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Interview With Tanya Campen, Author of HOLY WORK WITH CHILDREN… Plus a Book Giveaway!

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

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

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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