Dream is worthy of attention. Ellie arranges a race to show off her dream. But her world is shaken when her horse gets sick and she is forced to realize that she could very well lose her Dream.

Night Mare

A class assignment to blog gets Ellie’s horse Dream noticed. Ellie and her family believed that the Pinto was a runaway horse without a home. But now the owners want him back. How will Ellie deal with losing her beloved backyard horse?

Love Rules

Emma is stuck in Hamilton, Missouri, while her best friend, Mattie, and her brother, Jake, head to the West Coast for college. To stay in touch while they’re gone, Emma makes Jake and Mattie promise to send a postcard back to her once a week. Each postcard has to have a new Love Rule uncovered that week. In the process, Jake and Mattie discover that love was right under their noses.

Eva Underground

The year 1978 has been a pretty good one for Eva Lott. She has a terrific best friend, she’s dating the best looking guy in school, and she just made the varsity swim team. So when her widowed dad says it’s time for them to move, she’s not exactly thrilled. And when he tells her that he intends to move to Communist Poland to help with a radical underground movement…
Well, it’s all downhill from there.

Soon Eva has been transplanted from her comfortable Chicago suburb to a land that doesn’t even have meat in its stores, let alone Peter Frampton records. And everywhere she goes, the government is watching. But Eva begins to warm to her new life. Sometime between eating lard on bread and dodging the militia, she makes a handsome new friend, Tomek. And soon she is wondering if maybe she’s found home in the most unlikely of places.

Maggie’s Story

Maggie’s Story Maggie Dale is stuck at a dead end job in a podunk town in rural Ohio. Her life is on the fast lane to nowhere, until a stranger named Joshua comes to town and shows her that she can be a part of something bigger than herself. This contemporary retelling of Mary Magdalene’s story will capture young adults ages 14 to 19 looking for a biblical perspective on the character disparaged by The Da Vinci Code.

Larger-than-life Lara

When Lara Phelps walks into Laney Grafton’s fourth grade class, Laney feels the air change. Lara is fat. Really fat. Finally, there will be someone else for the boys to pick on, Laney thinks. But as the class prepares for the school play, Lara doesn t act the way a fat kid should. She s confident. She s happy. And nothing, it seems, can change her positive attitude. Until one day, when Laney s classmates do the unthinkable. Bestselling author Dandi Daley Mackall tells this original and poignant story through the use of sparkling language, a winsome narrator, and a clever structure that illustrates just what makes a story a story.

Crazy in Love

From a bestselling author comes a fun, flirty look at first love! High school senior Mary Jane Ettermeyer has been the good girl for a long time. To date, she’s proud to say she s been able to keep her pledge of abstinence not that anyone has challenged it. But when the cutest guy in school starts flirting with her, she suddenly finds herself Crazy in Love, even though her inner Plain Jane tells her he can t possibly think she s cute, while her inner Sexy M. J. is questioning her vow to keep herself pure until marriage. Not to mention that hot Jackson House shouldn t even be talking to her, because he already has a girlfriend! There are a ton of good reasons why she should never speak to Jackson again, except that every time she sees him, all of her resistance seems to melt away…
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My Boyfriends’ Dogs

If only boys were more like dogs.

On a stormy night in St. Louis, Bailey Daley finds refuge in an after hours diner. Bailey, a girl with three dogs in tow, wearing a soaking wet prom dress, obviously has a story to tell. See, she wants what every girl wants from her boyfriend: enthusiasm, loyalty, and unconditional love. And Bailey is always falling in love with boys, and with their dogs. And each of her dogs came from a relationship that didn t quite work out. But don t worry: in this fun, clean romance, true love is never far away it just waits until you stop looking for it.

First Day

The First Day of school means new shoes, fresh crayons, and a fancy lunch box. It also means leaving Mom and Dad behind, a notion that’s likely to rattle even the most eager new student and this little girl is no exception. Her classroom seems overwhelming, and the older kids are awfully big. But she soon realizes that a friendly teacher and some new pals can help even the most reticent student move past the jitters and into the fun!
Perfect for any child starting school, Dandi Daley Mackall’s simple rhyming text and Tiphanie Beeke’s cheerful illustrations will reassure children and parents who are nervous about a First Day.

