Stories - Kids
"Whoa!" I Yelled, "Whoa!"
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A collection of true stories from the growing-up years of a farm boy that show how the influence of a God-fearing mother guided the soul of her son, who finally became a missionary evangelist for God.
60 Years of Guide
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Whether you’ve been reading Guide from its beginning or have enjoyed it anytime over the past six decades, you’ll find yourself inspired anew by the powerful true stories from its pages. This collection will become a classic in your home, serving as a ready resource for worships, children’s stories, and family devotions.
Abraham
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The exciting story of Abraham, the father of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, is told in fascinating detail. True-to-life conversations make the story come alive for middle school kids, and information boxes for more advanced readers delve into ancient culture. Part of the Family Bible Story series.
Adventures of Kado
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Kado listened wide-eyed and curious to the missionary who told stories of God and Jesus. Soon, he became the messenger of God to his village and beyond.
The Adventures of Monka The Monkey
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Entertaining and intended to be read aloud to preschoolers, Monka the Monkey teaches solid values and promotes good communication between parent and child. Besides, who can resist something as cute as a pet monkey—in diapers?
Animal Heroes
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Within this book are true stories about animals--great and small-retold by author Ernest Lloyd. These short animal stories are sure to delight younger boys and girls and show them that both wild and tame animals can indeed be heroes.
Baby Moses: I Can Read Series
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Baby Moses is a wonderful story from the Bible that is part of the I Can Read series. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
Bill's Lunch: I Can Read Series
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Bill's Lunch is a wonderful story about sharing new in the I Can Read series. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
Blondie's Big Ride Book 4 Ready to Ride Series
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When Trish, the girl’s riding instructor, gets cancer, Megan learns that even when things don’t go the way we’d like, God can make a difference in our lives.
Brush Valley Adventures
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After living in the city for thirteen years, Bruce Dardon has no choice but to move with his ailing mother to the country. With apprehension he finds himself in a new school, living on a farm and surrounded by strangers, but it does not take long for Bruce to realize that living in Brush Valley is really an adventure.
Camping with the J.M.V's
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In Camping With the J. M. V.’s, Arthur W. Spalding tells of some of the experiences within the Junior Missionary Volunteers camp, leaving you to judge for yourself if it is worthwhile.
The Cat's Got Her Tongue
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This is the story of six-year-old Bea. She moves to a farm and has adventures with a snake and a skunk and a storm and much more, including a superstitious grandmother.
Childhood Friends of Jesus
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This delightful book for younger children will tell the story of Rhoda, David, Joel, and Esther, who lived in Nazareth when Jesus did.
Chipmunk Willie
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Peek into the life of a chipmunk...
When Chipmunk Willie wakes up from a long winter nap, he is eager to explore the world around him. He finds plenty of excitement when he hunts for food and takes care of his family. There's a surprise around every corner as he runs into an old tomcat, a sharp-eyed hawk, a weasel, and a snake. Join Willie as he scurries from adventure to adventure.
Christmas Tree Farm
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God intended that our forests should be perpetual. The lessons in this book will offer instructions for children, in a delightful story, that will help them see the value in the forests of today and know how to preserve them for tomorrow.
Curse - Proof!
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This is a never-before published storybook by one of the church’s most beloved authors and storytellers, Eric B. Hare. After many years his daughter-in-law, Patti Hare, found his handwritten manuscript and carefully transcribed it, and submitted it for publication.
Danger On High Street
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The editors of this little book picked out some of the very best stories from the children’s paper called Primary Treasure and put them in this little book for boys and girls.
A Dog for Darcy
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A Dog for Darcy is the story of how one girl found that even the worst problem can turn out all right in the end—though sometimes in ways that you least expect.
Ducky, Snowy, and Tige
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This book for young children is full of stories about children and their pets. Great for reading to your child at bedtime or for Sabbath readings, this book is sure to delight your younger ones.
ELO the Eagle And Other Stories
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This book is a collection of true stories about wild animals that author Floyd Bralliar knew and loved in his childhood. They will awaken in the reader a genuine love and sympathy for our wild friends.
Esther the Brave Queen: I Can Read Series
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Children will be able to read the exciting story of Esther the Brave Queen all by themselves. They'll see how she was protected by God and chosen to save her people. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
Finding My Way in Milwaukee
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Jennifer moves to Milwaukee. This sets off a chain of events that result in fights, rebellion, pranks, cheerleading, and just wanting to be accepted. As time passes, she finds herself needing more than being cool has to offer.
