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    Flo the Lyin' Fly
    My First Prayer Journal
    Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
    Ebook series14 titles

    Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends Series

    By Troy Schmidt, Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends, Karen Davis Hill and

    4.5/5

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    About this series

    This adorable compilation includes four complete stories from the best-selling Max Lucado's Hermie & FriendsTM brand. A $60 value now available in a new size that's perfect for storytime.

    Hermie: A Common Caterpillar -- It's about being special.

    Flo, the Lyin' Fly -- It's about telling the truth.

    Webster, the Scaredy Spider -- It's about being brave.

    Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee -- It's about following the rules.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateDec 17, 2002
    Flo the Lyin' Fly
    My First Prayer Journal
    Hermie, a Common Caterpillar

    Titles in the series (14)

    • 1

      Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
      Hermie, a Common Caterpillar

      Hermie, a Common Caterpillar

      Max Lucado
      4/5 - 9 ratings
      4/5 - 9 ratings

      This Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends® best-selling story now available in easy-to-read format! Hermie and his friend Wormie have always felt common. They don’t have stripes or dots, they aren’t very strong, and they can’t find anything special about themselves. But every time they pray, God tells them that He loves them all the time just as they are and that He isn’t finished with them yet. When Hermie becomes a beautiful butterfly, he realizes just how special God’s plan is for him! This classic story has been revised for kids to read and enjoy on their own as a Lever 2 Reader.  With fresh new art and a story kids can read themselves, plus a new, low price—this classic story will find a whole new generation of kids who love Hermie and his garden friends!

      This Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends® best-selling story now available in easy-to-read format! Hermie and his friend Wormie have always felt common. They don’t have stripes or dots, they aren’t very strong, and they can’t find anything special about themselves. But every time they pray, God tells them that He loves them all the time just as they are and that He isn’t finished with them yet. When Hermie becomes a beautiful butterfly, he realizes just how special God’s plan is for him! This classic story has been revised for kids to read and enjoy on their own as a Lever 2 Reader.  With fresh new art and a story kids can read themselves, plus a new, low price—this classic story will find a whole new generation of kids who love Hermie and his garden friends!

    • Flo the Lyin' Fly
      Flo the Lyin' Fly

      Flo the Lyin' Fly

      Max Lucado
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      Telling the truth is always the best, a lesson parents are eager to teach young ones. Welcome, Flo, the Lyin' Fly, to Hermie's delightful world. Like the little boy who cried "wolf," Flo thinks it's fun to tell stories that are not true. When her friends discover they can't trust her, they refuse to believe her when there's real trouble. Drawing from Proverbs 19:5, which says no one gets away with a lie, Flo the Lyin' Fly sets out to teach children, through incredibly humorous situations the importance of telling the truth no matter what the circumstance.

      Telling the truth is always the best, a lesson parents are eager to teach young ones. Welcome, Flo, the Lyin' Fly, to Hermie's delightful world. Like the little boy who cried "wolf," Flo thinks it's fun to tell stories that are not true. When her friends discover they can't trust her, they refuse to believe her when there's real trouble. Drawing from Proverbs 19:5, which says no one gets away with a lie, Flo the Lyin' Fly sets out to teach children, through incredibly humorous situations the importance of telling the truth no matter what the circumstance.

    • My First Prayer Journal
      My First Prayer Journal

      My First Prayer Journal

      Karen Davis Hill
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      My First Prayer Journal fills a unique gap in the market as an interactive prayer journal for children ages 4 to 6. Hermie gently guides children through easy prompts and activities that encourage children to record their prayers with their own words and pictures. With easy-to-understand instructions, such as "circle the words" or "draw a picture," this prayer journal is a simple tool that can have amazing results. Much more than a journal, this book will help teach children how to pray and show them how God answers their prayers. When the journal is complete, store it away as a precious keepsake of the child's growing relationship with God.

      My First Prayer Journal fills a unique gap in the market as an interactive prayer journal for children ages 4 to 6. Hermie gently guides children through easy prompts and activities that encourage children to record their prayers with their own words and pictures. With easy-to-understand instructions, such as "circle the words" or "draw a picture," this prayer journal is a simple tool that can have amazing results. Much more than a journal, this book will help teach children how to pray and show them how God answers their prayers. When the journal is complete, store it away as a precious keepsake of the child's growing relationship with God.

    • Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee
      Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

      Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee

      Troy Schmidt
      4/5 - 4 ratings
      4/5 - 4 ratings

      The latest adventure in Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends series has the garden in a buzz when a new neighbor comes to town. "I'm king of the bees, and I'll do as I please!" Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee, proclaims as he zooms around the garden with no regard for The Garden Golden Rules. Buzby soon learns, however, that sometimes just doing as he pleases can be harmful and disrespectful to his new neighbors in the garden. Buzby's lesson in rule-following is brought to life through 3-D illustrations and easy-to-understand text that will have kids laughing and learning along with the quirky characters of the garden.

      The latest adventure in Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends series has the garden in a buzz when a new neighbor comes to town. "I'm king of the bees, and I'll do as I please!" Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee, proclaims as he zooms around the garden with no regard for The Garden Golden Rules. Buzby soon learns, however, that sometimes just doing as he pleases can be harmful and disrespectful to his new neighbors in the garden. Buzby's lesson in rule-following is brought to life through 3-D illustrations and easy-to-understand text that will have kids laughing and learning along with the quirky characters of the garden.

    • To Share or Nut to Share
      To Share or Nut to Share

      To Share or Nut to Share

      Max Lucado
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      There's someone new coming to the garden's Summer Camp this year, and, well, he has a problem. He stinks. But that's what stink bugs do. So, when Stanley arrives at Camp-Bug-a-Boo, he creates quite a…well, stink. Everyone tries their best to put up with the unusual odor, but things don't go so well. But then God helps the summer camp to realize that the reason Stanley stinks is because he's afraid and the thing he is most afraid of is others not liking him and accepting him the way he is. Our garden friends soon learn that God created each of us for very special reasons and that, even though Stanley is different, they need to show him love.

      There's someone new coming to the garden's Summer Camp this year, and, well, he has a problem. He stinks. But that's what stink bugs do. So, when Stanley arrives at Camp-Bug-a-Boo, he creates quite a…well, stink. Everyone tries their best to put up with the unusual odor, but things don't go so well. But then God helps the summer camp to realize that the reason Stanley stinks is because he's afraid and the thing he is most afraid of is others not liking him and accepting him the way he is. Our garden friends soon learn that God created each of us for very special reasons and that, even though Stanley is different, they need to show him love.

    • A Fruitcake Christmas
      A Fruitcake Christmas

      A Fruitcake Christmas

      Max Lucado
      5/5 - 6 ratings
      5/5 - 6 ratings

      It's Christmastime in the garden and Hermie and his friends are hustling and bustling to prepare for the big day. But more than anything, they all eagerly anticipate the crowning moment of the holiday season: the arrival of Grannypillar's scrumptious fruitcake. Suddenly Christmas is hijacked when Iggy and Ziggy Cockroach - the meanest, greediest bugs in the garden - steal Grannypillar's fruitcake. How will Christmas survive?! But deep in the hearts of the garden's youngest, the true meaning of Christmas shines. Hailey and Bailey, through an act of unheard generosity, together remind the garden that the celebration of Christmas is nothing about fruitcake, but about God's gift to us all, through His Son, Jesus.

      It's Christmastime in the garden and Hermie and his friends are hustling and bustling to prepare for the big day. But more than anything, they all eagerly anticipate the crowning moment of the holiday season: the arrival of Grannypillar's scrumptious fruitcake. Suddenly Christmas is hijacked when Iggy and Ziggy Cockroach - the meanest, greediest bugs in the garden - steal Grannypillar's fruitcake. How will Christmas survive?! But deep in the hearts of the garden's youngest, the true meaning of Christmas shines. Hailey and Bailey, through an act of unheard generosity, together remind the garden that the celebration of Christmas is nothing about fruitcake, but about God's gift to us all, through His Son, Jesus.

    • ABC's
      ABC's

      ABC's

      Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends
      4/5 - 5 ratings
      4/5 - 5 ratings

      In Letters, you'll have front row seats to the opening night of "The Alphabet Garden," a special production by Hermie and his friends, featuring the letters A to Z. Of course, opening night rarely goes over without a hitch, and the mishaps will have children rolling in the aisles while learning all 26 letters of the alphabet. Behind the scenes, Hermie learns the important lesson that being in the spotlight doesn't necessarily make you the star of the show.

      In Letters, you'll have front row seats to the opening night of "The Alphabet Garden," a special production by Hermie and his friends, featuring the letters A to Z. Of course, opening night rarely goes over without a hitch, and the mishaps will have children rolling in the aisles while learning all 26 letters of the alphabet. Behind the scenes, Hermie learns the important lesson that being in the spotlight doesn't necessarily make you the star of the show.

