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IINSPIRATIONAL PICTURE BOOKS

Arch Books. THE BOY WHO GAVE HIS LUNCH AWAY, by Dave Hill. Concordia SOFTCOVER 1967. 0570060273. Very Good. $1.50.

Arch Books. THE GOOD SAMARITAN, by Janice Kramer. Concordia SOFTCOVER 1964. 0570060001. Good. $1.50.

Arch Books. JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Concordia SOFTCOVER 1988. 0570090180. Fine. $1.50.

Arch Books. A SURPRISE IN DISGUISE, By Jeffrey Burkart. Concordia SOFTCOVER 1999. 0570075645. Very Good, previous owner’s name. $1.50.

Arch Books. JON AND THE LITTLE LOST LAMB, The Parable of the Good Shepherd, by Jane Latourette. Very Good. $1.50.

Arch Books. MOSES AND THE 10 PLAGUES, by Connie Hodges. Concordia SOFTCOVER 1985. Fine. $1.50.

Blackburn, Joyce. SUKI AND THE OLD UMBRELLA. Zondervan Publishing 1966. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book Very Good, dust jacket has edge tears. $4.50.

Blasing, Rebecca Ondov. THE ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BOOT BUS. Faith Kids 2000. Hardcover. Ill. Lynda Cohen. For ages 4-7. Tells a story that will show a child what it really means to walk in Jesus’ steps and leave footprints that will never fade away. 0781434394. Fine. $3.50.

Brin, Ruth. DAVID AND GOLIATH. Lerner Publications 1977. Hardcover. Out-of-print. Ill. by H. Hechtkopf. Folio. Unpaged. VG, cover has some rough spots. $3.

Bunyan, John. CHRISTIAN’S JOURNEY, The Classic Pilgrim’s Progress Retold for Today’s Child. By Karl Schaller, Lee Hough, Liz Duckworth. Chariot Victor Publishing 1998 first edition. Hardcover. Ill. by Drew Rose. For young children. 0781430534. NOT ex-lib. Fine. $4.50.

Cooner, Donna D. THE WORLD GOD MADE. Word Publishing 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Kim Simons. Small children learn to give thanks to God for His creation based on the rhyme “This is the House That Jack Built.” Cute and catchy! 0849911621. One school stamp. Book and dust jacket Fine. $2.50.

Decker, Marjorie Ainsborough. LIFE IN CHRISTIAN MOTHER GOOSE LAND, Volume 3 of The Trilogy. Decker Press 1983, first edition. Pictorial hardcover. Ill. Theanna Sparr, Colleen Murphy Scott. 0933724136. Very Good. $3.50.

Dobson, Danae. WOOF AND THE MIDNIGHT PROWLER. Word Publishing 1989. Hardcover. Illustrated by Dee DeRosa. 0849983479. (*) Very good. $2.50.

Donze, Sara Lee. THE ROBIN AND THE THORN, an Easter Story for Children. Augsburg Publishing 1965. Ill. by the author. VG+/G. $4.

Halperin, Wendy Anderson. LOVE IS. . . Simon and Schuster 2001 First Edition. Bookplate autographed by the author. Hardcover with dust jacket. I Corinthians 13 adapted from the King James Version, New International Version, and the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Intricately detailed color paintings by the author. Folio. 689829809. Fine condition with Fine dust jacket. $6.

Haidle, David & Helen. HE IS MY SHEPHERD, The 23rd Psalm for Children. Multnomah 1989. Hardcover. Presents the text of the 23rd Psalm and elaborates on the meaning of each line. Beautiful realistic illustrations by David Haidle. 0880702788. Book Fine, previous owner’s name on front free endpaper. $6.

Happy Day Book. SAYING THANK YOU MAKES ME HAPPY, by Wanda Hays. Standard Publishing 1979, 1990. Hardcover. Full-page color illustrations by Frances Hook. 0874037085. Near-Fine. $3.

