Most children love animals. And because of the natural appeal of animals, they provide an attractive means by which to capture children's attention and teach biblical truths.

These lessons provide an opportunity for pastors or Christian educators during Sunday morning worship, Sunday school, Vacation Church School, or any other time of interaction with young people.

Accompanying each lesson is a page for younger children to color and an additional activity page for older children.

I found your manuscript appealing and interesting. We like the activities that accompany the good stories.

Albert Frederick Mutti

Bishop, Kansas Area

United Methodist Church

Lessons include:

The Turtle: Sheltered By The Presence Of God

The Dog, Pansy: Sheltered By God's Word

The Penguin: Working Together

The Rhinoceros And The Tickbird: Working Together Though Not Alike

The Opossum: Playing Dead To Sin

The Squirrel: Gathering Treasures

During her 46 years as a pastor's wife, Julia Bland has taught children of all ages while raising her family of six children. Her award-winning oil, watercolor, and pen and ink drawings have appeared in both private and public collections. She has been active in United Methodist Women and served as district chairperson of Global Concerns as well as Publicity and Public Relations. She and her husband live in Lincoln, Kansas.