    • Webster the Scaredy Spider
      Webster the Scaredy Spider

      Webster the Scaredy Spider

      Max Lucado
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      Based on the Hermie and Friends™ film by the same name, Webster, the Scaredy Spider is Max Lucado's latest character to enter the garden. With little regard to the "Garden Treaty of '85," cute little Webster wanders into the garden to face his long list of fears: leaving home, other insects, talking in front of others, meeting new people, big lizards, water, heights, flying through the air, dark places . . .But little does he know, he is a big, hairy source of fear for all of the other insects in the garden. With guidance from God (after, of course, getting up the courage to talk to Him), Webster finds a way to face his fears, and in turn, the other insects learn to face Webster. With vividly colorful 3-D art from the film, this story will serve as a light-hearted reminder that God is always by our sides.

      Based on the Hermie and Friends™ film by the same name, Webster, the Scaredy Spider is Max Lucado's latest character to enter the garden. With little regard to the "Garden Treaty of '85," cute little Webster wanders into the garden to face his long list of fears: leaving home, other insects, talking in front of others, meeting new people, big lizards, water, heights, flying through the air, dark places . . .But little does he know, he is a big, hairy source of fear for all of the other insects in the garden. With guidance from God (after, of course, getting up the courage to talk to Him), Webster finds a way to face his fears, and in turn, the other insects learn to face Webster. With vividly colorful 3-D art from the film, this story will serve as a light-hearted reminder that God is always by our sides.

    • Numbers
      Numbers

      Numbers

      Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      To compensate for his perceived commonness, Hermie decides he needs to have more stuff than anyone in the garden. With Wormie™ in tow, Hermie sets out through the garden gathering daisies, acorns, rocks-anything he can add to his collection of assets. But when the weight becomes too much to bear, Hermie learns that the most priceless things aren't 'things' at all-they're his friends.

      To compensate for his perceived commonness, Hermie decides he needs to have more stuff than anyone in the garden. With Wormie™ in tow, Hermie sets out through the garden gathering daisies, acorns, rocks-anything he can add to his collection of assets. But when the weight becomes too much to bear, Hermie learns that the most priceless things aren't 'things' at all-they're his friends.

    • God Listens When I Pray
      God Listens When I Pray

      God Listens When I Pray

      Max Lucado
      5/5 - 5 ratings
      5/5 - 5 ratings

      “Hi God, it’s me, Hermie!” It’s easy to feel like you have to do everything yourself. Hermie certainly feels that way when his friend Antonio is in trouble and no one will listen to him when he tries to get help. But God is always listening. When Hermie finally prays, God steps right in to help Antonio out.  It is a good reminder to Hermie and all of his garden friends that God always listens and always helps His children. Children learning to read on their own are looking for books at their reading level with fun illustrations. And parents of beginning readers are looking for stories that challenge their children enough to help them become stronger readers but that also have a strong Christian message that ties into a felt need. Our new line of Hermie readers will satisfy parents and children!

      “Hi God, it’s me, Hermie!” It’s easy to feel like you have to do everything yourself. Hermie certainly feels that way when his friend Antonio is in trouble and no one will listen to him when he tries to get help. But God is always listening. When Hermie finally prays, God steps right in to help Antonio out.  It is a good reminder to Hermie and all of his garden friends that God always listens and always helps His children. Children learning to read on their own are looking for books at their reading level with fun illustrations. And parents of beginning readers are looking for stories that challenge their children enough to help them become stronger readers but that also have a strong Christian message that ties into a felt need. Our new line of Hermie readers will satisfy parents and children!

    • Colors
      Colors

      Colors

      Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Hermie is tired of being a plain ol' green caterpillar. So he sets out on a search to "help" God find the perfect color. Hermie recruits Wormie™ to help him in his mission, and their usual caterpillar antics ensue as Hermie and a reluctant Wormie search God's creation for the perfect caterpillar color. Could it be yellow? No, definitely red. Purple is nice, too. . . . But in the end, they find that green was truly one of the special colors in God's palette. With whimsical text and colorful 3-D illustrations, Colors will be a delightful lesson, as well as a helpful reminder that God made us special just the way we are.

      Hermie is tired of being a plain ol' green caterpillar. So he sets out on a search to "help" God find the perfect color. Hermie recruits Wormie™ to help him in his mission, and their usual caterpillar antics ensue as Hermie and a reluctant Wormie search God's creation for the perfect caterpillar color. Could it be yellow? No, definitely red. Purple is nice, too. . . . But in the end, they find that green was truly one of the special colors in God's palette. With whimsical text and colorful 3-D illustrations, Colors will be a delightful lesson, as well as a helpful reminder that God made us special just the way we are.

