Mama told me stories when I was very small... Little Cyrus loves to listen to his mama, Queen Esther, tell stories while she lovingly rocks him each night. His favorite story is how Mama rose from her life as a common Jewish maiden to become a Persian queen and the wife of King Ahaseurus. In this imaginative retelling of the biblical story, Esther is a true heroine of the faith. Cyrus hears how God uses his mother to save the Jewish people from death at the hands of wicked Haman. Some historians believe King Cyrus of Persia was the son of Esther and Ahaseurus. Mama Was a Queen is a creative account that takes readers back in time, to a world of wealth and power hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus Christ.

The Seed Sower a Christian allegory. It is a story about encouragement. Walter's garden is the world and the seeds he plants parallel the Gospel message. Walter discovers planting seeds, like the gospel, has no boundaries and cannot be hemmed in. He learns that God sometimes uses small efforts for a larger and higher purpose. Our responsibility as Christians is to be obedient to God, making ourselves available to be used by Him in any and all circumstances. We must learn to trust Him, even when we cannot track Him.

A captivating and magical tale that begs to be read aloud, Princess Zaara and the Enchanted Forest by children's author Umbreen Asghar is the sort of tale that sparks the imagination and fuels a child's curiosity. With lavish, highly stylized illustrations by Diane Lucas, this beginning children's book introduces a curious Spanish princess named Zaara. She's seven and the only thing she wants in the whole wide kingdom is to explore the forest that is just beyond her empire, so when she gets a chance, she jumps at it. She discovers that the forest is all she has ever heard or dreamed about, and there in the mesmerizing dark folds, keeping her royal lineage a secret, she makes friends. They're a curious lot. There's Morgan the Giant, Elvin the Elf, Banji the Bear and Tiffany-Annabel, all who bring something special to the group. When an evil wood spirit puts a spell on her new pals, Zaara shows courage and tenacity befitting the best sort of princess-the kind that is a friend first.

This is the amusing story of a family that decides to adopt a free kitten. The soft sweet butterscotch kitten is accepted by all. However, no one expects the little kitten to grow into a hungry mischievous cat. Readers will enjoy this charming first adventure of the little kitty that grew into Mr. Kitty The story and the colorful illustrations will capture the hearts and imagination of children as well as adults.

This heartwarming story revolves around a child taking her first dancing lessons. She wants to become a talented ballerina, but trouble with following directions, and later, serious illness causes her to stop the lessons in order to get well. The child continues to persevere in spite of both challenges. Her ultimate success and the story's message will bring a smile to the reader. Many children will identify with the struggle to continue when similar difficulties present themselves in every day life.

Many children fear their first day of school especially if they still suck their thumbs. This book addresses the issue in a positive helpful way. Children will enjoy realizing other kids have the problem too. They will also see how the child in this story handles his problem. Children and parents will identify with this heart-warming story.

For many parents, encouraging a child to try something new becomes a big challenge. Learning to swim can become one of those threatening moments in a child's life. It can also be a life-saving skill for a child to know. This story will help parents and children identify and realize that learning to swim doesn't need to be difficult. It can actually be fun