Central Kansas Library System

The story of mankind is represented by a gardener, his son, the wicked one, and a world populated by ants. Drawing inspiration from the works of Fellini and Bergman, this is Forsberg's thought-provoking 1960s cinematic metaphor with breathtaking imagery and mind-blowing and photography by the distinguished macro-cinematographer Robert Crandall.

A day like any other Friday, only an all-out-race war is underway today and no one in this upscale neighborhood is safe, not even a young child whose purity and innocence serves as counterpoint to the chaotic turmoil unfolding all around him.

Adam Raccoon and King Aren reenact this paraphrasing of the Adam and Eve Bible story, illustrating God's forgiveness of sin and His wish for our salvation.

When he tries to build an airplane without reading the instructions, Adam Raccoon soon learns that "doing what feels right" is not always the correct way to proceed.

Adam Raccoon invites those he thinks are the "important" animals to the king's dinner and ignores the "unimportant" ones, and then learns there is enough for everyone.

A farmer's daughter receives a mysterious gift which she neglects and then discards, only to find out on Easter morning how special it is. Bible verses link the story to the life of Jesus.

Logan discovers how much good can come from the sunflowers he lovingly tends all summer. Text is interspersed with Bible verses.

Life is like the game of football. Teammates preparing for battle. Mentors coaching from the sidelines. Opportunities to persevere through trials, recover from injuries, regroup during a timeout, adjust after penalties, and celebrate the victories. As the wife of a high school football coach, Candee Fick has learned a lot about life as illustrated on the football field. If you like football or sports, you will relate to this collection of short devotional...

A shepherd leaves his entire flock to rescue just one lost sheep in this classic Bible tale. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions. The Parables help young readers visualize various ethical situations and offer gentle guidance...

A sower's seeds land on three different types of soil, yielding growth only in the fertile earth. This simple Bible story compares our relationships with God to the life of a plant. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions....