Most Popular Books by Mary Manz Simon

Just 23 words are used in this Hear Me Read Bible story. These words are repeated again and again to help your child develop a sight vocabulary and take pride in a growing ability to recognize words.

"A complete story in only 20 words"--Cover.

A collection of devotional readings arranged by the months of the year, reflecting such aspects of the toddler''s world as storms, naps, and Christmas.

An easy-to-read retelling of the trials of Jonah, who had trouble understanding the essence of God''s love.

A simple retelling of the Christmas story in 20 words.

Just 13 words are used in this Hear Me Read Bible story. These words are repeated again and again to help your child develop a sight vocabulary and take pride in a growing ability to recognize words.

The story of Joash who grew up to be king and rebuild the temple.

Here''s excellent Christian encouragement and advice for parents. Parent/educator/author Dr.Mary Manz Simon answers all kinds of child-rearing questions in a quick-to-read Q & A format.

"A complete story in only 25 words"--Cover.

A sign "Santa stops here" posted in the neighbor''s yard makes young Brian think about how Christmas is celebrated in his house, and prompts him to make his own sign.

Illustrated by Phllis Harris, Dorothy Stott and Linda Clearwater. The First Virtues animals help toddlers learn godly character. Each book focuses on a different virtue and different animal, which helps little ones to understand and remember what they''ve learned.

Illustrated by Phllis Harris, Dorothy Stott and Linda Clearwater. The First Virtues animals help toddlers learn godly character. Each book focuses on a different virtue and different animal, which helps little ones to understand and remember what they''ve learned.

Discover the many wonderful "hidden" stories of the Bible. These "treasures" are accompanied by wonderful, realistic art, rich with light, color and drama. The whole family can discover little-known characters and adventures from the Bible together. Ages 4-8.

Help you toddler build godly character!

Noel''s dream of a perfect Christmas does not materialize, but she learns the true meaning of the holiday.

The retelling of the birth of Moses in 16 words.

Illustrated by Phllis Harris, Dorothy Stott and Linda Clearwater. The First Virtues animals help toddlers learn godly character. Each book focuses on a different virtue and a different animal, which helps little ones to understand and remember what they''ve learned.

Squirrel says thank-you to her friends, family and to God.

Puppy shows how to make new friendships and be a good friend.

When Moses hears the voice of God in a burning bush, he is convinced to obey God''s command to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

Amy falls off her bicycle and has to go to the hospital, but her grandmother gives her a guardian angel pin to remind her of God''s protection.

These colorful picture books--each starring a lovable animal character--teach younger readers an important lesson on a singular virtue that is highlighted in the story. Full color.

This Christmas board book transforms the weeks leading up to December 25 into a fun-filled celebration of Jesus''s birth for the whole family. Filled with songs, treats, and presents under the tree, the long wait for Christmas day can seem almost endless. With daily activities for children and families, Countdown to Christmas turns these weeks of excitement and anticipation into a fun-filled celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. Prayers and Bible verses help young children think about the importance of Jesus''s birth as they wait for the big day.

It''s pumpkin-carving time! This glow-in-the-dark board book can teach your entire family how God changes us into beautiful new creations to shine for Him!

A celebration of the joy and delight that puppies bring into a child’s life.

Welcome Jesus into your heart and home as you march to the manger! Each day, along with reading this book, move nativity figures through your home, from window to window, coming closer to the empty stable. By Christmas the figures are in place, ready to receive the baby Jesus.

A celebration of the joy and delight that kittens bring into a child’s life.

Stick-With-Me Bible Stories introduce beginning readers to the greatest stories ever told. Children participate in learning and fun as they add stickers to each page. Watch your child use these picture words to build early reading skills and learn Bible truths! Book jacket.

Here are three Bible stories, retold by Dr. Mary Manz Simon for beginning readers. Dr. Simon''s stories have helped close to one million children learn how to read. Each story is told in less than two dozen vocabulary words, in big print with bright illustrations.

This die-cut rhyming board book with glitter guides children to thank God andsee everyday objects of the fall season as gifts from Him. Full color.

An engaging diecut board book that introduces little ones to the concept of moonlight and nighttime.

Stick-With-Me Bible Stories introduce beginning readers to the greatest stories ever told. Children participate in learning and fun as they add stickers to each page. Watch your child use these picture words to build early reading skills and learn Bible truths! Book jacket.

In rhyming text, a collection of stories in which the animals demonstrate twelve important virtues.

Author Dr. Mary Manz Simon writes a wonderful, and beautifully illustrated story of a little boy who packs his picnic basket with food and toys for play, smiling because he knows that God is with him through out the day. He knows that God will always provide for him as he shares his watermelon and sandwich with his friends. When it starts to rain, God will protect him, and his friends as they seek shelter under the umbrella. According to God''s words, "I will be with you always" (Matthew 28:20), the boy knows that God will always protect and answer his prayers.

During a season of life when grandmothers appear to lose so much--our hair, our health, even our pets--God gifts us with a child. We have another opportunity to view life through the eyes of a child, and as a result, each new day overflows with possibilities. This time around, we are not new moms, perched on the edge of a sometimes frightening and challenging path into the unknown. Now, we are life veterans. We bring wisdom, experience and a clear sense of what is important. A gift of time to a grandchild becomes a gift we give ourselves, and the season of grand parenting also ushers in a new stage of our personal journey with Jesus. Faith Footprints with My Grandchild provides inspirational Scriptures, devotional thoughts, and prayers for grandmothers, along with simple Christian lifestyle activities to do with a grandchild. Let your faithwalk leave footprints in the sand for your grandchild to follow. Better yet, walk beside your grandchild and grow in faith together.

Uses the colors in an Easter basket to explain the story of Easter.

Early readers need two kinds of reading. They need to be read to, and they need to do their own reading. The Hear Me Read Bible Stories series helps you to encourage your child with both kinds.

Mary Manz Simon writes that she enjoyed hearing Fred Rogers doing a radio interview on KMOX in St. Louis.

Retells for beginning readers the New Testament story of how Jesus filled the fishermen''s empty nets with fishes.