Books with author Lee Ann Mancini

In God's Easter Miracles, the Sea Kids learn that Easter isn't about the Easter bunny or candy. It's about Jesus Christ giving up His life for all of us, and how we are to sacrifice ourselves for others. Paul, who is autistic, struggles with relationships, Jimmy doesn't want to share, and Lenny clings to life due to a terrible boat accident. On Easter Sunday, the children witness the power of their prayers. Their Sunday School teacher, Miss Linda, tells the children, "Truly, God has blessed us with many Easter miracles. Lenny was healed, and Jimmy asked Jesus into his heart." Even Paul has a miraculous change of heart. A true lesson of becoming more like Jesus is learned in this beautiful Easter story of love and grace. The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

In Forever With Jesus, the Sea Kids learn that Jesus died for their sins and that by believing in Him, they will live in heaven forever. The cousins visit their grandparents for Grandma Pinky's 80th birthday. During their visit, their grandparents' neighbor, Mr. Higgins, passes away. Grandma reads the Bible and tells her grandchildren how wonderful heaven is and how there will be no more tears, pain, or suffering. The children understand that they do not have to fear death because their belief in Jesus guarantees they will live forever with Him in heaven. The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

In A Servant Like Jesus, Charlie is a shy kid who hides behind the cleanup sink at school. However, after his teacher asks him to be her helper, he springs into action when the fire coral stings his friend Bernie. Charlie goes to bed a little bit early because he wants to make sure he gets a goodnight's sleep. He wants to be a good helper for Miss Stella. He had decided that it was way more fun to be a helper than to hide behind a sink! Charlie learns he can overcome his shyness and be a servant like Jesus. The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

In What a Bragger!, Melissa tries to win friends by bragging. She learns the Sea Kids love her for who she is and not what she has. Tears of sadness turn into tears of joy at her surprise birthday party. Melissa and her friends learn about compassion, acceptance, and loving others for their differences. Melissa says a prayer of thanks to Jesus for the things that matter most. The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

In Fast Freddy, the Sea Kids learn the importance of accepting others for their differences. Freddy, a sharktopus, overcomes the ridicule of being different. He joins the swim team, and the Sea Kids learn he is a great kid. Freddy wins the championship for the first time, overcoming Marcus, a formidable threat. He says a prayer of thanks to Jesus for being different and for his new friends. The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children! Lee Ann Mancini and Dan Sharp have created an underwater world that explodes with color, drawing the children into the captivating story.

In A Servant Like Jesus, Charlie is a shy kid who hides behind the cleanup sink at school. However, after his teacher asks him to be her helper, he springs into action when the fire coral stings his friend Bernie. Charlie goes to bed a little bit early because he wants to make sure he gets a goodnight's sleep. He wants to be a good helper for Miss Stella. He had decided that it was way more fun to be a helper than to hide behind a sink! Charlie learns he can overcome his shyness and be a servant like Jesus. The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

Mom's Choice Award recipient! This wonderful underwater world of vibrant colors shows Susie and her friend going to the Undersea Amusement Park. Susie makes many excuses not to ride the Whale–Back Roller Coaster. After speaking with her mommy and saying a prayer to Jesus, she rides the ride and her fear turns into faith! She learns that praying to Jesus during difficult times, and having faith, is all she needs to overcome her fears.

In God's Gift, Christian and his sister Mary believe they get more presents at Christmas. However, Jacob and Jeremiah believe they get more presents on Hanukkah. The children learn that Christmas and Hanukkah are about celebrating the gift God has given to His children. It's not about how many presents are under the tree at Christmas or the eight days of presents for Hanukkah. It's about God's provision for those He loves. God gives the gift of the Messiah to the Christians and the gift of Light to the Jews. The true gift from God is learned in this colorful holiday story! The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

Multiple Award–Winning book series helps to build a strong, foundational relationship with Jesus, while teaching love, and compassion for others! Melissa likes to brag that she can swim the fastest, climb the highest, and has the best of everything. Corey finds her crying in the sand box with her broken shovel, the only toy she had. They all chip in treasure coins for her birthday present. Melissa prays, giving thanks to God for her friends, and learns they are more important than all the toys in the sea.

In I'm Not Afraid!, Susie and her friend go to the Undersea Amusement Park. Susie makes many excuses not to ride the Whale-Back Roller Coaster. After speaking with her mother and saying a prayer to Jesus, she rides the ride and her fear turns into faith! She learns that praying to Jesus during difficult times and having faith are all she needs to overcome her fears.The Sea Kids series has won over 25 awards, and is a favorite among teachers, parents, and especially children!

Multiple Award–Winning book series helps to build a strong, foundational relationship with Jesus, while teaching love, and compassion for others! Fast Freddy is one of the sea kids that live in the "coralhood." Fast Freddy overcomes the ridicule of being different (half shark, half octopus) from the other kids in his new school. Once they find out he can swim fast like a shark, they ask him to join the swim team. They realize he is a great kid and are happy that he helps them win the championship for the first time. He comes from behind overcoming Marcus who is a formidable threat on team Barracudas. His octopus arms wave in victory as he crosses the finish line! Freddy receives the MVP award, but says a prayer of thanks to Jesus for being different and having new friends.