God Made Me

Ready, Set, Read! This series of books is just right for children who are learning to read. With 50 or fewer different words in each playful story, children will soon be reading on their own. This particular book teaches children how God made them with loving care.

Jesus Loves M

Children discover that they are loved by Jesus, no matter what. Whether awake or asleep, sailing the farthest seas or fussing over a plate of broccoli, children find comfort in knowing that ‘Jesus Loves Me.’ This version is for girls. A version for boys is also available.

Animal Babies

Kittens, cats, baby bats. Flapping, slapping, playful pats…
In delightful rhyme and images, this book explores animal families that live and play and love just like ours! while teaching toddlers about imagination and faith. Plus, there’s a touch and feel surprise on the final page that reinforces learning and encourages repeated readings.

Christmas Buttons

Readers decorate the charming Christmas time illustrations with Necco Candy Buttons as Nibbles the mouse teaches them to count to ten. This delicious book is the perfect stocking stuffer for children who are learning their numbers. Each book is packaged with Necco Candy Buttons.

Easter Buttons

Nibbles the mouse teaches children their colors using delectable Necco Candy Buttons. With adorable illustrations and rhymes, Easter Buttons is a fun book to read and a fun book to eat. This book is a perfect addition to any Easter Basket! Each book is packaged with Necco Candy Buttons.

Halloween Buttons

Share a spooky and hilarious Halloween adventure with Nibbles the mouse. By creating the correct pattern with the Necco Buttons, the reader completes the illustrations on every page.

Joseph, King of Dreams

DreamWorks Animation’s first feature film, The Prince of Egypt, retold an epic biblical drama in stunning animation. Now, Joseph, King of Dreams, will release as a full length direct to video movie this fall. While providing wholesome entertaiment for everyone, Joseph, King of Dreams also instills important values: personal determination, faith, forgiveness, leadership and appreciation for family. This beautiful 48 page storybook features images from the film and a faithfully, crafted retelling by Dandi Mackall. It is a fine stand alone book, as well as a splendid companion to the video.

Christmas Blessings

The Little Blessings characters enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the season in this new holiday board book. Discover family fun, childlike wonder, and the true Christmas blessing Jesus. A great new addition to the popular Little Blessings line for children ages 0 5.

Count Your Blessings

Little ones learn to count from one to ten as they explore ten of God’s blessings. Preschoolers can interact with the pictures, counting as they go, and learn to appreciate God’s numerous gifts in this chunky board book.

ABC’s

Preschoolers can explore the alphabet through rhyming words and bright illustrations in this new board book. This chunky book will help little ones recognize the letters of the alphabet as well as God’s many blessings.

Off to Plymouth Rock!

In this engaging account of the first Thanksgiving, the whimsical verse of Dandi Daley Mackall can now be heard on a read along CD. In Off to Plymouth Rock, children will love to hear the story of the Pilgrims’ voyage to the New World and the Native Americans’ guidance that culminated in the first Thanksgiving. Illustrator Gene Barretta’s warm harvest tones and lively characters add the perfect touch to this story of discovery, compassion, and faith. Educational and entertaining, this board book will give children a unique view of one of the most amazing stories in our country’s history.

Cloud Counting

If I close both my eyes, then stare up at the skies, It’s amazing the things I can see. One apple, two shoes If you study the clues Three trees way up high in the sky…
In delightful rhyme and images, this book helps toddlers learn the numbers from one to ten while teaching them about imagination and faith. Plus, there s a touch and feel surprise on the final page that reinforces learning and encourages repeated readings.

Color My World

I love to color. Come with me. We ll color all that we can see. Please take your RED, and here we go! A red bird with a big red bow…
In delightful rhyme and images, this book helps toddlers discover the colors red, yellow, blue, orange, purple, green and the world they brighten, while teaching them about imagination and faith. Plus, there’s a touch and feel surprise on the final page that reinforces learning and encourages repeated readings.

The Shape of Things

Get in shape. Don t be slow. Time to see what shapes you know…
In delightful rhyme and images, this book introduces toddlers to shapes circles, squares, rectangles, triangles while teaching them about imagination and faith. Plus, there’s a touch and feel surprise on the final page that reinforces learning and encourages repeated readings.

