Eerdlings

The official blog of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Anna’s Heaven

After the death of her mother, Anna and her father imagine that Heaven might be a place where one can...

 JUVENILE FICTION
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At Your Baptism

Presents the text from the French Reformed liturgy for baptism and explains the meaning behind the ceremony. On board pages.

 Juvenile Nonfiction
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Brother Hugo and the Bear

After painstakingly handcrafting a replacement copy of a library book, a medieval monk tries to protect it from a hungry...

 Character / Values, Family, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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I Am a Bear

A homeless bear living in a city has a hard time getting by, but when a little girl makes friends...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION, Poverty, Social Issues, Tolerance / Acceptance
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In Search of the Little Prince

Recounts the life of the French author, sharing his work as a pioneer of civil aviation and life as a...

 Juvenile Nonfiction
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Just For Today

"This decalogue for daily living from a beloved pope and saint offers the perfect reminder of how to make the...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Contentment, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poetry / Poets, Praise / Prayer / Hymns
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Mikis and the Donkey

"Mikis is thrilled when his grandfather buys a new donkey, but soon begins to worry that he is overworking the...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Family, Friendship, Grandparents, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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Mom, There’s a Bear at the Door

"A mother has several questions when her son tells her there's a bear standing outside the front door of their...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Humor, JUVENILE FICTION
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Parachute

"Toby is afraid of heights, but when his cat gets stuck in a tree, Toby must face his fears in...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Roger is Reading a Book

"Roger wants some peace and quiet so he can read his book, but his neighbor Emily has some hobbies of...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Family, Humor, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Thank You, God

Young children celebrate all of the things to be thankful for, including family and friends, homes and food, and the...

 Juvenile Nonfiction
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The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

"A picture book biography of John Roy Lynch, one of the first African-Americans elected into the United States Congress"--Provided by...

 African American, Biographies, Character / Values, Cultures, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poverty, Social Issues
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The Big Book of Slumber

"All creatures of the world find time to rest. In this lullaby book, countless cozy animals settle down in their...

 Animals, Bedtime, Books in Translation, JUVENILE FICTION
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The Gray Wolf and Other Fantasy Stories

A collection of fantasy stories by the man who inspired both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

 Fiction
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas

Retells the story of the life of Saint Nicholas, from his miraculous birth and generous nature to the many miracles...

 Books in Translation, Christmas, Folklore / Fables / Legends, Holidays, Juvenile Nonfiction, Praise / Prayer / Hymns
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The Right Word

Examines the life of Peter Mark Roget and his invention of the thesaurus.

 Biographies, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Writers & Books
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The War Within These Walls

It’s World War II, and Misha’s family, like the rest of the Jews living in Warsaw, has been moved by...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Comics & Graphic Novels, Courage, Grief / Death / Illness, Jewish Interest, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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The Yes

A great, orange thing called the Yes leaves his cozy nest and sets out for a Where he must reach,...

 JUVENILE FICTION
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Two Little Birds

Two little birds make their first grand migration south, and later return home to start new families.

 Animals, JUVENILE FICTION, Nature / Seasons
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