. . . full of old-fashioned fun and friendship and virtue. No wonder that for 60 years young girls have been reading and rereading these four delightful Betsy-Tacy stories. Now your daughters can do the same. But don’t forget yourself. Did you miss these way back when? Is it time to revive some old memories? Reading these stories aloud to your girls could be the perfect way. In fact, that’s how the series got started. read more

Ever since Walter R. Brooks created Freddy back in 1927, this resourceful pig has been beloved by kids and parents alike. In Brooks' series of wry and winsome adventures, Freddy assumes an amazing number of vocations and avocations, leads his band of talking animals through marvelous adventures, and always provides hours of good fun for young readers read more

Ever since Walter R. Brooks created Freddy back in 1927, this resourceful pig has been beloved by kids and parents alike. In Brooks’ series of wry and winsome adventures, Freddy assumes an amazing number of vocations and avocations, leads his band of talking animals through marvelous adventures, and always provides hours of good fun for young readers. read more

More needed than ever in these times of war and liberal self-doubt, Lynne Cheney's America: A Patriotic Primer is an alphabet primer in which A is for America and B is for "the Birthday of this country of ours"! Exuberantly illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, this book takes your kids on a whirlwind tour through the alphabet to teach them the history, values, tenacity, and faith of the American people. read more

Teach your children about God’s plan for America during its early years of independence. read more

A dark figure stood behind the bale. A flare of light crossed the corner and I saw who it was. It was Jotham and there was something with him, something small that was clinging to him and trying to hide. One of the guards was coming to the corner. I turned toward him, my body shielding Jotham and the child from his sight. I felt the point of the knife at the back of my neck.

"There is nothing here," I said. read more

Is there a better way to show your children their faith than through the lives of the saints? Written especially for parents to read to pre-schoolers and lower grade children, this newly republished book of saints easily engages youngsters in the stories of the men and women and, yes, even children whose lives embody both great faith and virtue. Each of the 14 stories is told with an eye to capturing a young child's interest and imagination -- and showing them virtues in practice. Not to mention introducing them to places and times they should know about. read more

In this handy guide you’ll find all you need to know to make a scientific expedition to the beach (or to a rocky shore, a salt marsh, and more). The author, science professor Elizabeth Lawlor, is completely practical: along with guidelines about what to take along in order to perform mini-scientific experiments right at the beach, she includes advice about how to dress and other ways you can be prepared for anything that might arise. read more

Morning had fallen on a modest stable just outside Jerusalem, where Hannibal and his friends live. Suddenly, excitement fills the place as a kindly stranger arrives. read more

Have your children ever wondered how the early settlers of America lived? Now they can discover what life was like before modern cities. 10 early settlements are highlighted with an in-depth look the lives of settlers. Each profile includes color photos, maps, and historical facts. read more

Thomas Nelson Page grew up on Oakland Plantation in Virginia just before, during, and after the Civil War. In a style similar to G. A. Henty's, Page taught history through fiction, targeting a slightly younger audience than Henty. read more

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Now, Christians have their own nature books, every bit as attractive and fascinating as ones you get from secular publishers. No longer will you have to rely on unbelieving scientists to teach your children the wonders of God’s creation. Every word of these professionally crafted books adheres to Scripture while bringing God’s exotic animals alive. read more

"Laura Ingalls Wilder saved nearly every scrap of paper she ever wrote on," notes William Anderson. She was not a diary-keeper, but "from the little cabin in the woods of Wisconsin to her death at the age of ninety, there was seldom a time that Laura was not exploring the world around her through words." read more

Good manners are about much more than selecting the proper fork and keeping one's elbows off the table. They are, writes Karen Santorum, "an outward expression of inner virtue" -- the everyday habits of conduct and speech by which we express our fundamental respect for others, whether parents, friends, colleagues, or strangers. And, like the virtues themselves, good manners are best learned through constant practice and examples. That's why Mrs. Santorum created Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners -- a wonderfully rich and instructive anthology of stories, poems and literary excerpts that illustrate the connection between good manners and good character.

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Jam-packed with firsthand narratives, diary entries, personal letters, and patriotic songs and poems, the "Source-Readers in American History" series truly lives up to its ambitious title. Originally published at the turn of the century as a 4-volume set, here, back in print and available to Club members ONLY are volumes 3 & 4: How Our Grandfathers Lived and The Romance of the Civil War.

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To read Esther Forbes’ 1943 Newbery Award Winner is to live through two dramatic years of our country’s history—and to see great events from a new angle, through the eyes of an observant young boy. No wonder it is considered one of the finest historical novels ever written for children. read more

Two problems arise these days when we go to great children's classics. Often the modern editions are bowdlerized (sometimes to accommodate liberal prejudices), and contemporary illustrations often miss the flavor. Not so with this gift-quality volume. It comes complete and unabridged. And it boasts illustrations that preserve and enhance the classic story line -- perhaps similar to the one you enjoyed when you curled up with this book on a cold winter's night long ago. It comes in a handsome jacket that invites the reader inside. read more

"The curtain rises, the orchestra plays, the stage glows, and the magic beings -- dolls come to life, sugarplums dance, swans pirouette, ballerinas glide in shimmering pink. Behind each of these enchanting visions is a wonderful story. Any child dazzled by dance will love this lavishly illustrated collection of nine of the most popular ballet stories."--Midwest Book Review read more

Born on Christmas day, Carol Bird is special from the start. Her especially sweet temper and invalid nature develop together in early childhood. As her health declines, her gracious spirit shines stronger and stronger and is shown not only in her sweetness to her parents, brothers, and uncle, but particularly in her concern for their poor neighbors, the Ruggleses. With their raucous, fun-loving escapades, the Ruggleses soften the sadness in the Birds' household. read more