Hunting Hope by Nika Maples

When Nika Maples was twenty years old, it seemed like she had lost all hope and searched for it sincerely and defied all odds to recover from a devastating stroke that left her unable to walk, speak, or even blink. The lessons from that struggle are shared in her new book Hunting Hope: Dig Through The Darkness To Find Light. She exhorts her readers who are experiencing a season of difficulty to hunt for hope by holding onto God’s ineffable character and let God reveal all the possibilities one cannot imagine. In this book, she uses real life examples and biblical insight to show us how to become hunters of hope by seeking God when surrounded by darkness and despair. Navigating through life’s uncertainties is never easy and Nika encourages us to grow into the kind of people God has designed us to be even while we’re experiencing difficulty and trusting Him that He will make all things beautiful in His time.

Would A Worm Go On A Walk? by Hannah C Hall

Would a worm go on a walk? Would a piglet play piano? Would a lion be a lifeguard? Well, no, says the author Hannah C. Hall whose new book Would a Worm Go On A Walk? and beautifully illustrated by Bill Bolton. Hannah C. Hall is a bestselling author and award winning blogger. She and her husband have four children and live in a small farm in Arkansas. Each question and answer in this book shows us how God gave the animals and each of us unique qualities and special strengths. Children might giggle and smile over these scenarios presented in this book but they will come away with the understanding that each living creature is a unique creation of God and has its own special purpose to fulfill.

Busy, Busy by Eileen Spinnelli

“Bee is busy making honey. Squirrel is busy stashing nuts.  Peacock’s busy looking handsome feathers blooming” so begins the pages of Busy, Busy written by Eileen Spinelli and beautifully illustrated by Elina Ellis. Eileen is the author of over 35 picture books and novels including Something to Tell the Grandcows and When Mama Comes Home Tonight. This particular book Busy, Busy is a lively, colorful, and reassuring book that is sure to bring smiles and snuggles as your read to your little ones.