Kathleen Long Bostrom

Waiting for Christmas
Little children throughout the world wait impatiently for Christmas to arrive. As parents know, it can seem as if the days just crawl by. Now your family can learn and put to use Advent traditions from the country of Germany during the Christmas season. No doubt mothers have long been inventing ways to keep young children occupied during the Advent season—like Gerhard Lang’s mother, who in the mid-1800s helped her young son count the days on a calendar of cookies. In 1908, the grownup Gerhard, a printer, created the first commercial Advent calendar, twenty-four tiny pictures in the form of a calendar, from his fond memories.

Waiting for Christmas tells the story of the young Gerhard—a story children everywhere will recognize as their own—and teaches us that we must wait patiently as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Easter, Easter Almost Here!
A delightful board book for very young children,this new release tells the story of Palm Sunday. The book includes cut-outs, sparkly foil designs, and charming illustrations. There are very few books for young children that teach the story of Palm Sunday. Check this out!

When Pete's Dad Got Sick
A story to help children understand and accept a chronically ill parent—for ages 4-8, this beautiful book tells the story of Pete, a boy whose dad used to run and swing him around, but now can hardly walk, much less play. Pete is hurt and angry and doesn’t understand why this has happened. Pete’s dad tells him that even though he can no longer run, he can still be Pete’s father. The book includes two pages of suggestions for parents and others written by R. Scott Stehower, Ph.D., professor of psychology, Calvin College, and clinical psychologist.

Winning Authors: Profiles of the Newbery Medalists, 1922-2002
What makes a winning children's book author? Look behind the scenes, and learn more about the 76 fascinating authors who have garnered the prestigious Newbery Medal since it was established in 1922.

Includes biographies on each of the authors, descriptions of their books, photographs, quotes, and an appendix with additional information.

The Snake in the Grass: The Story of Adam and Eve
You’ve never heard the story of Adam and Eve told like this! Once you’ve read The Snake in the Grass, you’ll never forget it!

Sample:

The sun was so warm
Shining down on the ground,
As we sat in the garden,
And looked all around.
I said to my Adam,
"Just look at us two!
Already we've run out
of fun things to do."

What is God Like?
What is God Like? Uses questions asked by young children, such as “Is God big or little? Where does God live? Does God love me only when I’m good?” This book will help children understand who God is and what God is like. Perfect as a read-aloud devotional book by anyone teaching children at the pre-kindergarten level.

Charming illustrations by well-known creator of the Care Bears, Elena Kucharik.

Papa's Gift
Clara and her grandfather are the best of friends. When Papa Clarence dies, Clara is overcome by grief and anger. Through a special gift given to her by her grandfather before his death, Clara begins to understand that as long as she has her memories, she will always have her grandfather’s love.