Growing children in faith
Story Time
Maybe
by Kobi Yamada
This is a story about the endless potential in all of us.
Arthur and the Forgetful Elephant
by Maria Giron
Arthur meets a forgetful elephant and hopes to help him remember what he has forgotten.
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
by Apryl Stott
Bear is sad because all the animals think he’s mean because he is so big. Coco, his human friend offers to help him. They make cookies and lanterns to share but soon find out that kindness really only comes from the heart.
The Love in my Heart
by Jim Bugbird
Join Big and Boo as they journey home and discover anything is possible with a heart full of love.
Outside Inside
by LeUyen Pham
Something strange happened just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside… went inside…
The Invisible String
by Patricia Karst
A mom tells her children that they are all connected by an invisible string. The children think this is impossible until she tells them the string is made of love. Even though you can’t see it, you can feel it deep in your heart and know that you are always connected with the ones you love.
God, I Know You’re There
by Bonnie Rickner Jensen
We may not be able to touch all of God’s wonderful creation, but we know it is all there. The wind, sun moon, rain, sky, all of it. Our hearts are fuller because of the love that God gives us.
I am Human
by Susan Verde
A book of empathy.
Sassafras
by Audrey Penn
Sassafrass is a little skunk that thinks no one wants to play with him because of his stink. His Poppy tells him that we all have special gifts to help us in life. A skunks special gift is its stink because it protects them, just like the sting of a bee.
Just Ask
by Sonia Sotomayor
All of Sonia’s friends are different. Each one helps plant a garden using their own special gifts.
The Word Collector
by Peter H. Reynolds
Jerome is a collector of words. Listen to some of the amazing words he has and what happens to the words and Jerome.
When Sophie’s Feelings Get Really, Really Hurt
by Molly Bang
Sophie is asked to draw a picture of her favorite tree. When she draws it in bright colors, everyone in the class laughs at her. It isn’t until her teacher explains that Sophie has shared how her tree makes her feel that everyone understands and things turn around.
My Little Girl
by Tim McGraw
See how a little girl finds out that everyday ordinary things can be pretty spectacular when done with someone you love.
Enemy Pie
by Derek Munson
Young boy is ready for the perfect summer, but all is ruined when a new boy moves into the neighborhood. Or is it?
Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You
by Nancy Tillman
Where are you today? Wherever you are, God loves you!
Who Will I Be?
by Abby Huntsman
Sometimes we have a “case of the Mondays” because big decisions are lingering over us. Ms. Kathy helps us answer one of these life questions.
The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
Even though we are all different we are all a little the same as well. When we share our story, others will be happy that we did.
The Legend of the Sand Dollar
by Chris Auer
Tells of the deeper meaning of Easter found hidden within something as small as a sand dollar.
The Dandelions Tale
by Kevin Sheehan
Tells of the friendship between a sparrow and a dandelion and the emotional and powerful natural cycle of life
Love Your Heart
by Tim McGraw
Tells the story of a little girls selfless act of kindness.
Special People Special Ways
by Arlene Maguire
We are all different, but we all have special abilities to share with others.
If Kids Ran the World
by Diane Dillon and Leo Dillon
Shows kids creating a peaceful world with all roads leading to kindness.
In My Heart
by Jo Witek
Tells us about how our different emotions feel in a very unique way.
This Little Prayer of Mine
by Anthony DeStefano
We may know that God is in heaven, but this book talks about how special and important it is to talk to God through prayer every day.
I’d Know You Anywhere
by Nancy Tillman
Every child is special and unique but sometimes they also like to dream about what it would be like to be something different.
When God Made You
by Matthew Paul Turner
God knew you even before you were born.
I Am Love
by Susan Verde
A celebration of love and connection.
The World Is Awake
by Linsey Davis
A story that reminds us to be thankful for everything God has given us.
The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn
Chester raccoon is afraid to go to school so his mom tells him about a secret called the kissing hand. She reassures him of her love even when things may be a little scary.
Where Are You Hiding God?
by Elisabeth Zartl
A story of a little girl trying to find God.