Helen Plum Library

Norman the Little Lost Sheep was, written to help children understand the scripture about the good shepherd leaving the ninety-nine to go look for the one who was lost. This story is as much for adults as it is for children. Because like sheep, we have all gone astray. And, at times, we need to be reminded we have a good shepherd, Jesus, who can lead us back to the right path.

"Old English Sheepdogs are teenagers all their lives!" I was told this a little over thirty years ago when I brought my first "sheepie" into our home. By watching their funny comical ways, our most recent household members, who are actually named Lizzie and Lenny, made writing this book so very easy. This series demonstrates how simple but cute this breed can be. Since these doggies are children at heart, these books are written to give back the...

Your child's new favorite bedtime story, Cuthbert is the tale of a majestic American bald eagle who loves to swoop and fly above the clouds, until one day, his life changes, and through adversity, he learns the power of God's love and grace and what it really means to soar. A wonderful book that helps children learn that no matter what happens, your spirit will always soar in the love of God.

Jesus loved animals and used their talents from time to time. He invited a pair of four-legged animals, a donkey and colt, to escort him into Jerusalem. Their names were Jenny and Cobalt. They had heard about the Son of God and were as eager as everyone else to see him. However, they were not sure if the men who had come for them had good intentions. When they were convinced that the men had come from Jesus, Jenny and Cobalt were humbled. The other...

Wilber the pig loved living with his mother, three brothers, and three sisters on Farmer Wilson's farm where he had yummy food and snuggles from his mother, but one day, everything changed when he is taken away to live on another farm. When Wilber runs away from Farmer Brown, his new owner, and ends up lost, he meets Cornelius the frog who gives him some good advice and tells him he must learn to ROG. (Rely On God). Will Wilber find his way back...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you feel alone and scared with nowhere to turn? Boone is a lovable little dog who finds himself in a bad situation, feeling unloved and abandoned. With God's help, Boone finds out that no matter how bad of a situation you find yourself in, God can work miracles and turn that situation into something far better than you could have imagined. Join Boone in his journey to his fur-ever home.

Jackie the Brave Faces Darkness is about a puppy who is afraid of the dark. However, he gets adopted into a Christian family, who then, over the course of time, teach him how to pray and trust in God's goodness for his safety and security. Trusting in God's goodness then gives the puppy peace of mind. The puppy's anxieties are calmed, and joy begins to fill his little puppy heart. Jackie the Brave Faces Darkness is the second book in a series of...

God gave Adam a really, big order. He was to name all the animals from around earth's borders. Kids will be delighted with the rhymes and lifelike colorful illustrations in Adam's Animal Kingdom. All kids will enjoy reading or listening as Moms, Dads, Grandparents or anyone share their favorite animal rhymes. It's also very educational. Big Bonus! The names of the animals are written in alphabetical order from A to Z. A great tool for teachers too. Children...

A cow and her calf bond and spend time together. Later, the calf interacts with other animals on the farm in a way that you get to know the calf. One day the farmer takes the mother to auction, and the calf is broken-hearted as the mother is taken away in the back of a truck. The night before the auction, the mother breaks out of the local stockyard, which is seventeen exhausting miles away from the farm, and finds her way back to the calf. In the...

Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Winnie was scared when she arrived at her new home and was not welcomed by Boone because she looked different, than him. Boone and Winnie thought they could not be friends, however, they soon realized how much they, enjoyed one another once they, looked past their physical differences. It can be scary moving to a new place and meeting new people. God teaches us to treat everyone we meet with love, kindness,...