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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Teaches recyclying on a young child's level.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
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 Childrens Book
Author: Robert Barry has written and illustrated a number of prizewinning books for children.
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Doubleday
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Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 80 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Stephen Krensky, Dean Morrissey (Illustrator), Charles Dickens
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© HarperTrophy (October 12, 2004)
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The Little Drummer Boy
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Kristina Rodanas (Illustrator), Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone, Katherine Davis
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Clarion Books
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A Cowboy Christmas
A story of perseverance and hope.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Length: 48 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Audrey Wood, Robert Florczak (Illustrator)
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Aladdin
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The Quiltmaker's Gift
Learning to give. Recommended by Noreen Stevens, The Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 48 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Jeff Brumbeau
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Scholastic Trade
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Rabbit Hill
Sharing God's provisions with all. Recommended by Noreen Stevens, The Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 127 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Robert Lawson
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Viking Press
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Peter's Chair
When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away.
Property was meant to be shared.
Recommended by Noreen Stevens, The Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Ezra Jack Keat's luminous paintings of city life and his unerring sense of the truly important dramas of childhood have been enchanting children for years.
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Puffin
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Joseph had a Little Overcoat (Caldecott Medal Book)
Stewardship of our possessions; recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Length: 40 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Simms Taback
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Viking Childrens Books
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Josefina February
Unselfish giving; recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
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Childrens Book
Author: Evaline Ness
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Scribner
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Harlequin and the Gift of Many Colors
Giving rather than giving up; recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Age: Baby-Preschooler
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Childrens Book
Author: Remy Charlip
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Parents' Magazine Press
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The Give Away: A Christmas Story
A Native American tale of the most precious gift; recommended by:
Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Hardcover: 32 pages
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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Childrens Book
Author: Ray Buckley is director of Native American ministries at United Methodist Communications.
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Abingdon Press
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Stone Soup
Sharing with all our neighbors, recommended by:
Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Heather Forrest
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© August House Pub
ISBN: 0874836026
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The Gift
After much deliberation, a young girl finally decides on the perfect present for her special friend, an old lady who has suddenly gone blind.
An imaginative gift of oneself. Recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
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Childrens Book
Author: Helen Coutant
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Frederick
Function and value of different members of the body, recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota Resource Center (ELCA).
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 picture books, including four Caldecott Honor Books. He died in 1999, at the age of 89.
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Random House
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The Day it Rained Hearts
(Formerly: Four Valentine's in a Rain Storm)
Gift giving that emphasizes the thought over the gift, recommended by:
Sr. Noreen Stevens
Director of the Eastern Minnesota Resource Center (ELCA)
2481 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Felicia Bond is the New York Times best-selling illustrator of many beloved books for children. She is also an author. She lives in Austin, Texas, and Santa Fe, N.M.
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Laura Geringer
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The Clown of God
Sharing Our Talents -- recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota Resource Center (ELCA).
In this retelling of the old French legend, a juggler offers to the Christ Child the only Christmas gift he has. "The full-color pictures with subtle tonal modulations are an integral part of the design of the lumious pages full of movement and vitality. The Italianate aspects of the setting are beautifully realized." -- The Horn Book
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Childrens Book
Author: Tomie dePaola
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Harcourt
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Best-Loved Parables
Thought-provoking stories recommended by Noreen Stevens of the Eastern Minnesota Resource Center (ELCA).
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Childrens Book
Author: Lois Rock is the author of over 20 books for children, many of which deal with the Bible, Christian heritage and the life of faith.
Posted: 7/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Lion Hudson
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The Quarreling Book
...consequences of actions.
Recommended by Sr. Noreen Stevens, Director ELCA Eastern Minnesota Resource Centr, 2481 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Charlotte Zolotow has written more than seventy books for young children, many of which -- have become picture-book classics.
Posted: 7/9/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© HarperCollins
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Your Gifts Make a Difference
Childrens Ministry
An example of weekly ministry that let the people know their gifts of time, talent and money make a difference.
