Your Monday Muse December 2019-Chris Tomlin (ft. Lauren Daigle)
According to Merrium Webster, the word Noel is French, and "it can be traced further back to the Latin word natalis, which can mean "birthday" as a noun or "of or relating to birth" as an adjective." How lovely to know that
Your Monday Muse December 2019-Michael W. Smith (ft. Carrie Underwood)
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs ever recorded. I've been listening to Michael W. Smith since my days in youth group, and Carrie Underwood is one of our family's favorite singers. They are both amazing artists, and the
Your Monday Muse December 2019-For King and Country
Christmas inspires our faith and our hearts. Hallelujah! As we enter this most special of seasons, let's remember that Christmas is a gift God gave to the whole world. He shared his only son with us. He gifted us a baby in a manger
Your Monday Muse November 2019-Matthew West
Just in case you were wondering
Thank You Veterans!
Today, Veterans Day, we honor the millions of men and women of our Armed Forces and give thanks for their service at home and abroad. We are grateful for the days, months, and years you were separated from your families, and
Your Monday Muse November 2019-Mandisa
It's the beginning of November
Your Monday Muse October 2019-Lincoln Brewster
Contributed by Soleil Bourdon, Little Lamb Books intern We live in a world where time is something we try our best to control. Planners. Calendars. Phones with calendars. But, in the end, it is out of our hands. We can’t plan every minute of every day.
Your Monday Muse September 2019-Jesus Culture (ft Kim Walker-Smith)
Between Genesis and Revelations, the Bible references water 722 times. The topics where it's referenced vary from baptisms to storms and from purification or to quenching thirst. Rivers. Fountains. Wells. Oceans. Springs. Floods. When we are going through the storms of life, we
Your Monday Muse September 2019-Cody Barnes
Nothing Else! Just Jesus! He is the same today and everyday! He is trustworthy. He is peaceful. He is kind. He is gentle. He is loving. He is faithful. He is strong. He is generous. He is understanding. He never changes. He doesn't care about the trends, number of like,
Happy 4th Birthday, Little Lamb Books!
Hip, Hip Hooray! It's time to bake a cake and toss around some confetti and streamers because it's our FOURTH birthday! Four years ago today, Little Lamb Books was founded with the mission of creating entertaining and inspiring faith-based fiction for middle
Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo by Shelly Roark
Happy Book Birthday to our second picture book release this month! Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo, a bright and colorful picture book that is a fun read for kids and parents, is the second picture book from award-winning author Shelly Roark.
Your Monday Muse September 2019-Meredith Andrews (ft. Cody Ray Lee & Abbie Simmons)
The past four years of our publishing company have been absolutely filled with FAITH and WONDER as we worked to bring books to market that would honor our Heavenly Father and inspire the next generation. There have been so many accomplishments. There
Your Monday Muse September 2019-Elevation Worship (ft Tauren Wells)
"When night has fallen When fear is common Still you're calling me When faith is lost and My hope exhausted You will be my strength When my mind says I'm not good enough God you're enough For me I've decided
Good Night, Fireflies by Janet L. Christensen
What better way to kick-off our Birthday Month than to release a brand new picture book! Wahooo! We are super excited to share with you this delightful picture book that can be read in the classroom, in Sunday school, or at
Your Monday Muse September 2019-Rhett Walker Band
Say Hello to a Brand New Day! Say Hello to Your Neighbor, Friends and Family! Say Hello to Jesus! Say Hello to Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control! (Galatians 2:22-23)!
How to Write What You Know
Written by Olivia Smit, Little Lamb Books Intern If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the familiar writing advice “Write What You Know”. This particular piece of advice is one of the first things I was
WELCOME OUR NEW CHILDREN’S AUTHOR-ANNETTE CLAYTON!
Hey Everyone! Happy Christmas in July! This seems like a great time to introduce to you a new author in our Little Lamb Books family, especially since this author's book will be a Christmas title! Please help us welcome children’s
12 Screen-Free Family Activities
Written by Soleil Bourdon, Little Lamb Books intern The meaning of "face time" has changed quite a bit over the last 20 years. Previous generations knew face time as time spent together in person. Today’s young families see it as a
Your Monday Muse July 2019-Lauren Daigle
Contribution by Soleil Bourdon, Little Lamb Books Intern Our thoughts so often bog us down. Surrounding us with lies about ourselves, affecting the way we act, speak and think. We allow the negativity to become a normal thing, but that’s not the
Your Monday Muse July 2019-Jonny Diaz
Contributed by Kayla Landis, Little Lamb Books intern Life is hectic. It can sometimes feel like the stress is taking over, and you have nowhere to turn. You end up doing task after task finding that there is not enough time in
GOOD NIGHT, FIREFLIES COVER REVEAL!
The second half of 2019 is going to be a colorful (and busy) one for us at Little Lamb Books! We are blessed to share the beautiful cover of Good Night, Fireflies, the debut picture book by Janet L. Christensen
Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo Cover Reveal!
