Part of the popular series of biographies Do Great Things for God, this book introduces children to the imaginative mind behind Narnia and Mere Christianity.

The true story of C.S. Lewis, whose love of learning, stories, and Jesus led him to create Narnia and write many other beloved books.

C.S. Lewis was curious and creative from his earliest days, and this biography walks kids through both fun and formative questions he asked and where they led him. Kids will learn about his famous stories and his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as the suffering he faced when loved ones died and when he was injured in World War I. Most importantly, kids will hear how C.S. Lewis came to answer questions like “Why does God let bad things happen?” and “Is God even real?”

Delightful illustrations and engaging storytelling will draw kids into this true story of good questions leading to a relationship with Christ.

This book is part of the Do Great Things for God series, designed to show kids how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Download free extras such as worksheets to help children interact with the true story and think of ways in which they can also follow God and encourage his people today.

This series can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for homeschool, Sunday school, missions events, and more.

A new edition of the moving Bible story of Queen Esther by internationally acclaimed illustrator and author of children's books, Tomie de Paola

Queen Esther, the wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, bravely risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia. Colorful, delicate, and inspiring, Tomie de Paola's artwork brings to life his beautiful telling of this unique and important Bible story.

This is a simple and accurate rendition of the powerful Esther story retold for children, highlighted by the exquisite illustrations of de Paola. The text and pictures show how God helps his people in sometimes miraculous ways when we put all our trust and confidence in him, no matter how dire the circumstances.

Hungarian Princess Jadwiga has been prepared to put the peace and prosperity of her country above all else. Betrothed at the age of the five to Prince William of Austria, she spends her childhood learning to rule both countries.but when the balance of power in Central Europe shifts, the council demands that Jadwiga become the monarch at age 11 and marry instead the prince of Lithuania, a pagan, who promises to convert before marriage. The result of her decision to lay down her own personal hopes and devote her life to a peaceful union between Poland and Lithuania - referred to as the "the wedding ring of Jadwiga" will have far-reading consequences in her own time and the years following. Includes a map, timeline, and historical insight essay. 157 pages, softcover.

This new story in the Vision Books series of saints for 9 - 15 year olds is aobut Saint Elizabeth of Hungary who spent her life differently than most saints. Instead of living in poverty like St. Francis of Assisi, she lived most of her life in a castle surrounded by incredible wealth. She was born Princess Elizabeth of Hungary, the daughter of King Andrew. By the age of four she was already engaged to be married and was sent far away from her home to live with Louis, her husband-to-be, who was only 10 years old. From the beginning of her life in her new castle, Elizabeth was ridiculed by all of those people who were jealous of her. They noticed that she was always trying to be holy. As she would play games with other children, she would contrive little ways to sneak into the chapel and have a visit with Jesus.

Although Elizabeth was a princess, she longed to live the kind of poverty she heard about through the Franciscans. She became a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and she constantly gave her jewels and best clothes to the poor. Sometimes she gave everything away and had nothing nice to wear, but Jesus always provided for her at the last minute. When she emptied the castle store-houses of grain for the poor, Jesus would miraculously fill them up again. Her subjects were never able to grow accustomed to the queen who lived the life of a saint, but they always appreciated her generosity and saw in her such simplicity and holiness. Only four years after her death she was canonized a saint.

Cover art by Chris Pelicano