Books published by publisher Inspiring Voices

Trees do so many wonderful things. If you plant a tree, you can watch it grow. Because trees live for a long time, that very same tree will be alive for many years to come! Trees shelter us from the rain, and they give shade when the sun is too hot. Some trees, like apple trees, even give us food to eat. But trees don’t just help you and me. Trees do many wonderful things for the animals of the world, too. Trees offer food and shelter to animals and birds all over the world. They even keep the air clean so we can all breathe. Trees are amazing! Plant a Tree and Watch It Grow seeks to help young children better understand the importance of trees to all living creatures. Author Sue Matinkhah suggests teaching children to participate in improving their environment now and in the future by planting trees and watching them grow, a very simple and fun activity.

There’s a mean young bull in the barnyard. He isn’t nice to the other animals, and they call him Barnyard Bully. He kicks the chickens’ ball away from them and chases the pigs out of their mud hole. Bad Barnyard Bully! The next day, Barnyard Bully wants to play with the chickens. They tell him no. They don’t play with bullies! The bull is very sad. Maybe he shouldn’t be so mean. But does he have the courage to tell his friends that he is sorry? Filled with fun illustrations, The Barnyard Bully is a charming story that teaches children the importance of not being a bully.

It's Bouncy's first day of kindergarten-but Bouncy isn't excited at all. She's really nervous. There will be so many new things at school-and so many other children. Bouncy takes her new backpack and gets on the bus to go to school. As the bus gets closer and closer to GrassyHill Elementary School, more and more children climb aboard. When Bouncy reaches the doors of Grassy Hill Elementary, she meets Skulla, a mean school bully. Skulla yells at Bouncy and ruins her day. How will Bouncy ever learn to love school if there's a bully being mean to her? With the advice of her mother and the help of her new friends, Bouncy may be able to find a way to stop getting bullied.

<p>Twins Zack and Rose have the special ability to interact with birds, and the two siblings learn all they can from their feathered friends. </p> <p>Rose enjoys the regal trumpeter swans and is amazed by the sleek hummingbirds. Zack is drawn to peregrine falcons, and he makes friends with a snowy owl. From bluebirds to cardinals and more, the children meet and gather important facts about these winged animals. </p> <p>Through words and illustrations, Fantastic Feathered Friends, a picture book for children, offers a fun look at thirteen different varieties of birds and presents a host of interesting facts.</p>

Poet Sylvia Stern enjoys walking and observing the sky. The sun brightens her mood and makes her smile. But a few clouds and her imagination can work together to see things other people wouldn't see. She loves the stars and imagines jumping between them. All of nature in the sky or on the ground is fascinating to her. In her collection, Dancing with the Moon and the Stars, she shares her observations of the world. There are poems that take the reader on adventures with clouds-one of Stern's favorite topics. From the cold winter sky to the escapades of the fall leaves, her poems capture the magical essence of nature. Come along on an adventure that might have you tasting parts of the sky in one poem or blowing the biggest bubble with bubble gum in another. Dancing with the Moon and the Stars is a poetic journey that considers nature in a different light. A Wish for Wings Sometimes I wish I could be a butterfly and when the time is right to make a change, I could zip myself into my little sleeping bag, have a nice, long rest and when I awoke I would be a gorgeous bug with wings.

Love the Lord Your God! is an introduction to the love that God brings into our lives. Author Heidi Larson's passion for children is evident in this invitation for them to learn how to love the Lord our God-with heart, soul, and mind. They are encouraged to understand more about their feelings, spirit, and innermost thoughts, enabling them to live happy and healthy lives full of God's love. Beautifully illustrated by Kevin Simmonds, Love the Lord Your God! will bring the passion and love for God and His kingdom into the life of any child. Heidi Larson has captured the warmth of God in each and every line of her poem. Love the Lord your God! Love Him with all your heart. That is the place to start. When you are happy, find a friend and share the joy that never ends. When you are sad, find someone, too, someone to hug and listen and comfort you. When you are mad, let it out! Let someone know what it's all about. When you are afraid, go somewhere safe and pray. Be reassured, Jesus is the way.

"In the Parable of the Sower, the seeds that fell on good soil produced a bountiful harvest. May the seeds of faith sown by Beverly Wirth in Flowers from Seeds find fertile soil among its young readers and their families, helping them to grow ever stronger in their Christian faith and their awareness of the beauty and wonder of God's creation and His love for His children." -The Rt. Rev. William H. Love, Bishop of Albany "A delightful story about a sister and brother who love each other, and the wonder of creation. Beverly's book is a reminder to young and old alike that it is God who gives us all things bright and beautiful." -The Reverend Dr. Robert de Wetter, Senior Pastor, Snowmass Chapel, Snowmass Village, Colorado "Brilliant! This book warms my heart." -The Reverend Nigel W. D. Mumford, Director of Healing Ministry, Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, Greenwich, New York "The detailing of flowers in Beverly's art, combined with her writing, educate children and point them to their Creator. A children's book that will be read again and again." -Faith Rattei, BA, Associate Director of Outreach through Youth, Marco Lutheran Church, Marco Island, Florida

There is never a dull moment on a farm where a rooster, four hens, six baby chicks, and three ducks live together. Cairo Rooster is a little too proud of himself. Ariel Hen talks more than she listens. Greta Hen is a complainer. Boof Hen is lazy. All three ducks know they can be friendlier and kinder. The six chicks are too little to have bad habits—yet. But life is about to change in a big way for all the feathered creatures when they hear a great commotion near the hen house that soon causes them to think about their behavior and choices. In this creative children’s story, chickens and ducks learn a valuable lesson about why it is so important to make good choices and be good role models for those around us.

Wilhamina Constance Winston Churchill Ingersol is a little girl who would dearly love to own a cat. But when Wilhamina asks her mommy if she can have one, her mother won't allow it. Owning a pet is a very big responsibility, and Wilhamina will have to get bigger in order to be ready for a cat. But how does one get bigger? Wilhamina promises she won't pester her parents about the cat, but she is determined to learn how to get bigger. She sets out to gather advice from trusted adults about how to grow into the kind of girl who can take care of a kitty all on her own. As she puts their good advice to use, Wilhamina begins to develop the good behaviors and attitudes of a big girl. She begins to realize that getting bigger isn't just a matter of growing tall. A big girl is also patient, trustworthy, helpful, and responsible. Will Wilhamina be able to prove to her mommy and daddy that she's ready for such a big responsibility as having a cat?