We are super excited to share there the second picture book from award-winning author Shelly Roark is titled Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo and we have a cover! WAHOOOOO! Beautifully illustrated by Simone Krüger, who illustrated six-time award winning picture book
Happy Birthday Author Amberly Kristen Clowe!
Happy Birthday to our fun, friendly, and award-winning author Amberly Kristen Clowe! Amberly is the creator of the Teeny Sweeney series and we are so excited to announce that not only will Book 2, Teeny Sweeney and the Cousin Calamity,
Introducing Our Summer 2019 Interns
Summer 2019 is here with a bit of rain, but we're feeling quite sunny because for the next ten weeks we are excited to work with our three new Little Lamb Books interns: Olivia, Kayla, and Soleil! We were excited by the
Your Monday Muse May 2019-Hillary Scott (and the Scott Family)
It's sometimes the most difficult question to answer. God's Will. It's often the scariest prayer to pray. God's Will. It's likely the hardest action to take. God's Will. It is always our best choice. God's Will. "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their
Welcome Our New Children’s Author-Janelle Higdon!
We have been hosting #FaithPitch for three years this June. When we do this event, we invite a variety of CBA agents and editors interested in faith-based fiction and non-fiction to join us. We never know who will be in attendance,
Your Monday Muse May 2019-Francesca Battistelli
There's always stuff. Small Stuff. Big Stuff. Moving Stuff. Work Stuff. Friend Stuff. School Stuff. Simple Stuff. Make you crazy stuff. Remember: When, it's all around you and you can't see your way through
Your Monday Muse April 2019-Phil Wickham
He's rewriting our stories. He's making us new. He's listening for our prayers. He's waiting to carry us. He's searching our hearts. He's searching for us. "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be
Your Monday Muse April 2019-Michael W. Smith (ft. Vanessa Campagna & Madelyn Berry)
How many times a day do you feel like you are stuck in quicksand? Sometimes it can feel quite like you are sinking and all alone while it seems that everyone around you is moving forward. Maybe your marriage is rocky
Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … Research
Contribution by Darlo Gemeinhardt, author of the soon-to-be released middle grade K9 Crossroads series Research is a key component of being a writer, even a writer of children's books. While traditionally, historical novels may require more research than contemporary novels, I
Your Monday Muse March 2019-Lincoln Brewster
Today is a new day! Rejoice! Be Glad! No matter what you are facing or feeling today, God is with you today and all week through! Rejoice and Be Glad! "This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be
Your Monday Muse March 2019-Toby Mac
He's in the spring flowers preparing to bloom. He's in the waves that splash on the sandy beach. He's in the sun shining bright after the dark and stormy night. He's in the smiles of children at play. He's in the tight hug from
Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … About Critique Groups
Contribution by Jean Matthew Hall, author of the soon-to-be released God's Creation Series As a writer, especially one that is just getting started, we often hear from agents, editors, and fellow authors that joining a critique group is important and joining
Your Monday Muse March 2019-The Afters
When God called David to slay Goliath, he was just a shepherd boy keeping watch over his father's flock in the fields of Bethlehem. He was the youngest of eight siblings, and he was sent on an errand by his father
Your Monday Muse January 2019-Rend Collective
Who needs to hear Good News today? *waving hand wildly We are inundated daily with news that is the opposite of good. It's hard to shut it out and shut it off. But, there is Good News. Found in the Bible. Found in Grace. Found at
Author’s Corner: Christmas Lights
Guest Post by Jean Matthew Hall, a Little Lamb Books author Do you enjoy driving around looking at the Christmas lights? So festive and colorful! Occasionally, you can spot a manger scene or a Star of David near a roof top. Have
C is for Christmas Book Discussion Questions (Day 7)
We know that the days leading up to Christmas as well as the last few weeks of school before the Christmas break can be tough for kids and teachers and, yes, even parents. There are lots of distractions and busyness
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
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
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
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
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
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-Austin French
Have a blessed Monday! "For in Him we LIVE and MOVE and have our being
Your Monday Muse-David Dunn
Summer is coming. The heat index is rising. School is almost out. Doesn't it make you wish for those good old days? Days playing outside with friends. Running through the sprinklers in the backyard. Road tripping to the beach with family. Playing Monopoly at the dining room
Behind the Scenes with Little Lamb Books at the Great Homeschool Convention 2018
The Great Homeschool Convention hosts five regional education events every year, including in Texas. They offer parents who choose to homeschool their children amazing guest speakers, a variety of classes on parenting and homeschooling topics, and an exhibit hall full
Welcome Our New Author-Michelle Medlock Adams!
When Little Lamb Books began the search in 2016 for authors to add to our roster, we began praying daily that God would lead us to men and women that loved the Lord, understood our goals, believed in our mission,
Welcome Our New Author-Janet Christensen!
It's the first week of December, and all through the office, Christmas music is playing as we sing loud the chorus! We're closed to new queries, new business, and new tasks while we wrap up the year and give thanks for
Welcome Our new Author-Jean Matthew Hall!
I am always grateful when God brings a new author into our Little Lamb Books family. He is always introducing me to amazing and inspiring writers, and today is no different. I hope you will all join me as we