Books with author Susan Collins Thoms

A Mighty GodNo comet moves as fast as God,No star can blaze as bright.No planet in the universeCan match his awesome might. God is the source of everything,Creator of us all.He made and blessed this whole wide world,All creatures great and small.May the Faith Be With You: Bedtime Prayers is filled with colorful, space-themed art and fifteen simple prayers for children to read with their parents at bedtime or anytime. This padded cover board book even glows in the dark!

What happens when you disobey God? Author Susan Collins Thoms and illustrator Naoko Stoop answer the question in the most inviting, child-friendly retelling of Jonah and the Big Fish ever created. This lush edition of the classic Biblical story captures the tale’s watery world in jewel-toned illustrations by Stoop, who paints her incredible images directly on wood planks—each chosen specifically for its unique character. Perfect for parents and children to share, it makes a beautiful companion to our All Creatures Great and Small and Noah’s Ark.

On the first day of Christmas my parents gave to me . . . a holiday book about my very own state!The TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN series . . . now in board book! It's holiday time in the Great Lakes State! Travel with Katie and her cousin to see Motor City, drive down the country's first concrete highway, tour some of Michigan's 115 lighthouses, and ride in a horse-drawn sleigh. Katie even tries her hand at the state's favorite sport: ice hockey. Goal!

One of the most popular and child-friendly Bible stories gets a lush, whimsical, and inviting treatment by artist Naoko Stoop. Stoop painted her jewel-toned illustrations entirely on planks of wood specifically handpicked for their unique character. Her charming pictures capture the sweet spirit of the animals on the ark, as well as Noah's gentle stewardship. This is truly a gorgeous book for parents and children to share--and a favorite they will want to read again and again.

Her entire life, seventeen-year-old Pagan Saunders has lived with her family's secrets. When Pagan unexpectedly returns from boarding school, she is shocked to find things greatly changed. Estranged for years from her father, his unexpected death allows her to come home and live with her grandmother at their ancestral home, Fairvue.Yet Fairvue is different than her memories. Keller Jones and Granger Panera have moved into town, and Pagan's days are suddenly filled with the vying attentions of two mysterious newcomers. She finds herself hopelessly drawn to each of them as they both vow to keep her safe from the darkness that threatens her family's future - even as the evil she has always known moves steadily closer.Torn between her growing feelings for both Keller and Granger, Pagan knows she must make a choice. But as her family's lies are suddenly revealed, all the rules change, leaving both Pagan's heart and her life in mortal danger.

When the children are away the animals will play. Susan Collins Thoms makes a sparkling picture book debut with this hilarious story of class pets on the loose; colorful and humorous pictures by Québécois artist Rogé add to the great fun.Life is great for Cesar the iguana. After all, he went from living in Pets-A-Plenty to an excellent new home in Ms. Lee’s elementary school classroom—with 25 best friends to pamper him. But now spring break has arrived, the kids are gone, and poor Cesar’s a puddle of sadness. Until he takes a vacation too! From classroom to classroom he wanders, meeting all the other school pets and making hilarious notes in his journal.Before long, he’s feasting on strawberries, dancing the Iguana Shuffle, and playing hockey in the teacher’s lounge. Will he ever want to return to his cage?Cesar’s having a blast—and young readers will too!

A Mighty God No comet moves as fast as God, No star can blaze as bright. No planet in the universe Can match his awesome might. God is the source of everything, Creator of us all. He made and blessed this whole wide world, All creatures great and small. May the Faith Be With You: Bedtime Prayers is filled with colorful, space-themed art and fifteen simple prayers for children to read with their parents at bedtime or anytime. This padded cover board book even glows in the dark! XX