Silent Dreams

Orphaned Camilla and her aunt, two of the many homeless persons in early twentieth century America, forget their difficult lives when they go to the Saturday motion picture matinee. Includes an historical note on silent movies.

It Must Be Halloween

‘You monsters are in charge until Baby goes to bed. Don’t let Baby cry,’ Mother Monster said. It takes all ten monsters and their antics to stop Baby’s crying! Count from one to ten with pop ups, as the monsters play tunes on their xylophones, stand on their heads, and skate figure eights to keep Baby entertained!

Who’ll Light the Chanukah Candles?

For eight nights, the menorah glows. Who will light it tonight? No on knows! Besides playing dreidel, eating latkes, and singing songs, everyone wants a turn to hold the shamash and light the Chanukah candles. You can celebrate the holiday by decorating with the shimmery foil stickers anywhere that needs a little Chanukah warmth!

Journey, Easter Journey!

As the second book in author Dandi Mackall’s seasonal series, Journey, Easter Journey! presents the biblical story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection in a way that is engaging and appropriate for young children. Mackall’s first book in the series was Off to Plymouth Rock! Great for kids age 3 7, this short, poetic verse with brilliant illustrations is lighthearted but filled with reverence for the sacrifice Christ paid. This story presents the life of Christ as a journey, beginning in Bethlehem with His birth, then moving on to His life in Nazareth and Galilee, telling about His Father’s love. Finally, Christ’s journey to Calvary, and the wondering if this was His journey’s end. But indeed it wasn’t the end, as His journey continued with His resurrection and ascension. This short verse concludes with the encouragement that someday we can all journey on to heaven and be together with Christ. Perfect for Easter story telling or for using as a teaching tool with homeschoolers.

A Friend from Galilee

Through rhyming, read together verses, this colorful book builds an intimate, approachable portrait of Jesus, who longs for our friendship as we long for his. A Friend from Galilee portrays Jesus as a child and a child of today, emphasizing how Jesus is still involved in our lives. The whole family can explore the related Bible verses in a journey toward reaching a deeper friendship with Jesus.

Made for a Purpose

C.J. learns that God is the ultimate architect with a design and plan for her life.

Merry Creature Christmas

Another whimsical tale from Dandi Daley Mackall and illustrated by Gene Barretta will have children celebrating Christmas with the creatures of the forest. When Christmastime comes around, it seems even the animals find a way to offer praise and honor to the birth of Jesus. Although the older, wiser animals are afraid to invite Big Bear to join in the festivities, Star, the young colt, isn’t quite as timid. Big Bear surprises them all as he leaps from his sleep to exclaim, Merry Creature Christmas! A delightful story for children of all ages, Merry Creature Christmas reminds readers of the reason to celebrate the holiday season.

In the Beginning

Share the story of the beginning of the world in the way it was meant to be told! Beautifully flowing verse accompanies stunning illustrations in this retelling of the story of Creation. Adding even greater depth to an amazing story, Dandi Daley Mackall weaves rhythm and rhyme to recreate the captivating events from the unique perspective of the ‘Father and His Son.’ To bring this one of a kind story to life, the eye catching effect of metallic ink is used to make the abstract art of James Kandt shine. This premium quality storybook is an essential element in any storybook collection.

The Legend of Ohio

Young Dikewamis and her family are forced to keep moving as the ‘moving stone mountains’ creep closer and closer to their village, driving away the bison and deer, turning the waters to ice, and hardening the earth, making it impossible to grow food. Their Chief, Tarachiawagon, has had a vision in which he sees fingers of water in a bountiful land. Thus he calls his people to embark upon a journey. The long, arduous trip will test the faith of many, including Dikewamis, but ultimately, it will lead their people to a new land. They will call this land Ohio, named for the many rivers that cross it the fingers of water Tarachiawagon saw in his dreams. Ohio means ‘beautiful river’, and today we know that it has more than 25,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Seeing Stars

Discover Orion the Hunter,

Draco the Dragon,

Cassiopeia the Queen,

and other familiar constellations,

and learn how to recognize

them in the night sky.

Constellations are outlined in sparkly foil!

