Morals For Kids

Synopsis - An elderly woman finds a trunk of tattered stuffed animals and makes a promise to fix them all. After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. ★★★ If you enjoy this story, subscribe via our website to "After Dinner Conversation Magazine" and get this...

"Can one young girl's courage save a world on the brink of chaos?" When Star tumbles into a fantastical land during a family trip to a remote cabin, she's thrust into a world of magic, peculiar creatures, and a brewing conflict she never expected to face. Star has always struggled to keep her promises, but in this enchanted realm, keeping her word might mean the difference between peace and war. With the help of her brother, Ty, and an unlikely group of whimsical allies, Star embarks on a daring journey to uncover her inner strength and learn the true value of trust and courage. As tensions...

For some reason, young children get into disagreements with their siblings. As a parent with young children, you need to keep reminding your little ones to help each other and be kind to one another. One of the most effective ways to impart this important lesson to young children is through stories.

Danny Orlis and the Big Indian Danny Orlis and his cousin Bob leave school in Colorado to return home to Minnesota after Danny's dad is injured in a mysterious plane crash. But when Danny discovers the person responsible for his dad's injury, he courageously risks his life to help the man and his family. The man is transformed by Danny's love and care, and Bob also wishes to have the same courage God gave Danny. Danny Orlis Second String Forward Danny and his cousin Bob, now a follower of Jesus, return to Iron Mountain where the basketball season is ramping up. However, a contest to ...

🌿 A Heartwarming Tale About the Joy of Sharing! 🍓 Deep in the Whispering Woods, Prickles the hedgehog has one great love—berries! He gathers as many as his tiny paws can carry, building a secret stash he refuses to share. But when his berry hoard is swept away by a storm, Prickles is left with nothing… until his forest friends come to his rescue. Through a touching lesson from wise old Oliver the owl, Prickles discovers that friendship is sweeter than any berry. Perfect for young readers, The Hedgehog Who Couldn't Share is a beautifully told story about kindness, generosity, and ...

The story of Prophet Abraham and his family, their trust in Allah in every situation, the gift of Zam Zam Water, how they built the Kaa'bah and it's importance in Islam. Suitable for ages 5-8 (but anyone can learn something from it) NOTE: Author / Illustrator does not use face features in human figures in all illustrations.

Fritz McCloud is thrilled when his knee is finally recovered enough to allow him to play basketball again. Everyone is excited when their star player scores a big victory against a rival school. But then Johnny Larson is caught drinking, and the coach kicks him off the basketball team. Johnny goes from bad to worse, and nothing Fritz can say or do seems to make a dent in Johnny’s bad attitude and choices. Then, a terrible tragedy changes everything.

In addition to a pet deer, Del now also has a pet crow named Blackie, and he’s determined to teach Blackie to talk. But his brother Doug thinks he’s crazy for spending so much time with animals, and he's a little jealous too. And now, DeeDee is being defiant about where she’s going and what she’s doing. Things are definitely spiraling out of control for the triplets. The three of them are charting their own course – will their love and care for one another be rekindled before it’s too late?

Linda Penner is in a difficult situation. Her mother died recently, and her father has started a new job that keeps him away from home much of the time. To help out, Linda and her sister Becky are living with Danny and Kay Orlis. However, Linda feels like she is being treated like a child and rebels against Danny and Kay. Then, Linda finds a "friend" in a rather rebellious boy named Jack. Things take a turn for the worse when she starts lying to Danny and Kay to spend more time with Jack, justifying her actions due to her unfortunate circumstances. The situation comes to a head when Jack is...

Kay and Danny are faithfully serving God as missionaries in Guatemala. While Danny is out clearing ground for an airplane landing strip, Kay is asked to make an urgent medical visit upriver in the jungle. On the way back to the mission station, Kay shows signs of heatstroke, and Danny and Kay must return to Minnesota for Kay's recovery. While in Minnesota, Kay receives bad news from the doctor that doesn’t make sense. Even though she feels fine, she's told that she shouldn’t return to Guatemala. Why would God allow this to happen when they are so needed in Guatemala?

Kent Gilbert is desperate to be friends with Stub, Buford, Carl, and the other “cool” guys in high school. However, when the gang plans a party in an old, abandoned barn, Kent is invited – to stay away. In an attempt to prove that he can fit in, Kent comes up with a plan, but it goes horribly wrong and results in a blinding explosion. The doctor says that, tragically, Kent’s eyesight appears to be lost. This lesson comes at a high price, but as is often the case, this overwhelming event in his life results in a most wonderful change of heart.

