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Introducing Twas the Season of Advent & its FREE Activity Pack!

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

Celebrating the Release of I WONDER with a FOUR-Book Giveaway!

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

Wonderful News About I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story, my First Children’s Bible!

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

Announcing a Three-Book Giveaway of God Made Daddy Special!

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

Interview With Laura Alary, Author of Breathe: A Child’s Guide to Ascension, Pentecost and the Growing Time, PLUS a Three-Book Giveaway

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

Celebrating the Release of LITTLE EWE, by Laura Sassi, With a Three-Book Giveaway!

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.

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Celebrating the Release of Twas the Morning of Easter With a Five-Book Giveaway!

The day has arrived! It’s a very Happy Book Birthday to Twas the Morning of Easter!

This premium picture book is written in the same style as the Clement C Moore classic and is a glorious celebration of the resurrection through the eyes of Mary Magdalene.

To celebrate its arrival, Zonderkidz are generously offering to give FIVE copies away! Read on to hear some excerpts, peek at the stunning artwork by Elena Selivanova and to enter the giveaway!

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Celebrating the Book Birthday of Little Mole’s Christmas Gift With a FOUR-BOOK Giveaway!

It’s a very happy Book Birthday to Little Mole’s Christmas Gift! Since this picture book is a story of kindness and generosity, what better way to celebrate than by offering a FOUR-BOOK giveaway?

Read on to see what this sweet story is all about, to peek at some of my favorite illustrations and to enter for a chance to win!

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How to Live Your Life Purpose, by Noelle Kirchner: Guest Post and Giveaway!

I’m so excited to introduce you to my good friend and colleague, Noelle Kirchner. Noelle is a pastor, writer, wife, and busy mom to three littles, who somehow found time to pen a wonderful book called How to Live Your Life Purpose: The Six-Step Journey to God’s Best

This easy to read, six-week study takes readers on a journey, individually or in a group, to discover what God’s life-purpose might be for them. Noelle penned a thoughtful post below and is offering a giveaway of a signed copy of her book. I do hope you enter!

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Announcing a Three-Book Giveaway of Grandma Snuggles & the Start of a Ten-Week Blog Hop!

We are just two weeks away from the release of Grandma Snuggles and one week away from my very first virtual book launch event!

That means it’s time to begin celebrating! And what better way than to offer a three-book giveaway? Read on to peek at one of my favorite spreads in the book, to hear all the details of the book launch, the ten-week blog hop, and… of course, to enter the giveaway! Continue reading