Books published by publisher Inspiring Voices

When a new baby shrimp called Pee Wee is born, there is a hush in the sea. His mom and dad are concerned because he is tiny and his whole backside is shiny. The doctors and nurses work hard to save him. Then one day, they realize that something bigger than all of them has changed their sea, the place where they all liveand that change is responsible for Pee Wees unusual problems. Set on the Gulf Coast right after the devastating oil spill, A Shrimp Called Pee Wee tells a tale of what can happen when disaster strikes. The story of Pee Wee the Shrimp shows how life in the sea was affected by the oil spill in the Gulf, but it shares a story of what its like to be born a little different than everyone else and how the love of family and friends supports the life of a child with challenges. Join Pee Wee and his family on their adventure in the Gulf.

Its 1947, and George has just graduated from high school in Maine. He wants to find a job that will be physically challenging and spiritually rewarding, and hes always admired the local loggers who put their heart and soul into their work. Unfortunately, there are no available jobs in Maine, so George accepts a position at a logging camp in Oregon, thousands of miles from home.George enjoys the strenuous new job and realizes that by providing lumber, he is contributing to society, even if its in a small way. He makes friends with Jacob, a fellow logger and amateur astronomer, and together they study nature and begin to reconsider their values in life. Then tragedy strikes; Jacob has an accident and ends up in the hospital.When George visits Jacob in the hospital, hes impressed by the medical staffs love and skill. They are truly making a difference in peoples lives. Could he do the same? With prayer and deep consideration, George decides that he, too, wants to have the same type of role, and he determines to go to medical school after he is done with his term at the logging camp. But lots of obstacles stand in Georges way, and he must look to God for direction. Will he be able to reach for his dreams?

Simon Scott lives on a farm with his mother, father, brother and sister. At night he sometimes dreams of flying like a bird. In his dreams he can feel the wind through his hair as he soars above the treetops. His dreams are so much fun that he wishes he could really fly when he wakes up. He never tires of watching birds fly overhead, especially the big, strong eagles. Simon even tries to fly himself. He flaps his arms the way the birds flap their wings, but he never leaves the ground.As Simon grows older, he realizes he cannot fly with his arms, but he can build an airplane. Building an airplane is a lot of hard work, and Simon will need help to bring his dream of flying to life. Will Simons family be able to help him get off the ground, or are his dreams just too high up in the clouds?

Grandpa Popsicle is always ready for silly antics. In the small country village where he lives, nothing moves too fast or too slowin fact, everything is just right. But one morning, as he drives to the Ice House to begin his daily deliveries to the Amish people, Grandpa Popsicle has no idea he is about to experience an unforgettable adventure.Grandpa Popsicle is strong. After he loads blocks of ice into his truck, he goes to the first house, where he is greeted by Snowball, a dog with the wiggliest tail ever. As he moves along his route to the second house, he sees a sign advertising free kittens. When he sees four fluffy little balls of furry fun inside the barn, Grandpa Popsicle decides he needs a pal to ride around with him in his truck. As one playful kitten runs and slides on an old feed sack, Grandpa Popsicle smiles and laughs. In this delightful tale, Grandpa Popsicle soon discovers that both he and a tiny kitten have the power to teach an entire village about unconditional love, friendship, and the special bond humans and animals can share.

Shadow is a kind and friendly little groundhog. He loves to wake up early so he can visit his secret place before the day begins. Today, Shadow pops out of his hole and heads toward his secret destination. On the way he visits a short while with Mrs. Robin. Hes careful of the delicate flowers, basking in their beautiful aroma as he rounds the pond. Its at about this time that Shadow gets to thinking. As he makes his way to his secret place, Shadow recalls a very important verse from the Bible. It is Psalm 91, and it says, He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. What does it mean to abide in the shadow of the Almighty? Shadow works hard to unravel the mystery of this verse all the way to his destination, and eventually finds something even more special than his secret place. What could it be?

