colton.wentz Collection

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!

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!)

Jazzmyn Reed

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

Jack Hammer

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

Joy Singh

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

Jim Nast

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

Olive Pitt

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

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

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"!

Adam Numbers

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

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.

Curly Q

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

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.

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