The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study

One of the main purposes of The Good and the Beautiful is to help children feel wonder and appreciation for all of God’s creations. In this unique, interactive book, children have the chance to discover forty stunning flowers found around the world, notice incredible patterns, and use their imaginations as they experience delightful details and learn the names of some everyday and unusual flowers.

43 pages, full-color, hardcover, 11″x8.5″

The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game

Children and parents will enjoy two engaging games that can be played with this gorgeous deck of over-sized cards: Pick a Flower and Sun Hat. Players will effortlessly master the identification and names of 40 flowers as they have fun. This game pairs perfectly with The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book.

40 full-color, double-sided cards in custom box

Items not sold separately.

This book and game are optional resources perfect to accompany our Botany science unit. They are included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

My First Nature Reader includes 20 short stories for brand-new readers. Each story focuses on one or two phonics concepts or groups of kindergarten sight words. My First Readers follow the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster A Cards, which are integrated into the Level K Language Arts Course Set. For example, Story #11 in My First Nature Reader covers ending consonant blends that correlates with a reading booster card, and avoids any concepts the child has not learned yet.

• 172 pages
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, full color, 5.5″x8.5″

The Good and the Beautiful My First Readers are not integrated with the language arts course, but are designed to give the child extra independent reading practice at exactly the level the child is on. These wonderful books boost confidence and make reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience.

Note: My Second Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster B Cards. My Third Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster C Cards.

My First Nature Reader is also available in PDF format by clicking here.

My First Africa Reader includes 22 short stories for brand-new readers. Each story is set in a different country in Africa and focuses on one or two phonics concepts or groups of kindergarten sight words. My First Readers follow the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster A Cards, which are integrated into the Level K Language Arts Set. For example, Story #11 in My First Africa Reader covers ending consonant blends that correlate with a corresponding reading booster card, and avoids any concepts the child has not learned yet.

• 178 pages
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, full color, 5.5″x8.5″

The Good and the Beautiful My First Readers are not integrated with the language arts course, but are designed to give the child extra independent reading practice at exactly the level the child is on. These wonderful books boost confidence and make reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience.

Note: My Second Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster B Cards. My Third Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster C Cards.

My First Africa Reader is also available in PDF format by clicking here.

For every physical copy of My First Africa Reader purchased, The Good and the Beautiful is donating $5 towards building wells in rural Africa. Learn more about The Good and the Beautiful humanitarian efforts by clicking here.

Level 3A

Close your eyes and pretend you cannot see or hear anything. You cannot tell your family what you want or need. You might cry and yell just like Helen Keller did! Now think about having a teacher come into your life who will never give up on you. That’s what Annie Sullivan did for Helen. Learn about the story of Helen Keller as she goes from a young child who is mad because she can’t see, hear, or talk to her loved ones to a smart and capable young woman who can speak, read Braille, and even write books!

59 pages, paperback, 5.5″x8.5″

Level 3A

Anne Marie loves to read—all the time and everywhere! Books take Anne Marie on so many adventures, and she would love for you to come along. Explore with Anne Marie as she overcomes fears, meets new friends of all kinds, and even learns a tip that may save her life one day, all through the wonderful world of books!

• 147 pages
• full-color illustrations
• hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Level 2B

Mary Helen is a happy little girl who loves God, family, friends, and horses. But Mary Helen has a problem–she’s too shy to talk to anyone else! Grown-ups and older kids seem too scary to talk to, so she can only lower her head and say nothing at all. Find out how Mary Helen is able to grow and face her fears through God’s love, some helpful advice from her parents, and caring for a beautiful black pony named Moki.

Level 1A

Meet Molly and the rest of her family as they go about their daily lives. Full of humor and beautiful illustrations, this book shows the love that a young girl has for everyone around her, as well as the appreciation she has for the little joys in life.

95 pages

Level 3A

When Prince Percy, proud as a peacock, is rescued by a humble family in the woods, he is shocked to learn something—the family believes they are richer than he is. What treasure could they possibly possess that would compare to his prized ruby? Through adventure, misfortune, and the love and forgiveness of the people in his kingdom, Percy might just be able to learn what is truly valuable. 

Level 2

Young readers will be excited to learn about two of their favorite animals in this fun, fact-filled book. Close-up photographs of real frogs and snakes will fascinate young readers as they keep reading to learn about the behaviors, diets, habits, and more of these interesting animals. Facts About Frogs & Snakes is just right for children reading at Level 2. Five challenge words will help them stretch their skills.

• 62 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect bound, 5.5″x8.5″

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Level 9

Suddenly the sound of heavy footsteps drew nearer, coming up the stairs, tramp, tramp, tramp, nearer, strange and threatening. . . . The Russian police of East Berlin. Five of them!

When twelve-year-old Hansi’s father is arrested, his world is turned upside down. Why was his father taken away? Hansi discovers a past he didn’t know his family had, and soon after, he embarks on an adventure he never could have imagined—a daring trek to cross the great wall that divides East from West Berlin.

With the help of a small dog and some other friends he makes along the way, Hansi comes to realize that the things he’s been taught in post-World War II East Berlin may not provide the best way to live after all.

162 pages

This book is a suggested read-aloud for the History Year 1 course and is included in the optional History 1 Book Pack.

