Level 2B

All his life Hugo has dreamed of being a hero, a mighty knight in shining armor. There is just one problem: Hugo never finishes anything! When a powerful thunderstorm threatens the village, will Hugo be able to step up, stick to the task, and save the day? Come along with Hugo as he discovers that doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, is what makes a true hero.

• 70 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Hugo the Hero is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Aspiring artists, young and old, learn through simple steps to draw fun and easy birds. 

In Drawing 100 Fun & Easy Birds, draw a high-stepping flamingo, a whimsically patterned owl, a graceful swan, and more!

• 57 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x11″

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For Littles

Introduce your child to the many unique and fascinating birds that God has created with the Birds board book. As you read, the child taps the swan in the pond, shows the crow where to go, and says whoo whoo like the owl.

With their charming illustrations and engaging text, The Good and the Beautiful Board Books captivate your young child’s mind. The thick board pages are ideal for little hands to turn. Designed for 2–5 year olds.

16 thick, full-color board pages; 6.5”x8.5”

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Note: Due to the nature of board book material and other factors such as shipping conditions, slight variations in the board books may occur. These variations do not affect usability.

For Littles

Introduce your child to the wonders of the forest and God’s wonderful creation with the Forest board book. Enjoy a walk through the forest to see what can be discovered—squirrels, foxes, mushrooms, water, and more!

With their charming illustrations and engaging text, The Good and the Beautiful Board Books captivate your young child’s mind. The thick board pages are ideal for little hands to turn. Designed for 2–5 year olds.

16 thick, full-color board pages; 6.5”x8.5”

Find all board books on The Good and the Beautiful Board Books page.

Note: Due to the nature of board book material and other factors such as shipping conditions, slight variations in the board books may occur. These variations do not affect usability.

Aspiring artists, young and old, learn through simple steps to draw fun and easy trees.

In Drawing 100 Fun & Easy Trees, draw an evergreen tree decorated with tinsel, a whimsical palm tree, a weeping willow heart tree, and more!

• 59 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x11″

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Level 2B

Deep in the forest of the Kingdom of North lives a little boy named Atlas who dreams of one day becoming a mapmaker just like his father. It seems like such fun to go on wonderful adventures exploring land that no one else has ever seen! Whenever he is invited to come along on a trip with his father, though, Atlas feels frightened of the unknown. Join Atlas and his best friend, Waffles the horse, as their bravery is put to the test in this beautifully illustrated story.  

• 67 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Atlas and His Amazing Adventure is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level K

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
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Good and Beautiful 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.

Level K

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
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

The Good and Beautiful 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 1

My Second Nature Reader includes 20 short stories for beginning readers at a first grade reading level. Each story focuses on one or two phonics concepts or groups of first grade sight words. My Second Nature Reader follows the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster B Cards, which are integrated into the Level 1 Language Arts Course Set. For example, Story #16 in My Second Nature Reader covers OU and OW that correlates with a reading booster card, and avoids any concepts the child has not learned yet.

• 188 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

My Second Nature Reader is not integrated into the language arts course, but is designed to give the child extra independent reading practice at exactly the level the child is on. Good and Beautiful Readers boost confidence and makes reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience.

Note: My First Readers correlate with the Reading Booster A Cards. My Third Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster C Cards.

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

Level 2

My Third Nature Reader includes 20 short stories for beginning readers at a second-grade reading level. Each story focuses on one or two phonics concepts or a group of sight words. My Third Nature Reader follows the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster C Cards, which are integrated into the Level 2 Language Arts Course Set. For example, Story #16 in the My Third Nature Reader covers the phonics concept OUR and OUGH that correlates with a reading booster card, and avoids any concepts the child has not learned yet.

• 182 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with fabric bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

My Third Nature Reader is not integrated into the language arts course, but is designed to give the child extra independent reading practice at exactly the level the child is on. The Good and Beautiful Readers boost confidence and makes reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience.

Note: My First Readers correlate with the Reading Booster A Cards. My Second Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster B Cards.

