Books with author Jan Davey Ellis

The first day of school is an event that brings mixed emotions to children everywhere. There is excitement in seeing old friends and it's nice to begin a new year with a new teacher and good intentions. But first day feelings are mixed. Will last year's friends still be friends? What if the new teacher doesn't like me? Or what if the work is too hard? Ellen Jackson and Jan Davey Ellis portray children from eleven different countries experiencing their first day back at school. Each child's first-person acount is enhanced by a fact box that tells us something about the culture from which the child speaks, so that the reader is able to compare and contrast the experiences of children from different parts of the world. In words and pictures the author and artist have captured the diversity of children's school experiences, while at the same time capturing how much the world's children have in common.

This book is designed to provide a year’s worth of unique, child-centered lessons. Each month has a variety of presentation styles and hands-on materials. While each lesson is designed to stand alone, essential concepts are revisited throughout the year in an effort to encourage the children to embrace these truths. To aid in ease of preparation, a consistent lesson format is used which sets out the scripture, suggested materials, lesson, and a sample closing prayer. These lessons are appropriate for church settings, home devotions, or as part of a homeschool program.