WORD OF THE YEAR 2020
In the past, I never really had a problem with setting resolutions for the new year. I loved the idea of fresh starts and new beginnings. Every time January rolled around, I would pull out a fresh tablet (of paper
Your Monday Muse December 2019-Amy Grant
As we enter the last week of 2019, what blessings are you counting this year? What moments are you remembering and giving thanks for? There's so much to be thankful for even in the midst of difficult situations, tight finances, and
Merry Christmas From Little Lamb Books
We'll be spending Christmas Day with our families, but we want to pause and wish you all a day filled with joy, hope, and peace. We are blessed and thankful for each of our authors and illustrators, contractors, retailers, and readers
Your Monday Muse December 2019-Michael Bublé
Silent Night, Holy Night. All is calm, All is bright. "When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary
Announcement: Little Lamb Books Changing Distribution
As we wrap up 2019, I am super excited about the future of Little Lamb Books, however, I wanted to let you know of a change that is taking place that may impact your ability to find some of our
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 November 2019-Elevation Worship
As we enter this week of festivities and family, travel and eating yummy food, let's remember to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, the author and perfecter of our faith. We give HIM thanks for our blessings in the midst of
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-Switchfoot (ft. Lindsey Stirling)
Our Words Matter. We can build others up or we can tear them down. We can shine light or we can share in darkness. We can bring joy or we can bring heartbreak. Our Words Matter. We may call ourselves ugly or stupid
Your Monday Muse November 2019-Mandisa
It's the beginning of November
Your Monday Muse October 2019-Sanctus Real
Contributed by Soleil Boudon, Little Lamb Books Intern When was the last time that your passion was on fire? Days, weeks, years ago? When a child is still learning, their boundaries, emotions and passions tend to be all or nothing because children don’t
Your Monday Muse October 2019-Building 429
Last night was a bit of a wild ride. We are praying over our local friends who were in the path of a tornado, and we are giving thanks for safety and God's protection as the wind howled, the hail
Kind Soup by Jean Petersen
Happy Book Birthday to our latest picture book release this fall! Kind Soup is a yummy treasure that will encourage and inspire families to take part in acts of kindness for generations to come. Written by author Jean Petersen and illustrated by Janet
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 October 2019-Jason Gray
Busy doesn't even begin to describe the last 5-6 weeks of work. Project meetings and calls. Editing. To do lists and deadlines. Managing. Research and consulting. It's been many early mornings and late nights to stay on top of all. the. things. And,
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
God’s Blessings of Fall by Jean Matthew Hall
Happy Book Birthday to our third picture book release of September! God's Blessings of Fall, a gorgeously illustrated picture book that kids and parents will enjoy reading again and again this season! Written by debut children's author Jean Matthew Hall
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
18 Septembers Ago
Do you remember where you were? Do you remember what you were doing? Do you remember how you felt? I know I do. Surrounded by the chaos of students on picture day at a local middle school where I was teaching, I
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)!
Your Monday Muse August 2019-Koryn Hawthorne (ft. Natalie Grant)
Your name is given to you by your parents. You don't get to choose it. It's a gift. And, it's how others know you, identify you, and how they speak to you and call out to you. But, have you ever learned
Your Monday Muse August 2019-We Are Messengers
Good Morning! As everyone starts back to school, we wanted to share this reminder
Your Monday Muse August 2019-Hannah Kerr
When the Israelites were escaping Egypt and being chased by an arrogant Pharaoh and six hundred of his soldiers (Exodus 14), they came face to face with the Red Sea, and in that moment they felt despair and doubt. They
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
Your Monday Muse July 2019-Micah Tyler
Contribution by Kayla Landis, Little Lamb Books Intern There are certain situations in life, like health problems or a family member’s salvation, where you pray for so long that it feels as though God is never going to answer you.
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-For King and Country
Contribution by Soleil Bourdon, Little Lamb Books Intern So often we try to hide away the struggles we daily face. When we look at others we see them living their lives so carefree, we begin to think that our problems are
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
Your Monday Muse June 2019-Planetshakers
How can you change your atmosphere this week? What can you do to make your week one of praise from Monday to Friday? Turn it up! Turn up your worship! Raise your voices! Turn up your prayer! Make it louder! Turn up your kindness! Sing His praise! Turn
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 June 2019-Kutless
Who needs a pick me up today? Here's your afternoon encouragement! You got this! "May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
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,
CONFESSIONS OF A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR … ABOUT EDITING
Contribution by Amberly Kristen Clowe, author of the award-winning Teeny Sweeney early chapter book series “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs Is making a chore for the reader who reads.” -Dr. Seuss I’m a big believer in what Dr. Seuss
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
Top 5 Yummy Easter Desserts
Easter is such a special holiday weekend, but sometimes coming up with ideas for a yummy dessert is hard
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