The Princess Twins and the Puppy by Mona Hodgson
Genre: Christian Children’s Early Readers – I Can Read! – Level 1
Series: I Can Read! / Princess Twins Series – Ages 4-8
Pages: 32 Paperback
Date Published: February 2012
Publisher: Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan
A lesson in trusting God. Princess Abby hears the royal pup crying. She follows his cries to the basement. When she opens the door to let him out, she discovers that he is stuck. In order to free him, she must go into the dark. She’s afraid of the dark, but she chooses bravery and rescues the puppy.
This series of I Can Read™ books are sure to attract young princesses everywhere. Follow the Princess Twins, Abby and Emma, on their royal adventures.
This Level One series teaches girls what it means to be a princess for the true King. Together with the princesses, emergent readers will learn lessons in everything from humility to putting their complete trust in God. The simple language and repetitive structure characterized by Level One I Can Reads make these the perfect books to give new readers the confidence to read on their own. Teachers, librarians, parents, and young readers will enjoy the easy-to-read princess-themed narrative and colorful illustrations.
In The Princess Twins and the Puppy, Puppy wants to play. Princesses Abby and Emma want to finish their tea. But when Puppy gets stuck in the dark, scary basement, who will rescue him? A quick prayer reminds Princess Abby that God is always with her and gives her the courage to rescue her furry friend.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
Christ wants us to bring everything to him in prayer. In this early reader, Princesses Emma and Abby learn to cast their worry and fears onto Jesus. Praying for help when they need it and stopping to listen.
