Jean Fischer
freelance writer/consultant
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ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist!
100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls
I'm excited to share that 100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls was chosen as a 2020 finalist in the Young Adult category for the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book Award. The award program is recognized as the top honor for literary excellence within the Christian publishing industry.
Published by Shiloh Kidz, a division of Barbour Books
Published by Tommy Nelson (Harper-Collins)
#1 Best Seller on Amazon for Seven Years!
More than 300,000 copies sold.
I Prayed for You
First released as a board book in 2015 and then as a hardcover picture book in 2018, I Prayed for You has consistently made Amazon's best seller lists. It maintains a five-star rating with more than 7500 reviews.
I Prayed for You features Mama Bear sharing with her little one the many prayers a mother prays for her children from the very first prayer requesting a baby to love, to the promise to always pray for her precious child. A perfect gift to give for newborns, adoption, or to celebrate a child’s birthday.
Check with your favorite book seller for these books, newly released or coming soon.
Published by Barbour Kidz
Everything Will Be Okay, Courage-Building Devotions & Prayers for Boys and Girls
GOD IS MIGHTY. HE IS BIG. AND HE IS GOOD!
In fact, He is bigger than any problem or any fear we'll ever face. And because He loves us and always wants the very best for us. . .everything will be okay!
Everything Will Be Okay devotionals encourage boys and girls to give all their worries and cares to God. Dozens of devotions and prayers offer the biblical reassurance that God is big enough to handle everything—and He has good plans in store for the future. Topics include: Trouble with Friends, Worries about Tomorrow, Scary Things, The "What-Ifs," Does God Hear Me?, and more.
Both titles coming in October 2023
Published by Barbour Kidz
3 Minutes with Jesus, 180 Devotions for Boys and Girls
What’s the best way to spend 3 minutes? With Jesus!
These devotionals pack a powerful dose of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration into just-right-sized readings for a busy schedule. Minute 1: A scripture from the teachings of Jesus to meditate on; Minute 2: a short devotional reading; Minute 3: a prayer to jump-start a conversation with God. Each day’s reading is the ideal way for kids to begin or end their day. Perfect for personal use or a thoughtful gift,
3 Minutes with Jesus devotionals are great for boys and girls ages 8 to 12.
Both titles coming in July 2023
100-Day Devotional for Girls
The Perfect Way to Spend the Next Hundred Days. . .
The 100-Day Devotional for Girls offers relatable, real-life wisdom and inspiration for everyday living. Girls, ages 8 to12, will encounter page after page of biblical truths they can apply to every area of their lives. With topics like kindness, friendship, serving, patience, love, joy, courage, and more, girls will be led to grow in their faith and spend time in their heavenly Father's presence. Each devotional reading is complemented by a brief scripture and short prayer-starter.
The 100-Day Devotional for Girls is the perfect place for girls to spend their next hundred days!
Available June 2023
Published by Barbour Kidz
It All Matters to Jesus, Prayers for Girls
"It all matters to Jesus" (James 5:11) is an important biblical truth for kids to learn. And this encouraging prayer book for girls is an encouraging reminder that the heavenly Father cares about everything they have to say. Whether it's a little ask or a super-big-miracle ask, He hears, He cares, and He will answer in His perfect timing.
These 180 prayers and truth-filled scriptures will reassure young hearts that Jesus is involved in and cares about the same things they care about—from the big to the small!
Available February 2023
Published by Barbour Kidz
For Girls Only, Wisdom-Filled Devotions and Prayers
Devotions and Prayers For Girls Only!
With every turn of the page, girls, ages 8 to 12, will discover hopeful and encouraging messages just for their hearts. Each devotional reading is rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Bible, helping girls to discover firsthand the awesome impact of God's Word on everyday life. Touching on topics like choices, kindness, love, loyalty, honesty, and so much more, these just-right-sized readings will meet preteens right where they are in life.
For Girls Only is a great way to help girls grow in their faith!
Available December 2022
Published by Barbour Kidz
Published by Barbour Kidz
365 Encouraging Prayers for Girls, Morning & Evening
A Year of Inspiring Prayers for Young Hearts
The all-powerful God we serve is interested in what we have to say, and this lovely prayer book, for girls ages 8 to 12, will resonate with their young hearts. Every page includes a prayer for morning and evening—touching on topics like grace, blessings, joy, serving, patience, love, and more—alongside an easy-to-understand scripture. 365 Encouraging Prayers for Girls: Morning & Evening will encourage girls to spend regular time in conversation with the One who loves them most!
It’s a beautiful way to spend a year in God’s heavenly presence!
Available September 2022
Special Features!
Published by Thomas Nelson
Published by Thomas Nelson
Sarah Young has sold more than 35 million books worldwide. Some of her other children's books include
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Jesus Calling Little Book of Prayers
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Jesus Calling for Little Ones
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Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook
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Jesus Calling: The Story of Easter
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Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas
I was pleased once again to work with the Thomas Nelson/Harper-Collins editors on a children's book with best-selling Christian author, Sarah Young.
From the publisher:
Celebrate Advent and Christmas with this read-aloud children's prayer book by Sarah Young, bestselling author of Jesus Calling, Jesus Always, and Jesus Listens. This board book includes an Advent calendar of 25 prayers alongside a simple retelling of the Christmas story that invites the hope of Jesus and the joy of the nativity into little hearts.
This beautifully illustrated board book for children ages 0 to 4
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includes 25 simple prayers counting down to Jesus' birth
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helps toddlers and preschoolers understand the true meaning of Christmas and the hopeful expectation of Advent
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is the perfect short daily devotion time for your family this holiday season
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provides a simple tool for parents, grandparents, and church teachers to explain Jesus' arrival as a baby and return as King
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Jesus Calling Advent and Christmas Prayers will remind children that Jesus loves them so much that He left heaven to be born as a tiny baby in a stable so He can be with them forever.
Available August 2023