Books published by publisher CrossRiver Media Group

Sarai couldn’t have a baby. Leah felt unloved. David ran for his life and Job lost everything. Just about every Bible hero at one time or another went through a life-changing trial. As you read through Scriptures you can almost hear them ask…Why does life have to be so hard?Difficult times often leave Christians searching the Bible for answers to the most difficult questions — Does God hear me when I pray? Why isn’t He doing anything? Does He even care? Author Lindsey Bell understands the struggle. She battled for years with secondary infertility. As she endured medical testing and numerous miscarriages, she searched the Bible for answers to these tough questions. Her studies led her through the stories of biblical figures, big and small. She discovered that while life brings trials, faith brings victory. And when we rely on God for the strength to get us through, we can emerge Unbeaten.

Sarai couldn’t have a baby. Leah felt unloved. David ran for his life and Job lost everything. Just about every Bible hero at one time or another went through a life-changing trial. As you read through Scriptures you can almost hear them ask… Why does life have to be so hard? Difficult times often leave Christians searching the Bible for answers to the most difficult questions — Does God hear me when I pray? Why isn’t He doing anything? Does He even care? Author Lindsey Bell understands the struggle. She battled for years with secondary infertility. As she endured medical testing and numerous miscarriages, she searched the Bible for answers to these tough questions. Her studies led her through the stories of biblical figures, big and small. She discovered that while life brings trials, faith brings victory. And when we rely on God for the strength to get us through, we can emerge Unbeaten.

An eagle builds her nest nearby, cars whiz past on the way to visit friends and the Missouri River cuts through the landscape...all while the giant sleeps. In this delightful tale, author Alycia Holston and illustrator Suzi Stranahan introduce you to the Sleeping Giant of Helena, Mont., who slumbers while the world continues to grow and change around him.

Hunt for ghosts, ghouls, and more delightfully spooky ogres in this adorable Halloween-themed Look & Find book. Loaded with illustrations, it provides hours of fun for curious toddlers and their entire families. With almost 800 pictures to search, this stunningly illustrated book combines the classic Look & Find game with a large number of questions and challenges on each page, making it not only entertaining but educational as well. Children will develop attention skills while looking at the bright colorful pictures.The large format with bright, playful illustrations make HALLOWEEN HUNT a perfect sweet treat for little trick-or-treaters!

She wants to build the settlement.He wants to find a way home.In November 1860, Marian Foster joins a group of Virginia families who are sailing away from America to form a new settlement off the coast of Brazil. As an amateur botanist, Marian eagerly anticipates exploring a new land. During the voyage, her heart is drawn to Jonah Ashton, the ship's handsome physician.When family obligation forces Jonah Ashton to escort his family to their new settlement, he plans to return to medical school in Philadelphia immediately. But while sailing, he is beguiled by Marian's optimistic spirit and finds himself in uncharted waters.And soon an uncharted land.The mysterious island is all Marian has ever dreamed of.But Jonah makes a startling discovery that changes everything.Get swept away on a journey of faith and love in this inspirational story reviewers are calling "a captivating, well-researched, and deftly written tale."Get it now."Keith's abundantly detailed and romantic adventure tale features a faithful, colorful cast that face the unknown with grit and determination, making for a fresh and satisfying story." --Publisher's WeeklyLonglisted for the 2017 INSPY Awards.

What happens when you bring 5 strangers together, put them in a room week after week ask them to write stories they would tell their children and grandchildren, then let their imaginations flow? You get a great collection of stories your children will want to hear over and over again. Tell me That Story again is written and illustrated the way the writers and artists would do it for their own children. Delightful characters and charming stories wait for your and your youngsters in the pages of this book. Be ready to head to picnics with rabbits and ladybugs, walk around the barnyard rooting for a chicken, and share the fun of paper dolls with a new generation. This work is the third in a series of compilations from the Missouri Western State University, Center for Community Arts, writing classes. It is the only children’s book in the collection. The first, Lifecapades: Revelations of Generations released in January 2010, in December 2010 Currents of a River City: Fibs, Fables and Fabrications from old St. Joe made it’s debut.

Packed with more than 1,000 illustrated nature-related words terms, and phrases, this colorful first dictionary and encyclopedia is a valuable tool that makes learning new words and concepts fun! Instead of presenting words in alphabetical order, this book organizes its words into three main concepts: nature and landscapes, nature of different continents, and wonders of nature. This helps children retain whatthey're learning by presenting words in thematic groups and in context. With new topics on every page, along with riddles, games to play, and puzzles to solve, First 1000 Nature Words is the perfect way for growing minds to engage and learn. Every word and term has a full-color illustration!Includes flowers, weather, habitats, animals, plants, seasons, volcanos, continents, and so much more!Includes activities for further engagement and learning opportunitiesCollect the other book in the series: First 1000 Words

Created by top childhood development expert, Julia Alekseeva, this playful format is filled with lots of things to learn! With bright, adorable illustrations on each page, learning about different foods has never been more entertaining. Each sturdy flap reveals a simple, accessible fact that appeals to even the littlest foodie. A wonderful introduction to fruits, vegetables, dairy, and sweets, children will easily learn about different tastes in four easy steps: name the food, play "can you guess," reveal the picture under the flap, and leap forward to a new taste! Padded cover with rounded corners and sturdy pages is perfect for preschoolers on the go.A great introduction to food through a playful game!The perfect addition to any child's first library.Lots of flaps to flip keep busy toddlers engaged and entertained.

Packed with more than 1,000 illustrated words, this colorful first dictionary is a valuable tool that makes learning new words fun! Instead of presenting words in alphabetical order, this book organizes its words into four main concepts: colors, opposites, shapes, and numbers. This helps children retain what they're learning by presenting words in thematic groups and in context. With new topics on every page, along with riddles, games to play, and puzzles to solve, My First 1000 Words is the perfect way for growing minds to engage and learn. Every word has an illustration!Includes activities for further engagement and learning opportunitiesCollect the other book in the series: My First 1000 Nature Words