Reading, Writing & Pondering

Are you stubborn or do you know someone who is stubborn? I think there are times we can all be stubborn in our own ways. I think children can probably recognize that too--and may be able to see themselves in this story. The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep: A Story of God's Redemptive Love is both written and beautifully illustrated by Hannah E. Harrison. This book won a 2025 Christlit book award and it is a good one. This children's book is based on Psalm 23.  The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep is a hardcover book that measures roughly 9 by 11 inches with a dust jacket. It is aimed at children ages three to eight. But personally, I think children's books are basically for all ages. I think this one is so cute and well-written. I like that the story incorporates some humor along with the stubbornness aspect of the story. I like the ending. The illustrations are well done--beautiful colors and add so much to the story. I can easily see why this one won an award....

  Home is Right Where You Are by Ruth Chou Simons is beautifully written and illustrated. This children's book is based on Psalm 23 and that Psalm is on the last page in the book in its entirety. Home is Right Where You Are is a large dust-jacketed book. It measures 9 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches in size and is 32 pages long.  The writing in Home is Right Where You Are just flows so well from one page to the next in this beautifully illustrated children's book. It would make a lovely gift. Ruth Chou Simons wrote this book with her six sons in mind so it is a book to relate to family as well as to God. I have read and enjoyed her adult books previous to this book, and this book is every bit as lovely as her adult books. Purchase Here: https://bit.ly/homeiswhereyouareFGM   I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Frontgate Media. All opinions are my own.  @tommynelsonbooks @ruthchousimons #ruthchousimons #homeisrightwhereyouare #psalm23