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The Halloween TreeThe Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
Buy new: $5.50 / Used from: $0.01
Dark little tale, in which nine boys explore the many shades of Halloween around the world. Chilling piece, with creative illustrations
The Living WildThe Living Wild by Art Wolfe
Buy new: $45.50 / Used from: $11.84
Stunning and gorgeous pictures of wildlife, presenting God's creatures in all their glory. Includes essays by several people who have helped the wild
His Name is Jesus: The Promise of God's Love FulfilledHis Name is Jesus: The Promise of God's Love Fulfilled by Max Lucado
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $8.95
Strikingly beautiful book, of both physical and spiritual treasure. A piece from Max Lucado about Christ's amazing love
The Peace and Power of Knowing God's NameThe Peace and Power of Knowing God's Name by Kay Arthur
Buy used from: $10.67
This is a spiritual gem about the power of God's Name, in all forms and languages. Beautiful, clear nature photos accompany the Christian wisdom
In Search of PeaceIn Search of Peace by Yousef Khanfar
Buy new: $36.50 / Used from: $51.85
Gorgeous, masterful book of shining landscapes and original poetry. Celebrates peace
A Mirror to Nature: Poems About ReflectionA Mirror to Nature: Poems About Reflection by Jane Yolen
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $7.55
This beautiful little book is a collection of nature photography and lovely poems describing the pictures. Unique find
The Blessing of a Wife's LoveThe Blessing of a Wife's Love by Peggy Schaefer
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $0.01
Strikingly beautiful pictures and lovely prose and quotes, about the sacredness of a wife's love for her husband.
No Glass Ceiling, Just Blue Sky: A Women's Guide to Building Great TeamsNo Glass Ceiling, Just Blue Sky: A Women's Guide to Building Great Teams by Marcy Blochowiak
Buy used from: $6.50
This awesome book is a dedication to empowering women, in work and leadership. Includes beautiful pictures, quotes and poems
He Restores My SoulHe Restores My Soul by Donny Finley
Buy new: $15.59 / Used from: $0.44
Beautiful and tranquil book, with lovely paintings and spiritual text about resting in God's hands.
Fresh: The Ultimate Live-Food CookbookFresh: The Ultimate Live-Food Cookbook by Sergei Boutenko
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $11.45
Healthy and scrumptious cookbook, with great stories about the authors' own experiences, unique recipes, and beautiful pictures
My Chocolate Year: A Novel with 12 RecipesMy Chocolate Year: A Novel with 12 Recipes by Charlotte Herman
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.01
Sweet, delicious little story of a girl learning about cooking and friendship in the 5th grade. Includes pretty illustrations and wonderful recipes
The Twelve Teas® of FriendshipThe Twelve Teas® of Friendship by Emilie Barnes
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $0.40
Lushly beautiful paintings decorate this book of seasons, friendships and gatherings. Includes friendship quotes, party instructions and recipes
The Power of Praying®--Graduate Edition: For the Young Woman Starting a New Journey in Life (Omartian, Stormie)The Power of Praying®--Graduate Edition: For the Young Woman Starting a New Journey in Life (Omartian, Stormie) by Stormie Omartian
Buy used from: $0.01
Gorgeous book! Contains encouragement, Scripture, beautiful nature photographs, and reflections for the young woman on the brink of adulthood. Each chapter has a different lovely page color
For Dad From a Thankful HeartFor Dad From a Thankful Heart
Buy used from: $0.04
Sweet tribute to fathers! Gorgeously illustrated and filled with moving quotes, stories and poems
My Heart's in the Lowlands: Ten Days in Bonny ScotlandMy Heart's in the Lowlands: Ten Days in Bonny Scotland by Liz Curtis Higgs
Buy new: $11.89 / Used from: $0.01
A bonny treat! Liz takes us on a virtual tour of Scotland with stories and wit the whole way. Vivid black and white illustrations, poetic quotes, and selections from her Scottish novels are sprinkled throughout the book.
Violet Comes to Stay (Mitford for Children, Book 1)Violet Comes to Stay (Mitford for Children, Book 1) by Jan Karon
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.51
Lovely book with rich watercolors and a sweet story about a cat and her homecoming adventure. Great for all ages
A Snowflake Fell: Poems About WinterA Snowflake Fell: Poems About Winter
Buy used from: $0.67
Lush, lovely pictures and a wonderful variety of poems celebrate winter in this creative book.
Crab Moon (Read and Wonder)Crab Moon (Read and Wonder) by Ruth Horowitz
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.16
Beautiful and richly illustrated sea gem, about a boy who witnesses the fascinating lives of crabs. Interesting and informational book
Bambi: A Life in the WoodsBambi: A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Clever prose and black and white illustrations enrich this beautiful book, the endearing and sometimes harrowing tale of a young deer learning the beauties and cruelties of life.
There Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling MeThere Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me by Alice Walker
Buy new: $14.03 / Used from: $2.28
A lovely jewel to celebrate nature! Beautiful paintings surround a sweet poem about the relationship between humans and the natural elements
If Not for the Cat (Horn Book Fanfare List (Awards))If Not for the Cat (Horn Book Fanfare List (Awards)) by Jack Prelutsky
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $1.99
Charming collection of haikus and illustrations about animals. Cool and fun!
SONG OF THE SWALLOWSSONG OF THE SWALLOWS by Leo Politi
Buy used from: $2.00
Sweet book, about a young boy who finds wonder in the swallows who visit each year and builds a home for them. Lovely, tranquil paintings compliment the tale
Why He Created The World? (Volume 1)Why He Created The World? (Volume 1) by Wicked Sunny
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $13.19
Wildly beautiful book, with a brutally honest and haunting poem about God and pain. Colorful and otherworldly pictures
The Tale of Despereaux Movie Tie-In: The Deluxe StorybookThe Tale of Despereaux Movie Tie-In: The Deluxe Storybook by Candlewick Press
Buy new: $4.98 / Used from: $0.47
Adorable storybook about a brave little mouse and his quest of courage. Includes pretty pictures, creative pop-up and pull-out features, and other interactive parts
Seven Blind Mice (Reading Railroad)Seven Blind Mice (Reading Railroad) by Ed Young
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.14
Gorgeously colorful little book about seven mice who, being without sight, must guess what mysterious animal lives nearby them. Fun story
Lyra's OxfordLyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.63
This beautiful little treasure is a treat for anyone who loves the characters of "Golden Compass". Not a sequel, but an awesome souvenir of Lyra's world: complete with illustrations, special features, and a very short tale of adventure.
Once Upon a Time in the North: His Dark Materials (David Fickling Books)Once Upon a Time in the North: His Dark Materials (David Fickling Books) by Philip Pullman
Buy new: $9.35 / Used from: $5.83
Set in the magical world of "The Golden Compass", this miniature tale relates the adventures of an astronaut and a magical polar bear, both of whom get caught up in a political fight concerning the bears' place in the land. Beautiful little gem, featuring drawings and a gameboard on the back of the book!
We Goddesses: Athena, Aphrodite, HeraWe Goddesses: Athena, Aphrodite, Hera by Doris Orgel
Buy used from: $3.35
Beautifully illustrated anthology of retold Greek myths, narrated by the goddesses themselves! Captivatingly written book
Ladies: Retold Tales of Goddesses and HeroinesLadies: Retold Tales of Goddesses and Heroines by Boris Vallejo
Buy new: $17.90 / Used from: $1.35
Wildly gorgeous paintings illuminate this book of retold Greek legends. The stories, featuring both heroines and villainesses of old, are hauntingly written
Song of Mu LanSong of Mu Lan by Jeanne M. Lee
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $1.25
The classic poem of Mu Lan, female warrior of China, is captured wonderfully here in both English and Chinese. Beautiful golden paintings fill the book
All Men Seek God: The Quest for Faith in the Words of Great Leaders and ThinkersAll Men Seek God: The Quest for Faith in the Words of Great Leaders and Thinkers by Dean (selected) Walley
Buy used from: $1.40
This lovely book features quotes from great spiritual thinkers and beautiful black and white pictures.
Anna the BookbinderAnna the Bookbinder by Andrea Cheng
Buy used from: $0.20
Sweet, simply told story of a smart young girl who takes over her father's precious bookbinding business when a family crisis occurs. Beautiful paintings
Beatrix Potter: A JournalBeatrix Potter: A Journal by Beatrix Potter
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $4.64
Absolutely lovely fictional journal, telling the story of Beatrix Potter with wonderful pictures, notes and interactive features. Includes the story of Peter Rabbit at the end of the book
Reading Woman 2009 Wall CalendarReading Woman 2009 Wall Calendar by Pomegranate
Buy used from: $999.99
Gorgeous and lushly made calendar, with paintings of contemplative women and quotes about the joy and value of reading.
DecemberDecember by Eve Bunting
Buy new: $7.00 / Used from: $2.72
This richly beautiful book is a story of loss and hope on Christmas Eve, where a homeless boy and his mother discover miracles. Sweetly told and illustrated
Resurrection Morning (Lucado, Max)Resurrection Morning (Lucado, Max) by Max Lucado
Buy used from: $0.01
Beautiful book, with colorful pictures and an amazing Biblical story of God's forgiveness for one of His executioners.
If the Shoe Fits: Voices From CinderellaIf the Shoe Fits: Voices From Cinderella by Laura Whipple
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $2.44
Absolutely lovely book, featuring the story of Cinderella retold in various poems! Each character expresses their heart and their place in the story in poetic verse. Pretty illustrations fill the book
The Pied Piper Of HamlinThe Pied Piper Of Hamlin by Robert Browning
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $16.97
A lovely book, featuring a poem that retells the story of the Pied Piper in several stanzas. Beautiful illustrations illuminate the poem