Most Popular Books by Celia Barker Lottridge

Samira and her brother flee when the Turkish army invades northwestern Persia in 1918, but the director of the orphanage where they end up decides to lead the refugee children on the three-hundred-mile journey back to their homes.

Presents a collection of illustrated nursery rhymes. On board pages.

When Sam Ferrier and his father arrive in Curlew, Alberta, in 1915 to build a new house for their family, Sam wonders why his father would move the family from Iowa to such a barren place. But after the house is built and the family joins them, Sam learns there is much more to the prairie that he realized.

"Years have passed since the Ferriers moved to Curlew and built a homestead in the Alberta prairie. Eleven-year-old Josie is glad when a new girl her age moves to the area - someone to go to school with, explore an abandoned house and dream about the future. A sequel to the award-winning ''Ticket to Curlew''" Cf. Our choice, 1997-1998

Sam Peppard, a blacksmith in 1860s Kansas, builds a prairie schooner that sails to Denver, Colorado, powered by wind.

A collection of tales from the folklore of Malaysia, Russia, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, China, Central Africa and India.

Retells thirty-two stories from the Old Testament, including those of Abraham, Joseph, Noah, Moses, David, and Jonah, along with stories from the New Testament that tell of Jesus'' birth through his death and resurrection.

Enrich your family life, connect with your children, and celebrate your ancestors by learning to tell family stories, folktales, and nursery rhymes. Telling Tales: Storytelling in the Family is a fascinating guide to the art of gathering and telling stories. Written by three renowned storytellers, Telling Tales includes personal stories, how-to tips and extensive resource lists, and builds upon the success of the acclaimed first edition. Introduction by Ruth Stotter

A well-known Bantu tale brought to dramatic life by extraordinary pictures depicting Africa in an uncliched way.

An illustrated collection of thirty-two Bible stories retold for children.

Jenny explores her new house which seems both mysterious and promising.

Children are introduced to count in an innovative way: by watching Max and Josephine tend their garden, counting from 1 to 10 as it is planted and from 10 to 100 (in tens) when it is harvested. Besides beans and corn, the children count bees, ants, worms, butterflies, and other outdoor creatures. Bold, colorful illustrations accompany the text.

In 1915 eleven-year-old Sam and his father arrive in an undeveloped part of western Canada and begin to plan a new farm for the family waiting back in Iowa.

Classics of children''s literature from different locales and different times.

"Berta has finally found a baby to look after, but a dachshund is an unusual mother for a lamb! This story will delight animal lovers" Cf. Our choice, 2003.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of prairie dogs.

When Ellen and her mother board with Aunt Gladys in the city, Ellen finds comfort in the old tree near her window, and realizes she must overcome her fears of the outside world when she overhears a disturbing plot.

This is a magical story from Russia. At its heart lies an environmental fable. Sadko is poor in everything but music. He makes his living as an itinerant musician. One day, while playing by the shores of Lake Ilmen, the calm waters part to reveal a giant figure of a man. Sadko realizes that this is the Tsar of the Sea, ruler of all underwater realms. The Tsar is so impressed with Sadko''s playing that he offers him a gift if he will promise to come & play for him in his palace under the sea. The Tsar''s gift, a coffer filled with gold & jewels, allows Sadko to become a rich merchant. He travels the world over & forgets his promise to the Tsar. But one day the promise comes back to haunt Sadko, & he is forced to go under the sea to play at the Tsar''s palace. For ages 4 to 7.

When Sam Ferrier and his father arrive in Curlew, Alberta, in 1915 to build a new house for their family, Sam wonders why his father would move the family from Iowa to such a barren place. But after the house is built and the family joins them, Sam learns there is much more to the prairie that he realized.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits and habitats of some of the species of mice.

Sam Peppard, a blacksmith in 1860s Kansas, builds a prairie schooner that sails to Denver, Colorado, powered by wind.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of both bighorn sheep and prairie dogs.

Documentation sommaire de la vie et des moeurs de l''animal. Au début du volume, tableau récapitulatif des aspects traités. Présentation honnête. Mise en pages sobre. [SDM].

En este libro, la reconocida autora Celia Barker Lottridge desarrolla los eventos e historias originales de la vida de Jesús. Acompañado de magníficas ilustraciones que reflejan un profundo conocimiento de la Biblia, este Libro de Oro nos acerca a importantes textos de la cultura occidental y enriquece nuestra visión de la historia del arte.