New Releases by Marianne Hering

Based on the parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders, Bill the bull and Fergie the bullfrog try different materials to build a fort strong enough to withstand the wind and rain.

Based on the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Bill the bull loses his favorite teddy bear and recruits his friend Fergie the bullfrog to help to find it.

Would you rather . . . be thrown into the lions’ den or a fiery furnace? . . . eat locusts or pig slop? . . . see Jesus at the stable or the tomb? . . . walk on water or part the Red Sea? . . . be healed from paralysis or have your sight restored? The possibilities are seemingly endless. This adventurous devotional helps kids explore their faith through thought-provoking questions and timeless biblical truths. As kids imagine themselves in the Bible stories, they’ll also begin thinking, talking, and engaging deeper in their faith. Each quandary: highlights two biblical stories provides prompts to spark curiosity offers a reflective prayer and is overflowing with fascinating facts Combining Bible study with kids’ imaginations, this book will spark lively conversation in your homes, engaging the hearts of your entire family. Get ready for hours of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Over 1 Million Sold in the Series! When kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unforgettable story. "What happens if the guards find the Bibles?" Patrick and Beth are on the trail of Amelia, the government agent who followed them on their last two adventures. The cousins arrive in Russia in the late 1950s, and it soon becomes obvious that Amelia has a curious mission in mind here: to discover why people are willing to give their lives in order to share God's Word with others. The Soviet police are very careful with their searches. Will they discover the Bibles in the pastor's van? Will their mission to smuggle God's Word to Christians end with the bang of a slammed prison door? Big Risks in Russia incorporates the true accounts of Brother Andrew, "God's Smuggler," as he aims to get the Bible into communist countries.

Over 1 Million Sold in the Series! When kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of history as they race through each memorable story. Patrick is still reeling from his father's job loss when he and Beth take off on a new adventure from Mr. Whittaker. They have to move fast to stay ahead of the fires that were destroying Rome in 64 AD. As chaos spreads, they witness Christians working together to help others in need. But not everyone thinks so highly of the Christians, including Emperor Nero, who has a very different response to the destruction of his city. As Patrick and Beth navigate this dangerous time in history, they learn how Christians are known by their love, even when facing great adversity. This story entertains and introduces readers to the early church in the first century in a way that is educational and inspiring. Book #35 in the beloved Christian kids' series from the creators of Adventures in Odyssey. Filled with clean action and biblical values so parents and grandparents can hand these chapter books to children worry-free. Early readers will learn about ancient history and trusting God even when it's hard. With a unique blend of historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat excitement, the Imagination Station series keeps kids tearing through the pages!

Over 1 million sold in the series! When kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and young readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unforgettable story. Drought, Wind, and Fire takes readers back to the time of the prophet Elijah. The land is gripped by drought, where food, water, and faith in God are scarce. Amid these challenges, Elijah’s unwavering leadership and trust in God offer a beacon of hope. Can he inspire the people to return to God? As Patrick and Beth navigate this difficult time in biblical history, they learn how God works even in the darkest moments. This engaging story not only entertains but also introduces readers to the powerful narrative of Elijah in a way that is fun, educational, and inspiring. Book #34 in the beloved Christian kids’ series from the creators of Adventures in Odyssey. Filled with clean action and biblical values so parents and grandparents can hand these chapter books to children worry-free. Early readers will learn about ancient history and trusting God even when it’s hard. With a unique blend of historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat excitement, the Imagination Station series keeps kids tearing through the pages!

Over 1 Million Sold in the Series! When the kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unforgettable story. Lions and tigers and . . . oh my, are those . . . giants? Cousins Patrick and Beth knew their next adventure in Mr. Whittaker's Imagination Station was going to be epic, but this one may be their biggest one yet. They're off to meet one of the most famous families in the Bible--Noah, his wife, and their sons!

Over 1 Million Sold in the Series! When the kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unforgettable story. Patrick and Beth knew they’d be facing a danger more fierce than a polar bear or a walrus, but they never thought their opponent wouldn’t be large enough to see. After arriving in Alaska in the winter of 1925, they discover that a very small enemy—a disease called diphtheria—is sweeping through the town of Nome. Can Patrick help retrieve enough medicine for the children by riding along with Clearsky and his team of sled dogs? Meanwhile, Beth makes a new friend who wants to prove she can accomplish this mission using an airplane, and she’s not taking no for an answer. But can Amelia safely fly a plane over frigid and stormy Alaska? Will the dogs be able to get the medicine back to Nome in time?

Over 1 Million Sold in Series! Crisis in the Civil War. This softcover 3-pack of books 22-24 includes Freedom at the Falls, Terror in the Tunnel, and Rescue on the River. In 1861, the states are divided North and South, and the country is at its most vulnerable. The Imagination Station takes cousins Patrick and Beth to the heart of the Civil War. Can they help Abraham Lincoln hold the nation together while foiling plots against him? Can they rescue friends on the Underground Railroad? To succeed, they'll have to face hatred and hostility on the rails, down the river, and in the capital. When kids step into the Imagination Station, they experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they're whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time.

