New releases from GAP!

BUTTERFLY COLORS
Written by:  Michelle P. Varner
Illustrated by:  Samantha Bell

A poor young girl yearns for a beautiful party dress to wear to the ballet. A magical butterfly generously gives the girl his vibrant colors which turn her drab dress into one fit for a princess, while he is left with gray wings.

STORIES FROM GRANDMA'S HEART
Written by:  Connie Heiser
Illustrated by:  Sheila K. Spory

Halle and Grant take a long stroll down Memory Lane with Grandma as she recalls the lessons she learned in childhood. In Heiser’s third bedtime storybook, Grandma remembers some happy times like when she got her first bicycle, but remembers a sad time when her house burned down. There is always a lesson to be learned and Grandma is never short of reminding her grand-treasures how great God is.

AUGUST NIGHTS
Written and Illustrated by Candice Hardy

From cicadas singing to eating popsicles at the summer cottage, from sleeping on fire escapes to dashing undercover during a summer thunderstorm, and weaves a tale of summer nights as they were experienced in the 1930’s. In poetic format with watercolor illustrations, you'll find yourself taken back to a by-gone era.

 
ALL TIME HERO
Written by Susan Bangert-Wood
Illustrated by Jack FosterThere are many kinds of heroes and heroines. Some are strong and brave. Others are helpful and smart. What is your hero like? The students in Mrs. Jett's class find out about the hero who has it all; strength, bravery, and so much more.

THE APPLEBY FAMILY ADVENTURES
Written by Coleen L. Reece
Chapter Book 1 of a series
Cover art by MarySue Roberts

Unlike Mother Goose’s old woman who “lived in a shoe and had so many children, she didn’t know what to do,” there is always something happening with the Appleby children. Places to go. Things to learn. And knowing God is with them in good times and bad.

WYOMING TRAIL RIDE
Written by Margo Cronbaugh Bean
Illustrated by Aumi Kauffman Perry

Children on a ranch in Wyoming have many exciting adventures when they go on a trail ride with their family. Lots of Wyoming animal fun! Learn what it is like to have a fun filled day on a ranch. Lots of historic sights and humorous experiences. Enjoy the beautiful illustrations by seeing the quality of original oil paintings.

A MOTHER'S GIFT
Written by Stacey Butz
Illustrated by Marina Movshina

Of all the Christmases, this was the most important one. Struggling with his father's death, Matthew resolves to give his mother a special Christmas gift. Fighting the feeling that everything around him is falling apart, Matthew begins to overcome heartache as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

SEAGRASS SURPRISE
Written by Christopher Hunter
Cover art by KC Snider

Climb into your kayak and paddle out to Hopscotch Island with Jack, Jenny, and their dog, Sandy, where a seagrass surprise awaits! Outdoor adventures turn into environmental missions as Jack and Jenny, brother and sister, explore the natural world around them, putting conservation biology into action.