Forever Stories Getting Ready for Jesus
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Book three in a 5-book set, written especially for preschool listeners and early elementary readers, describes the plan of salvation from the fall of Lucifer to the end of the millennium.
A Friend for Zipper Book 5 Ready to Ride Series
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Ruth-Ann was happy to have another horse around to keep Zipper company, but she knew Kaitlin was getting very frustrated with Mystery. Ruth-Ann asked her R2R pals to help, but they thought of someone who could give Kaitlin expert advice?
Friends of Fur & Feather
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Friends of Fur & Feather presents true stories of animals on the farm and in the forest. Read about Ginger, Tim Bird, Ira Antelope, and more in this book of old-fashioned stories great for reading to your younger children.
Going Up
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Do you ever need to explain a concept to a child using an illustration? Going Up teaches boys and girls in their young, tender impressionable years, lessons they will use for life.
Golden Stories for Boys and Girls
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Every little boy and girl likes pictures and stories. Golden Stories for Boys and Girls will uplift and inspire the young boys and girls of today who will be the men and women of tomorrow. Each story will teach your child a Godly principle that will help them understand God’s love and eternal law.
Growing More Like Jesus
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Besides learning the Bible, you will learn from the stories in this book, many changes that Heidi and Eric and even Mother and Daddy needed to make so they could grow more like Jesus.
Guardians of the Mercy Seat
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Guardians of the Mercy Seat chronicles the adventures of Laadan and his friends as they struggle to know God’s will for Israel—and their own lives—in the tumultuous days leading up to the capture of the ark of the covenant, and the troubled times following its seizure. Would they have the courage to stand for what they believe? No matter what? Would they ever be able to return to Shiloh to worship at the tabernacle? Or had God truly abandoned Israel?
Guide's Greatest Discovery Stories
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Discoveries may be big or small—but they’re always exciting! And sometimes they can lead to making important decisions between right or wrong.
Guide's Greatest Escape from Crime Stories
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In this collection of Guide stories, you will read of victims whose only defense is their witness. Of thieves who trade their dagger for a Bible. Of criminals who turn to Christ. And you will know that God still delivers those who cry out to Him.
Guide's Greatest Faith Stories
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As you read and retell these stories to family, friends, and anyone who needs a faith-boost, you’ll find your faith will be strengthened too.
Guide's Greatest Friendship Stories
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In Guide’s Greatest Friendship Stories you’ll see that friends can be found all around and often come in different shapes and sizes—and sometimes they’re furry!
Guide's Greatest Funny Stories
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The 30 stories in this collection will delight you while they enlighten you.
Guide's Greatest Second Coming Stories
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Guides Greatest Second Coming Stories remind us to remain faithful. Jesus is coming! And it will be worth the wait! I can’t wait! Can You?
Guide's Greatest Wild Animal Stories
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This is a collection of breathtaking true stories about God’s protection over those who had life-threatening run-ins with some of His most dangerous creatures. Hold your breath as Stuart sprints from a charging rhino, jump as Pastor Paulo spins on his heels to face a jaguar stalking him in the moonlight, and cringe as Lissy and Laura ignore mom’s warnings not to tease a monstrous bull . . .
Herbie the Hippo: I Can Read Series
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Herbie the Hippo is a fun story in the I Can Read series. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
I'm Adopted; You're Adopted
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Teach a child about adoption, joy, and the importance of belonging. The adoption metaphor reaches us all for we have all been adopted into the family of God.
In Beaverdom
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In addition to following the lives of beavers in Beaverdom, you’ll explore the lives of caterpillars, ants, locusts, cicadas, sole fishes, and falcons in this collection of nature stories.
It Did Happen
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Your early readers will love these classic, true stories, originally published in 1961. Thirty-nine total stories featuring life on the farm and in the home—, stories about friends, pets, and wild animals, and stories about the Sabbath—will educate while they entertain.
It Happened At Night
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Children will be educated in character and inspiration as they hear stories of Jacob and his fight with the Angel, Samson among the Philistines, Saul visiting the spirit medium, and many others.
Jacob
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He laid a clever plot to steal the birthright blessing from his brother, Esau, a hunter. Esau was furious! Jacob fled for safety to his uncle Laban. But what goes around comes around, and so the trickster was tricked–he asked for the hand of Rachel, but woke up to find he’d gotten Leah instead. With compelling power the ups and downs in the life of Jacob are dramatized here as never before.
Joash the Boy King: I Can Read Series
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Joash the Boy King is a Bible story in the I Can Read series. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
Joel's Oregon Summer
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After reading Joel’s Oregon Summer, you’ll understand better how to enjoy nature and how to keep it so others can enjoy it too.
