I’m so excited to announce the arrival of Twas the Season of Advent, the third in the popular Twas series.
With gorgeous illustrations by Elena Selivanova, this premium picture book contains twenty-five stories from Dec 1st – Dec 25th to help you celebrate the Advent season. The free, downloadable Activity Pack is now available and contains… Continue reading
SQUEAL! I apologize, but that’s kind of my favorite word lately, and it’s what I tend to do when I open up my email to see the WONDERFUL brand-new, FREE downloadable Activity and Resource Pack to accompany my first illustrated children’s Bible, I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story.
I mean…look at it!! Wouldn’t you squeal too?
Here’s a peek at what this WONDERful pack contains: Continue reading
I never, ever dreamed that I would one day write a Storybook Bible, but dreams do come true! Say hello to I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story, my very first illustrated Bible releasing today!
I usually celebrate my book launches with a three-book giveaway, but this time, let’s do FOUR! Written for children aged 4-10 and gorgeously illustrated by Alessandra Fusi, each of the thirty stories is followed by three ‘I Wonder’ questions that invite the reader to ponder their part in God’s grand story.
Read on to peek inside the book, see some examples of the wondering questions, admire the beautiful artwork and then be sure to enter the giveaway! Continue reading
When I first noticed a new title pop up on my radar called Holy Work with Children, I was immediately drawn to it. And once I saw the cover, I knew I had to read it. I was NOT disappointed.
Ever since being introduced to Godly Play, a Montessori-based curriculum method of exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives, the whole topic of children’s spirituality is one that I have fallen in love with. It is such a delight, then, to welcome the author of Holy Work with Children, Rev Dr Tanya Marie Eustace Campen to my blog today.
Read on to hear her thoughtful answers to my questions and be sure to enter a giveaway of Holy Work with Children, generously sponsored by Wipf and Stock Publishers. Continue reading
When I first started writing, ten years ago, and when my first book was published, seven years ago, I never, ever thought I’d be able to write a children’s Bible – but here it is….
Containing 30 stories from the Old and New Testaments, I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story is much more than a retelling of the familiar, much-loved stories. Through the inclusion of ‘I Wonder’ questions, this new title invites children to ponder how they might be part of God’s grand story too… because they are.
I Wonder releases September 21st, and I have a fabulous pack of goodies to send your way, free of charge, when you preorder from your favorite retailer, Amazon, or Baker Book House, where your signed copy will be 25% off. Keep reading to find out what you’ll receive when you send me a screenshot of your preorder… Continue reading
Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you are one who celebrates this day and you’re searching for the perfect gift for that special daddy in your life, you might like to enter this three-book giveaway of God Made Daddy Special. sponsored by Zonderkidz.
This padded cover board book features nine animal daddies and the special relationship they have with their babies. Written in rhyme for children aged six and under, the book closes with the human parent and child.
Take a peek at some of the wonderful illustrations by illustrator Estelle Corke and check out your instructions for entering the giveaway… Continue reading
It is a real joy to welcome children’s author Laura Alary to my blog today! If you haven’t come across Laura’s work before, one glance at her thoughtful tagline: Writing stories that make us bigger on the inside, might make you curious.
Laura is the author of many wonderful children’s books, and her latest, Breathe: a Child’s Guide to Ascension, Pentecost and the Growing Time is no exception.
Written for children aged 5-10, Breathe draws readers into the biblical narrative and invites them to consider how the gentle wind of the Holy Spirit might be at work in their lives today.
Read on to hear Laura’s heart behind her work, and be sure to enter the three-book giveaway, generously sponsored by Paraclete Press. Continue reading
Friends, are you busy filling those Easter baskets, like I am? Well here’s an offer you don’t want to miss! For a limited time, Twas the Morning of Easter is on sale at Amazon and Target where you can get THREE for the price of two! These offers don’t last long, so hop over there fast!
If you haven’t yet read this story that celebrates the resurrection through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, see inside and listen as I read it,.
You can also enter a five book Easter basket giveaway on Facebook or Instagram.
Happy Easter, friends!
I’m not sure where you are in the world, but here in Michigan, the snow is melting, the spring flowers will soon be peeping out, and Easter is on the horizon. HOPE is in the air!
March is also an exciting month for Twas the Morning of Easter, my newly-released rhyming picture book that tells the story of the resurrection through the eyes of Mary Magdalene.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent or children’s ministry leader, you don’t want to miss all these exciting updates: Continue reading
If you thought the cover of this new picture book was cute, just wait until you see inside.
In this gorgeous new picture book Laura Sassi takes the perennial tale of the shepherd who searches for his sheep, rewrites it in perfectly penned rhyme, and also manages to make it a counting book. Little Ewe is a charming new take on an old story.
In celebration of this new release whose birthday is TODAY, I’m delighted to welcome Laura to my blog and thrilled to offer a three-book giveaway, sponsored by Beaming Books. Read on to hear Five Fun Facts from Laura, take a peek inside the pages of Little Ewe and enter the giveaway.