As Frieda reads, she often becomes part of her books, stepping into the world they create with her fuzzy pet Zilla by her side. When she reads a book of fairy tales, however, Zilla begins to grow larger and more fierce with every turn of the page, until an encounter with Little Red Riding Hood puts everyone on edge. What turned Zilla into a beast and what will bring him back?

Frieda B. uses every last penny to purchase a jar of Finkledee Ink from a traveling salesman, hoping that it will magically make her a great writer-- but she worries that when the ink supply runs out, her writing ability will suffer. The story helps children of all ages believe that their dreams and natural gifts are inside them, and not dependent on external things.

Good Dogs, Great Listeners is a sweet, funny and endearing story of a little girl whose love for (and great adventures with) her dog, Lily, and her litter of 6 stuffed dogs leads her to a love for reading.

Thirteen years ago, a mission trip inspired a young couple to move to Mexico to care for orphans and other children. True stories drawn from their ministry experiences challenge readers to trust God to show up exactly when and where He's needed most.

A heartwarming story of a girl and a lost dog, and the

"There are far more sticky situations in my day than miraculous moments. I want to hear and see and experience challenges, difficulties, and setbacks and not immediately focus on the failure. Rather, I want to train my eyes to 'extract the precious' (Jeremiah 15:19, NASB)--the precious promises, truths, and intimacy God has written into the seemingly worthless pain, setbacks, and suffering we endure." Beth's compelling stories--interwoven with the wisdom of Scripture--will resonate with anyone seeking to find purpose in the midst of pain. Though people may feel confused, lost, or abandoned, there is hope. God is writing the story of our lives, and the story's not over yet. This story-driven book: * delivers honest testimonies from unique voices whose stories are living and real--they don't all have the "happy endings," but they all carry truth and hope * speaks to orphaned souls and those who have just felt that way: parents agonizing over prodigal children, addicts, people enduring physical, mental, or spiritual suffering, and people of all types who have lost something--parents, spouses, family, jobs, innocence, a chance . . . their way * brings up challenging questions and sticky situations that we are often afraid to face * offers useful and meaningful messages for the individual reader, pastors, families, church leaders, and small groups * is written by a compelling, dynamic storyteller who lives on the edge and exemplifies with integrity what it means to trust God in the midst of a myriad of challenges