CFC Children's Christian Literature Library

The following series are available for our children, according to age groups:
(a) ages 5-8 / grades K-2, (b) ages 9 - 12 / gr. 3 - 6,
(c) teens / gr. 7 and up.
The gals & guys recommendations are not solid. Some series are of interest to both.
*** You can check out available book series in our library by searching them at www.amazon.com or at www.christianbook.com

(a) ages 5-8 / grades K-2
gals
Alex series by Nancy Simpson Levene
The Cul-De-Sac Kids series by Beverly Lewis
A Young Mandie Mystery by Lois Gladys Leppard
The Adventures of Callie Ann- Shannon Mason Leppard
Ruby Slippers School- Stacy Towle Morgan
A Tabitha Sarah Bigbee Book- Wendy Lord
Darcy J. Doyle Daring Detective- Linda Lee Maifair
Annie Shepard Mysteries -Janet Holm McHenry
guys
The Story Keepers series by Andrew Melrose and Brian Brown
The Three Cousin Detectives series by Elspeth Campbell Murphy
The Young Detectives series by Elspeth Campbell Murphy
The Beatitudes Mysteries series by Elspeth Campbell Murphy
The Ten Commandments Mysteries by Elspeth Campbell Murphy
A Backpack Mystery- Mary Carpenter Reid

(b) ages 9 - 12 / gr. 3 - 6
gals
Tales From the Bayou series by Betty Hager
The Hattie Collection - Marie Frost
Secret Adventures series by Dave and Neta Jackson
Trailblazer Books series by Dave and Neta Jackson
The China Tate Series by Lissa Halls Johnson
Adventures in the Northwoods series by Lois Walfrid Johnson
Mandie books by Lois Gladys Leppard
Sarah's Journey series by Wanda Luttrell
A Dixie Morris Animal Adventure- Gilbert Morris
Grandma's Attic books by Arleta Richardson
The Lilly series by Nancy Rue
The Twelve Candle Club series by Elaine L. Schulte
Hattie Marshall Frontier Adventures - Debra Smith
Elizabeth Gail series by Hilda Stahl
A Kayla O'Brian Adventure series by Hilda Stahl
Tyler Twins series by Hilda Stahl
Maggie's World series by Eric Wiggin
Earthkeepers - Steve Swanson
guys
The Homeschool Detectives series by John Bibee
The Spirit Flyer Series by John Bibee
Lewis and Clark Squad: by Stephen Bly
Sports Mysteries by Sigmund Brouwer
Lightening on Ice by Sigmund Brouwer
Mars Diaries series by Sigmund Brouwer
The Adventures in Odyssey series by Paul Cruskers
AstroKids series by Robert Elmer
HyperLinkz series by Robert Elmer
Adventures Down Under by Robert Elmer
Promise of Zion - Robert Elmer
The Young Underground- Robert Elmer
Young Believer On Tour series by Arterburn Hunt
Eric Sterling series by Ernest Herndon, ages 8-12
Dallas O'Neil Mysteries by Jerry Jenkins
Sugar Creek Gang series by Paul Hutchins
The Bradford Family Adventures by Jerry B. Jenkins
Left Behind, The Kids by Jerry Jenkins
The Amazing Laptop series by Chris Maselli
Commander Kelly and the Superkids series by Chris Maselli
Adventures in Odyssey series by Paul McCusker
The Amazing Worlds of Wally McDoogle series by Bill Myers
MCGEE AND ME! by Bill Myers
Danny Orlis series by Bernard Palmer
D. J. Dillon series by Lee Roddy
Last Chance Detective series series by Jake and Luke Thoene
The Guardian Series by Janifer De Vos
Kidwitness Tales by Jim Ware
Adventures in Odyssey: the new series by Marshal Younger

(c) teens / gr. 7 and up
gals
Ellie's People - Mary Christner Borntrager
Elsie Dinsmore - Martha Finley
Tales of the King by Lela Gilbert
The Sierra Jensen Series by Robin Jones Gunn
The Christie Miller series by Robin Jones Gunn
CHRISTY series by Catherine Marshall
High Hurdles series series by Lauraine Snelling
Todays Girls.com - Heather Wiseman
guys
Left Behind: the Kids - Jerry Jenkins
The Cooper Family series by Frank Peretti
CyberQuest series by Sigmund Brouwer
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Seven Sleepers Series by Gilbert Morris

Now Available from the library
many new books

check out the new books page with links to the series

New DVD

Romans 12:10 states: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” These ideas are expressed through two major stories. The first is humorously titled “Baby Sitter in De-Nile,” which recounts the story of Moses as a baby. The second story, the main feature, is “Duke and the Great Pie War,” which revisits the Bible tale of Ruth and Naomi by utilizing a duke named Duke, and showing his love for Sweet Princess Petunia.

