Books published by publisher River of Life Publishing

A delightful tale of a family, trying to hide their disappointment as they go through the rituals of Christmas day. Grandfather arrives and brightens the day. As he tells a story of a discarded silver spoon found in a trash heap, given as a gift. They are reminded that the reason for the season is Jesus, that Christmas is not about the gifts or even the grand feast but that Christmas means, what Christmas means, despite our silver spoons.

God's Greatest Gift, written and illustrated by accliamed artist, Deborah Burch, is a lively, rhythmic and heartfelt story about a child discovering that he/she is a blessing from God. It demonstrates that every child living in our wondrous world is a unique and miraculous creation. Parents will enjoy sharing this special message time and time again with their greatest gift. 10.5 x 9 Hardcover with dust jacket, 32 brilliantly illustrated heavy duty pages.

A rediscovered Louisa May Alcott literary treasure is set to follow in the footsteps of The Quiet Little Woman. From Little Women to The Inheritance, Louisa May Alcott has charmed generations of fans for more than 150 years. Her unrivaled legacy includes this rediscovered gem that begins... "According to her father's wish, Kate was to live for a while with the families of each of her four uncles before she decided with which she would make her home. All were anxious to have her, one because of her money, another because her great-grandfather had been a lord, a third hoped to secure her hand for the son of a close friend, while the fourth and best family loved her for herself alone. "They were worthy people, as the world goes-busy, ambitious, and prosperous; and every one, old and young, was fond of bright, pretty, generous Kate. Each family was anxious to keep her, a little jealous of the rest, and very eager to know which she would choose. "But Kate surprised them all by saying..." Kate's Choice has been updated for the modern reader by Stephen W. Hines, a writer and researcher who has discovered lost classics like Little House in the Ozarks by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Sara’s 1st Haircut EASE FIRST HAIRCUT FEARS Sara’s 1st Haircut, by Catherine Marek, a mom and hairstylist herself, may be just what you need to take the fear out of what can be a traumatizing experience for some children. This brilliantly illustrated rhyming tale of Sara’s adventure to "The Beauty Shop Place" with her grandmother is perfect for any little girl preparing for that special rite of passage, "Going to the beauty salon to get her first real haircut." Whether your child is a little leery or excited about the prospect of going to the salon, this book will fast become a family favorite. The story takes your little one right along with Sara as she experiences the sights, sounds and smells of a real beauty salon. Sara starts off a little afraid of all the things that are going on, but she triumphs in the end with beautiful hair and a smile that will let your child know that going to the salon can be fun, and it is nothing to fear.

When Billy Barnes is missing after school, Sandy and Tim put their investigative skills to work, locating the boy within an hour. Praise from the chief of police convinces them they are ready to open their own detective agency. Billy becomes their first client when his canary is stolen. When Sandy and Tim learn a horse has also been stolen from a nearby farm, they track the thieves to an abandoned gold mine, recovering a canary, horse and money stolen in a bank robbery five years before. JUV000000

Sherman is no ordinary frog. He has a secret wish to see snow, The Snow Princess hears all winter wishes, and grants Sherman his, along with something extra. Thus begin adventures for Sherman beyond his wildest imaginings. Sherman the Frog Meets the Snow Princess is the inaugural book in the Sherman and Friends children's series. Author Louise Flodin blends life lessons and learning with fantasy and fun, whipping up a tale that enchants the young and forever young. Elayna Flodin's fairy-tale-like and imagination seizing illustrations capture Sherman and company in all their questing glory.

The Willows Tree is a happy mystical place where friends gather except for one grumpy little frog who would much rather be by himself than make friends with others because they are different. He learns a valuable lesson when he meets another frog who teaches him that friendship is something we create when we accept the uniqueness of others. At the end of the day it'ss nice to have friends. Willow'ss Bend teaches children to open up to the differences of others and to accept their own uniqueness through an unforgettable group of characters. The clever illustrations are equally entertaining for adults making it a fun read for the whole family.

Emilee and her family are moving to a new city. She just didn t want to believe it, but now it was really happening and she was not happy about it at all. Emilee could only think about the friends she was leaving behind.Emilee s father tells her about their new home, the new friends she will make and new memories they will create together as a family, this cheers her up a little.The next day they pull up to their beautiful new house, Emilee thinks to herself, This might not be so bad after all. But as she unpacks she finds out that her best-friend Fizz, has gone missing. Emilee is faced with a big choice that could possibly help Fizz find his way back home or could backfire, and cause both of them to be lost. She wishes to become a butterfly in order to save her best friend, but will her wish come true?Come along with Emilee on a heroic journey to find Fizz, who ends up in Butterfly City the home of, Fats, the meanest caterpillar you ll never want to meet and his loyal followers the Butterfly Society. She meets new friends and gains the trust of the Forest Watcher s Alliance as they unite on a quest to rescue her best friend, Fizz, from Fats and the Butterfly Society. Description: 5.5 x 8.5 Softcover 8 Black and White Illustrations 84 pages Age 8 to 11

EASE FIRST HAIR CUT FEARS. Luke’s 1st Haircut, by Catherine Marek, a mom and hairstylist herself, may be just what you need to take the fear out of what can be a traumatizing experience for some children. This brilliantly illustrated rhyming tale of Luke’s adventure to "The Barber Shop Place" with his grandfather is perfect for any young man preparing for that special right of passage, "going to the barber to get his first real hair cut". Whether your child is a little leery or excited about the prospect of going to the barber this book will fast become a family favorite. The story will take your little one right along with Luke as he experiences the sights, sounds and smells of a real barber shop. Luke starts off a little afraid of all the things that are going on but he triumphs in the end with handsome hair and a smile that will let your child know that going to the barber shop can be fun and is nothing to fear.

To survive, Aeree Cahill has to stay one step ahead of the flying bullets. When an idyllic weekend getaway to the Green Mountains turns into a deadly trap, Aeree and her fellow campers find themselves hunted by a ruthless sniper. Now a prime target, she must race against the clock to discover the killer's identity. As a web of lies begins to unravel, dark secrets will be exposed and some will stop at nothing to protect the evils of their past. For Aeree, evading the bullets is only the beginning. With danger and deception around every corner, there can only be one rule. To get out alive, trust no one. In this new thriller of the Hide & Seek series, the Trapped crew is back as Aeree’s neighbors. If you like electrifying action, gripping plot twists, and raw emotions, you’ll love Sally Mason’s latest page-turner.