Phil Schorr – illustratör

Marty Machowski's Promises Made Promises Kept shows families how the birth and life of Jesus fulfilled God's Old Testament promises of a Savior.Start a new family tradition for the Christmas season by reading this “upside-down” book that includes fourteen Bible stories. Begin the week before Christmas with the first side, Promises Made which has seven stories that explore the Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah. On Christmas Day, flip the book over and continue by reading Promises Kept with seven more stories that vividly illustrate how Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection and the beginning of the church fulfill God’s promises.Machowski weaves the promises and fulfillments together into one harmonized story that will deepen the family’s faith in God’s power and control over all of history and their lives too. Each story also includes questions for the family to discuss together.

Jesus Saves is a hopeful, beautifully illustrated board book that helps toddlers begin to understand the good news of who Jesus is and why he came to save.Written by Sarah Reju for children ages one to four, this simple, gospel-centered book uses easy-to-understand language and a rhythmic, repetitive style to introduce even the youngest listeners to God’s love and call to trust in him. It helps parents start early conversations about sin, salvation, and the goodness of Jesus in a way that is clear, gentle, and memorable.Each bright page, illustrated by Phil Schorr, includes a short Bible verse that reinforces the message and helps little ones grow familiar with Scripture as they learn about the gospel. A helpful section for parents also offers guidance for explaining these truths to very young children, making Jesus Saves a strong resource for building a foundation of faith from the earliest years.

Darkest Night, Brightest Day is a beautifully crafted Easter devotional that helps families experience the full story of Christ’s death and resurrection through daily Scripture readings.Designed as a unique “upside-down” book, it guides families through fourteen Bible stories—beginning with the sorrow of Passion Week and culminating in the joy of the resurrection and the birth of the church at Pentecost. Marty Machowski thoughtfully weaves together the Gospel accounts into a single, compelling narrative, with each day’s reading paired with questions that invite meaningful family discussion and reflection.Perfect for establishing a lasting Easter tradition, this illustrated hardback by Phil Shorr helps children grasp the powerful contrast between the darkness of the cross and the light of new life in Christ. By walking through the story day by day, families are drawn into the beauty of the gospel and reminded each year of how God transforms the darkest night into the brightest day.