Most Popular Books by Kathleen Long

Kathleen Long Bostrom and Peter Graystone provide the ultimate to do list: ninety-nine things that everyone should experience during their time on earth. From the sublime (watch the sun rise), to the wonderfully silly (ride a roller-coaster!), the activities presented will breathe new life into readers'' lives while opening them up to new spiritual experiences. Each entry provides a description of the activity, what the reader can expect to gain from it, and how much of a time commitment it will require. Blank space is included to record memories of and thoughts about the experience.

This charming, playful story-in-verse introduces children to a variety of different poetic forms while walking them through all the twists and turns of welcoming a new baby into the family. Mama is having a baby. Everything’s starting to change. God, can you tell me what happened? Life is becoming so strange. Since the Baby Came offers a unique take on a timeless topic. The heartfelt and humorous drama unfolds completely in verse, addressing the full range of emotions a young child experiences when a new baby joins the family—from surprise and confusion to feelings of neglect and jealousy to wholehearted tenderness and affection. The book also introduces young children to the playfulness and fun of various forms of poetry, from senryu to villanelle. Look out! It’s a diaper volcano! Forgive me for being abrupt. There isn’t much time to explain—OH! That thing is about to erupt!

IT HAD BEEN YEARS SINCE HE''D "DIED," LEAVING BEHIND THE WOMAN HE''D LOVED THANKS TO A CRIMINAL WITH A VENDETTA. But when he learned his very own daughter had gone missing, agent Will Connor instructed his covert team, the Body Hunters, to stop at nothing to find the girl--and it forced him to reunite with his "widow," Maggie. Although Maggie''s anger was evident, so was the passion that had always existed between them.With the clock ticking, finding their daughter was top priority, but rekindling what he''d once shared with Maggie was critical to their future. Suddenly "till death do us part" had a whole new meaning, for nothing else would tear him away from his family a second time around.

Walking away from beautiful Eileen Caldwell had been one of the toughest assignments undercover agent Kyle Landenburg had ever faced. Now, after a frantic phone call, he was back by her side, protecting her from a past that had dangerously resurfaced. Keeping her safe was his job, but even as they dodged bullets, keeping his hands to himself was quickly becoming Kyle''s greatest challenge yet. As a seasoned agent, Kyle knew better than to give in to passion when a client''s life was on the line. But when she reached for him, would the temptation prove strong enough to make him cross it?

Veteran detective Cameron Hughes finds himself irresistably drawn to rookie undercover agent Lily Christides, and his feelings of passion turn to protection when Lily is marked as the next victim of an elusive killer.

A new format for this humorous twist on a visit to the zoo, just who has the more interesting view? As morning dawns, the zookeeper makes his rounds, exhorting the animals to wake up, comb their hair, and stand up straight. Soon their human visitors arrive, and the observations begin to flow: My, what silly things they do, all these creatures at the zoo. Walking on all kinds of feet, dancing to an inner beat. Babies riding on their backs, on their bellies, snug in sacks. Hear the silly sounds they speak, as they howl and squawk and shriek! But just who is talking about whom? With a clever twist of text and bright and festive illustrations, this picture book will have children begging for a trip to the zoo. Ages 4-8.

A rhyming text consisting of questions which children ask God about himself, God''s responses, and scriptural references to support the answers.

Sara Montgomery thought her days as a debutante were over. But when top-level businessmen connected to an oil conspiracy began disappearing, her undercover work returned her to the spotlight—and forced her into the arms of Kyle Prescott. Could this millionaire playboy be the mastermind behind the investment scheme? Just when she thought she had Kyle pegged, he stepped in front of a bullet meant for Sara…then insisted on playing protector. And although relying on the charming bad boy 24/7 was good for the mission, spending long nights together was never part of the plan. But what about falling for the very man she''d been assigned to investigate?

A rhyming text consisting of a child''s questions about heaven, the responses given, and scriptural references to support the answers.

Now that his family has moved to California, Matthew has doubts as the holiday season approaches. Palm trees? No snow? Its all wrong. Little sister Lucy thinks everything is wonderful, but Matthew knows better. And to top it off, the sudden disappearance of his beloved dog, Jasper, settles it. This will be the worst Christmas ever. Or will it? Surprising events on Christmas Eve just might change everythingand maybe this new place can feel like home to Matthew after all.

Recounts in rhymes Moses''s struggle to persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt, in the style of Seuss''s "Green Eggs and Ham."

Celebrate the real meaning of Easter with this special collection of four Little Blessings books.

Detective Zach Thomas had one goal: ifnd out what really happened the day his brother died. Problem was he had to involve beautiful scientist Jessica Parker. Then, as Zach slowly uncovered some deadly secrets, his need for vengeance was overshadowed by his desire to protect Jessica. A BUTTONED-UP BEAUTY who''d AWAKENED A KILLER Jessica Parker knew she''d spent her life doing no harm, and yet somehow the research she''d conducted had gone so horribly wrong. Could her gorgeous protector prevent her from falling victim to an elusive enemy who''d stop at nothing to suppress the truth?

He''d witnessed a heinous crime and now Kerri Nelson''s young son insisted on testifying. Part of her was proud, but a bigger part wanted to wrap him in her arms and run. Then her nemesis--and one-time crush--Wade Sorenson stepped in and insisted on keeping them both safe. She had had no intention of relying on the man she blamed for shattering her family...until someone came after her little boy. Kerri soon found the safest place was in Wade''s arms--which scared her more than any elusive criminal ever could. And made her realize how much she still had to lose.

