Raccoon Tales
Joy DeKok, illus. Leslie Helen Colwin
Paperback, 48 pp., $11.95
Jabberwocky Books (February 15, 2010)

Take a year-long adventure with five orphaned baby raccoons. Author Joy DeKok shares this true-life journey in the lives of these little ”washbears.” Written in easy-to-read verse, readers will leave the story glad they came, knowing more about raccoons, and what a wild animal rescue and release looks like. Illustrator Leslie Helen Colwin’s delightful illustrations bring the story to life.

Under His Wings
Joy DeKok and Christine Bolley
Paperback, 224 pp., $8.99
Sheaf House (March 1, 2010)

New edition of this bestselling devotional! Through meditations focused on the birds they delight in watching, the authors illustrate the truth Jesus taught that in God’s sight you are more precious than the birds He lovingly cares for. Whether you are a birdwatcher or not, Under His Wings will remind you that no matter what trials you encounter, you are always safe in the shelter of God’s wings.

Rain Dance
Joy DeKok
Paperback, 354 pp., $12.99
Sheaf House Publishers (August 2009)

Jonica and Stacie meet in a doctor’s office at a critical turning point in each of their lives. Jonica is ending unsuccessful infertility treatments and accepting the death of her dream of having children. Stacie has come to schedule the termination of her pregnancy so she can further her dream of a career in law. Tentatively the two young women reach out to each other. Can they forge an uncommon friendship that will forever transform their future?