WaterBrook & Multnomah Kids

06/20/2023

Stand a chance to win a copy of WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW!

Happy World Refugee Day! In honor of the day, we're giving away 5 copies of WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW by Hà Dinh (Happy Days in First Grade), illustrated by Bao Luu, with WaterBrook & Multnomah Fiction. Be sure to follow all of them on social media for extra entries in the giveaway! 🌼 US only, one copy per winner.

Enter here: https://bit.ly/42NGjig

06/20/2023

WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW by Ha Dinh, illustrated by Bao Luu, is about growth and saying goodbye as a young girl and her family finally leave the refugee camp they’ve called home to head for the US. This picture book from WaterBrook & Multnomah Kids is out now: https://bit.ly/440uoih

Hà gave us the inside scoop:

✨ WHAT HÀ HOPES READERS TAKE AWAY:

“My hope is that this story provides a window into the emotional struggle of refugee children who face relocation and mirrors for those who have experienced diaspora and found hope and beauty in their new home.”

✨ WHAT HÀ INCLUDED IN THE STORY FOR HERSELF:

“Having everyone in my family, including the name of my eldest sister who passed away as an infant, Châu, images of my faith, Việtnam, learning English as a child, and my favorite childhood game, Ô Ăn Quan in this story are all important parts of my life that I had to include.”

✨ WHAT HÀ RECOMMENDS READING NEXT:

“Books that share the same theme of Vietnamese diaspora such as FINDING PAPA by Angela Krans Tran, A DIFFERENT POND by Bao Phi, WISHES by Muon Thi Van, and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN by Thanhha Lai are some of my favorites that I hope all readers would read next. I also love LUBNA AND THE PEBBLE by Wendy Mudd. And EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY by Med Medina, which address the refugee crisis and the internal struggles on having your best friend move away respectively.”

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You can find Hà on here at Happy Days in First Grade and online at happydaysinfirstgrade.com.

06/02/2023

Celebrate the dads in your life this with Dude Dad’s books! From now until June 9, 2023, get DAD AND THE RECYCLING-BIN ROLLER COASTER from any retailer and receive free copy of A DUDE'S GUIDE TO BABY SIZE. Limited copies available! Learn more: https://bit.ly/dudedad-books

05/17/2023

Dude Dad, author of DAD AND THE RECYCLING-BIN ROLLER COASTER, built a real-life roller coaster in his backyard!

Learn more about the book: https://www.dudedad.com/ChildrensBook

05/17/2023

Looking for new books to fill your children's shelves this summer? Check out our new releases in May with lots of fun reads for all ages! Available now everywhere books are sold.

📖 Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster by Dude Dad
📖 I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson
📖 Since the Baby Came by Kathleen Long Bostrom / Author
📖 On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga) by Andrew Peterson

04/12/2023

“Where will you see God’s glory today?”

The rich multicultural story from award-winning author Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Author + Speaker coupled with the vibrant artwork by Alyssa De Asis make CHASING GOD’S GLORY both a celebration and an invitation as you and your children become “glory chasers” right where you are! