New Releases by Michelle Medlock Adams

This adorable picture book celebrates one of God''s greatest gifts—the love Grandfathers have for their grandchildren. Whether he goes by Grandpa, Pops, Papaw, or Grandad—he wears that name proudly. To be a Grandpa is a gift, and the love he has for his grandchildren is fierce and unwavering. Through this adorable book, children, parents, and grandparents are reminded that nobody loves you like a grandparent. From singing songs, to sharing snacks, to skipping rocks, to just hanging out together . . . every page celebrates the special bond a Grandpa shares with his grandkids. The sweet and endearing illustrations and easy-to-read rhyming text are sure to make this book a family favorite and the perfect addition to any library. Inspires family reading time Brings calm and comfort to kids at bedtime Destined to become a family keepsake

This adorable picture book celebrates one of God''s greatest gifts—the love Grandmothers have for their grandchildren. Whether she goes by Grandma, Mimi, Gigi, or Nana—she wears that name proudly. To be a Grandma is a gift, and the love she has for her grandchildren is unconditional and never-ending. In this sweet picture book, grandmother animals tell their grandchildren all the ways they are a blessing in their lives. From celebrating their birth, to watching them grow, to sharing a giggle, to looking for cloud pictures . . . every endearing illustration shows the power of a grandmother’s love and beauty of that special relationship she shares with her grandkids. Written in easy-to-read, sweet, rhyming text, this book is sure to become a favorite and the perfect addition to every family’s library. It''s sure to be a favorite at bedtime or anytime!

Paws-itive Inspirations blends faith, fun, and facts, giving dog lovers of all ages a deeper understanding of God's Word.

It's the perfect Christmas devotional for the Christmas fanatic. You know, the one. The person who-if they could-would celebrate Christmas all year round.The one who unapologetically starts playing Christmas music in October and knows the words to every Christmas carol. It's written for the person who starts decorating for Christmas way before Thanksgiving. This devotional is for the person who lives and breathes the holiday season and carries the Christmas spirit all year long. More specifically, this devotional features 40 of the most beloved Christmas traditions and the history behind each one. And, that's not all. With each tradition, award-winning authors and Christmas enthusiasts Michelle Medlock Adams and Andy Clapp unearth a biblical truth that connects the reader with the true meaning of the Season.

**Golden Scrolls Book Awards Second Place for Best Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year** **Christian Market Book Awards Second Place for 2024 Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year** A heartwarming, educational picture book that allows parents to tell their kids how much they love them while also teaching great stories from the Bible. “I love you.” “I love you more.” Almost every parent and child play this game of who loves who more, but there is no doubt that we are loved most by our Heavenly Father. This book will help children understand once and for all how much they are loved while simultaneously learning treasured Bible stories. How much you love someone isn’t easy to quantify, but I Love You from Here to Heaven Above is here to tell your children just how much you love them through more than a dozen wonderful and wise analogies. From the noble Easter Donkey to the Red Sea and even the Streets of Gold, your little reader will learn all about the Bible and the amazing things in it while also discovering the most important thing of all: how much you care.

Watching those birthday numerals climb? Need a little encouragement, support, and reminders of the good times and fruitfulness ahead? You are more than just a number. Your faith-lift awaits! Relate and connect through these devotions filled with fun, faith, and sisterly fellowship. Emotional, physical, and all kinds of natural changes and challenges are taken on with wit, wisdom, and a sweet dose of nostalgia-all while highlighting beautiful, future-altering spiritual truths. Authored by three gal-friends who have joined together for the mission of delivering a blast of motivation and inspiration for Gen X-ers, Boomers, and more, the inspiration is guaranteed to make you ponder, affirm, cry, giggle, and finally, to help you. . .. resolve in your heart and mind to AGE FABULOUSLY!

Experiencing loss-in the varied ways it comes to us-affects everyone differently. As adults, we have ways to verbalize how we are feeling. Many children, however, lack the vocabulary and the understanding to name the emotions they experience when they go through grief. They just know they are hurting inside. They are feeling sad, angry, lonely, or maybe even scared. These feelings manifest in different ways depending on the age of the children. Our book is about a sister and a brother who love watching a mama bird care for her babies until the unthinkable happens-the mother bird dies. In this story, the reader is taken on a journey through various stages of emotions associated with grief. It ends, however, with baby birds learning to fly, and the promise of hope that is found in new beginnings. With hope-filled language featured in the layered-text format, our desire is that each reader will discover it''s okay to have the feelings he or she is having and that, each new day holds healing, hope, and promise.

Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all. --from the classic hymn "Trusting Jesus" This faith-building devotional compilation will enhance your spiritual journey as you learn to trust Jesus completely with your whole heart. Dozens of devotions will inspire you to become just who God created you to be—a woman of confidence, a woman of beauty, a woman of joy, a woman of tranquility. . . . Trusting Jesus Every Day: Devotions to Increase a Woman''s Faith will not only inspire, but will also encourage you to give all that you are, and all that you have to Jesus. . .every day.

A heartwarming, educational picture book that allows parents to tell their kids how much they love them while also teaching them interesting facts about the world. “I love you.” “I love you more.” Almost every parent and child play this game of who loves who the most. Wall decorations say: “I Love You More” and even movies have characters who join in with this debate. This book will help children understand once and for all how much they are loved—from here to the sun and beyond. How much you love someone isn’t easy to quantify, but I Love You to the Sun and Beyond is here to tell your children just how much you love them through more than twenty wonderful and wacky analogies. From python hugs to Nikola Tesla to the Mariana Trench, your little reader will learn all about the world and the amazing things in it while also learning the most important thing of all: how much you care.

Here's a devotional that offers biblical encouragement about true beauty, confidence, and happiness. You'll find the inspiration you need to be a beautiful woman of God.

***The Christian Market Devotional of the Year 2022*** ***Winner of the 2022 Angel Book Awards*** ***Winner of the American Book Fest "Best Book" Award in Two Categories!***Guaranteed to breathe new life into your walk with God, this 90-day devotional—with entries for March, April, and May—will reawaken your spirit through famous quotes, inspirational readings, meaningful prayers, and targeted scriptures. Whether you’re looking for those first signs of new life to burst through the soil, hunting Easter eggs with the kiddos, or seeking a closer relationship with Jesus, it seems we’re all searching for something to bring us hope, joy, and a new beginning. That’s why Springtime For Your Spirit: 90 Devotions of Hope, Joy, and New Beginnings is the perfect devotional for such a special season. Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Andy Clapp have carefully woven biblical lessons into holidays and happenings that we experience only during spring, such as: MLB Spring Training Lent Easter Spring Storm Season Spring Pancake Festival Spring Planting Mother’s Day Each devotion not only features an inspirational teaching and quote, but also, it gives readers the opportunity to: Plant the Word, Work the Word,Pray the Word, and learn more through a Did You Know? feature. We challenge you to search the pages of this devotional and experience the sweetness of this sacred season. Your beautiful new beginning awaits. . . .

Crosby was teeny. Even for a miniature dachshund. In fact, he was the teeniest dachshund in the whole town. But his small stature and big heart made Crosby one of the best burrowers in all of the North Pole. That's why he couldn't wait to enter the North Pole Animal Olympics and burrow his way to a gold medal. Finally old enough to compete, Crosby goes to town to register on Dec. 23, but when he encounters lots of hecklers and bullies who make fun of his small size, Crosby loses his confidence. With his tail tucked between his legs, he burrows as fast and far away from town as he can, running smack dab into a stranded Santa and his divine destiny. Will this unlikely hero save Christmas? Four to eight-year-olds will be on the edge of their seats as this holiday picture book page-turner unfolds.

Five NCAA Championships, 22 Big Ten Conference Championships—this is the candy-striped legacy of the Indiana University men''s basketball team. In its 120-year history, Indiana basketball has become a giant in college basketball and earned a legion of fans. In Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men''s Basketball, authors Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams show readers how the famous moments and personalities of the Indiana Hoosiers can inspire them to reach for success, overcome adversity, be a great team member, and more. Readers will be inspired by a year''s worth of stories featuring fierce rivalries with Purdue and Kentucky and legendary players and coaches such as Steve Alford, Isiah Thomas, Calbert Cheaney, George McGinnis, Branch McCracken, and Bobby Knight. Heart of a Hoosier will entertain and motivate every fan who bleeds Cream & Crimson. Relive the triumphs, groan at the losses, and revel in great traditions!

Award-winning author Michelle Medlock Adams and children's author Wendy Hinote Lanier have teamed up to offer Puppy Dog Devotions--a great way to help dog-loving kids connect with God and learn more about their favorite breeds. Puppy Dog Devotions will have your kids digging up rich treasures about their favorite canine companions, as well as discovering new breeds and learning important biblical truths in each devotion. Each Fido-themed entry will encourage children to begin digging deeper into God's Word as they uncover fascinating facts about our canine friends. The 75 devotions cover different dog breeds and include segments like: Fido 411 (interesting tidbits about the breed), Unleashing the Truth (key Bible verses), Digging Deeper (self-reflection questions), Basic breed information, and Tail-waggers (activities to reinforce each lesson). Puppy Dog Devotions blends fun canine facts with a deeper understanding of God's Word in an interactive and memorable devotional, making your child's faith journey a meaningful adventure!

Writing and Selling Children's Books in the Christian Market has practical advice from best-selling Christian authors/consultants Adams and Young.

“A delightful and delicious read about . . . the taste memories of this fruit created and shared for generations in homes throughout Indiana.” —Margaret McSweeney, founder and host of Kitchen Chat Whether served in a batch of cookies or in a soup bowl, the persimmon is a favorite fruit of Midwesterners. Called the “divine fruit” or the “fruit of the gods,” persimmons range from the American common persimmon, perfect for every kind of dessert, to Fuyu persimmons, a variety from China that has since won many hearts. In The Perfect Persimmon, award-winning journalist Michelle Medlock Adams serves up persimmon expertise, from knowing when the fruit is at its ripest to sharing the best preparation techniques. Adams hails from the birthplace of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival in Lawrence County, Indiana, where the Midwest’s best-kept secret, persimmon pudding, has people flocking toward what some consider the persimmon capital of the world. Armed with a love of persimmons that has been nurtured from a young age, Adams has collected the best persimmon recipes, guaranteed to satisfy any hankering for the savory or the sweet. Accompanying these recipes are personal anecdotes detailing childhood memories and folktales about greedy possums, wise turtles, and the persimmon seed’s ability to predict winter forecasts, providing a colorful context for this favored fruit. “The Perfect Persimmon is full of yummy recipes, spiced with historical references, topped with small-town charm, and sprinkled with Michelle’s signature style. What a delight!” —Ashley L. Jones, author of Modern Cast Iron “I thoroughly enjoyed traveling with Michelle through time and space to learn about the persimmon, its ecology, and its place in Midwest culture.” —Lisa M. Rose, author of Midwest Foraging

Check with your local fitness facilities, gyms, schools, churches, and YMCA to see if they offer any Zumba classes. They might even have a Zumba class just for kids, so ask. Don''t forget to check your local community calendar, as well, because many cities have Zumba programs in place.

Bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams perfectly portrays unconditional love in this sweetly illustrated padded board book. Animals and humans express their immeasurable love for their kids in this endearing book. Grab your little one and snuggle in close as eagles, squirrels, whales, and more describe a love bigger than the sky, taller than the trees, and wider than the sea. With a cushy, padded cover and adorable illustrations, this book is the perfect way to say "I love you."

Some would argue that Brandi Chastain single-handedly made women s soccer popular. Few people knew much about the best female soccer players in the world after the 1999 Women s World Cup finals. That s when Brandi scored a goal on a penalty kick after the second overtime of the U.S. versus China match and struck her famous pose. She was photographed on her knees, mouth wide open, eyes closed, fists in the air, wearing a black sports bra and white soccer shorts. Her celebration pose was featured on magazines and newspapers around the world. After that, Brandi became a household name. Breeze through this book and discover how Brandi became the fabulous athlete and wonderful person she is today.

Cuddle up close with this collection of toddler-friendly prayers. These simple prayers cover everything little ones may want to talk to God about, such as asking for help, thanking God for food or friends, or just talking about what they think and feel. With its cushy, padded cover and sturdy pages, Cuddle Up Prayers is durable enough to withstand years of use from growing kids. As you spend time praying with your child, they will quickly discover that any time is a good time to talk to God.

Very basic information about puppies and how to care for them.

Moving, funny devotions crafted for every day by moms who know the drill When women take on the role of mom, they take on a hundred other titles as well: healer, comforter, chef, teacher, cheerleader—and less flattering things like disciplinarian, ruiner of fun times, and chief worrier. In the middle of juggling all those roles, finding room to spend time alone seeking God can seem insurmountable. Moms Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett understand the struggles—and the joys. They''ve pulled together their own experiences with the crazy world of parenting as well as the most requested, most talked about topics on mommy blogs. Their research nailed down what moms really want to talk about. And then they created a devotional that speaks straight to the heart of the mommy life. They Call Me Mom is a lighthearted, transparent take on the real-life ups and downs mothers face through all stages of parenting. Whether mom just brought home her first baby or she has several kids and zero time, she''ll find relatable words and helpful encouragement in these pages. And with one devotion for every week of the year, it''s easy to fit in a few minutes with God in the middle of a full parenting life.

Platinum – A gorgeous metal with amazing qualities inspires faith. Platinum, known as a “magic metal” is valuable, rare, unreactive, and highly useful in many ways. In Platinum Faith: Live Brilliant, Be Resilient, and Know Your Worth Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett, best-selling authors and inspirational speakers, examine the unique properties of Platinum and how readers can be inspired by those properties to improve their walk of faith. Properties Explored Include: Valuable: Realize our importance to the Father and His Kingdom in order to accomplish all that God has called us to do. Rare: It is difficult and therefore, rare, to live our lives believing God, trusting His plan, and walking in faith every day. Unreactive: Choose to not react to the negativity in life, but only to the life-giving Word of God. Useful: Each of us in the Body of Christ have different purposes and strengths—all of us are important and useful to the Kingdom. That is Platinum Faith. Includes a forward from best-selling author Victoria Osteen. Product Features Each chapter focuses on one platinum property and how it relates to a woman’s faith walk. Readers learn to understand their worth, believe in God’s plan for them, and believe only in the life-giving Word of God. Book includes leader helps for group study.

In this engaging look at Halloween, MICHELLE MEDLOCK ADAMS helps little ones understand the heart of the holiday. Sincere and humorous questions ponder all of the things that Halloween might be about-haunted houses, trick-or-treating, scary masks, and spooky ghosts-only to conclude that it is about celebrating the fall season with family and friends. With whimsical art and rhyming text, this book will help put youngsters at ease with the sometimes-frightening symbols of the holiday.

Where's wisdom when moms really need it? Right at their fingertips, thanks to Encouraging Words for Mothers: Morning & Evening!

Addressing the issues that business women encounter every day, including communications, relationships, opportunities, integrity, professionalism, and achievement, this devotional is a helpful companion and an inspiring start to every day. Written with humor and insight, the authors share hard learned lessons and provide guidance for the many challenges and opportunities that women face in their career.

Little learners can discover the symbols, values, and beliefs that make America so great with this patriotic follow-up to best-selling board books What Is Christmas? and What Is Easter? In this engaging look at America, Michelle Medlock Adams introduces little ones to the beliefs and ideals that make America unique. Heartfelt and humorous questions ponder all of the things that America might be about-the flag, the Fourth of July, the Statue of Liberty. Readers quickly learn that America is about more than symbols and monuments. It''s a land of freedom and democracy where dreams come true. Whimsical artwork and rhyming verse will capture children''s imaginations as they explore what America means to them.

Best-selling author Michelle Medlock Adams has penned a sweet and satisfying Christmas read the whole family will cuddle up to read aloud.

“Michelle Medlock Adams has created a fun, lively devotional that’s sure to appeal to dinosaur lovers of all ages. Filled with fun dino facts, journaling prompts, and Scripture, Dinosaur Devotions shares truth from God''s Word in a way that kids will understand and enjoy. What a great way to get children interested in the Bible." —Victoria Osteen, New York Times bestselling author and copastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas Dinosaur Devotions will help your middle grade children dig deeper into the Word while uncovering fascinating facts about dinosaurs! These 75 devotions also include segments like Dino Stats, Bible Excavation, Digging Deeper, Did You Know?, and Jurassic Journaling. Dinosaur Devotions blends fun dinosaur facts with a deeper understanding of God’s Word, making your child''s faith journey an extra fun adventure! Award-winning author Michelle Medlock Adams offers Dinosaur Devotions—a fun way to help your dinosaur-loving kids connect with God. These 75 devotions include bright, colorful illustrations and uncover facts about specific dinosaur species while providing spiritual insight and easy-to-understand takeaways that will encourage your children to take their faith to the next level! Your kids will also love segments like Dino Stats (a dinosaur''s measurements), Bible Excavation (a main Bible verse), Digging Deeper (self-reflection questions), Did You Know? (fun facts), and Jurassic Journaling (creative writing opportunities) that make this devotional interactive and even more memorable.

In this lively board book, a young boy starts his first day of school not knowing what to expect. Follow along as he explores his classroom, makes new friends, and enjoys all the creative and interesting activities school can offer. My First Day of School helps first-time students, from preschoolers to kindergartners, understand what happens at school, while providing parents the opportunity to answer questions their child may have. An enthusiastic narrator and bright, cheerful illustrations will have first-time students eagerly anticipating their first day of school.