It’s here! It’s here! Today is release day for my newest picture book, Bedtime Blessings: God’s Perfect Peace. The first in a series of three, this book explores the simple but powerful notion of speaking words of blessing over our little ones before they go to sleep. Guess what? Courtesy of Paraclete Press, I have […] The post Celebrating the Release of Bedtime Blessings: God’s Perfect Peace with a Three-Book Giveaway! first appeared on Glenys Nellist ..read more

Friends, if you haven’t yet read The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids, then may I suggest you buy a copy for your libraries and bookshelves TODAY. (It would make the perfect Christmas gift!) Using the poignant tagline of: You Belong, You Are Beloved, You Are Delightful, Mariko Clark’s wonderful words […] The post The Book of Belonging: Interview with Mariko Clark & Rachel Eleanor, PLUS a Giveaway! first appeared on Glenys Nellist ..read more

Friends, I have some VERY EXCITING NEWS! What would you say if I told you that YOU have the opportunity to purchase my upcoming picture book, God’s Perfect Peace, in time for Christmas? Even though it doesn’t release until February, we are offering an exclusive “By Invitation Only” presale of this engaging book. Pair it […] The post Exclusive Invitation for YOU in My 2024 Ultimate Gift Guide first appeared on Glenys Nellist ..read more

World Communion Sunday, celebrated on October 6th this year, presents a wonderful opportunity to help children appreciate our unity as Christians. On this special day, thousands of people all around the world gather to remember Jesus as they share bread and wine. Based on my new picture book, Gathered at the Table: Celebrating Communion. here […] The post Come, Come to the Table: A Simple Liturgy for World Communion Sunday first appeared on Glenys Nellist ..read more

Ten years ago this month, my first book, Love Letters from God, was published. It was an absolute dream come true, an utter miracle, an unbelievable achievement that I still thank God for every day. I thought I’d arrived. I was, at long last, after a six-year journey, a children’s author. I remember looking at […] The post Ten Years, Forty Titles, Five Things I’ve Learned first appeared on Glenys Nellist ..read more

Ten years ago today, my first book, Love Letters from God, was published. It was an absolute dream come true, an utter miracle, an unbelievable achievement that I still thank God for every day. I thought I’d arrived. I was, at long last, after a six-year journey, a children’s author. I remember looking at my […] The post Ten Years, Forty Titles, Five Things I’ve Learned first appeared on Glenys Nellist ..read more

‘Tis the season to shop, and books make long-lasting, wonderful gifts. If you are looking for beautiful picture books for your coffee table or meaningful gifts for newborns to age 10, for moms, dads, or grandmas, look no further than my Ultimate Gift Guide for 2023. I’m including links to IndieBound, so you can support your local bookstore, as well as peek-inside links for all titles on Amazon. My books are also available through Target, Barnes and Noble, or wherever good books are sold. Download free Activity Packs here. BOARD BOOKS FOR BABY-5: Snuggle Time Christmas Stories: IndieBound ..read more

If you’ve never met author, editor and all-round-wonderful-human-being, Jennifer Grant, then here’s your chance. I sometimes have to pinch myself that I’m her friend in real life! (It’s true… we even eat together!) Jennifer writes for all ages, but I’m most interested in her gentle children’s titles, including the best-selling Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too and her upcoming new release, What If I Can’t Explain God? (You MUST preorder that one!) Last year she released a gem of a book called Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids a lovely title that invites children aged 6-10 to explore ..read more

It’s here! It’s here! Today is release day for my newest picture book, Wherever You Are.   Eight years ago, on an ordinary Thursday afternoon, when my first-born grandson was just three years old and I had the enormous privilege of taking care of him, it was snowing. He stood by the window in our front room, and as he watched the snow fall silently outside, he was so very still that I took a photo. After a moment, he turned to me and asked, in his three-year-old voice, Where’s God? I did not know it then, but that ordinary moment on that ordinary day would become a picture ..read more

Valentine’s Day and Easter are just around the corner, and I have a lovely FREE gift for you! Just take a peek at these five gorgeous, FREE printables from Snuggle Time Love, a padded-cover board book that explores 1 Corinthians 13 for little ones. Can’t you just imagine these decorating the walls of your child’s nursery, classroom, or Sunday school area? Simply print all five high-res images as a set or for individual files, just click on each image. Please share this post with someone who might like these! (Wouldn’t they make a lovely baby shower gift if they were each printed individuall ..read more