Books in The Family Ties Series series

The ultimate resource for the “girl stuff” coming your way.The transition from girl to teenager makes the tween years a time of great change―especially in the body department! This unique and creative book for girls ages 7–11 answers the most common questions girls have during this often confusing and overwhelming stage in life. The Body Book gives girls the scoop on everything from body changes and cramps to diet and exercise in an inviting and conversational manner.The Body Book not only offers accurate, up-to-date information on personal issues tween girls experience but also shares it from a positive biblical perspective.

Learn with Lily and her friends just what it means to be beautiful in God’s eyes―inside and out!In a society so focused on the idea that external beauty reigns supreme, it can be difficult for young girls to figure out what “true” beauty is all about. This unique and creative book for girls ages 7–11 answers the common questions girls ask during this often confusing and overwhelming stage in their lives in an inviting and conversational manner.Filled with fun quizzes, imaginative activities, and cool illustrations, The Beauty Book offers cool, relevant information about everything from great hair styles to tattoos, from skin care to clothes, and much more. Above all, the message that God-confidence is beautiful is highlighted on each and every page.

Yingmei Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learning how to be American. It's hard since her family sticks to their Chinese customs, which can be embarrassing in public. Still, Mary wants to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson. She sees her chance when she adopts one of Holly's kittens. The trouble is that Mary's family can't afford a cat and it could damage their prized musical instruments. To prove her friendship to Holly, Mary must find a way to keep the kitten a secret from her impossible family. It won't be easy!

Everyone in the Yang family is a talented musician except for nine-year-old Yingtao, the youngest Yang. Even after years of violin lessons from his father, Yingtao cannot make beautiful music.Now that his family has moved from China to Seattle, Yingtao wants to learn English and make new friends at school. Still, he must make time to practice his violin for an important family recital to help his father get more students. Yingtao is afraid his screeching violin will ruin the recital. But he's even more afraid to tell his family that he has found something he likes better than music.Together he and his new friend Matthew think of a sure way to save the recital. They are certain nothing will go wrong.

Grow with the spirited, sometimes awkward, but always charming Lily as she learns what real beauty is.In this fun, entertaining story, readers meet awkward sixth grader Lily Robbins who, after receiving a compliment about her looks from a woman in the modeling business, becomes obsessed with her appearance and with becoming a model. As she sets her sights on winning the model search fashion show, she exchanges her rock and feather collection for lip gloss, fashion magazines, and a private “club” with her closest friends. But when the unthinkable happens the night before the fashion show, Lily learns a valuable lesson about real beauty.This best-selling, biblically based fiction series for girls―with a fresh new look and updated content―addresses social issues and coming-of-age topics, all with the spunk and humor of Lily Robbins as she fumbles her way through unfamiliar territory. As readers come to love Lily and her stories, they’ll also benefit from the companion nonfiction books that will help them through their own growing pains.

It is a rare day on the beautiful world of Ree when a Long-Legged Ploot is seen. So, when Jeeter's favorite wooden chest is broken one night and a young BeeBee says he saw a Ploot in the area, everyone sets off in search of these amazing three-legged creatures.What, Dundee asked, was that loud cracking sound? A Ploot, Jeeter said, was stomping around. I think he stepped on a branch from a Tree,At least that's the story a BeeBee told me. But I didn't see it, so I really don't know Where this Ploot came from or where he did go. Hmmm, mumbled Dundee, that doesn't seem right. A Ploot doesn't normally wander at night.Can they find the Ploot? What happened to Jeeter's wooden chest? Young readers discover more of the fantastic, colorful creatures of the planet of Ree and, along with Jeeter and the BeeBees, come to better understand the valuable lesson: Be Truthful.The Family of Ree series are light-hearted adventures, filled with humor and imaginative creatures, on a world that children love visit.

The first gripping novel of suspense in the compelling Cutler family series. Settling into her new school, developing a crush on fellow pupil Philip Cutler and cherishing a secret hope to become a famous singer one day, Dawn Longchamp feels happy and safe. But nothing is what it seems...When Dawn's mother suddenly dies, her world begins to crumble. After a terrible new shock, Dawn is thrust into a different family and an evil web of unspoken sins. Her sweet innocence lost, humiliated and scorned, Dawn is desperate to find her older brother Jimmy again - and to strip away the wicked lies that have changed both their lives forever.