Emvogner Collection

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy

Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

Jollie Ollie

From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Big Mean Eugene

So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

Clementine Grove

Clementine juggles school and church with her late-afternoon job at the family citrus orchard.

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Jollie Ollie

From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Potluck Patty

Patty loves to cook up delicious dishes to tickle the tastebuds!

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Morning Mike

Late to bed and early to rise makes this morning radio announcer talk with half-closed eyes.

Louden Rood

This loudmouth's approach to communication speaks volumes about his personality.

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

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