Trish Mahoney – illustratör

God Made Me for Heaven is a comforting, biblically grounded story that helps children understand what heaven is really like and how they can be with Jesus forever.Through a simple and relatable conversation between brothers, Marty Machowski gently reshapes common misconceptions about heaven, showing that it is not a distant, cloud-filled place but part of God’s plan to renew the world and dwell with his people. With clear, child-friendly language, the book explains that heaven is not for “good” people, but for sinners who are welcomed through Jesus.Part of the God Made Me series, this beautifully illustrated book helps families talk about big questions like life after death, the return of Christ, and the hope of a restored creation. With an added parent resource section, it equips caregivers to guide meaningful, gospel-centered conversations that give children both understanding and anticipation for the future God has promised.

Jesus Rose for Me is a joyful board book that helps toddlers and preschoolers understand the true meaning of Easter and the good news that Jesus is alive.Written by Jared Kennedy, this simple and engaging book walks young children through the Easter story from Palm Sunday to the resurrection, helping them see that Jesus is our King and that everyone who trusts in him belongs to his forever family. Told in a personal, conversational style, it introduces the gospel in a way little ones can understand and remember.Part of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible series for ages three to seven, this beautifully illustrated board book uses bright, modern artwork and clear language to make the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection accessible for young readers. Jesus Rose for Me helps families celebrate Easter not just as a holiday, but as the life-changing good news that Jesus died for us, rose again, and is alive forever.

God Made Me for Worship is a helpful, beautifully illustrated guide that teaches children what happens in a church service and invites them to actively participate in worship.Drawing from the vision of Isaiah 6, Jared Kennedy walks children through the different parts of a worship gathering—like singing, confession, listening to God’s Word, and being sent out—explaining not just what we do, but why we do it. With simple, engaging language, the book helps kids make sense of what can sometimes feel confusing or unfamiliar during church.Part of the God Made Me series, this resource equips parents to move beyond simply managing behavior in worship and instead guide their children into meaningful engagement with God. By understanding the rhythms and purpose of worship, children are invited to respond to God alongside the whole church, growing in both knowledge and participation.

Jesus Came for Me is a joyful, beautifully illustrated board book that helps toddlers and preschoolers understand the true meaning of Christmas and the good news that Jesus came for them.Written by Jared Kennedy, this engaging book introduces young children to the Christmas story in a simple, personal, and memorable way. Beginning with the announcement of John the Baptist’s birth and ending with the visit of the wise men, it shows that Jesus, our great God, came into the world as a baby—and that his birth brings good news and great joy for all people, including little ones.Part of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible series for ages three to five, this conversational book helps children celebrate more than the sights and sounds of Christmas by inviting them into the story of the gospel itself. With vivid, modern illustrations and clear, child-friendly language, Jesus Came for Me makes a meaningful seasonal read for families who want to keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

God Made Me in His Image is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps kids understand their bodies as good gifts from God, created with purpose, dignity, and care.Through a lively zoo safari adventure, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb invite children to explore the amazing variety of animal bodies while also reflecting on what makes human beings uniquely special. As students learn about lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, and other animals, they are guided to see that just as each creature is wonderfully made, their own bodies have been thoughtfully designed by God.Part of the God Made Me series, this book helps young children think about body image through the lens of the doctrine of creation, offering a Christian perspective that is both clear and reassuring. With colorful illustrations and helpful notes for parents and caregivers in the back, it provides families with a practical, grace-filled way to start important conversations about bodies, identity, and how God’s truth shapes the way we think and feel about ourselves.

God Made Me AND You Church and School Edition is an affordable paperback bundle that helps churches and schools share a biblical vision for ethnic diversity, dignity, and reconciliation with every family.Written by Shai Linne, this special paperback edition invites children ages 4–11 to celebrate God’s design for racial and ethnic diversity through lyrical rhyme, colorful illustrations, and clear biblical truth. Rather than treating diversity as something merely to tolerate, God Made Me AND You helps children see every person as made in God’s image and worthy of kindness, respect, and love.Designed for group distribution, this 10-pack makes it easy for churches, schools, and ministries to equip families for important conversations about racism, bigotry, ethnic pride, and God’s heart for all people. As part of the God Made Me series, it offers parents and caregivers a practical way to begin shaping children’s understanding of identity, diversity, and reconciliation from a biblical perspective.

God Cares for Me is a reassuring children’s book that helps families talk about sickness, safety, and God’s care in a way young children can understand.Through the true-to-life story of Lucas and his sick day, Dr. Scott James helps children process common questions about illness, doctor visits, masks, staying home, and protecting others. As Lucas’s parents care for him, they remind him that God is always near, Jesus is with him on hard days, and he can ask God for help when he feels afraid or unwell.Part of the God Made Me series, God Cares for Me equips parents and caregivers to have calm, thoughtful conversations about getting sick and caring for others. With a special section in the back for adults, this book helps children see both God’s loving care for them and practical ways they can show love by helping keep friends and family safe.

