| Format: | Hardcover w/ Jacket |
| Page Count: | 40 |
| Size: | 8.5 in x 8.5 in |
| Weight: | 5.0 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-9809-4 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-9809-8 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433598098 |
| Case Quantity: | 32 |
| Published: | April 01, 2025 |
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This TGC Kids Book Teaches Children That Their True Worth and Identity Are Found Only in Christ
Sonia dreams of being just as talented as the other kids in her class. Hoping to impress her teacher, she constructs a tower using blocks. As she imagines it growing taller and taller, she eventually incorporates books, a fire truck, boxes of crayons, and even a golden hamster! When she snaps back to reality, she is disappointed to find that her tower is not nearly as impressive as she had imagined.
We all long to feel special. We seek recognition for our efforts and validation for who we are. This easy-to-understand story, with winsome language and colorful pictures, helps kids ages 3–7 understand that their value doesn’t come from the approval of others or the success of their actions but from the unconditional love of God in Christ. A TGC Kids book.
- Written for Kids Ages 3–7: Accessible story accompanied by colorful illustrations to keep kids engaged
- Teaches Kids an Important Life Lesson: Helps little ones understand their worth is not found in the approval of others but in the love of God in Christ
- Includes a “Note to Kids” from the Author: Kathryn Butler helps young readers connect Sonia’s story and the message of the gospel to their own lives
- TGC Kids Series: Teaches kids biblical truths while engaging their hearts and imaginations
Author:
Kathryn Butler (MD, Columbia University) trained in surgery and critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where she then joined the faculty. She left clinical practice in 2016 to homeschool her children, and now writes regularly for desiringGod.org and the Gospel Coalition on topics such as faith, medicine, and shepherding kids in the gospel.
Illustrator:
Samara Hardy is a freelance illustrator and designer who creates artwork for greeting cards, stationery, housewares, children’s books, and more. She has worked with clients across the globe, such as Hallmark, Trader Joe’s, Oxford University Press, and American Greetings.
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Endorsements
“The Gospel Coalition’s illustrated storybooks provide ready-made conversation starters for families to use on important issues that kids struggle with. They answer these challenges with biblical truths that offer gospel solutions to their problems. Parents and grandparents should add these picture books to their family libraries.”
Marty Machowski, Executive Pastor, Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania; author, The Ology and The Redemption Tales
“With charming illustrations, relatable characters, and kind-hearted wisdom, the TGC Kids series is a wonderful way for children to imagine what it looks like to grow in godliness in their everyday lives. Kids will love reading these titles with their parents, and parents will be delighted to see how the stories offer a loving launchpad for biblical application within their own homes. I genuinely adore these books.”
Caroline Saunders, author, The Story of Home and Kids in the Bible
“The TGC Kids series is a wonderful addition to any library. Each title brings an opportunity to share a fun and engaging story with our children while also helping them see gospel truths unfolding in relatable, real-life situations. I’m grateful for these books, the way they model biblical wisdom, and the many spiritual conversations they have sparked in my home.”
Scott James, author, The Sower; The Littlest Watchman; Mission Accomplished; The Expected One; and Where Is Wisdom?
“Few things are more important than catechizing the next generation with the precious, sacred gospel truths. This beautifully illustrated series combines creativity and orthodoxy in a way that children can understand and remember. If you are a parent interested in effective, solid resources for your family, you’ll want to get the entire series. If you are in children’s ministry, you will want to put these books in your library.”
Daniel Darling, Director, The Land Center for Cultural Engagement; author, The Biggest, Best Light and Jesus and the Characters of Christmas