Crystal Bowman: 36 books

This book introduces level-one readers to the sights and sounds of both country and city. The vivid and clever illustrations, along with the toe-tapping rhyme, help children experience God’s world in a fun way. From mooing cows to beeping cars, What Do I See? will hold the interest of young readers.

In Jake Learns to Share, its Jake’s birthday and he’s announced he’s going to eat his cake all by himself. He also intends to play with his presents all by himself. But he quickly discovers that leaving his family out of the fun makes for a boring, lonely celebration!

Kids learn about the importance of friendship in this level two book. In Otter and Owl and the Big Ah-choo! it appears that Otter is allergic—to Owl! Owl believes that they can no longer be friends, but Otter discovers the real cause of his sneezing.

Jake is excited about going to the beach with Mother, Father, and his little sister, Kelly. He wants to help out so they can be on their way. After spilling the milk, breaking a plate, and sloshing pickle juice in the picnic basket, he finally goes to his room feeling like he’s just in the way....

A Lesson in Trusting God Goliath the giant cat is scaring Little David’s brothers. But not Little David! He knows that God will always help him, no matter what. What will make Goliath go away? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to...

A Lesson in Trusting God for the Big ThingsDavid is the smallest mouse in his family. He can’t keep up with his big brothers. But when the king is sad, God helps David do something special to cheer him up.

A Lesson in God’s ConstancyLittle David’s best friend Jon is the king’s son. Together they have lots of adventures, like best friends do. But the king gets mad at David. What should Jon and David do?

Jesus’ friend has died. His other friends think Jesus could have helped if he had come to visit sooner. But Jesus has something special in mind, a surprise no one ever would have guessed. This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words...

A Lesson in God’s Love When a son asks his father for money and takes off in search of adventure, things don’t work out quite like he had hoped. Will his father welcome him back? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words...

Together with the FamilyLife® Resurrection Eggs®, this sweet Easter story will help young children begin to understand the events and importance of the very first Easter. In Lily’s Easter Party, Lily’s mom and dad plan an egg hunt that goes beyond chocolate bunnies and eg hunts! Based...

Your family’s gathered around the table. What’s on the menu? Cold stares? Stale prayers? The same old leftover questions about “what happened at school today”? Next time you sit down to eat, enjoy some spiritual food too! Get everyone talking—and learning—with the nourishment of Whit’s...

Jake’s friend Jason comes over to play with Jake and wants to play baseball. After Jason hits the ball several times, Jake wants a turn to bat. Jake keeps striking out, so Jason gets frustrated and goes home. Jake is discouraged at his inability to play baseball. Mother assures Jake that with patience,...

Owl has a big idea that ends in disaster, and he’s worried that his friendship with Otter is ruined—just like he ruined Otter’s scooter. But the friends learn about friendship and forgiveness in this level two story.

"A Lesson in Goodness Little Davis is kind and helpful. Everyone likes him—especially God. Then David hears that one day he will become a king! What does the mouse king think of that?"