{"product_id":"jesus-and-the-gift-of-friendship-hardcover","title":"Jesus and the Gift of Friendship - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrillia Newbell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristen Howdeshell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eKevin Howdeshell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStorybook by Trillia Newbell Teaches Kids to Embrace Jesus as Their Closest Friend and Provider\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriends 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eJesus and the Gift of Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten for Kids Ages 3-6: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJesus and the Gift of Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e will encourage little ones to embrace Jesus as their closest friend \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Story with Gospel Truths: \u003c\/strong\u003e Teach kids about the love and comfort found in and through Christ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRooted in Scripture: \u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a biblical application for a common Bible passage on friendship--John 15:12-15\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTrillia Newbell\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of numerous books, Bible studies, and children's books, including \u003cem\u003eGod's Very Good Idea\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Big Wide Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eCreative God, Colorful Us\u003c\/em\u003e. Newbell is the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers and lives with her husband, Thern, and two children near Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKristen Howdeshell\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator and cofounder of the Brave Union, a freelance illustration team. Alongside her husband Kevin, their artwork is published in many children's books including \u003cem\u003eSeeds and Trees\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Moments with Jesus Encounter Bible\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eI Am the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e. This husband-and-wife duo lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Howdeshell\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator and cofounder of the Brave Union, a freelance illustration team. Alongside his wife Kristen, their artwork is published in many children's books including \u003cem\u003eSeeds and Trees\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Moments with Jesus Encounter Bible\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eI Am the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e. This husband-and-wife duo lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.58 x 8.66 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764812546336,"sku":"9781433585487","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4497865ccf292e66dbea2df3d607e281.webp?v=1780255428","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/jesus-and-the-gift-of-friendship-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}