and slave--each book offers a riveting and eloquent exploration of a nation and its people grappling with racism and injustice

this book suggests a number of practical and playful ways to celebrate the people we share our lives with

Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire

with an eight-year-old daughter in tow

If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Hard: And Other Reassuring Truths Adventure and slave--each book offers aGive someone a lift! Following a series of misadventures trying to get to Nauvoo on an airplane with several nieces and nephews, Sheri Dew writes that she was ready to scrap the trip and just go home. A simple statement by her niece restored her perspective: "Aunt Sheri, if life were easy, it wouldn't be hard." The fact is, life is hard but that's okay. If we learn to turn to the Lord, he can make our burdens light. Distinguishing between burdens and