For more information and illustrations click on Your Gifts Make a Difference
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Childrens Book
Author: Kathy Hagedorn,
is the Children's Ministry Team Leader of Faith Creek at St.Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447.
Posted: 6/23/2008
Theme: Happenings in Congregations
© St. Philip the Deacon News
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The Littlest Angel
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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Childrens Book
Author: Charles Tazewell
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Ideals Childrens Books
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The Rainbow Fish
Sharing one's prized possessions. Recommended by Noreen Stevens, The Eastern Minnesota ELCA Resource Center.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 24 pages
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Childrens Book
Author: Marcus Pfister
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© North South Books
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Kiss For Little Bear
Love Multiplies and creates an atmosphere of caring.
Preschool
Recommneded by Sr. Noreen Stevens, Director, ELCA, Eastern Minnesota Resource Center, 2481 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Else Holmelund Minarik first introduced readers to her timeless character in the classic Little Bear. This much loved author continues to write stories for children at her home in New Hampshire.
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© HarperCollins
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Lotta On Troublemaker Street
Family life, saying, "I'm sorry," forgiveness, steadfast love."
Recommended by Sr. Noreen Stevens, Director, ELCA Eastern Minnesota Resource Center, 2481 Como Avenue, St. Paul, Mn 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Astrid Lindgren
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Aladin Library
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The Great Gilly Hopkins
The power of accepting love.
Recommended by Sr. Noreen Stevens, Director of ELCA Eastern Minnesota Resource Center, 2481 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Katherine Paterson is one of the world's most renowned children's book authors. Ms. Paterson has received the National Book Award twice and has won the Newbery Medal.
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Harper Collins
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Summer of the Swans
...unselfish love is a doorway to growth.
3rd to 5th Grade
Recommended by Sr. Noreen Stevens, Director, ELCA Eastern Minnesota Resource Center, St. Paul, MN 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Betsy Byers
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Puffin
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Where the Wild Things Are
....assurance of a safe return after forays into wild places.
Recommended by Sr. Noreen Stevens, Director, ELCA Eastern Minnesota Resource Center, 2481 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
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Childrens Book
Author: Maurice Sendak has received 1964 Caldecott Medal, 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and a 1996 National Medal of Arts.
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© HarperCollins
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
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Childrens Book
Author: Dr. Seuss
Posted: 3/14/2008
Theme: Resources - Children's Books
© Random House
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Shaoey and Dot : A Christmas Miracle (Hardcover)
by Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman
Steve Chapman was interviewed on the Hour of Power in December 2005. The interviewed focused on adopted children. This book has it roots in this experience.
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Childrens Book
Author: Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman have been married for more than twenty years and have six children (three they adopted from China). They met in college, where they were assigned the same mailbox.
Posted: 3/13/2008
Theme: Resources
© Tommy Nelson
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Ten Pennies
A children's message.
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Childrens Book
Author: Bass Mitchell writes an online newsletter called, "Clerg-E," and is a published author of three books.
Posted: 3/4/2008
Theme: Communicating the Message
© Bass Mitchell
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Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect
The story is about Small Pine, a perfect tree, which allows itself to be used in service to those in need.
"Even though its kind sacrifices for the animals of the forest have marred the perfection of its shape, Small Pine is slected to be the Christmas tree in the Queen's castle, demonstrating that living for the sake of others makes us most beautiful in the eyes of God."
Readers have written:
"...a moving legend for all ages and a wonderful gift for loved ones"
"...favorite gift to give to friends"
"The illustrations are beautiful, and the message compelling!"
Children of all ages will receive a memorable message. It deserves the five star rating it receives.
--Jerry Hoffman
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Childrens Book
Author: Richard H. Schneider is senior editor for Guideposts and the author of several books. The book is illustrated by Elizabeth J. Miles.
Posted: 12/29/2004
Theme: Communicating the Message
© Abingdon Press, Nashville
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