Author’s Corner: A Small, Single Light
Guest blog by Janet Christensen, a Little Lamb Books author One of my little guys has never liked the dark. In fact, if we packed up to take a weekend trip away from home without packing a nightlight, you could guarantee
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH (DAY 6)
On the 6th Day of C is for Christmas, the Little Lamb Books team gave to you
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS LETTER TO SANTA (DAY 5)
It’s Day 5 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas, and since there's only 14 days left (!!!) until the big day, we thought it's time to share our Letter to Santa. Who doesn't love writing their wish
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS COLORING SHEETS (DAY 4)
It’s Day 4 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! So far we’ve offered you an Advent calendar full of family activities and a brand new holiday playlist via Spotify (it’s really good!) and a Fill-in-the-Blank printable. These
Your Monday Muse-Our Top 12 Christmas Albums
We want to help you out. Yes, you. By now, you’re probably quite tired of hearing the same renditions of all the Christmas classics they play on rotation every hour. So are we. And, it’s frustrating that the malls, the restaurants, and more
In Our Notes…Illustrator Louise Hargreaves
We have been sharing quite a bit about our holiday picture book C is for Christmas and Michelle Medlock Adams, the book's fabulous author, but we wanted to take some time today to introduce you to the amazingly talented illustrator
C is for Christmas Fill-in-the-Blank Printable (Day 3)
It's Day 3 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! So far we've offered you an Advent calendar full of family activities and a brand new holiday playlist via Spotify (it's really good!). Next up, we're offering a Fill-in-the-Blank
C is for Christmas Playlist (Day 2)
If you downloaded our Advent calendar, you know that we are hosting 12 Days of C is for Christmas Giveaways to go along with the release of our brand new holiday picture book C is for Christmas from author Michelle
Your Monday Muse-Pentatonix
She was just one person. A teen planning to marry, getting her things in order. She didn't ask to be drawn into this story of redemption, of sacrifice, of love. She was ordinary and simple. Not looking for the spotlight, not seeking
The 12 Days of C is for Christmas
We love getting into the spirit of the Christmas season and remembering that family together can be fun and random acts of kindness are a great way to honor the real Reason for the Season. We also love our brand new
#FaithPitch 2019 News
2019 is right around the corner (like in 32 days), and after our terrific turnout for the November event, we are now looking ahead to the new season of #FaithPitch. We started hosting #FaithPitch in 2016, and at that time we only
5 Christ-Centered Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf
As we enter the Christmas season, many of us with younger children are looking for ways to enhance the holiday wait time and impart the real meaning of the season. While there is a great deal of attention given to
Your Monday Muse-Chris Tomlin (Ft. Lauren Daigle)
Christmas is Coming! The Angels Sang. The Shepherds Journeyed. The Kings Gifted. Hallelujah, the Babe was Born. As you return to work and school
We Give Thanks For You!
Before we sit down to our individual tables and feast with our families, we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU to you, the community that blesses our company and our authors. You bless us in many ways. We are thankful for
Release Day: C is for Christmas
We are delighted to announce the release of the our very first holiday picture book for children called C is for Christmas* by award-winning and bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams! A is for Angels, B is for Birthday, C is for Christmas! Celebrate
Your Monday Muse-Nichole Nordeman
Happy Thanksgiving Week! "Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever." Psalm 136:26 We are thankful for each and every one of you who follow us on social media, support our authors, purchase our books, and greet us with a
Happy Birthday Author Michelle Medlock Adams!
Happy Birthday to the lovely Michelle Medlock Adams! We are super thrilled to release her brand new holiday picture book, C is for Christmas, Tuesday, November 20! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Michelle: She's been married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff,
Your Monday Muse-Third Day
She loves this song, my daughter. She's seven and every time she hears it playing, she sings the chorus out loud for all to hear. Her soul is on fire for Jesus. She loves to worship and she shines for Him in
To NaNo or Not To NaNo
Guest blog by Jason C. Joyner, a Little Lamb Books author NaNoWriMo, to the uninitiated, is the National Novel Writing Month. Each November writers are encouraged to plant themselves in a chair and crank out a 50,000 word novel. It’s been
Your Monday Muse-Natalie Grant
More than politics. More than entertainment. More than the job. More than the grades. More than popularity. More than being trendy. More than winning. More than the number of friends. More than the number of likes. More than the presents and the decorations and the gatherings. More. "For we are God’s
Our #19Before2019
There are less than two months before the end of another year. For some of us, it means it's a time of energy and efficiency as we start checking things off the to do list made at the beginning of
Your Monday Muse-Switchfoot
"And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love." I Corinthians 13:13 We are all seeking
Author’s Corner: Life Lessons From My Garden
Guest blog by Jean Petersen, a Little Lamb Books author Each time I go my garden, I’m excited to lift the oversized leaves of one of the growing vegetable plants. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you’ve been a follower of ours for the last few years, you know from my posts here and here that our family was touched by this horrible disease in a very close and
Your Monday Muse-Building 429
Life isn't simple, is it? It's not just Mondays that are hard, it's every single day we walk out our faith. As humans we face a variety of challenges on all levels from personal to financial and from professional to spiritual.
