Books published by publisher Herald Press

The year is 1874, and Paul Wipf is enchanted by dreams of America. But when lightning strikes, killing his parents, his dreams are shattered and buried in the ashes of sadness and guilt. How can Paul be happy, knowing it is his parents death that makes it possible for him to leave Russia? How can he be happy living with his sour old aunt and her group of Hutterites, whose life seems controlled more by rules than by love? How can he be happy when all he wants is what can never be life as it used to be? Then there is Hannah, the peculiar girl with shining brown eyes that probe straight into the darkness of his soul. Can Paul trust her with his story? And there is the adventurous journey to America a dangerous storm at sea, encounters with thieves and gamblers, seemingly endless train rides, and a deadly dysentery epidemic. Can Paul be saved from the bitterness he feels for God and himself? Will he abandon Hannah and the Hutterites, and run to the wild life of the American west? Only Paul can decide what will become of his life as the awesome power of God is revealed once more, when lightning strikes.

Bully Bill is like all bullies: he thinks that because he can fight, he can get his own way. But when he encounters another boy, who makes friends by helping others, Bill becomes curious about how this happens. This delightful story for preschoolers can serve as a springboard for parent-child conversations on the subject of bullying, being kind to enemies, and using love to overcome evil and meanness.

Children today are engaged in a fast-paced, media driven, competitive society that can lead to increased stress and stress-related problems such as anxiety and depression. Mindfulness is a way to deal with this stress and can help children calm themselves and focus their attention. Children are wholly capable of embracing these concepts when presented in a straightforward appealing fashion that speaks directly to them.Mind Bubbles presents an easy way for young children to work with their breath while noting thoughts and feelings passing and popping like bubbles. The book is a clear, concise, and secular explanation of mindfulness that children ages 4-8 will understand and want to try for themselves. It may be read by or to young children and includes a guided mindful breathing script for teachers and parents to read so everyone can practice their new skills.

Grief is a part of life for everyone—including children. Over time we all experience change and loss of one kind or another. It might be the death of a loved one or pet, or it might be the loss of a friend or beloved teacher who has moved. The difficult thoughts and feelings that often arise in response to change can be confusing and overwhelming. Bubble Trouble: Using mindfulness to help kids with grief offers practical tools using mindfulness and bubble imagery to help kids work with grief. These tools can help empower kids ages 4 to 8 to understand their thoughts and emotions as normal and manageable.

All Charlie Tootle wants is an ordinary life, but it’s hard when you live in a cottage shaped like a sailing ship with a family full of oddballs.Then a mysterious potion arrives in the mailbox and her life gets even stranger. Now Charlie and her siblings can see the fairies that share our world. Sure, it’s great when a hobgoblin cleans your room, and not so great when a sockmunch eats half your socks, but missing socks are the least of her problems. Charlie’s been hand-picked by the good fairies to stop the ruler of the evil fairies from replacing England’s babies with changelings, and time is running out.With only a pint-sized pixie to guide them, Charlie and her siblings are swept into a fantastical realm of cunning fairies and mythical creatures. Can Charlie and her nerdy older brother Edward work together to destroy the changeling field before it’s too late, or will they fall into the clutches of Lord Stirlock and his beastly creatures?What Early Readers are Saying:“Imaginative, funny, and full of heart, Charlie Tootle Versus the Changelings is an action-packed adventure full of magic, antics and kooky characters. Page turning fun for all ages—just try not to race ahead once the kids have gone to bed.” - A totally biased friend of the author with children