Author Archives: Glenys

About Glenys

A writer with a passion for God, my family and children's ministry.

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

Special Offer for Twas the Morning of Easter!

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!

Exciting News About Twas the Morning of Easter for Churches AND Parents!

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

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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You’re Invited to a Christmas Party!

I know Christmas is several weeks away, but is it ever too early to be invited to a Pajama Party?

I’d love it if you might join Little Mole and myself for our virtual Christmas PJ Party as we launch Little Mole’s Christmas Gift into the world!  This event will be streamed live via Facebook from Baker Book House at 6pm EST on Friday 13th November. Do you know what day that is? It just happens to be WORLD KINDNESS DAY! There’s no better day to read a book about kindness and generosity! And because it’s a virtual event, you can join in the fun wherever you are in the world!

HERE ARE ALL THE FUN DETAILS!

  • I’ll read the book!
  • Little Mole will teach you a song.
  • There’ll be some lovely prizes you can win just by attending, including a basket containing a signed copy of the book, a $20 Baker Book House gift card.. and a mystery prize!

MORE FUN!

  • You can order your SIGNED copes for Christmas gifts from Baker Book House at 30% off with FREE SHIPPING right now at this link.
  • Download your free Activity and Coloring Pack, take a photo of your child’s colorings and then upload them to the Event Discussion Page so they can be entered for a prize. I’ll also showcase their colorings during the event!
  • Watch the video!
  • If you are a church or school and you’d like to order 25 copies or more, Beaming Books are offering them at 50% off!

If you might comment below with “I’m coming!” or share this post with your friends, Little Mole would be thrilled!

See you there!

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

Exciting News About Grandma Snuggles!

In just over one month, Grandma Snuggles, my newest board book, hits the shelves. It is SO hard to be releasing a new book in these days of Covid19, but Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are stepping in to help in extraordinary ways…

Firstly, I’m thrilled to announce that you can preorder your SIGNED copy from them, at 20% off.

Secondly, if you order before June 30th, and you live in the USA. you’ll also get free shipping!

Thirdly, I’m partnering with them to host a virtual book launch event, which will be aired live from their Facebook page on July 23rd at 10.30am. There’ll be a coloring competition with signed copies of the book for five lucky winners, plus lots of fun and games. Stay tuned for details!

If you know of any grandmas who are missing their snuggles right now, (like I am!) please do share this post with them!

Thank you, friends!

Glenys