Mom or grandma, Sunday school teacher or children’s ministry leader, I know you care about influencing children and preteens toward faith. Good Christian books can be an invaluable tool. So to help you find them, I’ve returned to reviewing and recommending books I believe are most worthy of a place on your child’s bookshelf. In…
Posts Tagged: Bible stories
Introducing a New Book to the “I AM” Series
No toddlers were bribed in the making of this blog post, I promise! This adorable little guy saw my new book and needed to investigate. He noticed the bright colors and ALL THAT GLITTER on the cover right away. He’s my youngest grandson, 20 months old, the perfect age to begin teaching little ones some…
Just the Facts—A Bible Story Quiz
While I was deep in finishing up a new preschool devotional, my editor and I were also going over the final proofs of a Bible storybook for toddlers. On the third time through the proofs, she discovered a simple factual error that we had all missed previously, a question of who made a particular statement….
15 Children’s Books for Valentine’s Day
“We love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Why not include a children’s book in your Valentine’s Day plans and purchases this year? The right book can help your child or grandchild understand more about God’s love! Here’s a list of 15 new and classic books for kids for Valentine’s Day for you…
Book Review—The Young Reader’s Bible
Do you have a new or beginning reader at your house? Do you know a child who wants to “read it myself” but isn’t ready to tackle the amount of text in the Bible storybooks you’ve been reading to him or her? The Young Reader’s Bible is the best book you could possibly give that…
An Interview with Author Allia Zobel Nolan
Allia Zobel Nolan is an internationally published author of 200 children’s and adult trade titles. Her books reflect her two main passions, God and cats. Allia is one of my favorite people! Her books include such varied titles as Whatever Is Lovely; Thank You, God, from Kids Around the World; Hugs & Kisses, God, from…
I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God
Tomorrow’s the official pub date for this new book. Isn’t the cover beautiful? I love how it sparkles.You can often guess someone’s age by considering their name. Diane, for example, was popular in the 1950s, so . . . that tells you something about me. But God’s personal name? Well, it’s ageless. Just like him….
An Interview with Author Glenys Nellist
Is going to the mailbox a highlight of your day? (Maybe not if all you’re expecting is bills.) But what if you’re looking for a letter from someone special? A love letter, perhaps! Children especially love to receive and open mail. So a picture book filled with letters … love letters … love letters from…
Say & Pray Bible: First Words, Stories, and Prayers
Today I’m CELEBRATING the release of my new book, Say & Pray Bible: First Words, Stories, and Prayers! It is JUST RIGHT, truly age appropriate, for introducing little ones to God’s Word! There are 20 stories, 10 Old Testament and 10 New Testament. The stories are SHORT … just one sentence (or two very short…
Lizzie’s Prayer—This Is Why I Write
I’ve shared this story over on the Christian Children’s Author’s blog, but I don’t want anyone to miss it so I’m posting it again here. Sometimes an author gets to hear how a book she wrote impacted a child’s life. This is one of those stories! Tim and Amy Dunn serve the church I’m part…