When ten-year-old Caleb’s Uncle Josh comes to town, he convinces the townspeople to build a church. Everyone is excited and eager to get the building done for Easter Sunday, but two weeks before Easter, disaster strikes and the new church is completely destroyed. All hope seems to be lost, but young Caleb helps everyone realize that the “real” church is not a building after all. It’s the people. Filled with warm, realistic illustrations, Sunrise Hill is a wonderful Easter story that shares an inspiring message of faith, hope, and courage that children ages four to eight can treasure for a lifetime.

Recounts the biblical story of Adam and Eve in rhyming verse and relates it to the reader''s own choices about honesty and accountability.

Having a bad day? Having a bad year? With this warm and thoughtful volume, Kathleen Long Bostrom offers one hundred simple exercises that will boost and strengthen your spirit--that essential part of you that connects you to God. These exercises will help readers nurture their souls, a practice too often ignored as we deal with the day to day minutia of our lives. Each imaginative entry contains a practical step to boost the spirit, a relevant Scripture passage and quotation for reflection, a fun fact related to the exercise, and ample space for journaling. More than simply cheering us up, Bostrom''s suggestions, thoughtfully undertaken, can create an enduring shift in how we choose to view the inevitable downsides of life.

Make bedtime memorable and meaningful with this special collection of four favorite Little Blessings stories. All the stories and prayers tell of God''s love, and help kids learn to thank God each day. As they drift off to sleep, they will be assured of God''s protection, and comforted by his love.

The bestselling author of "God Loves You" now offers a book of devotions to help women create calm in the chaos of their busy lives. Comprised of 28 days of devotions for each month of the year, "Finding Calm in the Chaos" is the perfect gift for women who do too much.

Beatrice Love needs a job and Nate McNulty needs an event coordinator, but sparks begin to fly when the two work together on the Worthington Cup Dog Show.

Bostrom, author of the popular books 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven and Making Space for the Spirit, offers fun, practical, and thought provoking ideas for nurturing the spiritual lives of children, parents, and families. Each of the 99 entries includes a Scripture passage, a theoretical or practical suggestion for weaving together faith and daily life, and a provocative challenge that encourages readers to spend some time contemplating the lessons learned.

A child''s introduction to God and creation.

***NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK*** u200bFeasting on the Word is one of the most popular lectionary commentary series in use today. This is the first in a new series of daily devotionals that draws from the wealth of writing in the commentaries to present inspirational reflections, responses, and prayers for each day of the lectionary year. Each day of the week contains Scripture passages for the coming Sunday from the Revised Common Lectionary, excerpts from the commentaries for reflection, a response, and a prayer. Additional material is provided for each Sunday.

The Little Blessings characters by illustrator Elena Kucharik return for the second book in the Questions from Little Hearts series, Who Is Jesus? This book of full-color contemporary illustrations for three- to six-year-olds contains questions that kids might ask about Jesus. Each answer is worded as if Jesus himself were speaking and is based on what Scripture teaches us about God''s Son.

Illustrations and simple rhyming text teach young children about the importance of prayer in their daily lives.

When A Stranger Calls by Kathleen Long released on Apr 11, 2006 is available now for purchase.

"Why Is There a Cross?" tackles the difficult subject of Christ''s death. This read-to-me book explains both the how and the why of Christ''s death in simple words and pictures that communicate the wonder of his sacrifice. Full color.

Rhyming text and illustrations explain what angels are and how they watch over God''s children.

After reinventing herself, lottery winner Cherry Harte is ready to take one last chance at true love in this delightful romantic comedy by the author of "Get Bunny Love." Original.

A poetic representation of the seven days of creation.

Little children throughout the world wait impatiently for Christmas to arrive. As parents know, it can seem as if the days just crawl by. Now your family can learn and put to use Advent traditions from the country of Germany during the Christmas season. No doubt mothers have long been inventing ways to keep young children occupied during the Advent season—like Gerhard Lang’s mother, who in the mid-1800s helped her young son count the days on a calendar of cookies. In 1908, the grownup Gerhard, a printer, created the first commercial Advent calendar, twenty-four tiny pictures in the form of a calendar, from his fond memories. Waiting for Christmas tells the story of the young Gerhard—a story children everywhere will recognize as their own—and teaches us that we must wait patiently as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy pictures of God''s creation as they learn to thank him for all He has made. Full color.

An illustrated, rhyming conversation that provide answers to questions children ask about the Bible.

In Charles Dickens Brentwood''s profit-driven life, there is no time for sentimentality. There''s no room for family, friends or even the only woman he''s ever loved. But when Christmas Eve visitations of holidays past and future show him the life he could have, will Charles change his ways and make this An American Carol his ancestor would be proud of? Down-on-her-luck Stella Gray is about to lose her apartment and her business. The last thing she needs is temporary custody of a troubled boy and the distraction of his well-meaning—and attractive—lawyer, Victor Lancaster. But with Kris Kringle''s help and a little Miracle on Bannock Street, this unlikely trio might actually form a family. Meredith Downey wishes she''d left town and never looked back when she''d had the chance. But It''s a Wonderful Night when her wish is magically granted and she discovers how different life would have been without all the people whose lives she''s touched—and the man she''s come to love.

Verses explain religious topics including God, prayer, heaven and angels.

THIS CHRISTMAS BROUGHT HER A STRONG BUT SILENT DETECTIVE TO UNWRAP Jack Grant just couldn''t leave a case cold. Luckily a hot tip led the investigator to Abby Conroy. Her Web site-- Don''t Say a Word--broadcast a stalker confessing his many sins, and every crime was committed to get Abby''s attention. Establishing contact with Abby brought Jack closer to a killer who had haunted him since the death of his sister. It had left him frozen, yet focused beyond belief--the perfect condition to keep Abby safe. But if protecting her thawed the pain that had chilled his heart, would he still have a chance to bring her home this holiday?