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Legacy Titles

Mary has a large selection of published works, some of which are now out of print. 

However, both new and used copies of many titles are available from multiple online sources. 

Simply go to your favorite online distributor and type in Mary Manz Simon.  Watch what pops up!

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God Made the Moon

God Made the Moon celebrates God’s gift of night. Beginning with the first hints of dusk and ending with a bedtime prayer, this book reminds young children that God’s love shines on us just as the moon shines on the earth. A layered die-cut of the moon provides a novelty element for 2-5 year olds.

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God Made the Sun

God Made the Sun is a celebration of God’s gift of daytime. Beginning with the first rays of sunlight and moving through the day, this new board book reminds 2-5 year olds that God’s love shines on us just as the sun shines on the earth. Mary says, “This happy book makes a fun read!"

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Where Does Love Hide?

Discover what’s hiding in this lift-a-flap board book.

Each page reveals an everyday example of how to share God’s love. With large flaps, this book is ideal for 1-3 year olds.


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Thank you, God, for Kittens


Our neighbor’s cat had kittens. They were the cutest little furry things! We had three children, so guess who came to live at our house? We joined the more than 30 million households in the United States who know what it’s like to be calmed by a purring motor in a fur ball.

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Thank You, God, For Puppies

Skippy was the best of friends. And as a child, I needed a friend. The kids in my Chicago neighborhood weren’t interested in hearing about my mom’s battle with cancer, but Skippy would always listen. Thank you, God, For Puppies, celebrates the unconditional love of a puppy.

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Noah Builds a Boat

Noah Builds a Boat offers a fresh-retelling of the beloved Bible story. Highlighting three important virtues, readers focus on obedience, patience and gratitude as they read about the old man and the ark.

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My Picnic Basket

Use this shimmery, die-cut book to remind your preschooler that God is always near, indoors, outdoors and everywhere!

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My Basket of Blessings

The fall months bring colorful reminds of God’s love.

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My Happy Birthday

Discover reflections of God’s love in a sparkly birthday celebration.

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Stop It’s Christmas

A child discovers the birth of Jesus is not only the real reason for Christmas, but comes with a message worth sharing.

Dry-Erase Learning Activity Cards

Series of four dry-erase learning flash cards, each highlighting an early learning skill within a Bible story.  For use with dry erase writing tools.  Licensed from Crayola.

Zacchaeus Meets Jesus, PreK, shapes and colors

David & Goliath, PreK, comparisons

Noah’s Ark, K-1, counting and numbers

Jonah & the big Fish, K-1, reading readiness


The Prince of Egypt Adaptations

The three titles in the Timeless Values Collection feature art and storyline adapted from the DreamWorks animated film, The Prince of Egypt.