A 2011 Department of Defense report approximates that 44 percent of military personnel have children. T. A. for Military Kids: The Awesome Military Kids Guide to Feelings explains that it can be hard enough for kids to figure out who they are and how life works even under the best of circumstances, even more so when adding to the mix the unique challenges associated with being a military kid. This can include frequent moves, regularly adjusting to new schools and making new friends, absence of the military parent, increased family responsibilities, and re-establishing family roles when the deployed parent returns.A kids perception of an event like deployment is often very different from an adults. Depending on their age, kids may believe they are responsible for the deployed parent going away, while this thought would never enter an adults mind. T. A. for Military Kids talks about the normal feelings all kids have and then explains the emotions experienced by military kids when faced with the events of everyday military life. This invaluable guide helps military kids make sense of their experiences and understand that all their feelings are normal and okay, even the challenging ones. For military parents, T. A. for Military Kids makes life a little easier by encouraging kids to talk about whats going on in their heads.

The long-lost Pear wondered and wondered, Why am I so different? The Pear could not find anywhere in the world to belonguntil finally, with the help of a wise and caring teacher, pear makes an exciting discovery and sets foot on a path arriving at the warm home of the Pig and Bear. Pear has wonderful news for them. Will Pig and Bear be pleased?This original story echoes some of lifes real moments with a surprising twist that celebrates diversity as a group of new friends discover acceptance and love for one another. Both a wonderful childrens story and a unique cookbook, this innovative tool brings families of all kinds together to share of themselves, celebrate differences, and understand lifes lessons with those around them.Enter an imaginary world where a cast of unique and endearing characters find hope and acceptance after an enchanted journey of spirit and friendship.

David Stamey, a young boy, and Katie the Christian Caterpillar, who lives in the old oak tree outside of Davids window, are very good friends. As a Christian, Katie has helped David learn a lot about life, Gods love, and a place called heaven. Today, however, David has a very serious problem. His grandfather has died, and David doesnt really understand what that means. Its up to his good friend, Katie, to help him understand Gods promise for death and what that means for his grandfather. Katie has also experienced the death of loved ones. She, too, lost her grandfather and knows what its like to miss someone important to you. Katie shares the story of how her grandparents built their cocoons, turned into butterflies, and flew away to heaven. But will that be enough to give David the peace he needs to accept his grandfathers passing? Join David, Katie, and all of their oak tree friends as they work together to learn another lesson about the power of Gods love.

Buddy Bloom is a flower seed looking forward to fresh air, sunshine, and gentle rain to help him grow. After a raging storm-with help from George the Ant, Ken the Turtle, and Sadie the Butterfly, he learns the value of struggle, the joy of friendship, and the celebration of life. "Children who love fantasy and anthropomorphic characters will enjoy the adventures and lessons of a little wildflower seed named Buddy Bloom. With courage and persistence, he meets his challenges. Good friends offer him important discoveries plus wisdom and help him find his place in the world and his reason for blooming." -Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld, author, teacher, consultant "I have always believed that if one can tell a great story, one earns the right to share the message. These engaging characters will teach young and old about dealing with challenges, overcoming adversity, and living with possibility." -Jim Stovall, author, The Ultimate Gift "In this digital age, old-fashioned storytelling seems to be a dying art. Jerry Snider keeps the tradition alive with this allegory about the trials and joys that help us grow to reach our potential." -Dave Kershner, singer, songwriter, musician "The story of Buddy Bloom captures the spirit of resilience and perseverance for young and old alike. We should all aspire to be positive in our delight in the world and how we relate to others. Well-written and insightful, this is an inspirational story that touches the heart...a beautiful gift to share." -Pamela Kaylor PhD, Communication Studies, Ohio University

Sally is a good little girl with a kind heart. When her sweet tooth acts up and she gets a hankering for some candy, she has no trouble convincing her mother to give her fifty cents to spend at the nearby penny candy store. On their way, Sally and her mother pass a park. All the children in the park seem sad for some reason, but Sally can't imagine why. Inside the store, though, there is nothing but joy. There is candy in every corner and every nook, from lollypops to jelly beans to chocolate marshmallow mustaches! When the store clerk offers Sally a bag, she happily accepts and proceeds to fill the bag with fifty wonderful pieces of candy. But what will Sally do with so much candy? Join Sally as she learns about sharing in this sweet tale of her trip to the penny candy store.