HEROES FOR YOUNG READERS - for Rooted in Rest Followers

Real people, incredible, inspiring true stories for ages 4-8. We believe these 32 page, fully illustrated hardcover books are great for families to read together!

Corrie ten Boom: Shining in the Darkness
When Nazi Germany occupied Holland, Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) and her family risked everything to extend God's hand of love and protection to their Jewish neighbors. A perfect hiding place was built into the wall of Corrie's bedroom, but would Corrie have the courage to keep the secret, even if it meant she and her family would suffer greatly? In the darkest of nights Corrie's compassion, sacrifice, and forgiving spirit were a shining testimony to the triumph of God's love over evil. "No pit is so deep," she believed, "that God's great love is greater still." Hardcover, 32 pages.

C.S. Lewis: The Man Who Gave Us Narnia
The lively imagination of young C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) - or Jack, as he liked to be called - took flight as he spent long hours reading books of magical lands and dreaming up new ones. Those vivid images never left Jack, even when he was faced with the early loss of his mother, the difficulty of boarding school, and the challenges of wartime service. As a writer, a teacher, and a communicator of powerful Christian truths, the man who gave us Narnia continues to encourage readers around the world. Now Heroes for Young Readers makes C.S. Lewis' remarkable story available in this picture book all ages will treasure. Hardcover, 32 pages.

Brother Andrew: Taking Bibles to the World
Though he was only twelve years old, young Brother Andrew (1928-2022) snuck out late at night, passing out secret messages during World War II to help his native Holland break free from Nazi occupation. Following war's end, Andrew fought eagerly for his country in the Dutch East Indies and then, returning to Holland, discovered a new life of adventure transporting Bibles to countries where they were strictly forbidden. Despite danger and uncertainty, Brother Andrew and his international ministry, Open Doors, continue to take Bibles to closed-off countries throughout the world. Now Heroes for Young Readers makes Brother Andrew's remarkable story available in this picture book all ages will treasure. Hardcover, 32 pages.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Little House Life
When her family settled in Plum Creek far away from their previous home, new adventures, dramatic landscapes, and extreme weather awaited Laura Ingalls Wilder. Growing up to be a teacher, farmer's wife, and storyteller, Laura lived through one of the most exciting times in American history. Through her beloved books, including Little House on the Prairie, she captured the pioneering  life for millions of readers and many generations to come. Now Heroes of History for Young Readers makes Laura Ingalls Wilder's remarkable story available in this picture book all ages will treasure (1867-1957). Hardcover, 32 pages.

Daniel Boone: Bravery on the Frontier
Unexplored, wild land beckoned young Daniel Boone (1734-1820). As a teenager, he hunted and sold beaver skins. As a family man, he trekked through uncharted territory in the Kentucky wilderness, blazing the Wilderness Road and founding the settlement of Boonesborough. With wit and bravery, this frontiersman and natural leader persevered through confrontations with Indians, British soldiers, and fellow settlers, pushing America's borders west and establishing himself as a national legend. Hardcover, 32 pages.

George Washington Carver: America's Scientist
Born into slavery, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. In fact, as a boy George had so many questions that he set out from home alone to get an education. Overcoming poverty and prejudice, he would grow up to be one of the best scientists in the nation.  George believed that God had a purpose for everything He created, including the peanut--purposes he discovered through brilliant experiments. George's discoveries would help thousands of farmers escape poverty, a perfect reward for a man who simply wanted to use his creativity and knowledge to help others. Hardcover, 32 pages.

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• Publisher: YWAM PUBLISHING
• ISBN: 79787
• SKU: 79787

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