This Is the Lunch That Jesus Served

How can a little fish and a small morsel of bread feed so many people? Children ages 4 8 and adults of all ages will delight in the retelling of this miracle of Jesus. With clever rhyming verse and color rich artwork the story of the feeding of the five thousand comes to life.

A Glorious Angel Show

Beautiful and amazing dual art elements and center spread pop up tell the story of Christ’s birth on earth, and shows the angels’ preparation in heaven.

Rudy Rides the Rails

In 1932, Akron, Ohio was no better off than other parts of the country. Since Black Tuesday in 29, companies are closed, men all over the state are out of work, and families are running out of hope. Thirteen year old Rudy wants to help but doesnt know where to turn. His father, sullen and withdrawn, spends his time sulking on their front porch. His mother is desperate, not knowing how she will feed and care for her family. When Rudy learns of other boys leaving town and heading west to seek their fortunes, he hops a train figuring at least there will be one less mouth to feed at home.

For God So Loved the World!

Best selling children’s author Dandi Daley Mackall brings the truths of John 3:16 alive for little hearts. With an international flavor, each stanza of this oversized board book celebrates God’s love in a different part of the world. The words For God So Loved the World appear in different languages on each spread and make a strong statement about Jesus’ love for all children around the world.

The Legend of St. Nicholas

A new addition to the bestselling Legend Series, by award winning author Dandi Daley mackall. This gentle Christmas book introduces the original St. Nicholas and tells why we give gifts in remembrance of the greatest gift of all. Nick is much more interested in contemplating his presents under the tree than he is in being dragged along for last minute shopping with his dad. But while his father’s off shopping, Nick hears someone say his name it’s a mall Santa, telling a group of children a story about the original St. Nick. In the long ago story, a wealthy boy named Nicholas is moved by the sight of poor children and decides to use his family’s wealth to help the needy, starting anonymously with his less fortunate friends. Young Nick is inspired as at last he and young readers understand the joy of giving. A note at the end explains how the story of this early Nicholas might have grown into the Santa Claus of legend. Bright, festive artwork accompanies the text of master storyteller Dandi Mackall, who reminds children that God gave us the greatest gift ever given. DANDI DALEY MACKALL won her first writing contest when she was ten years old with fifty words on why she wanted to be a batboy. She won, but they wouldn’t let a girl be a batboy. It was her first taste of rejection. She bounced back and has since published 400 books. Dandi lives in rural West Salem, OH, and enjoys her husband and kids, who will still, on occasion, be up for a game of family softball. GUY PORFIRIO, a native of Chicago, graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago and continued his training at New York’s School of Visual Arts. Guy’s passion for painting and telling a good story has inspired him to illustrate numerous books for children. Guy lives in Tucson, AZ, with his family.

That’s My Colt

This appealing Easter tale takes a fresh approach to connect with children. The book tells the story of a young boy who loses a favorite pet to a special purpose. As the boy witnesses the celebration of Palm Sunday, the deep sorrow of Good Friday, and the joy of Easter Sunday, children reading along relate to the boy’s circumstances and emotions and gain a more intimate perspective of the events of Easter. That’s My Colt! engages readers and listeners and helps them understand the significance of Easter and the grace and forgiveness it brings to all God’s people. A perfect fit in homes, schools, churches and homeschools

A Girl Named Dan

Ten year old Dandi affectionately called Dan by family and friends lives and breathes baseball. She may not be a fence buster but she can hit em where they ain t in the neighborhood pick up games. The boys know she’s a contender. And there s no bigger fan of the 1961 Kansas City A s. So when Charlie Finley, the A s new owner, announces an essay contest to get batboys, there s no doubt Dandi will enter the contest. Dandi not only enters the contest her essay wins! However, her joy is short lived when the contest officials enforce the For Boys Only rule. Long before the boundary breaking ruling of Title IX, young women across the country used grit and determination to prove that barriers of gender have no place on a level playing field. Dandi Daley Mackall s true life story gives voice and testament to the spirit of these young sports pioneers.