Triplets Del, Doug, and DeeDee are orphaned missionary kids. Rejected by their aunt and uncle in Texas who were offended by the triplets’ faith in Jesus, the kids have now found a permanent home with Danny and Kay Orlis. The triplets have a place to live but still have many things to figure out. As they are growing up, they realize that although they look alike, they have unique talents and abilities. Doug finds his skill on the basketball court, but a fawn discovered during a walk in the woods reveals one of the exceptional talents God gave Del.

Linda and Becky Penner continue to live with Danny and Kay Orlis so they can enjoy a stable and safe Christian home life. But when their dad brings over his fiancée to meet the girls, Linda is outraged, scared, and determined to allow no one to take the place of her mother. It takes a supernatural work of God to change Linda’s mind and bring her home to her family again.

Join Danny Orlis on an unforgettable journey from the heart of Cedarton to the rugged beauty of Minnesota. Amidst plans gone awry, Danny finds himself aboard the Valiant, navigating through not just the physical challenges of treacherous waters and a sick skipper, but also confronting the turbulent seas of faith, friendship, and forgiveness. From thrilling rescues in stormy weather to dilemmas on the riverbank, Danny and his friends face trials that test their courage and convictions.

When Hal Seybold, a new Christian, declines an invitation to join a gang in town, he finds himself entangled in a web of challenges that test his moral compass. From resisting the temptation to cheat on a test, to enduring physical attacks and false accusations, Hal's resolve is relentlessly tested. He is aided by his friends, Jim and Danny, and an evolving relationship with his father, who has been less than kind to Hal over the years. As the mystery of a local drugstore robbery unfolds, Hal's faith and the strength of the community shine as beacons of hope, eventually leading to ...

Doug, Del, and DeeDee Davis are eager to visit their cousins, the Ropers, on their sprawling Texas ranch. Now that their Aunt Carmen has turned to Christ, the ranch seems an entirely different place. The kids are looking forward to time with the Ropers and horseback riding, but then, unexpected lights in an old, abandoned house and glimpses of someone hiding in the grass add more mystery to their visit than they bargained for.

Johnny Larson’s life is in turmoil after the death of Fritz McCloud. It is his fault that Fritz is dead, and now the case is going to court. To make matters worse, Johnny’s friends no longer want to hang out, and while he really needs some money, who wants to hire a criminal? But then Fritz’s dad, Lester, speaks up on Johnny’s behalf in the courtroom, citing his new faith in Christ and distinctive character changes as the reason for his support. The judge postpones the sentencing to investigate further, keeping everyone in suspense. A bright spot, however, is some newfound friends ...

Kirk Meyer loves to read comic books. He chooses to read them instead of going to Sunday School and then things go from bad to worse. The post office gets robbed, and the sheriff pays Kirk a visit. Kirk knows the truth, but will he answer the sheriff's questions honestly? Meanwhile, Danny faces a life-changing decision. Will he choose fame and fortune by attending a more-prestigious college with his friend Tim, rather than a Bible college? Peer pressure only complicates the matter. Danny must confront his own feelings of jealousy and spite in order to maintain a clear head and a clean ...

Sandy had a crush on Doug, DeeDee's brother. Sandy was rich, spoiled, not a Christian, but liked Doug, and partly because of that, made friends with DeeDee in order to get to know her brother Doug. Dee-Dee started envying Sandy, because of everything she had, even though Sandy wasn't happy. Then, Sandy introduces DeeDee to a boy, Wally Crowder, who also is popular, but not a Christian. Both Sandy and Doug, through this all, drift away from God. Eventually DeeDee gets in trouble, and realizes that her friendship with Sandy is influencing her the wrong way, and she determines to honor God.

Danny and Kay Orlis were selected to be foster parents to Kent and Jill Gilbert because their own parents have not treated them properly. When Danny and Kay went to the agency to pick them up and take them to their home, Jill was scared, and Kent was defiant. Danny and Kay realized that their hands would be full. Kent gets mixed up with the wrong group of boys at school, sees an opportunity and steals some money, and ends up dealing with the consequences. He is under conviction of the Holy Spirit to accept Jesus, but he has to make a choice… what Kent wants or what Kent needs.