My Third Nature Reader is also available in PDF format 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
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Helen Keller—Into the Light is a level 3A original publication perfect for students who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

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″

Anne Marie’s Reading Adventures is a level 3A book perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

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.

• 68 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Mary Helen and the Black Pony is a level 2B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 1B

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
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

I am Molly. This is Mac. is a level 1B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

Prince Peter likes eating only three things, even though the palace cook tries her best to tempt him with delicious alternatives. When the people of the kingdom fall ill, Peter’s pickiness seems like a good thing, but in the end he learns that he can only save the day if he is willing to face his fears.

Parents and children alike will enjoy this story, full of beautiful illustrations, as they learn that sometimes it’s good to step outside of their comfort zones.

• 71 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Peter the Persnickety is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 2B

“I want to help,” said Penny. “Please let me!”

“How could you help?” asked the king. “You are only seven years old.”

Watersford is usually a peaceful place, so when trouble arises, Princess Penny wants to help. Though many in the kingdom doubt her abilities, and despite the obstacles in her path, Penny sets off to make things right. Beautifully illustrated, this charming tale reminds readers that sometimes heroes come in unexpected sizes.

• 70 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Princess Penny Saves the Day is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 1B

Travel to a land long ago where a girl named Kate wants nothing more than to be a real queen one day. Although Kate, being blind, can’t see the beautiful mill and land where she lives, she can feel, smell, and hear the beauty around her. When Kate unexpectedly finds a real crown in the forest, she is taken on a journey that will change her life.

• 55 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

A Crown for Kate is part of the Gold Tales series. These hardcover level 1B books with whimsical illustrations and uplifting messages are all original publications and can be read in any order. The Gold Tales series also includes Jack and the Lost Maze, Blake the Brave, and Jane and the King.

Level 1B

Blake the Brave spends his days doing brave things and being a brave boy. One day he is faced with something he finds he is afraid of, and there is no one nearby to help him. Will Blake find the courage to face his greatest fear?

• 33 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Blake the Brave is part of the Gold Tales series. These hardcover Level 1B books with whimsical illustrations and uplifting messages are all original publications and can be read in any order. The Gold Tales series also includes Jack and the Lost Maze, A Crown for Kate, and Jane and the King.

Level 1B

Jack has always been interested in the story about an old, hidden maze in the beautiful, mysterious hills around his home. One day, while tending his flock of sheep, Jack chases a sheep under a bush and finds himself in the lost maze! He cannot find his way out and wonders if he will ever get back home. Jack’s faith in God and his love of music and animals work together in this enchanting tale.

• 58 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Jack and the Lost Maze is part of the Gold Tales series. These hardcover level 1B books with whimsical illustrations and uplifting messages are all original publications and can be read in any order. The Gold Tales series also includes Blake the Brave, Jane and the King, and A Crown for Kate.

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 just might be able to learn what is truly valuable. 

• 82 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Prince Percy and the Big Red Ruby is a level 3A book perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

William and his family were hungry when rain did not come and their crops died. How could he help them? One day, he had an idea: make a windmill to use the power of the wind! This true story shows that when you have a little hope and you work hard, big things can happen.

• 61 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

William and the Wind—The Story of William Kamkwamba is a level 2B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

Gwennie loves playing in the Great Green Forest with her seven small sisters. They dance and twirl, laugh and sing. When they end up getting lost, Gwennie and her sisters must come together and find their way home. With the help of a few furry friends, the sisters encourage one another to be brave and find the light in the darkness.

• 63 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Gwennie and the Great Green Forest is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 1B

What can you give a king who already has all that money can buy? Perhaps something he does not yet know to treasure. Jane and the King, a beautifully written and illustrated tale, reminds us that it is often the simple joys in life that are the most profound and rewarding—especially when shared with those we love. Join young Jane as she helps a wealthy, discontented king find true happiness in unexpected ways.

• 50 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover with ribbon bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Jane and the King is part of the Gold Tales series. These hardcover Level 1 books with whimsical illustrations and uplifting messages are all original publications and can be read in any order. The Gold Tales series also includes Blake the Brave, Jack and the Lost Maze, and A Crown for Kate.