    • God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You
      God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You

      God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You

      Max Lucado
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Hermie learns the importance of offering forgiveness and discovers how incredible God’s grace really is.  There is a lot of excitement in the garden as all the bugs prepare for the harvest festival. Hermie has promised to help Wormie but then forgets. Luckily, Wormie is quick to forgive Hermie. But later when Hermie is the one who is disappointed, will he be able to forgive too? God gently reminds Hermie that God continues to forgive us when we make mistakes, and it’s important that we do the same for others.  The third title in the Hermie & Friends® Level 2 Reader series, this book is perfect for beginning readers who need to build their confidence and still enjoy fun illustrations. Plus, parents are pleased to know that the story reflects the concepts taught in Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18) and teaches young readers about God’s grace and forgiving others.

      Hermie learns the importance of offering forgiveness and discovers how incredible God’s grace really is.  There is a lot of excitement in the garden as all the bugs prepare for the harvest festival. Hermie has promised to help Wormie but then forgets. Luckily, Wormie is quick to forgive Hermie. But later when Hermie is the one who is disappointed, will he be able to forgive too? God gently reminds Hermie that God continues to forgive us when we make mistakes, and it’s important that we do the same for others.  The third title in the Hermie & Friends® Level 2 Reader series, this book is perfect for beginning readers who need to build their confidence and still enjoy fun illustrations. Plus, parents are pleased to know that the story reflects the concepts taught in Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18) and teaches young readers about God’s grace and forgiving others.

    • A Bug Collection: Four Stories from the Garden
      A Bug Collection: Four Stories from the Garden

      A Bug Collection: Four Stories from the Garden

      Max Lucado
      5/5
      5/5

      This adorable compilation includes four complete stories from the best-selling Max Lucado's Hermie & FriendsTM brand. A $60 value now available in a new size that's perfect for storytime. Hermie: A Common Caterpillar -- It's about being special. Flo, the Lyin' Fly -- It's about telling the truth. Webster, the Scaredy Spider -- It's about being brave. Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee -- It's about following the rules.

      This adorable compilation includes four complete stories from the best-selling Max Lucado's Hermie & FriendsTM brand. A $60 value now available in a new size that's perfect for storytime. Hermie: A Common Caterpillar -- It's about being special. Flo, the Lyin' Fly -- It's about telling the truth. Webster, the Scaredy Spider -- It's about being brave. Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee -- It's about following the rules.

    • Shapes
      Shapes

      Shapes

      Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends
      3/5 - 3 ratings
      3/5 - 3 ratings

      Hermie has invited Wormie™ over to play his new board game, "Get into Shapes." With a flick of the spinner, Hermie and Wormie are literally bending over backwards to do their best caterpillar impressions of the shape that the arrow lands on. The tumbling, bumbling caterpillars attract the attention of the other garden inhabitants, and soon, the whole group of insects is 'getting into shapes.' Antonio Ant™ lends his sectional body to create a perfect triangle; Lucy Ladybug™'s wing forms an exact semicircle, and Schneider the Snail™ has to expend little effort to exhibit a circle. Children will laugh and learn as the caterpillar crew teaches them to identify circles, squares, triangles, and other shapes-with an underlying message of using individual strengths toward a team effort.

      Hermie has invited Wormie™ over to play his new board game, "Get into Shapes." With a flick of the spinner, Hermie and Wormie are literally bending over backwards to do their best caterpillar impressions of the shape that the arrow lands on. The tumbling, bumbling caterpillars attract the attention of the other garden inhabitants, and soon, the whole group of insects is 'getting into shapes.' Antonio Ant™ lends his sectional body to create a perfect triangle; Lucy Ladybug™'s wing forms an exact semicircle, and Schneider the Snail™ has to expend little effort to exhibit a circle. Children will laugh and learn as the caterpillar crew teaches them to identify circles, squares, triangles, and other shapes-with an underlying message of using individual strengths toward a team effort.

    Author

    Troy Schmidt

    Troy Schmidt began writing animation in 1985 for Dennis the Menace and Heathcliff.  He also wrote for The Mickey Mouse Club for three seasons.  Troy is repsonsible for adapting Max Lucado's Hermie the Common Caterpillar into books and videos.

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