Jesus Is Bigger Than Me is a bright, engaging board book that helps toddlers and preschoolers discover that Jesus is powerful, good, and greater than anyone else.Using simple language and the stories of Jesus’s miracles, Jared Kennedy introduces young children to the truth that Jesus is not just stronger than any superhero—he is God, the King of the universe. As children hear how Jesus calms storms, gives sight to the blind, and even raises the dead, they are encouraged to trust him and go to him for help because he cares for them.Third in the Beginner’s Gospel Story Book series, this beautifully illustrated board book is designed for ages three to five and pairs gospel truth with preschool-friendly learning. Bright, modern illustrations also help reinforce shapes, colors, and counting, making Jesus Is Bigger Than Me a meaningful and engaging choice for little ones.

God Made Babies is a clear, biblical, and age-appropriate resource that helps parents confidently answer their children’s questions about where babies come from.Written by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, this thoughtful book equips parents to begin and continue conversations about sex in a way that is grounded in God’s design and tailored to a child’s level of understanding. Rather than avoiding the topic or deferring to culture, it encourages families to approach these discussions with openness, wisdom, and truth, giving children a healthy and God-centered foundation from the start.Rooted in the story of creation, the book presents reproduction as part of God’s good design, helping children see both the beauty and purpose behind it. As part of the God Made Me series, it also includes a helpful parent section with practical guidance, ensuring caregivers feel prepared to navigate these important conversations at every stage of their child’s development.

God Rescues is a beautifully illustrated board book that helps toddlers and preschoolers discover how God keeps his promises and cares for his people through the story of rescue.Through simple retellings of Bible stories centered on Moses and the Israelites, Jared Kennedy introduces young children to the faithfulness of God in ways they can understand. As they see how God watched over his people and delivered them from trouble, little readers begin to learn that God’s promises are sure and that his care is constant.Pointing beyond the Exodus story to Jesus, the perfect Passover Lamb, this preschool-friendly book gently connects God’s promises of rescue and forgiveness to the gospel. Part of the Beginner’s Gospel Story Book series, God Rescues also includes bright, engaging illustrations that help teach shapes, colors, and counting, making it both a meaningful and interactive reading experience for ages three to five.

God Wins is a beautifully illustrated board book that helps toddlers and preschoolers learn that God is powerful, good, and faithful in every situation.Through simple retellings of Bible stories about Joshua, David, Daniel’s friends, and Esther, Jared Kennedy shows young children how God protected his people and kept his promises in remarkable ways. Even when these men and women faced fear and danger, God was at work through their obedience, reminding little readers that he is always in control.Written with preschoolers in mind, this engaging book uses clear language, interactive questions, and bright illustrations to help children understand that God still cares for his people today. Part of the Beginner’s Gospel Story Book series, God Wins also includes preschool-friendly opportunities to learn shapes, colors, and counting, making it a meaningful and playful introduction to trusting God.

Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots introduces preschoolers to the fundamentals of faith with a series of simple questions and answers right on their level.Teaching your toddlers and preschoolers about the Bible doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. It can be as easy as starting to ask them a few simple questions. Little kids love to ask questions—it’s how they learn! In Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots, author Jared Kennedy presents sixteen questions and answers in catechism style to introduce children ages 2–5 to the gospel message.Each question and answer are accompanied by a Bible verse to show that what’s being taught is rooted in the Scriptures. Bright illustrations will keep children engaged. As families read this book together again and again, repetition will instill the message of God’s Word in children’s little hearts and minds for a lifetime.

Introduce children ages 2–5 to the wonderful promises of Scripture with The Beginners Gospel Story Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers.Kids know the value of a promise. A parent’s commitment to go out for ice cream inspires hope, but disappointment reigns when the shop closes early. Broken promises can bring tears. Yet unlike human parents, our good and all-powerful God always keeps his word. His fulfillment is better than anyone could have imagined!The Beginners Gospel Story Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers,written by Jared Kennedy,highlights God’s perfect promises through the stories of the Old and New Testament.Designed for children ages 2–5, each lesson centers around one of the stories from The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible. Each story’s theme is integrated throughout so that the songs, crafts, interactive questions, and games reinforce the story. With a total of 52 lessons, this Sunday school curriculum can be completed in one year and repeated with each new class of toddlers or preschoolers.This curriculum package includes a 52-lesson teacher's guide with coloring pages, as well as copies of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible and Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots, which provide the Bible story text and Bible doctrine questions for each lesson. Includes QR code to download PDFs of each lesson to share with teachers as needed.

God Made All of Me is a thoughtful, gospel-centered resource that helps parents teach young children about their bodies with clarity, dignity, and safety.Written by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, this beautifully illustrated book provides a gentle and age-appropriate way to introduce children ages two to eight to the truth that their bodies are created by God and are good. Through simple language and relatable storytelling, it equips families to talk openly about private parts, personal boundaries, and respect—without shame or fear—laying a healthy foundation for understanding.More than just a conversation starter, this book empowers parents to proactively protect their children by teaching them how to recognize appropriate and inappropriate touch. Rooted in the doctrine of creation and informed by the authors’ experience counseling abuse victims, it helps families build trust, encourage openness, and prepare children to navigate future challenges with confidence and wisdom.

