It’s here! It’s here! Today is release day for my newest picture book, Bedtime Blessings: God’s Gentle Care! The second in a series of three, this book explores the simple but powerful notion of speaking words of blessing over our little ones before they go to sleep.
Guess what? Courtesy of Paraclete Press, I have three copies to give away! Take a peek at how the book begins, admire some of the gorgeous illustrations by Natalie Merheb and be sure to enter the giveaway…
Beginning with the following words and inspired by 1 Peter 5:7, God’s Gentle Care contains barnyard animals and reminds children that God watches over them all through the night.
Little One, I pray for you, as you are lying there,
That you will know you’re safely held in our God’s gentle care.
The book closes with four different blessings that can be personalized with the child’s name and invites parents, grandparents, caregivers or children’s ministry leaders to pray any of these blessings over the children in their care…
Would you like to win a copy of Bedtime Blessings: God’s Gentle Care for a Christmas gift for a child in your life, a Sunday school teacher or to donate to a school or church library? As always, I have several easy ways to enter this three-book giveaway sponsored by Paraclete Press. Enter on all three platforms for maximum chances!
- Leave a comment here on my website, under this post, telling me what your favorite barnyard animal is.
- Leave a comment under this post on my Facebook Author Page.
- Enter on Instagram.
That’s it! This giveaway closes on Sunday July 5th, but you can enter several more giveaways coming up in the next few weeks on Instagram. Open to USA AND Canada residents only.
Don’t forget to download your free Activity Pack that contains stickers, activities, colorings, blessings cards, 8×10 blessings prints and more! Watch the VIDEO.
Good luck to all who enter!
PS: Check out over 70 reviews for the first book in the series, God’s Perfect Peace.
And over 50 reviews for the second book, God’s Great Love.
My favorite barnyard animal is the lamb because it reminds me that we are one of God’s lambs and He will watch over us.
Amen to that, Cindy!
I can’t wait to get the book and add to my collection. The bunnies are my favorite.
Oh, thank you, Kimberly. Do you have the first two?
Goats are my favorite!
Yes! They are super cute!
Your books are always the sweetest. I love the lambs. Thank you for the opportunity
Oh, thank you, Jeanne! I’m very grateful for your support!
I would love to win this for our church library!
It would make a lovely addition to a church library, Jacqueline!
I love the book. My favorite barnyard animals are the piggies. They are so cute.
Those are my favorite too, Doris!
Love this book. Great job Glenys.
I’m so happy to hear that, Jeff!
My grands are just coming into story bedtime. These beautiful illustrations and calming words will help in every way. Thank you Glenys for your amazing vision.
Oh, thank you, Nichea, for your kind words. I do think the whole series makes a lovely and meaningful addition to the bedtime routine.
I could watch the playful goats all day. They are not “gruff” at all!
Haha…. but I do love The Three Billy Goats Gruff story! It’s a classic!
Agreed🤣
I love the little lambs because they remind me of my new children’s book releasing in a few months!
Well lambs are just precious, Joyce. And congrats!
We have horses and longhorns and I love to watch the. But the chickens are the funniest!
Oh, how lovely for you, Debra! This book sounds perfect for you!
My favorite is the mama cat with her kittens! Lovely new book!
Thank you, Peggie! I love those kittens too!
I love chickens.
Me too, Leela! Especially the chicken spread in the book!
Today I’ll say Horses 🐎, but tomorrow 🤷♀️
Hah…cute, Jo! I know it’s hard to choose!
Haha…I know! It’s hard to choose!
Horses will always be my favorite.
So I know you love the cover, then!
Pigs are my favorite followed by chickens.
The pigs are my favorite too!
My favourite barnyard animal is the pig since reading Charlotte’s Web years ago! I fell in love with Wilbur!🤣
Yes! Who couldn’t love Charlotte’s Web, and Wilbur too!
Lambs… Thank you for the opportunity!
You’re welcome, Kathleen. Thanks for entering.
I love how your words so beautifully communicate God’s love to each child. Hearing these grace-filled promises from Scripture spoken by their parents is such a powerful gift. We feel truly blessed to be able to share your books with our church families.
Thank you so much, Terry. That is wonderful to know.
After watching the Sheep Detectives I’ve developed a fondness for sheep, but I have always loved horses! 🐴
Oh, I can’t wait to see The Sheep Detectives!
Thanks so much to everyone who entered! (I had over 200 entries!) the three winners are Linda Gawthrop, Lane Edmunds McLoud & Lori Keating! Congratulations!
Congrats to Linda, Lane, and Lori!!
Thank you so much, Jeanne! I hope you’re keeping well!
We are working through the Wonder Bible now. It has made for some great conversations with my 5 year old, and I know my 2 year old is listening, too. Thank you for making the Bible accessible to our little ones. We also enjoy God’s Perfect Peace.
Our favorite animals are the kitties (5 year old) and the horses (2 year old).
Thank you so much, Shelley. I’m so happy to know that your family is enjoying my I Wonder Bible. This giveaway is now closed but you can enter a new giveaway of God’s Gentle Care at the following blog, where you just need to leave a comment. I hope you might enter here! https://kathythepicturelady.wordpress.com/2026/07/02/gods-gentle-care-3rd-book-in-glenys-nellists-bedtime-blessings-series/