Jesus and the Gift of Friendship

By Trillia Newbell, Kristen Howdeshell (Illustrator), Kevin Howdeshell (Illustrator)

A boy learns to find friendship and comfort in Jesus when feeling alone.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Zeke feels the sting of loneliness when his invitation to play is rejected. Guided by his mom and prayer, he discovers an unexpected friendship and learns to rely on Jesus as his closest friend. As Zeke navigates the challenges of friendship, he finds hope and comfort in the love of Christ. Will Zeke embrace this new understanding of friendship as a divine gift? This heartwarming tale invites young readers to explore the true meaning of friendship and the comforting presence of Jesus in their lives.

From the publisher

Storybook by Trillia Newbell Teaches Kids to Embrace Jesus as Their Closest Friend and Provider Friends are one of the greatest gifts from God and reflect his ultimate gift–Jesus! But what happens when the desire for friendship goes unmet? Where should kids turn in their moments of sadness? In this thoughtful children’s book, readers journey with Zeke as he suffers from missing a close friend and experiences rejection after inviting a neighborhood boy to play. With help from his mom and consistent prayer, Zeke develops an unlikely friendship and an important dependence on Christ. Jesus and the Gift of Friendship will spur hope and comfort in the lives of kids ages 3-6, teaching little ones to embrace friendship as a blessing from God and a reflection of Jesus–our dearest friend and ultimate provider. Written for Kids Ages 3-6: Jesus and the Gift of Friendship will encourage little ones to embrace Jesus as their closest friend Thoughtful Story with Gospel Truths: Teach kids about the love and comfort found in and through Christ Rooted in Scripture: Provides a biblical application for a common Bible passage on friendship–John 15:12-15

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