Children's Books
Author of more than fifty children's books, many of which have been best-sellers, Mary's inner child is alive and well. Children love her delightful rhyming and dancing words, her visual pictures, and her hilarious stories. And while they're being entertained, they are learning valuable lessons in spite of themselves. (Pssst! Adults love these fun books too!)
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My Little Bible
40 Bible Stories for Toddlers
Winner of the Gold Book Award and the Platinum Book Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, this long-running popular little Bible story book was number one on the best-seller list. Perfect for sharing God's Word with toddlers, it includes full-color art, simply-told stories, and interactive questions in a size just right for little hands.
Thomas Nelson
96 pp/Padded cover
Ages 2-4
$5.99
My Little Bible
Polka Dots, Stripes, Humps 'n' Hatracks
How God Created Happy Forest
The Happy Forest Series
Mary Hollingsworth
Illustrated by Sesame Street Artist Mary Grace Eubank
God could have created all the animals grey and boring. But he didn't! In fact, his animals are colorful, funny, and unique with polka dots, stripes, humps 'n' hatracks! This outrageously fun and colorful book was selected as one of the C. S. Lewis Top Ten All-Time Favorites. A long-running best-seller, it celebrates God's creativity and joy.
Brownlow Publishing
32 pp/Hardcover
Ages 3-7
$11.99
Polka Dots, Stripes, Humps 'n' Hatracks
Christmas in Happy Forest
Love Is the Greatest Gift
The Happy Forest Series
Mary Hollingsworth
Illustrated by Sesame Street Artist Mary Grace Eubank
osephine Elizabeth Orangeblossom was the school teacher in the Happy Forest school, but the animals in her class thought she was mean, and they didn't like her. Then one day they found out a terrible secret about their teacher, and it changed everything. Children will delight in the surprise ending that teaches the important lesson that love is the greatest gift of all.
Brownlow Publishing
32 pp/Hardcover
Ages 3-7
$11.99
Christmas in Happy Forest
Twizzler, the Unlikely Hero
Bigger Is Not Always Better
The Happy Forest Series
Mary Hollingsworth
Illustrated by Sesame Street Artist Mary Grace Eubank
It's "game on" in Happy Forest when the animals choose up sides for a football game. However, somehow all the bigger animals end up on one side, and all the smaller animals are on the other. Everyone thought the bigger animals would run all over the smaller team, but kids will love it when the little guys come out on top and they see that bigger is not always better. Colorful and fun!
Brownlow Publishing
32 pp/Hardcover
Ages 3-7
$11.9
Twizzler, the Unlikely Hero
International Children's Story Bible
Illustrated by Children Around the World
Mary Hollingsworth
Winner of the Gold Book Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, this long-running best-seller has delighted children and adults alike for many years. More than 115 favorite Bible stories are retold in age-appropriate language for ages 3-7. The colorful, sometimes funny, sometimes touching illustrations were drawn by children all over the world. A keeper!
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
228 pp/Softcover
$10.00
International Children's Story Bible
Hugs for Kids
Stories, Sayings, and Scriptures to Encourage and Inspire
Kids deserve lots of hugs! Elementary-age children love stories, and many of them need to know they are special to God and to their families. In this unique best-selling book, kids read heartwarming stories that let them know they are treasured and loved by God and those close to them. It gives them the emotional hugs they need and puts smiles on their faces.
Howard Books/Simon & Schuster
128 pp/Hardcover
Ages 7-12
$11.99
Just Imagine with Barney
Collector's First Edition!
Mary Shrode (Hollingsworth)
Illustrated by Sesame Street Artist Mary Grace Eubank
Just Imagine with Barney is the very first picture book ever published that featured the big purple guy! And this is the first printing of the first edition. A true collector's book! This happy story deals with a child's fear of moving from one city to another, but Barney helps her imagine how much fun it can really be. Out of print for several years, but we have a very limited supply.
The Lyons Group
32 pp/Hardcover
Ages 2-7
$24.99
Just Imagine with Barney