Over 1 million sold in series! When kids step into the Imagination Station, they experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure and excitement. Each book whisks readers away on an adventure with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. In Rescue on the River, the third book in a three-part story arc focusing on the US Civil War era, cousins Patrick and Beth attend Abraham Lincoln's inauguration and discover that their friend's brother Kitch is a slave in South Carolina. The cousins search for Kitch as they travel down the Combahee River with Harriet Tubman. They help with the secret mission of the Second South Carolina Volunteers, an African American unit. Will they be able to find and rescue Kitch?

Over 900,000 copies sold in the series When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they're whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. This softcover 3-pack of books 19-21 includes the following: Light in the Lions' Den, Inferno in Tokyo, Madman in Manhattan

"Join Patrick and Beth as they unravel the mysteries of the Imagination Station. The cousins travel to 1923 New York City, the home of Nikola Tesla, a quirky inventor. He has the knowledge to fix the damaged Imgination Stations. But can they get his help while keepig the machines' purpose a secret? Or will Tesla figure out how to alter time and change history? Meanwhile Patrick discovers an old friend - Eugene Meltsner - who has startling secrets of his own. Find out how loyal pigeon, a wild helicopter ride, and a mysterious photo all come together to save the future!"--Page 4 of cover.

After tsunami waves sweep over the Imagination Station, it breaks down completely. Patrick and Beth wash up on the shores of Japan on September 1, 1923. The cousins fear if the waters doesn't get them, the earthquake will! Disaster engulfs the city of Tokyo, leaving families and friends separated and desperate. Thanks to a Japanese celebrity and a performing elephant, the cousins escape the worst of the earthquake and aid an abandoned child. The read safety at the famous Imperial Hotel and call on all their courage to prevent more damage and help the helpless.

Cousins Patrick and Beth work with Allan Pinkerton and Kate Warne, the first female detective, to protect Abraham Lincoln from an assassination plot as he travels by train to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.

Over 1 million sold in series! When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure to inspire their imaginations. With each book, they’re whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. In Freedom at the Falls, the Imagination Station takes Patrick and Beth to 1860s America, the time of the Civil War. There they meet key historical figures of the period and help conduct escaping slaves along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. This is the first in a three-part story arc focusing on Civil War America.

Over 1 million sold in series! When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure. With each book, readers are whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. This easy-to-read adventure is number 19 in the successful series that has now sold over 1 million books. The Imagination Station has been acting wonky for several adventures now, handing out the wrong gifts and traveling unexpected paths. Patrick and Beth must call upon their courage, strength, and resilience in order to help others and survive real dangers that threaten them as they travel through time and space to encounter the prophet Daniel and the deadly lions’ den.

Over 1 million sold in series! When they step into the Imagination Station, kids experience an unforgettable journey filled with action-packed adventure. With each book, they’re whisked away with cousins Patrick and Beth to embark on a new journey around the world and back in time. This easy-to-read adventure is number 18 in the successful series that has now sold over 450,000 books in the series. Patrick and Beth arrive on an orphan train, heading west. They befriend an orphan who is falsely accused of being part of a train robbery. No one will adopt the child. Patrick and Beth stay with their new friend until the end of the line. All the while, they search for Eugene, who is missing somewhere in time.

Over 1 million sold in series! Patrick and Beth have escaped from volcano lava only to be separated again, and no one knows exactly where Beth has gone. Eugene and Patrick frantically try to fix the Imagination Station so they can find Beth, who unbeknownst to them has landed in the Amazon jungle. Will Patrick find Beth? Will Eugene be able to fix the broken Imagination Station? What will happen to the strange man with the spear in his side? Find out in the latest Imagination Station adventure!

Beth and her cousin Patrick travel in Mr. Whittaker's invention, the Imagination station, to ancient Egypt, to Fiji in the 1850s, and to the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation.

When the Imagination Station sends time-traveling cousins Patrick and Beth to a ship that is captured by the British during the Revolutionary War, they are befriended by James Forten, a free Black of Philadelphia, and help save the life of an imprisoned boy dying of scurvy. Includes a secret word puzzle.

Over 1 million sold in series! Beth and Patrick travel to the Holy Land. Patrick joins the wise men as they travel toward Jerusalem. Beth winds up at Herod’s palace and sees the king’s reaction when he finds out about the newly born King of the Jews. The cousins meet up at the palace. Devout Simeon tells them where they can find the baby Jesus. Beth and Patrick set out with the wise men only to discover they’ve been followed by one of Herod’s soldiers. Knowing that death is in store for the Baby Jesus if the soldier finds Him, Beth and Patrick carry out a plan to keep the baby safe.

Kidnapped by Celtic Druids in 433, time traveling cousins Patrick and Beth find themselves in the midst of a power struggle among the leaders of Ireland.

Patrick and Beth travel to northern Africa where Beth tries to prevent a girl her own age avoid becoming a sacrifice to a vicious dragon killing the local town's livestock and Patrick joins a Roman knight on a quest to kill the dragon.

Time-traveling cousins Patrick and Beth go to ancient Egypt, where they try to find ways to encourage Tabitha, a Habiru girl, and her people, who are being enslaved, to keep faith and hope alive, by exploring the tomb of her people's prince.