Thank You for Thanksgiving

‘Many families have the tradition of telling what they are thankful for at Thanksgiving dinner. Follow one boy’s Thanksgiving Day, and his struggle with what to say, when he is last in line to share what he is thankful for. Cleaver rhyming text and fun ill’

The Wonder of Christmas

‘By posing open ended questions, The Wonder of Christmas draws young readers into the events of the night Jesus was born. From the heavenly Father’s determination that the time was just right to the angel’s announcement to the shepherds, this graceful poem’

The Gift of the Christmas Cookie

It’s the Christmas season during a time when people had little money to spend. Cookie jars held pennies, not Christmas cookies. So when Jack smells something delicious coming from the kitchen, he can’t believe his nose. Cookies! But his excitement turns to disappointment when he learns the cookies aren’t for him. Instead, Mother is baking them for the needy people at their church. While Jack helps roll out the dough, his mother tells him the legend of the Christmas cookie. In a captivating interplay of simple words and beautiful illustrations, The Legend of the Christmas Cookie tells a tender story of giving not just cookies, but gifts of the heart that last forever.

Tiny Baby Jesus

Marvel at the humble birth of Tiny Baby Jesus while celebrating the great contributions he made throughout his life.

The Story of the Easter Robin

In the center of the nest lay one perfect egg, the color of a spring sky. The father robin sat on a branch nearby, guarding his family. Tressa spotted raccoon tracks below and a blue jay eyeing the nest. ‘Gran, how are we going to keep the egg safe?’ ‘We’ll have to leave that one to the Creator,’ Gran said. Robins have built a nest on the window ledge at Grandmother’s house! Tressa is thrilled and concerned. What will happen to the sky blue egg laid by the mother robin? As more eggs appear, Tressa witnesses the daily drama of the robins’ nest and learns how God cares for all creatures. Besides watching the birds, there are Easter eggs to color. And there is a very special story to hear a tale of long ago about one small bird with a very big heart. How did the robin get its red breast? Tressa is about to find out as Gran tells her The Story of the Easter Robin. Brought to life with colorful, tender illustrations, The Story of the Easter Robin will captivate and teach your child about compassion and faith.

17 Christmases

I thank God for Jesus and family galore, For seventeen Christmases never a chore. Christmas is full of adventure when the family decides to go on a holiday road trip. They start in California and travel to North Carolina and then to Colorado. And that’s only the beginning! New sights and ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus abound. All this plus the special visits with family and friends turn the holidays into seventeen wonderful Christmases.

Bob’s Great Escape

A Lesson in Forgiveness When Bob goes missing, Mrs. Gray blames Jen, even though she’s done nothing wrong. Can Jen forgive Mrs. Gray?

Double Trouble

A Lesson in Honesty Jen makes two big mistakes. So when Bob gets hurt, Jen has to make things right by telling the truth and helping him.

The Fruit of the Spirit Is Jesus in Me

Introduce your child to some of the best loved passages in the Bible. This engaging title presents the message of the fruit of the Spirit Scripture Galatians 5:22, 23. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

I’m His Lamb

This engaging title endearingly presents the message of the shepherd’s psalm Psalm 23 using familiar childhood experiences. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

We All Need Faith and Hope But The Best Thing Is Love

Introduce your child to 1 Corinthians 13. This engaging title tenderly presents the message of the Love Chapter. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

I Can Be Happy Because God Blesses Me

Introduce your child to some of the best loved passages in the Bible. This engaging title gently presents the message of the Beatitudes using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story.

I Can Talk to God By Praying Jesus’ Way

Children learn about talking with God in this engaging title that richly presents the message of the Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11 and Matthew 6. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

Jesus Said, Go Tell the World, So I’ve Got a Job to Do

This engaging title boldly presents the message of the Great Commission from Matthew 28:18 20. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

The Armor of God

This engaging title vividly presents the message of how children can be strong with The Armor of God, featuring Ephesians 6:10 18. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

God Shows the Way

This engaging title joyfully presents the message of how God Shows the Way with the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

The Golden Rule

This engaging title charmingly presents the message of how children can walk with Jesus and follow The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12. Each book helps young children understand the meaning of a key Bible verse or passage and puts it into the context of their own lives, using familiar childhood experiences to tell the story. Verses are from the New Living Translation . New Living Translation is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.

