5th Sunday of Lent Year A:  April 6, 2014 First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer (Written for ages 6-9) Comment:  “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain that they may live.” (v9) The wind...

Name of Book:  And Then It’s Spring Author:  Julie Fogliano Illustrator:  Erin E. Stead Publisher:  Roaring Brook Press ISBN:  9781596436244 Audience:  4-7 years Summary:  A little boy and three animal friends plant seeds in the early spring.  The seeds take a long time to grow,...

4th Sunday of Lent Year A:  March 30, 2014 First Reading: 1st Samuel 16:1-13 The Seeing Stone (The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 2) by Tony DiTerlizzi (Written for ages 6-10) Comment: Sometimes to see clearly, we need help along the way. Many times children seeking their favorite...

Title: Are You My Friend? Author: Janice Derby Illustrator: Joy Dunn Keenan Publisher: Herald Press (PA) (June 1993) ISBN: 978-0836136098 Audience: Ages 4 and up Summary: A beautifully illustrated story of a little boy who takes a walk in the park with his grandfather.  Along the...

3rd Sunday of Lent Year A:  March 23, 2014 First Reading:  Exodus 17:1-7 Animal Strike at the Zoo, It’s True! by Karma Wilson (Written for ages 4-8 ) Comment: Sue is so excited for her trip to the zoo. She has been waiting an entire year to see the animals, but when she gets to...

Title:   Anna Was Here Author:  Jane Kurtz Publisher:  Greenwillow Books, 2013 ISBN:  978-0060564933 Audience: Ages 8 – 12 Summary: Anna and her baby sitter/Sunday school teacher, Jericho, began the Safety Club after a series of forest fires swept across Colorado becau...

2nd Sunday of Lent Year A:  March 16 2014 First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a  The Blessing Cup by Patricia Polacco (Written for ages 4-8- this text is long, and may not hold the attention of most pre-readers. It seems to be more appropriate for 7 and up) Comment: “…I will bless you,...

Name of Book:  The Blessing Cup Author:  Patricia Polacco Illustrator:  Patricia Polacco Publisher:  Simon and Schuster ISBN:  9781442450479 Audience:  Ages 4 to 8, though the text is longer than most storybooks for the lower end of the age range listed, and the picture book...