A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories.rnHe gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a protective wall around their village, rock by rock.rnHe did all of this for just one reason - because he loved them.rnOne day Paladin, the village's most curious child, …
A Green Nose.rnHow silly, thought Punchinello. It wouldn't make him faster, stronger, or even smarter. It would only make him greener - and make him look just like all the other Wemmicks! Why would he want that when he knows Eli made each of them different for a reason?rnBut when Punchinello stops visiting Eli regularly, a painted nose somehow doesn't seem as foolish anymore. Now more than ever…
Boxes and balls.rnThey were the latest thing!rnFancy balls. Colorful boxes. All the Wemmicks had them.rnAll, that is, except Punchinello.rnNot wanting to be left out, he resolved to fit in.rnHe would do whatever it took to have what others had.rnHe never imagined it would cost him so much.rnEli, his maker, used the moment to remind Punchinello of this truth:rnYou are special, not because of wha…
Twin brothers Arion and Argo are scared. They have spent most of their lives shipwrecked on the lonely, gray island of Terrene with their ship's captain, and now he is leaving and they cannot imagine life on Terrene without him. He is going to Bluestone, a place where the birds always sing and the grass is ever green. He tells them he is going to prepare a place for them in Bluestone. Then he w…
When the Wemmicks wake up one morning to see they've each received a special gift, they are very excited.rnEach gift suits each person perfectly!rnAs they each discover what these gifts are really meant dor, they discover something far greater than just a hammer or a spoon - they discover they are able to use these gifts to make a difference.