Most Popular Books by Patricia A. Pingry

A biography of the African American woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus led to a bus boycott.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce significant people and places of the battle that turned the tide of the Civil War.

Contains a collection of prayers suitable for children to recite at mealtime, bedtime, or anytime.

Using simple text and illustrations, describes the life and accomplishments of America's first president.

This well known story of the Bible is told in simple and easily understood words for toddlers. This board book version is filled with delightfully bright watercolor paintings.

Bestselling author Patricia A. Pingry introduces young children to the historic voyage of the Mayflower with this simply written board book that releases just in time for the 400th anniversary of the landing of the ship. What happened when the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower 400 years ago? With this simple and factual introduction, children can learn about the preparations, voyage, and landing of the Mayflower. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, this board book distills a pivotal moment in history for little learners.

A simple retelling of the Bible story in which a young man is sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt and eventually forgives them.

Children begin hearing Bible stories at a very young age, both in the home and in the church or classroom. But without context, these stories often present as a disjointed collection of individual events. This title will give little ones a "big picture῿ of the Bibleâ??from what it is to how it was written to the message it shares of God's love for us. Such context will help children to better understand the Bible stories they hear and how those stories relate to their own lives.

In simple words, retells the biblical story of a young shepherd boy who, armed with only a slingshot and his faith in God, faced a giant who had defeated many men.

Suitable for toddlers and ages upwards, this simply worded book tells the story of the Biblical character Joseph whose prophetic dreams and capacity to forgive save not only his family but also nations.

A retelling of the Bible story that tells how Moses was saved from death as a baby by his sister and the Egyptian king's daughter.

Tells the Old Testament story of God's creation of the world. On board pages.

A simple introduction to the multifaceted life of Benjamin Franklin. On board pages.

Simple text introduces young readers to Robert E. Lee, an American general.

Rhyming text describes various colors and where to find them.

Retells the story of how God created the beautiful Garden of Eden and how Adam and Eve, by their disobedience, were sent away from the garden.

These sturdy board book editions introduce major holidays and well-known Bible stories to toddlers through simple texts and gentle watercolor illustrations. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

When the Baby Looney Tunes gang takes a hayride, they hear from all the animals.

Dear Santa, Please bring me a puppy... writes a young boy who dreams of receiving a puppy for Christmas. Warm watercolors evoke the special bond between a boy and his dog, and young readers wil delight in discovering that Christmas wishes can come true.

The newest in this series of Meet books, introduces perhaps the most revered of Southerners who ever lived. Robert E. Lee was a tragic figure in that he chose to end his spectacular career in a cause that couldn't be won. But his courage, his determination, and most of all, his dignity in the face of defeat has endeared him to Americans even today. Bright watercolors illustrate the facts of Lee's life told in a light-hearted yet always respectful way. And children of all ages will learn about this Civil War hero.