Henley, Karyn. RAG BABY. Tyndale Kids 2002. Hardcover. By the writer of The Beginners’ Bible. Illustrations that children will love by Susan Kathleen Hartung. Through an adventure with her beloved doll, a young girl is reminded of God’s love for everyone. With discussion questions and related Bible verses. Ages 2-8. NOT ex-lib. 0842354344. As-New. $3.50.

Higgs, Liz Curtis. GO AWAY, DARK NIGHT. Waterbrook Press 1998, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Nancy Munger. Little Griffin discovers that when God is there, there is no reason to be afraid of the dark. 1578561299. NOT ex-lib. Book and dust jacket As-New. $4.50.

Higgs, Liz Curtis. THE PARABLE OF THE LILY. Tommy Nelson 1997. Hardcover. Ill. Nancy Munger. A farmer’s daughter receives a mysterious gift which she discards, only to find out on Easter morning how special it is. Bible verses link the story to the life of Jesus. 0785272313. NOT ex-lib. Fine. $2.50.

Hodges, Lynn & Buchanan, Sue. I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH, A Song of God’s Love. Zonderkidz 2001. Includes music CD. Hardcover. Ill. John Bendall Brunello. 0310232686. Fine. $6.

Hollingsworth, Mary. INTO MY HEART, A Treasury of Songs and Rhymes. Gold ‘N’ Honey Books 1996 first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. in color by Angela Jarecki. Over 60 songs and rhymes, many familiar, certain to help boys and girls discover a love for God and a deep desire to worship Him. 60 pp. 0880709103. Book and dust jacket Near-Fine. $5.

Hook, Frances, illustrator. MY FRANCES HOOK THANK YOU BOOK. Standard Publishing 1964. Hardcover. Stories by Wanda Hayes, including “My Jesus Book,” “My Book of Bible Stories,” and “My Thank You Book. Beautiful full-page color painting by Hook opposite each page of text. Fine. $4.50.

Kingsriter, Doug & Debbie. CRAZY RACE. WordKids 1992. Hardcover. Save God’s Earth Series. 084990921X. (*) Fine. $3.

Lane, Christopher A. CORNELIUS T. MOUSE AND SONS. Victor Books 1990. Hardcover. (*) 0896938441. Very Good. $2.50.

Lentz, Alice Boggs. MOUNTAIN MAGIC, A Family’s Legacy of Faith. Tommy Nelson 1998 FE. Hardcover. Foreword by Ruth Bell Graham. Ill. David Griffin. Picture book story of one woman’s memories of her family’s special times in the mountains. Folio. Mint/Mint. $6.50.

Lucado, Max. ALL YOU EVER NEED. Crossway Books 2000, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Picture-book story of a watermaster in a desert land that uniquely captures the wonder of God’s amazing grace. 1581341342. Book and dust jacket As-New. $6.50.

Lucado, Max with Jenna, Andrea, & Sara. THE CRIPPLED LAMB. Word Publishing 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Liz Bonham. 0849910056. For ages 3-7. Book and dust jacket As-New. $8.50.

Lucado, Max. JUST IN CASE YOU EVER WONDER. Word Kids 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. in color by Tony Goffe. Warm and wonderful book with a soft, comforting message that says to children of all ages, “I will always be there for you. . .God will always be there for you.” 0849909783. Book Near-Fine, dust jacket Good with tear at top of spine and rippling in one spot. $6.

Lucado, Max. THE SONG OF THE KING. Crossway Books 1995, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. by Toni Goffe. Brings the message that if children learn “the song of the king,” God will use it to lead them and show them what is right. When faced with temptation, they’ll recognize the truth because it will be written on their hearts. 0891078274. Ex-lib. Book and dust jacket near-Fine. $5.

Lucado, Max. TELL ME THE STORY, A Story for Eternity. Crossway Books 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Ron DiCianni. NOT ex-lib. 0891076794. Book and dust jacket Fine, previous owner’s name. $4.

Maier, Paul L. MARTIN LUTHER, A Man Who Changed the World. Concordia Publishing 2004. Hardcover. Unpaged picture-book biography of Luther with beautiful paintings by Greg Copeland. Book Mint. $7.

