Lisa Tawn Bergren Boeken

This collection features three charming stories that captivate the imaginations of children and adults alike. Each tale is designed to entertain while imparting valuable lessons, making it perfect for family reading time. The enchanting narratives and lovable characters invite readers to explore themes of friendship, kindness, and adventure, ensuring a delightful experience for all ages. Whether read aloud or enjoyed independently, these stories promise to foster a love for reading in young hearts.

This book offers a heartfelt exploration of parental love and its reflection of divine affection. Through relatable scenarios, it illustrates how parents express care and support, drawing parallels to God's nurturing relationship with His followers. The narrative emphasizes the importance of love in family dynamics, making it a touching read for both parents and children.

Mom touched my underdress--a gown made six hundred years before--and her eyes widened as she rubbed the raw silk between thumb and forefinger. She turned and touched Lia's gown. Where did you get these clothes? In Cascade, the second book in the River of Time Series, Gabi knows she's left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Siena longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence--while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead. But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she's willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever.

When Gabi and Lia finally learn to surf the river of time, they realize they must make hard choices about life and love in Torrent, the third and final book in the River of Time series. Gabi and Lia Betarrini have learned to control their time travel, and they return from medieval Italy to save their father from his tragic death in modern times. But love calls across the centuries, and the girls are determined to return forever--even though they know the Black Plague is advancing across Europe, claiming the lives of one- third of the population. In the suspenseful conclusion of the River of Time series, every decision is about life . . . and death.

As the sun rises on her snow-covered world, Little Cub wonders aloud…“What is heaven like?”With tender words, her Papa describes a wonderful place, free of sadness and tears, where God warmly welcomes his loved ones after their life on earth is over. Little Cub and Papa spend the day wandering their beautiful, invigorating arctic world while she asks all about God’s home: How do we get to heaven? Will we eat there? Will I get to see you in heaven? Papa patiently answers each question, assuring her that…“Heaven will be full of everything good.”This gentle story provides satisfying answers for a young child’s most difficult questions about what happens after this life, inviting “little cubs” to find comfort in knowing that God Gave Us Heaven.Also available:God Gave Us YouGod Gave Us TwoGod Gave Us Christmas

The story features a charming polar bear cub who, one night, cuddles up with her Mama and poses a profound question about her origins. This heartwarming tale explores themes of identity and belonging, resonating with both young readers and their parents. With over a million copies sold, it captures the curiosity of children and provides a gentle, comforting response to a question that many little ones ponder.

The plot follows Andrei and her fellow Remnants as they initially unite against the Sons of Sheol but soon become distracted by personal ambitions. Their journey takes a darker turn when they suffer the loss of two members, forcing them to refocus on their original mission. Set against a backdrop that spans the USA and Italy, the story explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle to maintain purpose amidst chaos.

American teenager Gabi Betarrini accidentally finds herself in 16th-century Italy--and in the middle of a fierce battle between knights bent on killing one another.

Now that Mama polar bear has another baby in her tummy, Little Cub is bursting with curiosity. “Why do we need a new baby?” she asks. “If we don’t like the new baby, can we send it back?” “Will you forget me when the new baby comes?”Gently and lovingly, Mama and Papa assure their firstborn that the new baby is a gift from God they want very much, just as Little Cub was–and still is. “God gave us you. Now he’s given us two!”The winsome sequel to God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Two playfully affirms a child’s uniqueness and place in the family and helps little ones accept, appreciate, and love their new siblings.

ECPA BESTSELLER--Over one million copies sold!As Little Cub and her family prepare to celebrate the most special day of the year, the curious young polar bear begins to wonder... "Who invented Christmas?" Mama's answer only leads to more questions like "Is God more important than Santa?" So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama's gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that... Jesus is the best present of all. This enchanting tale provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.