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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?

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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.