McDowell, Josh and Dottie. KATIE’S ADVENTURE AT BLUEBERRY POND. Chariot Books 1988, first edition. Hardcover. Ill. Ann Neilsen. Entertaining story and captivating illustrations help to reinforce the truth that God’s and parents’ rules are given to provide for and protect the child. 1555135986. NOT ex-lib. Fine. $3.

Nieden, Eckart Zur. A TALE OF TWO PRINCES. Gold ‘n’ Honey 1993, originally published in Germany. English translation by Mack Thomas. Vivid, fun illustrations by Gisela Scheer. A parable of the King’s Son who comes to rescue the people of the village from the evil prince who is holding them captive. 0880705981. NOT ex-lib. Fine. $4.

Oke, Janette. SPUNKY’S CAMPING ADVENTURE. Christian Broadcasting Network 1998. Hardcover. 0764221450. NOT ex-lib. Fine. $3.

O’Nan, Lawrence W. and Gerald D. THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY ANT, LAWN MOWER ON THE LOOSE. Tyndale House 1988, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Norman McGary. 0842303138. Book and dust jacket Fine. $3.50.

O’Nan, Lawrence W. and Gerald D. THE ADVENTURES OF ANDY ANT, THE SWIMMING HOLE DISASTER. Tyndale House 1988, first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Norman McGary. 0842303138. Book and dust jacket Fine. $3.50.

Richardson, Arleta. A DAY AT THE FAIR, Grandma’s Attic. Chariot Books 1995. Hardcover. Picture-book illustrated by Mary O’Keefe Young. Share Mabel’s adventure and learn with her just how important prayer is for God’s children. 0781402492. NOT ex-lib. Fine. $53.50.

St. John, Patricia. TREASURES OF THE SNOW, Illustrated Edition. Moody 2002. Hardcover. The beautiful photos in the book are from the movie “Treasures of the Snow.” 64 pp. 4to. 0802414184. Book As-New. $15.

Savitz, Harriet May & Syring, K. Michael. THE PAIL OF NAILS. Abingdon Press 1989. Hardcover. Ill. Charles Shaw. Fictionalized story of a young boy living by the Sea of Galilee who became a friend of Jesus. 0687299748. Fine. $6.

Swindoll, Charles R. PAW PAW CHUCK’S BIG IDEAS IN THE BIBLE. Word Publishing 1995 first edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. Ill. Ross Vera. Swindoll is here a wise grandfather bear who teaches kids 4-9 the biggest ideas within the Bible. 12 stories; 160 pp. 0849910676. NOT ex-lib. Book and dust jacket Near-Fine. $4.50.

Tada, Joni Eareckson. JEREMY, BARNABAS, AND THE WONDERFUL DREAM. David C. Cook Publishing 1987. Hardcover. Ill. Ann Neilsen. While visiting Uncle Dave’s Farm, Jeremy learns that God makes all things work together for good to those who love Him. 1555138020. (*) Fine. $4.50.

Tarrant, Margaret, illustrator. MY FIRST BOOK OF PRAYERS. Ideals Children’s Books 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket. Color illustrations by Tarrant selected from her work in the 1920s and 1930s. 12vo. 62 pages. Book is near fine, dustjacket has a ½” tear. Not ex-library. 0824982681. $3.50.

Walsh, Sheila. EINSTEIN’S ENORMOUS ERROR, A Story About Forgiving Others. Waterbrook Children of Faith Book 2001. Hardcover. Ill. Don Sullivan. 1578563356. As-New. $3.50.

Winthrop, Elizabeth. HE IS RISEN, The Easter Story, adapted from the New Testament. Holiday House 1985. Full-page color ill. by Charles Miklaycak. Ex-lib. NF/VG. $7.

Yano, Sister Shigeko. AS JESUS GREW. Judson Press, 1972, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket. Original edition published in Japan. A translation of a Japanese narrative poem about the childhood of Jesus. NOT ex-library. Book is very good, dustjacket has a tear in the back. $7.50.

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