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When God Made You
Written in whimsical rhyme, this story conveys the love and confidence that comes from knowing there is a God, Who has a plan for your life and delights over you. It’s impossible to feel insecure about yourself or your purpose in the earth after reading this book.
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When God Made Light
This book is a celebration of light and the God Who created it. The sunshine, stars, moon and even the light inside of each of us, fill the pages with wonder. A whimsical rhyme carries us along throughout the day of a creative little girl and her baby sister. HALLELUJAH!This book is out in the general market place. In fact, I was in Target the first time I found it. It is reaching out to a wide audience, opening up the conversation about the God of the scriptures and the light He created.
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Early Sunday Morning
This is a sweet story of a little girl conquering the fear of singing her first solo in church, on Sunday morning. She finds the confidence she needs in the presence and encouragement of her daddy. Denene Millner carries us right into the flow of this happy family, preparing for the big day. Leading up to “Solo Sunday,” everyone has advice on how to overcome fear. The other choir kids sow seeds of doubt when they ridicule her voice. Mommy speaks confidence to her heart, pointing the focus of her song toward heaven. This story is rich with family routines preparing for church like hairdos and dresses and lunch prepared…
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The One O’Clock Miracle
This is a lovely retelling of the healing of a Nobleman’s son. John 4:46-54 Alison Mitchell draws us into this father’s journey of faith, from the creativity of the title onward. Using playful repetition in the text, she builds excitement, keeping the story rhythmically moving forward to the climax and the happy resolution. The application becomes crystal clear – when it concerns JESUS – WE CAN TRUST HIS WORDS! Mitchell brings the dilemma of the Nobleman’s family to life. She expands on the worry and love of the father for his sick son. She carries us along on his difficult journey to get to Jesus. When he finally reaches Cana,…
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The Book of Jonah
Here is the Book of Jonah in ALL its glory! Caldecott Winner – Peter Spier, retells the story, savoring every detail of this watery tale. Spier captures every argument, every temper tantrum, and every moment of repentance in his magnificent illustrations. I cannot hide it; I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Peter Spier’s work. The illustrations are simple, yet rich in tiny details and subplots. He is the creator of many wordless books, allowing the pictures to tell the story. The word count is high (1009) in the Book of Jonah, requiring a longer attention span for listening. However, the illustrations will engage the imaginations of younger children. In the back of…