Joseph
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This beautifully illustrated book about Joseph is based on careful research and includes a wealth of background information in addition to a well-crafted story and beautiful illustrations. Part of the Family Bible Story series.
Julie's 3 Special Letters
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Julie felt bad. Her family planned to go to the mountains for three weeks, and she was going to miss Sabbath School. But Mrs. Johnson had an idea. She would write Julie every week with a special story about Jesus. Discover those beautiful letters in this book for kids.
Julius Again!
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In this newest adventure of the pesky pet parrot, Julius returns, full of surprises. But the biggest surprise is when another parrot shows up on the scene.
K-Zoo News
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Join our K-Zoo News on-the-spot reporter as he delves into the fascinating yet sometimes kooky world of animals.
King David: I Can Read Series
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King David is a wonderful story for children, featuring one of the most beloved figures from the Bible. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
The Kingdom Scroll
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An exciting book that takes children on an adventure through several books of the Bible and introduces them to using a concordance. The final book in the series, The Kingdom Scroll teaches about Christ coming back to take us to heaven.
The Lamb Scroll
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An exciting book that takes children on an adventure through several books of the Bible and introduces them to using a concordance. Second in a series, The Lamb Scroll teaches about Christ's sacrifice on our behalf to save us from sin.
Lisa and the Drainpipe Prayer
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When Lisa gets a puppy for her birthday, her older sister Okie is jealous. When angry feelings help get Lisa in serious trouble, Okie learns about the power of prayer, trusting God, and valuing her sister.
Meet the Winners Jimmy and Joe
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This is the inspirational story of two young boys who learned the truth and did not stop sharing it with others.
Mohanraj
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This is the wonderful and inspiring story of a courageous boy from India named Mohanraj. Coming from a high-caste wealthy Hindu family to the Christian missionary school of low-caste untouchables, Mohanraj chose to learn more about the Christian God and the Bible.
My Dog Book, Retold from Our Little Friend
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Retold from Our Little Friend, these humorous and heartwarming stories about dogs and their loyalty to humans are sure to please dog lovers of any age.
Mystery at Maple Street Park
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Mystery at Maple Street Park brings together four kids to work on a school project that leads them into an adventure they will never forget.
Mystery on Colton's Island and Other Stories
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Mystery on Colton’s Island and Other Stories is an exciting collection of adventure stories that will fascinate young readers.
Ned of the Navajos
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This is the heartwarming story of Ned, a young shepherd boy living with his family on a Navajo Indian reservation.
Octopus Encounter
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Suddenly, something red hurtled right at Susan. Splat! It hit her mask and hung on. She struggled to her feet, screaming to her brother and jumping about. “Get it off! Get it off!”
“It’s an octopus!” Eric screamed.
Old Fashioned Camp Meeting
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In Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting, each day is filled with excitement, hard work, and fun as Helen, Lyle, and Ted romp through a Minnesota camp meeting long, long ago.
On the Trail with Freckles and Don
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In this book, On the Trail With Freckles and Don, your children will love to listen to, or read themselves, the wilderness adventures so delightfully told by author Ruth Wheeler.
Out of the Blue
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Shadow Creek Ranch is a special place—full of beautiful things like rivers and mountains, horses to ride, and nature to explore. But it’s also a place for troubled young people to escape from pain, the past, you name it. It’s also for them to heal.
Patty Jo In Happy Valley
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Come along with Patty as she learns about nature and its abundant life in the place called Happy Valley.
A Perfect Star
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The first book in the Ready to Ride series will remind you that all people (and horses) are different in one way or another, but God has made all of them special.
Petunia: The Ugly Pug
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Your kids will love this sweet story about a silly little dog and the child who learns to love and care for her pet . . . even though she’s not perfect.
Pinch River
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It was a mercy that he didn’t know the hardships that still lay ahead, or the number of years that would pass before he saw his mother again. But through it all God was looking out for him and brought him to a place where he could learn of Him.
Prince: The Persnickety Pony That Didn't like Grown-Ups
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Book #8 in the "Julius and Friends" series
A horse with an attitude!
The Radical Rescue
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The Radical Rescue delivers stories about Jesus for kids of all ages. Follow the ministry of the Savior from His childhood experiences with the priests in the temple all the way to His betrayal, death, and resurrection. Each story shows how Jesus was—and is—the Radical Rescuer from a much bigger problem than the Romans.
Rahab's Promise
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A delightful story of Rahab’s little niece, who experiences and survives the fall of Jericho. During the story, children will learn that God takes care of His children and keeps his promises. A read-to-me book or suitable for 3rd grade reading level.
