Books published by publisher NL Association

A children s book with war as a backdrop is not an easy subject to pull off. But the creators of Is Your Dad a Hero have found just the right approach. The reader they address is any child whose father is serving in the military, far away from home. These are children who miss their dads, worry about them, and have lots of conflicting emotions and unanswered questions. The authors know this is a tender subject for young readers and have kept the book uplifting and free from scary words like guns, war and fighting. The book gives kids permission to be happy and proud of their military dad.

An engaging children's novel set in Florida. Themes of alcoholism and domestic violence are carefully handled as the main character negotiates her way through life, guarding the family secret. Rachel Mason finds her refuge in school under the caring but unsuspecting eye of her classroom teacher. When a heartbreaking incident jeopardizes her secret as well as her academic success, Rachel faces her toughest challenge yet. Readers may recognize someone they know - maybe even themselves - when they read Rachel's story.

What is the power of Skoob? Why can'’t Ethan get Skoob out of his mind? What is it that awaits him there? In Skoob: The Kingdom Awaits, the second in the Skoob series, young Ethan returns to the book store and finds himself deep in a mystery that takes him far from home. He seems not only to be in another place, but another time —when gallant knights fought fierce dragons and secrets were buried deep within castle walls. Will Ethan solve the mysteries of the kingdom? Will he survive all that awaits him? Will Ethan ever get home again? Only readers of Skoob: The Kingdom Awaits will find out.

A guide for teachers and adults who work with children ages 8-12 Stories, Music and Imagery was written to encourage children to discover their own self-worth. This book includes twenty stories, a CD of twenty pieces of classical music correlated to each story, and a guide for adults. Stories, Music and Imagery was developed in the Atlanta Public Schools. It has inspired children in elementary and middle school classrooms, after school and summer programs. It can be used by teachers in a classroom, counselors working with groups or individual children, and parents with their own children. The guide for adults gives instructions to read the story, help the children relax, focus attention, and interact with the meaning of the story while listening to beautiful music.

What Mommy Doesn't Know will enlighten mothers about teenage children who are sexually abusing infants, children and siblings. You will learn how easy it was for them to prey on their victims due to the lack of awareness that was not provided to parents and guardians. This book will also enlighten you on the very lenient sentencing that teenagers receive for sexually abusing a child. This book is very informative for mothers who are raising children and wish to keep them from losing their innocence and hope to keep them from experiencing the same thing the children in this book have experienced. These children may never be the same again.

“God is too good to be unkind, too wise to be mistaken, and when you cannot trace his hand, you can always trust his heart.” – C. H. Spurgeon The impulsive decision of young aspiring model and actress leads to an abusive relationship, a violent car crash, and a near-death experience. From the darkness of a three-month long coma to the torment of physical disability and a mental breakdown, Rhonda learns how to trust God. Her story begins with a vision she is granted as a little girl. She sees a hand coming down from heaven and knows intuitively that it is the hand of God. But it is not until her ordeal that she understands the full meaning of this vision and awakens to God’s divine plan for her.

With gentleness and sensitivity, Home at Last explores the many challenges children face with alcoholism in the family. More importantly, it offers keen insights, practical help, and a spirit of hope. This is a must-read for children and families. Jerry Moe, M.A., National Director of Children's Programs, Betty Ford Center Co-Author of Kids' Power, Healing Games for Children of Alcoholics Home at Last is a wonderful story for young children affected by alcoholism and addiction. Eileene McRae explains a difficult topic in a warm and whimsical way. This book will capture the hearts, and comfort the spirits, of young children and the adults who read this story with them. This book needs to be in every child care center, elementary school, pediatrician's office, and substance abuse treatment center! Jill Hastings, Ph.D., Child and Family Therapist Author of An Elephant in the Living Room for children of alcoholics