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The Plans I Have for YOU! combines playful rhyming text written by bestselling children’s book author Amy Parker with whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Vanessa Brantley-Newton to create a book that inspires readers of all ages to dream about their future. God has great plans for each and every one of us, and this book encourages children to think about the talents that make them special and will help them imagine how God may use our unique traits to make the world a better place.

“My God won’t let me do that.”

These seven words of boundless hope would irreversibly change the life of the teenage boy who spoke them.

On April 7, 1994 the life of Frederick Ndabaramiye and his family changed forever as the Rwandan genocide erupted in their homeland. When Frederick faced those same genocidaires a few years later, he noted the machete that hung from the right hand closest to him and wondered if his would soon be added to the layers of dried blood that clung to the blade. Either way, young Frederick knew that he wouldn’t be able to carry out the orders just given to him, to raise that blade against the other passengers of the bus, regardless of the race marked on their identity cards.

That bold decision would cause Frederick to lose his hands. But what the killers meant for harm, God intended for good. The cords that bound him served as a tourniquet, saving his life when his hands were hacked away. This new disability eventually fueled Frederick’s passion to show the world that disabilities do not have to stop you from living a life of undeniable purpose. From that passion, the Ubumwe Community Center was born, where "people like me" come to discover their own purposes and abilities despite their circumstances.

Through miraculous mercy and divine appointment, Frederick forgives those who harmed him and goes on to fully grasp his God-given mission. In this extraordinary true story of forgiveness, faith, and hope, you will be challenged, convicted, and forever converted to a believer of the impossible.  

Parents and little ones will unwind as sweet farm animals in pj’s say good night to their farm, their mommies and daddies, and God in this bedtime board book from the Night Night series by bestselling author Amy Parker and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn.

This engaging read-aloud book for children 0 to 4 features:

With its depiction of fun family nighttime routines and sweet moments, Night Night, Farm is a perfect choice for bedtime stories, naptime, and quiet time. It also makes a great gift for baby showers and dedications, adoptions, birthdays, and holidays. Your little ones will sleep until the rooster crows knowing that the God who made them loves them too.

Cuddle up with your little one and share the love of a grandparent with this heartwarming story from bestselling author Amy Parker of the Night Night series.

Thank You, God, for Grandmas, Nanas and Mimis too,

Gigis and Grams and Grandmommies—They’re great, grand gifts from You!

No matter what you call her, there is nothing like the love between a grandma and her grandchild! With sweet rhymes and adorable bear illustrations, Thank You, God, for Grandma encourages little ones to treasure God’s special gift of grandmothers.

Grandmas and their grandchildren alike will love this heartwarming story that celebrates their precious relationship.

Thank You, God, for Grandma?

Don''t miss the rest of the Thank You, God series: 

Chug-a-chug, the night night train Is a’rumblin’ ’round the track!

Choo! Choo! All aboard the train to Sleepytown! After a fun-filled day, it’s time to snuggle in, and dream the night away.

Join these adorable puppies in pajamas as they say night night to the train, to their mommy and daddy, and to God. Your little ones will rest their sleepy heads knowing that the God who made them loves them and keeps them safe all night long.

Night night, train!

Amy Parker’s children’s books have sold more than a million copies, including two Christian Retailing’s Best award-winning books and the bestselling A Night Night Prayer. She lives outside Nashville with her husband and two children.

Join a Night Night adventure through Sleepytown, where community helpers work hard so everyone can rest. Say thank you and good night to farmers, doctors, teachers, firefighters, and God, who takes care of us all. Your little ones will sleep soundly, feeling safe and loved after cuddling up with this bedtime board book from the Night Night series by bestselling author Amy Parker and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn.

Night night, helpers—Sleepytown too!

Thank you all for what you do.

This engaging read-aloud book for children 0 to 4 features:

With its focus on caring for others, Night Night, Sleepytown is a perfect choice to make children feel safe and cared for at bedtime, naptime, and quiet time. It also makes a great gift for baby showers and dedications, adoptions, birthdays, and holidays.

Bedtime is the perfect opportunity to snuggle your little ones close and remind them of God''s presence and love. In this book of 100 devotions for kids ages 3–7, bestselling author Amy Parker and illustrator Virginia Allyn invite you to begin a tradition of prayer and devotions with your children to carry them through the years to come.

Each of the devotions in Night Night Devotions begins with a Bible verse and includes Night Night questions to encourage interaction with your children. If you want to use the book as a companion to Night Night Bible Stories, the devotions have corresponding titles that accompany each Bible story—with much more in between! Each devotion ends with a rhyming Night Night Prayer that emphasizes God’s love and care, such as . . .

Dear God, I love You more than

There are fishes in the sea,

But there''s no way that I could love You

More than You love me!

Night night, God.

With cheerful, colorful artwork and sweet Night Night rhymes, this devotional is sure to become your family''s new bedtime favorite.

Before you say good night, snuggle your kids cozy close and enjoy favorite Bible stories for bedtime. Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn, the author-illustrator pair you know and love from the bestselling books Night Night, Farm and Night Night, Train, have teamed up again for their first bedtime Bible storybook.

Night Night Bible Stories includes 30 stories from the Old and New Testaments told in narration. Each Bible story features rhyming takeaways to remind little ones of God’s love and care along with a sweet bedtime prayer. Stories include:

Bedtime is the perfect time to share with your children timeless messages of faith from the Bible. For old and new fans of Amy Parker Night Night books, Night Night Bible Stories is sure help your little ones fall asleep feeling safe and loved.