*Offer available on select titles while supplies last. All closeout books are priced as marked. No coupon necessary. 40% discount begins November 21, 2023 and cannot be applied to prior purchases. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Closeout titles may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

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Level 8

When a simple farm boy befriends a strange and beautiful horse that has wandered onto the lands of Abbey St. Simon, the boy cannot begin to imagine the adventures he will have upon its back. As all of Christendom hangs in the balance, young Hugh embarks on a mission with unfaltering bravery and a sense of duty that will leave even the most powerful leaders and hardened warriors awestruck. Against all odds, Hugh is determined to save his people from the Saracens, with help from one of their very own majestic steeds.

“Set in the tumultuous times of the Crusades, this beautifully written story is an example of how a book can portray a violent time period without graphic details and can powerfully contrast right and wrong while remaining completely uplifting and appropriate. This adventurous tale has everything that makes a book good and beautiful: high moral and educational value, exemplary writing, and an intriguing plot.” —Jenny Phillips

247 pages

This book is a suggested read-aloud for the History Year 1 course and is included in the optional History 1 Book Pack.

*Offer available on select titles while supplies last. All closeout books are priced as marked. No coupon necessary. 40% discount begins November 21, 2023 and cannot be applied to prior purchases. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Closeout titles may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

Closeout sale! 40% off* republished library books while supplies last. Click here to see all closeout library books.

The Luke and Lily of the Lighthouse: Compound Words memory game teaches compound words (when two words are combined to create a new word) in a fun, engaging way with lighthouses beautifully illustrated by Ecaterina Leascenco. The game also expands memory and brain function for developing minds.

*An Original Game from The Good and the Beautiful*

*Offer available on select titles while supplies last. All closeout books are priced as marked. No coupon necessary. 40% discount begins November 21, 2023 and cannot be applied to prior purchases. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Closeout titles may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

Level 2A

“Lena wanted to dance. More than anything else in the world, she wanted to twirl and leap and dance around on her toes.”

Lena dreams of being a dancer and doing big, beautiful leaps for everyone to see. But first, she has to learn how! It will take both dance lessons and life lessons for Lena to learn how to dance. Lena will have to work very hard to be ready for her big recital. Will she have the perfect leap ready in time?

70 pages

Level 2B

With an enjoyable game and two part book set, children will be immersed in beauty and learning as they explore Treehouse Town.

The Treehouse Town books take readers on an exciting adventure with Ella and Jake as they discover new friends—and new problems to be solved.

When Ella and Jake find a treehouse in the woods, it is only one of several mysteries they encounter. Who are their new neighbors? Where is the mysterious light in the woods coming from? And who built this beautiful treehouse?

Ella’s dad went up the ladder, disappearing into the leaves.

“Oh, children!” he cried. “You’ll never believe what is up here!”

Book 1 – 63 pages

Book 2 – 99 pages

The Treehouse Town Parts of Speech Game helps children identify four basic parts of speech: common nouns, proper nouns, adjectives, and verbs. As children work to build a collection of treehouses, this simple game reinforces grammar principles in a fun way!

2 players, ages 6+. Contains one spinner, 48 playing cards plus instructions and key, and 16 colored game pieces all in a sturdy box.

This engaging game helps children identify four basic parts of speech: common nouns, proper nouns, adjectives, and verbs. As children work to build a collection of treehouses, this simple game reinforces grammar principles in a fun way!

2 Players, Ages 6+. Suggested for reading levels 1+. Contains one spinner, 48 playing cards plus instructions and key, and 16 colored game pieces all in a sturdy box.

Pair with the Treehouse Town book set by Jenny Phillips to make this game even more meaningful!

*An Original Game from The Good and the Beautiful*

Level 2B

Ella’s dad went up the ladder, disappearing into the leaves.

“Oh, children!” he cried. “You’ll never believe what is up here!”

When Ella and Jake find a treehouse in the woods, it is only one of several mysteries they encounter. Who are their new neighbors? Where is the mysterious light in the woods coming from? And who built this beautiful treehouse?

The Treehouse Town books take readers on an exciting adventure with Ella and Jake as they discover new friends—and new problems to be solved.

Book 1 – 63 pages

Book 2 – 99 pages

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Level 6

Boy of the Pyramids is the heartwarming story of the unlikely friendship that forms between an Egyptian nobleman’s son, Kaffe, and Sari, a slave girl from the Sinai region. Together, they come to understand each other’s cultures, learn the traditions and farming methods of the people who live along the Nile, uncover foul play during a bullfight, and themselves in danger while seeking adventure, understand Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, and ultimately solve the mystery that is woven throughout the tale. This is an engaging story of family love, compassion, sacrifice, bravery, loyalty, and adventure!

100 pages

This book is a suggested read-aloud for the History Year 1 course and is included in the optional History 1 Book Pack.

*Offer available on select titles while supplies last. All closeout books are priced as marked. No coupon necessary. 40% discount begins November 21, 2023 and cannot be applied to prior purchases. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Closeout titles may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

Level 2

Life in the North Woods is full of surprises, danger, work, and best of all: adventure! Young wolf pups, Will and Beth, discover the skills of hunting and protecting as well as the love of family and nature. Follow the wolf siblings through the North Woods as they grow from newborn pups to helpful members of the pack.

• 63 Pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect bound, 5.5″x8.5″

Level 2

I can read it all by myself! Young readers will be excited to learn about two of their favorite animals in this adorable, fact-filled book. Cute photographs of real kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs will fascinate young readers as they keep reading to learn about these lovable animals’ behavior, diets, habits, and more. Facts about Cats & Dogs is perfect for children reading at Level 2, while nine challenge words help them stretch their skills.

61 pages, full-color