Little Miss Mary Discovers

Enjoy two stories of strength and hope in days gone by from Love Inspired Historical The Law and Miss Mary by Dorothy Clark Mary Randolph is determined to help St. Louis’s orphans, even if she has to battle with by-the-book police captain Samuel Benton. Sam is merely following through with the city father’s plans. But Miss Randolph’s feisty perseverance gives him second thoughts, reigniting his faith—and showing him how true love can fulfill all their dreams… Hannah’s Beau by Renee Ryan When a foolish elopement threatens her sister’s reputation, actress Hannah Southerland will risk everything to bring her home. Reverend Beau O’Toole agrees to help Hannah find the missing couple, but after that they must separate. Beau’s looking for a traditional wife—which Hannah is not. But could this unconventional woman be his perfect partner—in life and in faith?

Three little girls were looking out of the window on a very wet afternoon in March. They were so close together in age and height that sometimes two of them were taken for twins, yet there was a year between each of them. And they were unlike each other in looks. Charity, the eldest, had a quantity of red auburn hair down her back. She was very lively and talkative, and her eyes were always sparkling with fun and happiness. Hope, next to her in age, had fair golden hair and blue eyes; she was sweet tempered and rather apt to be an echo of anyone with whom she was. Faith, the youngest, was a quiet child, with short, dark, curly hair, and thoughtful brown eyes. She had a very sweet little face, but looked fragile and delicate beside her rosy, sturdy sisters. It was not a very cheerful scene outside the window. One of those quiet, dingy streets towards the outskirts of London, where rows of houses faced each other, all exactly alike, and where the only traffic was the tradesmen's carts rattling along, and an occasional cab or motor. But the little girls were talking fast and happily. The rain beating against the window panes did not depress them. The dark grey sky, the wet pavements, the wind whirling the smoke along the street from the chimneys opposite, the people hurrying by under sodden umbrellas, all interested the six bright eyes. And at last three voices shouted happily: "Here she comes, Granny! Here's Aunt Alice!" They left their post at the window and rushed to the door. Mrs. Blair, their grandmother, who was sitting in an easy chair by the fire, knitting small stockings, sprang up as if she were twenty instead of nearly seventy. She took a small kettle off the hob, and poured the hot water into a teapot. Tea was laid on a round table in the middle of the room. There was only a loaf of bread and a pot of treacle, but everything was very bright and clean; and the little room looked quite cheerful in contrast to the grey, dingy street outside. There was a canary hanging up in the window, and a handsome black cat sat washing its face on the hearthrug. Bright pictures were on the walls, and in the centre of the table was a big bunch of yellow daffodils.

Join 14 very special artists on a Creative Pilgrimage as they share exciting projects that they teach through the various art retreat venues from across the nation. As they teach their special projects, we experience what it's like to learn from this celebrated cohort of talented artists. Hear their unique perspectives about the importance of teaching—a process where through sharing knowledge, they also gain knowledge and develop community. Featured artists include: —Alisa Burke —Julie Haymaker Thompson —Lisa Kaus —Mary Beth Shaw —Maya Donenfeld —Roxanne Padgett —Sarah Ahearn Bellemare —Stephanie Jones Rubiano —Tracie Lyn Huskamp —Heather Smith Jones —Carla Sonheim —Mati Rose McDonough —Alma Stoller —Flora Bowley Peppered throughout the book are snapshots that give us a glimpse of some of the most amazing art retreats from across the nation. They are: —Squam Art Workshops —The Makerie —Artfest —An Artful Journey —Artistic Bliss —Valley Ridge Art Studio —Art & Soul —Silver Bella You'll get a special behind-the-scenes look at these special gatherings from the unique points of view of the coordinators, students, and instructors alike. Take a leap of faith into your quest to learn, teach, grow, and create with Creative Pilgrimage!

A lively picture book adaptation of the well-known children's hand-clapping rhyme, perfect for the whole family. Everyone knows some version of this popular children's hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the elephant's fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun. Popular children's author Mary Ann Hoberman has elaborated on this well known tale to create an absurdly funny story children will want to sing, chant, read, and clap to again and again.