Randy and Cynthia
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Come along with eight- year-old Randy as he and his family travel to Oregon to visit his cousin Cynthia. Along the way, each place offers exciting experiences while teaching Randy valuable lessons.
Redstreak and Dickey
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In this book, you will get to hear the stories of Redstreak and Dickey and Junior and the twins and all of their cousins.
The Rockhound Mystery
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Get ready for adventure as you peer through the magnifying glass and untangle The Rockhound Mystery with three kids who have a love for rocks and a nose for trouble.
Rumbling Wagon Wheels
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This is the story of young Johnny and his family and their adventures on the wagon trail.
Running on Empty
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Jennifer is a real person who discovered the secret to filling her empty heart—a secret you can learn as well.
Sarah Lee and a Mule Named Maybe
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Maybe is a big gray, mule who wins races and Sarah Lee is a big-and-tall 12-year-old who's not happy with her size. Her family is headed for the Canadian Rockies for a trail ride. As they hit the dusty trail, Sarah Lee learns a few things about mules. And prayer. And self-esteem. And why God lets bad things happen. And how much she has to be thankful for.
Secret of the Yellow Van
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Sometimes ten-year-old Jennifer cried and sometimes she was angry, but most of all she missed her daddy.
Secrets of the Desert Lights
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Lizards and Lights and Laws, Oh My! This fun true-adventure story for children ages 9-12 combines a riveting mystery with learning the difference between principles and rules.
Securely Strong: God’s Faithful Friends
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Securely Strong: God’s Faithful Friends is a collection of Bible stories about people like you who became strong friends with God. With a determination to be faithful, and with the acceptance of God’s mercy, they could praise Him and encourage others.
Seekers
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Long ago Jesus told the parable of the hidden treasure. Jesus’ simple story shared the powerful truth about the value of heaven. Seekers brings that story to life. Follow the story of Koz, Micah, and their parents. What had started as a simple job to help them earn some family money began an adventure that changed their lives—and the lives of everyone around them.
The Serpent Scroll
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An exciting book that takes children on an adventure through several books of the Bible and introduces them to using a concordance. First in a series, The Serpent Scroll teaches about the origin of sin and God’s plan for dealing with it.
Sharna and Poggy: Lights Over Lookout
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The story continues for Poggy and Sharna of Rocky Bay in this second book in the series. Even though the children’s beloved teacher has left, her influence continues through the lives of Poggy and Sharna as they show God’s love to those around them.
Sharna of Rocky Bay
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This is the heartwarming story of a young student named Sharna from Rocky Bay, Alaska, and a missionary teacher who changed her life forever.
Shelby's Best Friend: Shelby Shayne Stories 2
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Shelby’s Best Friend is the second book in the Shelby Shayne series about an eleven-year-old girl who is trying to find happiness after a big hurt.
Shelby's Big Prayer: Shelby Shayne Stories 1
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Shelby’s Big Prayer is the first book in the Shelby Shayne series about an eleven-year-old girl who is trying to find happiness after a big hurt.
Shelby's Big Scare: Shelby Shayne Stories 3
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In Shelby’s Big Scare, the concluding book in the Shelby Shayne series, Shelby has to confront new fears about her beloved Princess Ebony and her missing friend. Through it all Shelby never forgets that Jesus is there to help her no matter what.
Sheldon's Adventures In Heaven
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This delightful book helps children understand how real and wonderful heaven will be.
Shipwreck on Devil's Island
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Mutiny! Only Alaric knew of the sinister plot underway on Devil’s Island. He also knew that to tell would bring a terrible heartache to the girl he cared about more than any other person on the island. The true story of a shipwreck in 1609 on the island that is today known as Bermuda.
Singing Tree and Laughing Water
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When two little Native American girls are dropped off at the home of their adoptive family, many tears are shed. But it doesn’t take long for the irrepressibly curious Singing Tree and the slow-but-sure to trust Laughing Water to begin feeling part of their new family.
Skeeter the Wildly Wacky Raccoon
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From a tiny baby whose eyes aren’t open to a busy and curious raccoon whose eyes never seem to close, Chris’s pet keeps the whole family busy.
Skyscrapers: 365 Stories That Build You Up
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Eric B. Hare, legendary storyteller and missionary, crammed this devotional full of stories that will help you get to know Jesus—and have a happier life. You’ll get to read through the best story of all (just a little at a time), and you’ll even discover what Nehemiah, Christopher Columbus, and some Brazilian fishermen had in common (honest, it’s in here!).
