In The Man Who Saved The King, Papa tells little Billy the wonderful story of William who struggled with his size and strength as a child. When he grows into a man, William's childhood burden becomes the key to change Scotland's history forever. This tale, based on the historical story of William Rule and King Robert the Bruce, takes children on a beautiful journey through ancient Scotland while teaching that all of us are born for a purpose.

The Man Who Saved the King (Papa and Billy)

Children's Books

Turnbull, Betty

Literature & Fiction

Light Messages

A Sergeant in the House, tells the story of Lenny who desperately wants a puppy. His father is in the military, the family must move frequently, and Lenny is still very young to care for an animal, so Lenny strikes a bargain: When his daddy becomes a sergeant, Lenny can have a puppy. When his father is deployed to war, Lenny learns what it means to be responsible, to care for his family, and to help around the house. A dreaded phone call brings the news that Lenny's father has been injured and is being sent home. When Lenny's father explains that this means he'll never become a sergeant, Lenny realizes that what he truly wants is his daddy--puppy or no puppy. This heartwarming story is a salute to military families across the country, and a cheer for our nation's heroes.

A Sergeant in the House

Animals

Book of the Year Award finalist from Foreword Reviews.Award-Winning Finalist in the "Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction" category of the 2014 International Book Awards2013 Gold Medal from Stars and Flags Book Awards (Children's Books, Early Childhood) A Sergeant in the House, tells the story of Lenny who desperately wants a puppy. His father is in the military, the family must move frequently, and Lenny is still very young to care for an animal, so Lenny strikes a bargain: When his daddy becomes a sergeant, Lenny can have a puppy. When his father is deployed to war, Lenny learns what it means to be responsible, to care for his family, and to help around the house. A dreaded phone call brings the news that Lenny's father has been injured and is being sent home. When Lenny's father explains that this means he'll never become a sergeant, Lenny realizes that what he truly wants is his daddy puppy or no puppy. This heartwarming story is a salute to military families across the country, and a cheer for our nation's heroes.

A kind word or deed has the power to change a life forever.In Robbie the Royal Messenger, Papa tells Billy the exciting story of Robbie's journey from gathering firewood for Stirling Castle to becoming the King's most trusted messenger. As Billy learns, Robbie's transformation is made possible through a simple act of kindness.This story set in early Scotland shares the importance of being kind, especially to our neighbors who are isolated and lonely. Through Robbie, we see that kindness always leaves us better off, and sometimes it's even repaid many times over.

Robbie the Royal Messenger (Papa and Billy)

In Robbie the Royal Messenger, Papa tells Billy the exciting story of Robbie’s journey from gathering firewood for Stirling Castle to becoming the King’s most trusted messenger. As Billy learns, Robbie’s transformation is made possible through a simple act of kindness.
This story set in early Scotland shares the importance of being kind, especially to our neighbors who are isolated and lonely. Through Robbie, we see that kindness always leaves us better off, and sometimes it’s even repaid many times over.

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The Man Who Saved the King (Papa and Billy)

The Man Who Saved the King (Papa and Billy)

A Sergeant in the House

A Sergeant in the House

Robbie the Royal Messenger (Papa and Billy)

Robbie the Royal Messenger (Papa and Billy)