Kindred Sisters

With profound insight, Dandi Daley Mackall makes the connections between the lives and faith of the women of the New Testament and contemporary women of all ages. The stories of Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Mary Magdalene, Salome, Pilate’s wife, and others invite meditation and reflection on contemporary issues of life and faith. Ideal for either personal reflection or group study, each story includes biblical references, a prayer, and activities that make New Testament women come alive.

Kids Say the Cutest Things About Love

What is love? It’s the first feeling you feel before all that other bad stuff gets in the way! New in the bestselling ‘Kids Say the Cutest Things’ series, this precious collection will bring a lighthearted smile to any face! From across the United States, children ages four through eight offer a fresh, candid look at love .

Just One of Me

How often do you feel the stress of parenthood? For single parents, it’s a constant struggle to be both father and mother, playmate and authority, bottle washer and financial provider. The author knows the ups and downs: for every complex question there is a simple answer and it is always wrong. She shares secrets about how to avoid superparent burnout, who should be first or last on the priority list and when that position changes. She discusses emotions, remarriage, and visitation rights.

101 Ways to Talk to God

An ecumenical book offering 101 imaginative suggestions to help the reader communicate with his or her God.

The author draws on everyday aspects of living stormy weather, cleaning a cupboard, going to the library to inspire the reader to use these experiences as specific, concrete ways of communing with God. For people of faith who are religiously involved, 101 Ways to Talk to God gives meaning to the expression, ‘From your mouth to God’s ear.’

Forgive Someone: Prayerfully bring before God someone who has wronged you. Write God a letter, giving away every pain, treachery, injustice, disappointment or hurt feeling this someone has done to you. Tear up the letter and toss it in the trash. Choose to forgive. Thank God for forgiving you.

Embrace God’s Power: Next time there’s a storm with no threat of lightning!, run outside and let the storm swirl around you feel the force and strength. As you do, recognize God’s incredible power! Embrace God as the Power behind the universe. Prayer Chair: Secretly designate one chair in your home as your own, personal prayer chair. Imagine yourself climbing into God’s lap for a heart to heart. Make an appointment with God to meet right there every morning and every night. Start and end your day in the lap of God.

What Children Know About Angels

What Children Know About Angels includes more than 100 delightful, original and spontaneous descriptions of angels made by children in and around West Salem, Ohio, where angels sometimes gather. Each description is printed by a child and accompanied by a color illustration drawn by another youngster. Examples from their world of angels:’I only know the name of two angels: Hark and Harold Angels.’ Gregory, 5’If I were an angel, there would be no shouting except at ball games. And even then, you’d have to cheer for both sides.’ Sean, 8’When angels talk to God, they always say, ‘Hallelujah!’ It means ‘Awesome” Benton, 9’The only animal angel I know about is elephants. But there might be some others I don’t know about yet. I’m only six.’ Thomas, 6’I touch angels in my heart when my mommy hugs me.’ Julie, 6

Kids’ Rules for Life

A fun gift book filled with weird and wise advice from kids to adults. We re always giving our kids rules to follow, but the ones they come up with are just as insightful and a lot more fun! This book is a fun gift for parents, teachers or yourself.

Kids Say the Best Things About God

In this delightful, no preparation devotional activity book, designed to appeal to children of all ages, Dandi Daley Mackall offers you a two part plan to help you pull your family together spiritually at the start of every morning and at the end of each night. All the devotions combine a humorous quote from a child, fun facts around a central theme, and specific ideas for implementing that day’s spiritual truth. At the end of the day you can return to the questions that encourage every member of the family share to share his or her discoveries and events of the day.

Kids Say the Best Things About Life

Kids Say the Best Things About Life offers family centered devotions and conversations that will help you pull your family members together for five minutes or less at the start of every day. Each of the book’s devotions begins with a humorous quote from a child and uses interesting, fun facts to coordinate the day s themes. The book then presents specific challenges and ideas for ways the whole family can use the day s spiritual truth that day. And when the busy day is over, gather the family together once more for an end of the day review of how all of you have used the morning s thought throughout the day.

You and Your Horse

Do you love horses? Author Dandi Daley Mackall does, and has written a book full of tips, ideas, and tricks for really getting to know and love your horse and getting some love back. Whether you ride every day or once a year, this is the book for you!

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