Smoke in the Sky
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Smoke in the Sky is the story of Steve Hanson, a fourteen year-old-boy who spends the hot summer with his brother Jim and Jim’s wife, Rose, in the fire lookout on Pine Mountain, deep in the California Valley.
Stories Jesus Told
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Throughout Jesus’ life, He told stories to teach His followers. These stories are just as powerful for us today. Madge Haines Morrill weaves real-life situations in the lives of young Bobby and Ruth and the time-tested parables Jesus taught while He walked the earth, together into a book made just for young children.
Sugar and Spice and Everything…What Else, Mom?
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Ever wonder what this world would be like without any girls—or without any boys? That is what this little book is about.
Super Star Problems Book 6 Ready to Ride Series
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Kendra and her pony, Star, had the fastest time of the Ready to Ride Club on the pole bending pattern. Kendra was hoping her white pony would win a prize—but that was before the fireworks.
Survivors of the Dark Rebellion
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Telling the story from the viewpoint of Mark, recording angel and observer, the author takes a fresh look at the events surrounding the creation of this earth and the fall of Satan.
The Birthday Party: I Can Read Series
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The Birthday Party is a fun little story in the I Can Read series. This series was developed for the classroom, and home school teaching kids and encouraging the youngest of readers.
They Dared for God
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Learn about the courage and obedience of Joan of Arc, Johnny Wycliffe, Martin Luther, and many others in this book written especially for younger children of school age. Each story will inspire your child to follow God even in the midst of trials and persecutions.
Thunder: The Maverick Mustang
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Twelve-year-old Ken and his 14-year-old brother, Bob, worked hard on old man Weese’s ranch to earn the black mustang.
Trapped in Death Cavern and Other Miracles Stories
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When people pray, great things happen! God often answers by bringing quiet confidence into our hearts and guiding our choices. But sometimes, God will intervene in miraculous ways that defy our senses and expectations. This book is a collection of accounts of such events from around the world.
Treasure on Spyglass Hill
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Join best friends Gary and Scott as they try to solve the mystery of the floating lights and learn that treasures don’t always look exactly the way they’d imagined.
Trouble with A Capital T
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Trouble With a Capital T is filled with narrow escapes, suspense, trouble, and fun. By the time it's over, the boys learn responsibility and the value of making friends.
The Trouble With Longtails
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The Longtails family, which grew considerably within a short time, seemed to bring nothing but trouble.
The Trouble with Trumpets
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Jill has a lot to learn about life. Now she is in for a major lesson. The trouble began with a yellow trumpet…
The Truth Trackers
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After a tornado destroyed their farm and Voyager, their time-travel machine, Tony and his adopted little sister, Tie Li, moved to Chicago. Now he has something even better than Voyager to help him find life’s ultimate answers. But who is the mysterious hacker who invades his cyberspace and seems to know his every move?
The Ultimate Game
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David Robinson’s Sports Zone column in Guide Magazine has long been one of readers’ favorites. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Uncle Ben's Bible Stories
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Uncle Ben was a beloved children's writer and storyteller. This collection of his greatest Bible stories, originally published in 1933, contains stories of kings and slaves, powerful lions and evil serpents, tiny babies and great giants, and more!
Uncle Ben's Cloverfield
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In Uncle Ben’s Cloverfield, young children will find that worker bees’ interactions in the cloverfields can teach them many lessons about how to be a “worker bee” for God.
The Very Strange Story of Blaze the Cat
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Blaze’s adventures will entertain and teach Christ’s loving lessons about sharing, trust, and making good choices. Children will see how Jesus can use the sticky predicaments we get into to help us love Him better.
Voyager II: Back in a Flash
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“Voyager Go!” The machine disappears in a blinding flash, whisking Tony, Tie Li, and the newest crew member, Kim, off on an all-new fast-paced adventure.
Voyager: The Book
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Meet Tony Parks, an eleven-year-old whiz kid who lives in a world of microchips, gadgets, and books. He’s just finishing his most amazing invention. He calls it Voyager.
Wonder Tales of the Bible
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Wonder Tales of the Bible by Arthur Whitefield Spalding is full of biblical stories your children will love to hear over and over again! Great for family Sabbath readings or anytime!
Yosef's Story
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An angel, an unbelievable tale, and an impossible situation that changed his life forever. Yosef's Story is the first installment in a new holiday series entitled "That First Christmas."
The Zapped Tadpole and More Animal Stories
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Parents and youngsters alike will love these short animal stories that teach about God’s care for us.
Zippitty Do Dah
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Life isn’t always the way we’d like it to be. But in troubles large and small, God can be trusted.