New Releases by Barbara Gowan

This article details the ways in which George Washington and his family celebrated Christmas during his presidency.

Children's book learning about Mary, the Mother of God, with pages for child to write prayers, paint icons and draw pictures.

Children's book about Mary, the Mother of God. Illustrated with sacred art. Pages to write, color and paint.

Read, reflect, journal, pray and discover Mary as a model of faith and charity. Illustrated with sacred art.

R is for Rosary, A Catholic Family Alphabet by Barbara Gowanhard cover first edition.Masterful use of prose and poetry are hallmarks of Barbara Gowan's books. R is for Rosary is no exception, but it is exceptional in its added dimension of faith and family. This Catholic alphabet book provides a beautiful means for children and parents to learn together about many aspects of the Catholic faith and tradition and opens a path to prayer and worship at home. Beginning with "A is for altar," Barbara Gowan skillfully and lovingly weaves vocabulary, facts, history, children's prayer and the tenets of our Catholic faith within a familiar format that inspires the reader to anticipate with excitement the twenty-five letters that follow. As an adult I found this book both educational and moving. For children it will easily become a favorite book of reference and prayer that they will treasure long after childhood. For Catholic families it is an invitation to learn and grow in their faith. Barbara Gowan gets better and better with every book, and with R is for Rosary her talent is enriched by her expression of faith and love. Dr. Sharon H. Pristash

State birds, flowers, trees, and animals brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in these books filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing elements that make each state so special.

D is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet uses the alphabet to explore desert regions around the world, explaining the science behind what determines a desert and showcasing fascinating features and desert inhabitants. Budding scientists will traverse the rocky deserts of Mongolia astride the Bactrian camel, spy on the poisonous Gila monster and other lizards in the Sonoran Desert, discover geological wonders in Bryce Canyon National Park, and learn about desert weather phenomena such as dust storms and flash floods, and much more. A glossary of key desert-science terms and concepts is included.

Yes, the magnificent Grand Canyon sprawls across northwestern Arizona. Many of us have been there and many of us will visit it soon, but how much do we know about the rest of this southwestern state? Author Barbara Gowan and illustrator Katherine Larson help elementary-aged students and older readers alike discover the wonders of the Grand Canyon State through rich images, informative expository text, and simple rhymes. G is for Grand Canyon's multi-tiered approach to educating and entertaining assures that this fall thousands of readers will travel through pages from A to Z, in and around and beyond the Grand Canyon.

Discover the University of Notre Dame in this children's book filled with rhymes and illustrations. Each letter represents a unique tradition, place on campus or person important to ND history.

An introduction, through numbers, to some of Arizona's animals, geography, history, and more.