Author’s Corner: I Love Fall
Guest Blog by Amberly Kristen Clowe, a Little Lamb Books author I love fall. I love that first snap of crisp air. I love the rich, warm browns and reds. I love the upcoming holiday excitement. But, for me, fall is more than
20 Encouraging Quotes For Writers
We all know that writing can be hard. It’s a process, a journey, and a challenge that can feel overwhelming or discouraging at times. Want the good news? You’re not alone. Even famous bestselling authors started at the bottom and had to
Your Monday Muse-Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
Lately, it's hard to turn on the television, open your email, or, yes, even listen to the radio without being overwhelmed by the negative, indecision, and unrest. We are in a battle with the enemy, who is trying to create
Happy Birthday Author Darlo Gemeinhardt!
Happy Birthday to our author, Darlo Gemeinhardt! Her middle-grade mystery, Abra-Cadaver Dog, will be released Fall 2019! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Darlo: Her favorite choice of beverage is Sprite. She works with the TALLACO K-9 Search and Rescue trainining SAR
Pre-Order C is for Christmas Now!
Pre-ordering a new book is great, especially when it's for Christmas! When you pre-order and then it arrives on your doorstep as soon as the book releases, it's like receiving an early birthday present
Your Monday Muse-Rend Collective
Each night as I tuck in my sweet child, we say our nighttime prayers, have a sip of water, give hugs and kisses, and as I leave the room I remind her to count her blessings from the day. I
Happy Birthday Author Shelly Roark!
Happy Birthday to Shelly Roark, four-time award-winning author of the delightful picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Shelly: She graduated from Baylor University. She listens to Christmas music year-round! She is a very good
Jesus is Our Door
I have a fascination with doors. Yes, doors. The entrances and exits to homes, cars, and other structures that we take for granted because they’re always there. Yet, whenever I’m traveling or even just out and about, if I see a door
Your Monday Muse-Lauren Daigle
In a world full of more opportunities for love and kindness than ever before, we are actually a world currently overwhelmed with turmoil and conflict. Where is God? Friends and family arguing over politics and policies. Where is God? School safety and church values
18 Reasons We Love Fall
We live in Texas. So, generally speaking, we have two seasons
Happy Birthday Jason C. Joyner!
Happy Birthday to Jason C. Joyner, author of the young adult novel, Launch, Rise of the Anointed Book 1! Here's Five Fun Facts about Jason: He has a black cat named Anakin. He has TWO Bachelor Degrees. He loves Hot Tea-Early
Your Monday Muse-Sarah Reeves
We were created in our Heavenly Father's image. Unique. One-of-a-Kind. No one else like us. We see our friends filtered lives on social media and we wonder why our lives aren't as glossy. We attend a birthday party and look around a home
Birthday Week Wrap-Up
Wow! Yesterday was amazing! Thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes and poems. So many good vibes and smiles! Thank you to everyone who shared a memory with us. We loved hearing those stores! Thank you to all who participated in our
We’re Turning Three!
It’s Here! WAHOOO! Our 3rd Birthday is here! It's time to celebrate! Celebrating a hobby child business turning three is such a fun because we can reflect on the growth in our physical presence, our social interactions, our vocabulary and industry knowledge,
Happy Labor Day!
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Blessings and prosperity be yours
Pardon Our Mess!
We love sharing our blog with you, however, just like when we start fresh in a new year, it's time for our company to make some updates to our website, blog, and more as we prepare for new titles and
Your Monday Muse-Steven Curtis Chapman
Contributed by Alyssa Roat, Intern Sometimes life seems so tedious. Where did that pile of laundry come from? Didn’t I just do the dishes? Thirty new messages in my inbox - How? There are so many unglamorous parts of life. Whether you’re
Top 5 Ways To Spread the Love of the Books You Love
Guest Blog by Alyssa Roat, Intern When we fall in love with a book, our first instinct is to tell everyone about it. “You should read this!” But how often do we consider the authors behind the book? Maybe we wait anxiously
Hello August!
Oh, August, why must you tease us so?! August is the middle ground between the end of summer and start of fall. It teases us with long, warm days (where swimming is still a daily activity here in the South), but it
Your Monday Muse-Casting Crowns
Contributed by Alyssa Roat, Intern There are a lot of voices out there. Politicians and pastors, co-workers and bosses, media and celebrities, friends and family. What are they saying? What about things that speak without a voice? Billboards? Advertisements? Magazine covers? With so many voices, sometimes
Writer’s Conferences: Your Best Career Decision
Guest Blog Post by Megan Burkhart, Intern If you’re a writer, you know how hard it is to make a living off your words alone. There’s a reason people use the phrase, “starving artist.” But, there are ways to take your
Your Monday Muse-For King and Country
Contribution by Megan Burkhart, Intern Running. It’s good for the soul. But what direction are YOU running in today? Toward God or away from Him? Down a straight and clear path to your calling or a winding, overgrown hill that has left you confused
Your Monday Muse-Riley Clemmons
He wants all you have today. Yes, today. Your beauty. Your scars. Your joys. Your sorrows. Your hopes and dreams. Your brokenness. Each circumstance is a new opportunity for you to see the goodness and majesty of your Heavenly Father. And, every day we can give it
Your Monday Muse-North Point Inside Out
Contribution by Megan Burkhart, Intern The Fourth of July has come and gone. Wow, summer is flying by, isn't it? As you enter back into the grind of the work week or the busyness of summertime activities, remember that freedom is something we
Introducing Our 2018 Summer Interns
Little Lamb Books is proud to introduce our two new interns, Megan Burkhart and Alyssa Roat! We are thrilled to have these young women join our Little Lamb Books flock and take part in a behind-the-scenes learning experience. Since they've