Books published by publisher Church Mouse Publishing

Norman just turned eight and is getting baptized! He is excited, but nervous. In Norman Gets Baptized, Norman learns why it’s important to get baptized by immersion, who can perform a baptism and the covenants that he will be making with this special ordinance. He also learns that he only needs to get baptized once, but he can be clean every week as he repents and takes the sacrament. In the end Norman is grateful for the peace that comes from doing what is right.

This volume shows that stories can reflect and represent the students that hear them. Working with the same overall themes of his first book, Building a Children's Chapel: One Story at a Time, Bill Gordh presents a wide range of folktales from around the world, stories from different faith traditions, and some updates of the original volume. The stories are presented to be told aloud, complete with storytelling tips and musical suggestions for each. Thirty-five curated folktales and stories from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, African, Asian, Scandinavian, and Native American traditions support the values that many desire to instill in children. As an award-winning storyteller, banjoist, author, and educator, Bill Gordh offers a storytelling approach that honors both the source material and the children who listen. Those who are engaged with the spiritual growth of children will find this book invaluable.

Norman Mouse, his Mama and Papa and little sister, Emily, are a typical Latter-day Saint family facing typical family issues that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints face. In Norman Feels the Holy Ghost, Norman learns about the different ways the Holy Ghost communicates with us. He also learns that you don’t have to be baptized to feel the influence of the Holy Ghost.

An ideal book to read with children to wonder and learn about baptism, with illustrations that reflect the diversity of God's people. Grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to baptism for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during a baptism service, the reader (both child and parent) will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration. Beautifully illustrated in full color, a dedication page encourages personalization of the book, making it a perfect baptism gift. A family section offers questions and suggests ways to go deeper in conversation about baptism, making it a resource that families will use again and again with their children.

Norman’s little sister is excited to be a flower girl in their aunt’s wedding thinking she will get to throw flower petals down the aisle. Norman on the other hand thinks he is going to be a ring bearer and is very stressed. Norman’s parents tell them that their aunt is getting married in the temple and after explaining what that means the children come to understand the difference between temple weddings and other weddings and they see the importance of marrying in the temple.

This first exclusively Episcopal prayer book for young people offers over 100 original prayers rooted in Episcopal theology and language for events in the daily lives of teens. Divided into three parts--Common Prayer, Kinds of Prayer, and Personal Prayer--topics include daily devotion, prayers of the people, faith, praying through the day, week and year, self, milestones, friends and family, school and work, and community. Youth will find prayers to celebrate personal achievements and address personal and world concerns, including thanksgiving for a driver's license and graduating, when a friend needs help, blessing of a relationship, and applying for a job and more. Youth leaders will find this to be an essential resource for camp, retreats and other youth gatherings. It is a perfect gift for Christmas, confirmation, graduation and birthdays.