New Releases by Dandi Daley Mackall

release date: Mar 28, 2002

After settling in Ashland, Ohio, Winnie Willis discovers a beautiful but mistreated Arabian mare who is known as Salvaje because nobody has been able to train her, and trusts in her Christian faith to find a way to help.

The Silence of Murder

Sixteen-year-old Hope must defend her developmentally disabled brother (who has not spoken a word since he was seven) when he is accused of murdering a beloved high school baseball coach.

Birthday Blessings (Little Blessings)

Birthdays are big when you're little. So here's a little book of big fun celebrating every kid's special day. This fourth board book in the best-selling Little Blessings line is full of rhythm and rhyme from the talented Dandi Daley Mackall. Plus every page turn brings a colorful splash of adorable illustrations by Care Bears artist Elena Kucharik. Birthday or no, armed with this book, parents and grandparents are guaranteed to make a friend--and a memory!

Christmas Blessings (Little Blessings)

The Little Blessings characters enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the season in this new holiday board book. Discover family fun, childlike wonder, and the true Christmas blessing-- Jesus. A great new addition to the popular Little Blessings line for children ages 0-5.

Journey, Easter Journey

by: Dandi Daley Mackall, Gene Barretta

As the second book in author Dandi Mackall's seasonal series, Journey, Easter Journey! presents the biblical story of Christ's life, death, and resurrection in a way that is engaging and appropriate for young children. Mackall's first book in the series was Off to Plymouth Rock! Great for kids age 3-7, this short, poetic verse with brilliant illustrations is lighthearted but filled with reverence for the sacrifice Christ paid. This story presents the life of Christ as a journey, beginning in Bethlehem with His birth, then moving on to His life in Nazareth and Galilee, telling about His Father's love. Finally, Christ's journey to Calvary, and the wondering if this was His journey's end. But indeed it wasn't the end, as His journey continued with His resurrection and ascension. This short verse concludes with the encouragement that someday we can all journey on to heaven and be together with Christ. Perfect for Easter story-telling or for using as a teaching tool with homeschoolers.

Portrait of Lies (TodaysGirls.com #2)

by: Dandi Daley Mackall, Terry Brown

Meet Jamie

Budding artist Jamie has trouble scrapping up enough money for art camp, so she tries to create a quick portrait for an online art contest. But between long hours working at the teen hangout (the Gnosh Pit) and self-inflicted stress over the contest deadline, Jamie's creativity wanes. When a mysterious e-mailer offers encouragement, something happens, but it's not what Jamie expects in The Portrait.

The Legend of Ohio (Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales)

Young Dikewamis and her family are forced to keep moving as the "moving stone mountains" creep closer and closer to their village, driving away the bison and deer, turning the waters to ice, and hardening the earth, making it impossible to grow food. Their Chief, Tarachiawagon, has had a vision in which he sees fingers of water in a bountiful land. Thus he calls his people to embark upon a journey. The long, arduous trip will test the faith of many, including Dikewamis, but ultimately, it will lead their people to a new land. They will call this land Ohio, named for the many rivers that cross it -- the fingers of water Tarachiawagon saw in his dreams. Ohio means "beautiful river", and today we know that it has more than 25,000 miles of rivers and streams. Dandi Daley Mackall has authored over 350 books for children and adults, with sales of 3 million in 22 countries. Although she has always been interested in Native American culture and history (with the rumor of a distant Native American branch in her own family tree), The Legend of Ohio is her first Native American legend. She lives in rural Ohio. Illustrator Greg LaFever's career spans 25 years. His impressive client list boasts such names as Kenner Toys, Owens Corning, and Busch Gardens, among many others. The Legend of Ohio is his first children's book. Greg lives with his family in Oxford, Ohio.

The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving

by: Dandi Daley Mackall, Richard Cowdrey

In The Legend of St. Nicholas, the new artwork, created by Marley and Me illustrator, Richard Cowdrey, captivates audiences and tells the story of a young man named Nicholas, who was moved by the plight of the poor and needy. Nicholas spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest Gift of all, Jesus Christ. This gentle Christmas book introduces the original St. Nicholas and offers inspiration for readers to become cheerful givers themselves. The final pages in the book include fun Father Christmas traditions in other lands.

I'm Not Afraid Series: Don't Cry, Lion!

Don't Cry, Lion! -the story of a timid lion sent into a den with a "bully" lion. Then a man named Daniel gets thrown into the den. (Fear of others, as a bully.)

These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian-based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full-color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre-schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

Little Lost Donkey (I'm Not Afraid Series)

Little Lost Donkey -Mary & Joseph's donkey overcomes fear of getting lost when he finds the stable for the Christ Child. [Fear of getting lost]

God Created Me! (Little Blessings)

Most baby books begin when a baby is born, but this one begins when the world was born-from creation, to mom and dad, to baby. There is space to record how mom and dad met, and what they were like as kids. There's even a family tree. With helpful charts and plenty of space for photos, this baby book will be treasured forever. The acid-free pages are safe for photos and beautifully designed with Little Blessings artwork throughout.

No, No Noah! (I'm Not Afraid)