God Rocks! A Blast from the Past
“Chip and his friends encounter a confused space rock, Buck, who discovers – with help from his new friends in Rocky Ridge – that he is more than just a meteor! He’s a God rock, created “in the beginning” when God made the heavens and the earth. It features the creation songs “This is the Day”, “When God Talks, Creation Rocks”.
check out the God Rocks site for games & other products

On the Farm with Farmer Bob: Cockadoodle Doo the Right Thing
It doesn't take long to realize that On the Farm with Farmer Bob is not just any ol' farm. All the animals are uproariously funny, and the results are highly entertaining and eternally valuable. Children will learn important life lessons such as conflict resolution, valuing others and doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. With faith messages based on the Parables, kids will learn and understand biblical principles. Ol' MacDonald never had this much fun!
A special guest has been invited to the farm. Jenny (voice of Amy Grant) is put in charge of cleaning up and receives the cooperation of everyone, except Hercules (Vince Gill). In addition to not helping, Hercules mistakes the special guest for someone unimportant and treats him poorly. Meanwhile Sam finds $20 and spends it without finding out to whom it belongs. This episode is full of lessons including behaving well even when nobody is watching, and the biblical lessons from the Parables of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

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The Beginner's Bible: The Story of Easter
Featuring an original theme sung by Kathie Lee Gifford, memorable songs, vivid animation and heartwarming characters, this series is a delightful way to introduce young children to the timeless stories of inspiration, courage and faith. Recommended for ages 3-7. Experience the wonder of the fulfillment of Godís promise to his chosen people as Jesus ascends into heaven in the glorious miracle of the Resurrection.

No More Baths
This 94 min FFF movie answers 10-year-old Keagan's question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Set in a small Colorado town, the story has young children cutting through the property of a local eccentric named Jake each day on their way to school. Jake welcomes them with open arms, and they often spend afternoons playing there.
But when a couple of kids receive minor injuries in separate accidents on Jake's property, a local real-estate tycoon decides to force Jake out so he can develop the land. This prompts the kids to protest, following the example of "peaceful resistance" demonstrated by Martin Luther King, which they are studying in school.

The Holy Spirit is sent to help us live the way God wants us to every day. He lives inside us to instruct us and teach us.
This book will help Christian children understand the purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Questions are answered simply and directly, and beautiful illustrations add comprehension.

If the Mavericks win just a few more games, they'll make it to the national soccer championship. There's only one catch. Their star player, Caleb Riggins, has disappeared. Matt Carr is determined to find his teammate and solve the mystery. He just didn't realize it would involve attack dogs, a mysterious golden bridge, the internet, and a family who may not be who they seem. And the big game is only days away.

lots of fun activities and things to make and do.
Check out the other additions to your kids library!

new release

A green nose. How silly, thought Punchinello. It wouldn't make him faster, stronger, or even smarter. It would only make him greener--and make him look just like all the other Wemmicks! Why would he want that when he knows Eli made each of them different for a reason?

When the famous Bess Stovall arrives in Wemmicksville, everyone wants to be in her club. But Punchinello can't because he is made of the wrong wood. Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello see that he is special because Eli made him. We don't have to be like famous people to be special. God made us just the way we are--on purpose.

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Just the Way You Are
Teach your youngsters about love and acceptance with this beautifully illustrated re-release of the bestseller Children of the King. The story of a compassionate king who adopts five orphaned children reinforces the truth that God wants us for no other reason than he loves us---we don't need to impress God to earn a place in his heart.

All You Ever Need
When the Watermaster entrusts his servant Elzevir to freely supply his people with water, Elzevir accepts the task joyfully. Soon he begins to withhold water from all except those who are "worthy." But when the son of the Watermaster arrives---everything changes.