The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the gospel through simple, engaging stories that highlight God’s promises from beginning to end.Designed with the youngest readers in mind, Jared Kennedy retells fifty-two Old and New Testament stories in clear, compelling language that captures children’s attention and imagination. Each story emphasizes how God keeps his promises, helping little ones begin to understand the big story of the Bible and how it all points to Jesus in ways they can grasp and enjoy.Filled with bright, playful illustrations and interactive learning elements like counting, patterns, and questions for discussion, this Bible storybook creates meaningful opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect with their children. As kids listen, learn, and participate, they begin to see that God’s love is for them—and that his promises are always true.

This beautifully illustrated children's book invites kids to explore God's design for ethnic diversity and challenges readers—both parents and children—to learn and live out counter-cultural, biblical views, fostering a lifelong celebration of diversity for the glory of God. Designed for four- to eleven-year-olds, God Made Me AND You by Shai Linne is the second book in the God Made Me series, starting with God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb.Because Scripture teaches that ethnic diversity is not something that should be tolerated but rather enthusiastically embraced, Christian hip hop artist Shai Linne helps children, parents, and caregivers to celebrate this biblical truth through a lyrical, rhyming style and colorful illustrations.God Made Me AND You is an approachable guide for families to begin conversations about cultivating a God's perspective on ethnic diversity, confronting the sins of racism, bigotry, and ethnic pride.Because children learn from family members, media, or peers, parents and caretakers have a responsibility to teach their children what God has to say about the beauty of diversity in his image-bearers, with a particular focus on ethnic diversity.This colorful and compelling children's book serves as a resource and lifelong gift for children and parents, helping families understand diversity from a biblical perspective and with a clear picture of the beauty and glory of God.

God Made Me Unique is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps children understand that every person is made in God’s image and has value, dignity, and worth regardless of appearance or ability.Set in a Sunday school classroom, the story introduces readers to Brie, a new girl whose arrival gives the class an opportunity to learn about differences with curiosity, kindness, and care. As Brie’s teacher explains why she wears headphones and the children begin to get to know her, they are gently guided toward a biblical understanding of what it means for each person to be uniquely created by God.Told in a charming rhyming style, this colorful hardcover book helps address fear and misunderstanding surrounding special needs while encouraging children to treat others with compassion and respect. With a special section in the back for parents and caregivers, it also equips families to have thoughtful, loving conversations that deepen a child’s understanding of God, themselves, and others.

One day, a group of students and their teacher travel to a zoo safari park to learn all about the different animals. During a fun jeep ride around the park, the guide shares fascinating information about lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, buffalo, and more, pointing out distinctive characteristics about each animal''s body and how those qualities make the animals special. Along the way, the children start to notice how their differences in appearance make each of them special too. Their teacher helps them reflect on their own body image and teaches them how they were created uniquely in God''s image.Because bodies can be confusing and sometimes embarrassing to children, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb wrote God Made Me in His Image for parents to use in helping their kids understand how God made their bodies in his image. Parents and caregivers can use this powerful book, illustrated by Trish Mahoney, to help children understand their feelings about their bodies and help them accept them by highlighting God''s loving design of our individual physical characteristics.God Made Me in His Image is part of the God Made Me series which equips parents to have important, impactful conversations with their children, helping them to grow in understanding of God, themselves, and others. Each book in the series contains a special section just for parents and caregivers that provides biblical guidance and offers additional information and resources for talking about the topic addressed in the story.

God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb is an invaluable resource and beautifully illustrated story to help families talk about sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children. Because the private parts of our bodies are private, home is the ideal environment for a child to learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others—without conveying a message of shame. Through carefully written language and relatable storytelling, God Made All of Me helps parents navigate discussion that can so easily be warped into confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy. Instead of instilling a message that their bodies are shameful—which can often prevent children from recognizing and reporting sexual abuse—Justin and Lindsey Holcomb equip parents to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes. This helpful guide starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth—the doctrine of creation—to kids and their bodies. With the help of God Made All of Me, parents and caregivers can begin conversations with boys and girls about their bodies, helping kids understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. This life-changing resource shows readers how to establish the foundation for a healthy bond with their children to meet increasing challenges of sexuality, which they will inevitably confront in childhood and adolescence. By teaching their children how to establish body and health boundaries, parents are imparting invaluable skills for their kids to express thoughts and feelings. God Made All of Me is the first children''s book written by Rid of My Disgrace authors, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. Parents of young children themselves, the Holcombs are profoundly aware of the dangers kids face, and they regularly counsel victims of sexual abuse. Explore God Made All of Me and find encouragement, clear guidance, and the tools necessary to facilitate open conversations about how your children can protect their bodies, an important step in keeping them as safe as possible.