Alida Massari

A prosperous but simple and pious Jew of ancient Alexandria comes to the realization of why God has permitted his great wealth to accumulate.

"Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To their astonishment, he does... or does he? Easy reading text is brought to life with delightful illustrations"--

An illustrated introduction to fifteen Christian saints.

What happens when Anansi, king of the spiders, is given a wonderful present? You can find out in this lively retelling of a tradition African tale, with easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband were rich and powerful, and wished to help others, giving treasures to the king to protect other secret Jews during the Inquisition. When her husband died, many said no woman would be able to run their powerful business, but Doña Gracia did. Escaping Portugal, she helped other Jews do the same, smuggling them out of the country on her spice ships...

The All About Angels Storybook Bible is filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging text that bring 36 pivotal Bible stories to life. Assembled in chronological order, these stories detail how God used angels on very important missions. Stories include: Abraham & Sarah, the talking donkey, Gideon, Samson, Elijah, Mary & Joseph, Jesus' temptation, Jesus' resurrection, and more! A simple message at the beginning of each story helps children learn...

Retells the classic Grimm fairy tale of the children who encounter a witch in the forest, together with three similar tales from Russia, Italy, and the Philippines.