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Sneak Peek: MAMA KISSES, PAPA HUGS by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Read the first few pages of Mama Kisses, Papa Hugs.

From the creator of the best-selling God Gave Us You comes a warm exploration of the ways parents show affection—and how it mirrors God’s affection for his followers.

Parents are always looking out for the perfect bedtime book to create a sense of well-being before a night of rest. Mama Kisses, Papa Hugs explores a child’s curiosity about how love is shown between parent and child, with the reassurance that Mama and Papa will always love their little one. And like Lisa Tawn Bergren’s young protagonist asks his mother, this question is pressing on the minds of many children:

“Mama, how does God kiss us?”

Mama smiled. “He kisses us a hundred times a day; although if you don’t pay attention, you might miss it.”

“At night he kisses us with a shooting [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: GOD GAVE US THE BIBLE by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Read the first few pages of God Gave Us the Bible.

Introducing a Bible storybook from the creators of God Gave Us YouGod Gave Us Christmas and God Gave Us Easter, featuring 45 stories from the Bible, with reflections from adorable Little Cub and her friends.

God Gave Us the Bible introduces kids to the STORY of stories—the love story between God and his people. Ideal for readers aged 3 to 7, written in a framework where Little Cub and her animal friends reflect many of the questions young readers have about Bible stories. The book features forty-five Bible stories and concepts that every child should know/be introduced to, like Noah and the Ark, the Birth of Jesus, and Jesus Feeds the 5,000 in a very warm, conversational, reassuring manner.

SNEAK PEEK: God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren

“God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That’s why God knew he’d need to give us Easter.”

Click here to download a sample of God Gave Us Easter.

As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year.  Papa lovingly explains God’s plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.

Click here to download a sample of God Gave Us [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren

“God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That’s why God knew he’d need to give us Easter.”

Click here to download an excerpt from God Gave Us Easter.

As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year.  Papa lovingly explains God’s plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.

Click here to download an excerpt from God Gave Us Easter.

SNEAK PEEK: God Gave Us Two by Lisa Tawn Bergren

“God gave us you. Now he’s given us two!”

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Now that Mama polar bear has another baby in her tummy, Little Cub is bursting with curiosity. “Why do we need a new baby?” she asks. “If we don’t like the new baby, can we send it back?” “Will you forget me when the new baby comes?”

Gently and lovingly, Mama and Papa assure their firstborn that the new baby is a gift from God they want very much, just as Little Cub was–and still is.

The winsome sequel to God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Two playfully affirms a child’s uniqueness and place in the family and helps little ones accept, appreciate, [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren

When a charming polar bear cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her Mama a very important question: “Where did I come from?”

Click here to download an excerpt of God Gave Us You now.

Filled with playful, winsome illustrations by an artist who specializes in polar bear images, this four-color, read-to-me picture book will build children’s self-esteem through the tale of a mama bear who reassuringly explains where her cub came from and affirms Mama and Papa’s great love for her.

Click here to download an excerpt of God Gave Us You now.

SNEAK PEEK: God Gave Us You by Lisa T. Bergren

“Where did I come from?”

Click here to download the first pages of God Gave Us You now.

When a charming polar bear cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her Mama a very important question:

“Where did I come from?”

As Mama bear tucks her youngest cub under the quilts, she lovingly explains, “We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because…

“God gave us you.”

Perfect for bedtime, naptime, storytime or anytime, God Gave Us You builds children’s self-esteem and assures each one that he or she truly is a treasured gift from the Lord.

SNEAK PEEK: GOD GAVE US CHRISTMAS by Lisa Tawn Bergren

A heartwarming Christmas tale for young children, from the best-selling author of God Gave Us You.

Read the first chapter of God Gave Us Christmas.

In this delightful sequel to the best-selling God Gave Us You, Mama Bear takes Little Cub on a polar expedition to answer her questions about Christmas. This heartwarming story, charmingly illustrated, helps young children discover the true meaning of Christmas and how very much God loves them.

SNEAK PEEK: Mercy Come Morning by Lisa Tawn Bergren

There are no second chances. Or are there?

Click here to download chapter one of Mercy Come Morning.

Krista has long since quit caring about her cold, distant mother, but at her mother’s deathbed, revelations about the past—including Krista’s first love—open the possibility of forgiveness and a new relationship.

Click here to download chapter one of Mercy Come Morning.