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Winner of the DeRose-Hinkhouse Award of Excellence from the Religion Communicators Council.

An inspiring biography for middle grade readers!

Robert Sengstacke Abbott (1870-1940) was an influential African American who founded the newspaper The Chicago Defender in 1905, one of the first newspapers written for the African American community. Through the newspaper Abbott strongly encouraged African Americans living in the South to move north. Abbott was instrumental in organizing the Bud Billiken Parade. Abbott became involved in the Bahá’í community late in his life, attracted to the teachings on religious and racial unity.

This is the first book in the newly launched Change Maker Series, highlighting people connected with the Bahá’í Faith who worked to bring about social change.

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Readers' Favorite® 5 Star Award Winner

Brilliant Star, Volume 49, number 6, January / February 2018

This issue of Brilliant Star discusses limitless force – setting goals and working to achieve them; finding your gifts and sharing them with the world; and learning about responsibility, self-control, and inner calmness.

Gold Award Winner from the Mom’s Choice Awards, named among the best in family-friendly media.

Story Monsters Approved! Honoree in the Cultural Diversity Category

5-Star Review from Readers' Favorite

Sing along with friendly fruit from the Farmers' Market who come in diverse colors, shapes, and sizes. Young children will enjoy exploring what makes these neighbors different, the same, and all so lovable. This hardcover picture book introduces the concepts of unity and diversity through adorable characters and simple, rhyming lyrics. Ideal for children ages 2-5.

"Heartwarming, cheery pictures of jolly singing pears, apples, oranges, grapefruit and plums dance across the pages, inviting a friendly celebration of diversity and joy... Sweet Neighbors Come In All Colors is an 'absofruitly delightful ' song story teaching acceptance of differences and celebration of diversity." —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

Visit SweetNeighbors.org to hear the song and watch the video.

Throughout one magical night, a child dreams of a world in which diversity is cherished, and the beauty of every child celebrated. This poetic children’s book is filled with lovely illustrations that capture the beauty of children and the natural world, and was awarded Silver in the 2018 Nautilus Book Awards as a book that promotes peace.

A children's book that presents a brief history and stories from the early life of the Báb. The Báb (1819-1850) is the Forerunner to Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Using carefully gathered information about the Báb, this unique story will help to introduce the Báb to children and give them a glimpse into His extraordinary life. Written for children ages 6 to 10.

The unlikely friendship between two animals, an elephant calf and a lion cub, pushes their families to learn about and accept others even if they are different. This is a story for children to learn about the importance of friendship and consultation.

Awesome Kindness is a story about two friends who create their own happiness from each other and strengthen the confidence of one another. When another animal tries to bully them, they are able to teach her the joy of laughter and play.

Bahá'í Prayers for Children is a beautifully-illustrated board book for children containing a selection of prayers for children.

Bahá'í Readings for Children is a beautifully-illustrated board book for children containing selections from the Words of Bahá’ulláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

Divine Springtime is a beautifully-illustrated board book for children containing selections from the Hidden Words of Bahá’ulláh.

Garden of Virtues is an engaging introduction to the concept of virtues for children. This book is a wonderful resource for parents and teachers, and would make a great addition to any lesson plans for children’s classes focused on virtues.

A Pocketful of Pearls is a small compilation specially geared toward junior youth and youth, but still a wonderful booklet for all ages. It contains prayers for “When you are happy,” “When you need help,” and more. It also includes quotes related to loving God, serving others, overcoming faults, and more. This compilation includes quotes from the Bahá’í Writings as well as Christian passages. This booklet is easy to carry in a bag or makes a nice gift to give away to friends.