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Holli Fry Books
As Holli Fry raised her family, she found herself frequently searching for books that would bring her children closer to God, either by retelling Bible stories in a child-friendly way or through imaginative fiction that encourages Christian values. She and her husband spent many an evening reading to their children and still enloy this activity with their rapidly-gtowing host of grandchildren.
Hoping to add to the selection of quality Christian literature for children, in 2021, Holli published her first book, Amena's Quest, an allegorical middle-grade novel about a young girl and her search for the king. Since then she has published numerous children's picture books and is still adding to this collection. Check out the pages below to find out more about each of Holli's books, both published and in process.
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Until then...happy reading!
The Rhyming WORD Series
Announcing: The Rhyming WORD Series. These beautifully-illustrated books retell actual Bible events in fun and imaginative rhyming verse for children. Titles include Noah and the Animals, The Tenth Coin, The Good Samaritan, A Bride for Isaac, Gabriel's Big Announcement, and The First Palm Sunday. And more are yet to come!
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Read about each book in The Rhyming WORD Series by browsing through the pages below. Start your collection today!
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Noah and the Animals
Genesis 6:9-7:24 Retold for Children
The story of Noah and the ark is truly amazing. Yet what is even more unbelievable is the story of Noah and the animals.
God did command Noah to take two of every animal into the ark (Gen. 7:2), but when the time arrived, the animals "came to Noah and entered the ark." (Gen. 7:8)
Can you imagine the look of surprise when Noah and his family saw them arrive? What a faith-building experience this must have been!
So when life gets hard, don't give up. Instead, remember Noah--and the animals.
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The Good Samaritan
No story illustrates the concept of The Golden Rule better than "The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” Perhaps the most well-known, and most poignant, of all the parables of Jesus, this story leaves no doubt about what Jesus came to show and teach. And our lives should reflect this. It’s all about being kind to others.
Author Holli Fry retells the story in lively rhyming verse for little ones, while emphasizing Jesus as the story-teller and the reactions of the people who were blessed to hear this story for the very first time.
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The First Palm Sunday
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem only five days before his death and one week before his glorious resurrection, his actions revealed his purpose in being here.This was the moment he made it absolutely clear, he intended to surrender himself as a sacrifice for mankind.
You are invited to read this passage of scripture with your family in any of the four Gospels (my favorite is Luke 18:28-44), and think about the significance of this event.
Then enjoy the retelling found within the pages of this joyful book. Written in rhyming verse and brilliantly illustrated, The First Palm Sunday depicts the events of this amazing day, emphasizing how we should respond to Jesus, and that is to praise him with our heart, soul, strength, and mind.
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The First Palm Sunday
Coloring Book
You can now immerse your child even more deeply into the glorious events of Palm Sunday. The First Palm Sunday Coloring Book gives you every illustration from the book in coloring-book format! This book is sold separately and is a must for your child's study of this amazing day in the life of Jesus
Interior page from The First Palm Sunday Coloring Book
The Tenth Coin
Ten Coins have been carefully saved for something really special, but suddenly and without explanation, there are only nine! The frantic search for the tenth coin leads to discussions of proceeding with just the nine, but this will not do at all. The tenth one must be found!With humor and tenderness, author Holli Fry shows how much Jesus loves us and seeks us out when we go astray, following the story-line of "The Parable of the Lost Coin" found in Luke 15:8-10--with a modern twist.
Gabriel's Big Announcement
To announce the coming of God's son--what greater assignment could an angel receive! Gabriel's Big Announcement tells the story of the birth of Jesus from the point of view of the of the angel chosen to announce the momentous occasion. Taken from the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke, this playful book retells the whole story in rhyming verse.
Amena's Quest
A young girl's world is rocked by her mother's sudden, serious illness. Remembering her great-grandmother's stories of a KING WHO HAS THE POWER TO HEAL, she sets out to find this king. But can she make it there and back in time to save her mother?
"Holli's book has the makings of a classic. From the very first chapters, the writing reminded me of Little House on the Prairie with a writing style that is at once easy to read and very descriptive. The world-building would make C. S. Lewis proud. And the allegory within the fantasy gives George McDonald a run for his money."
---Laura Blodgett (thehappyhomeschool.com)
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Click here to watch the trailer.
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Amena's Quest
Travel Guide
You can now walk your students through Amena's Quest with meaningful activities for every chapter.
Literary topics include:
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Point of view
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Fantasy
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Foreshadowing
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Symbolism
Spiritual topics encompass:
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Trusting God for our daily needs
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Seeking his guidance when making difficult decisions
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Resisting temptation
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Fear, loneliness, and peer pressure
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Fighting deception by holding on to the truth
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Overcoming hard times through gratitude.
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Every page is positive, fun, and creative.
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Amena's Quest Comparative Study Guide
Just click on the button below to order your copy and get started on a fabulous journey through four amazing and meaningful stories full of wonder and beauty.
Amena's Quest Comparative Study Guide is the perfect in-depth study of three LITERARY GREATS that you've been wanting to dive into and of a breaking NEW NOVEL, Amena's Quest.
Step into these FOUR AMAZING IMAGINARY WORLDS and learn how the authors created these worlds as a backdrop, first for their story, and then for their message of kindness, hope, healing, and forgiveness.
Learn how to recognize the DEEPER MESSAGE in any book and appreciate the FINE ART OF LITERATURE as you go on from here to read other great works.
In the chart below, you can see the books and topics covered in
Amena's Quest Comparative Study Guide.
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Great Grammy's
Black Velvet Hat
What’s in Great Grammy’s closet? A collection of unique hats—and a bundle of memories—memories of a life well-lived.
In Great Grammy’s Black Velvet Hat, author Holli Fry helps children understand both the sorrow and joy of the death of a loved one, while teaching children the importance of following in the footsteps of those who have gone before us—especially those who followed Jesus.
“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”
I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Awards
A Pathway through the Clouds : 2019, BRMCWC Foundation Awards, nonfiction book - FIRST PLACE
Amena's Quest : 2019, BRMCWC Foundation Awards, middle-grade novel - THIRD PLACE
A Bride for Isaac: 2018, OCW Cascade Awards, unpublished children's picture book - FINALIST
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About Holli Fry Books
This quote, taken from my middle-grade novel, Amena's Quest, explains precisely why I write--so others may know what Jesus has done for me.
You may have noticed that my books appeal to different audiences--adults, young children, and youth. Yet all are written to bring glory to God. I hope you will find just the book you need as you seek to draw nearer to Him.
Notice the "chat" button in the lower right-hand corner. You may post comments and questions, which I'll respond to as quickly as possible.
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Happy reading!
"May my writing reflect the glory of the Lord."