Because I Love You
Wise Shaddai loves his children so much that he surrounds their village with a wall to protect them from the deadly wilderness. But when curious little Paladin finds a hole in the wall, he ignores Shaddai's warnings and sneaks outside!

With You All the Way
Once upon a time three brave knights journeyed through the sinister Hemlock Forest, guided toward the castle---and the beautiful princess---by the music of the king's flute. Max Lucado offers a tale about a medieval kingdom, a story that encourages your children to hold fast to God's truth amid the world's confusing messages.

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You are Special
Punchinello is a chipped, ugly puppet who thinks he's not worth much; that is, until Eli the Woodcarver helps him understand how special he is---marks and all. Originally published in Tell Me the Secrets, this delightfully illustrated tale shows your kids that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just as they are.

At last---a fun-filled Bible resource just for girls! In this faith-building book, your 9- to 12-year-olds will learn about the remarkable women in the Bible, then reinforce their lessons with hands-on activities! Each of 30 chapters includes Scripture, a "dazzling thoughts" life-application section, journal questions, instructions for a craft, and more. 176 pages, softcover from Legacy.

Kids want to know what's up with angels. From the best-selling Little Blessings line comes a fresh new book that is perfect for children. With fun-to-read rhymes and colorful illustrations from Care Bears artist Elena Kucharik, this book is great not just for home but also for nurseries, Sunday school classes, preschools, and church worship settings. Scripture references provide a perfect tool for conversations with curious young minds.

What do angels look like? Do they really have wings and white robes? Children ask a lot of questions about angels, and adults give a lot of answers -- but not always scriptural ones! Unfortunately, your child may retain those misconceptions about God's messengers for years.

This carefully worded book gives your child straight, biblical answers about who angels are and what they do. The brightly colored illustrations complement the simple text to make Angels and Me the perfect book to read aloud as you begin to explain hard-to-understand Bible concepts to your child.

(click on book cover to read a review)
Sophie's World #1 is the first in a new series called faithGirlz. This book is new in the children's Library this week. Check out the faithGirlz website to see their activities, devotional, etc. There are some great features there - read about the characters in the novels.

Wonderful Earth is wonderfully illustrated, pop-up & flap book about creation and the earth to date.
"It is imaginative and thought provoking for the older child and just a delight for the younger ones as the illustrations are captivating."

- Mysteries - Adventures - Humor - Suspense -
- Sports - Horse Stories - Computers -

This library will offer contemporary Christian books, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as the classics of the Faith to our young people ages 5 - 15. The mission of the CCLL is the same as our CFC Church Vision Statement:

To bring our children to a relationship with Jesus Christ and to membership in His family.
To develop them to a Christ-like maturity.
To equip them for their ministry in the church and their life's mission in the world,
so that in all they do,
they will magnify God's name and their lives will be a witness for the Lord.

Please visit the library with your children and help them select books that are suitable to the reading level. Sometimes the book's cover is very enticing but the reading level is way too high. Below you'll find some tips to share with your children about finding just the right books.

Please help your children care for their library books and bring them back. Read through the "How Your Library Work" page with your kids so they can use the library well. Assigning a special shelf or space in the house for the church library books might be helpful
( it works for us :-)
Makes it easy to pick them up on the way out the door Sunday morning.

You might want to select a book to read to your children. There are lots of older titles ( Danny Orlis, for example ) which have older covers so that your child might not pick them for their own independent reading. They are still great adventure stories.

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10. Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover or title.

9. The description/blurb makes you want to read more.

8. Great beginnings…read the first sentence, paragraph, or page.

7. I love a mystery, scary book, romance, adventure, sports story, etc.
6. There are more just like it! Look for books in a series.

5. Great author!

4. Do the Five Finger Test.
Pick a page in the middle of the book and read.
If you do not know a word, put a finger down.
If you end up with five fingers down,
choose another book.

3. Any good books? Ask your librarian for a "winner".

2. Saw the movie? Now read the book!

1. Ask your friends! Read any good books?

*by Debra Kay Logan Reprinted with permission from Information Skills Tooklit:
Collaborative Integrated Instruction for the Middle Grades. Copyright 2000 by Linworth Publishing, Inc.

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best.
Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx
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The function of a good book is to stand like a signpost directing the reader toward the Truth and the Life ... the work of a good book is to incite the reader to moral action, to turn his eyes toward God and urge him forward.
A.W. Tozer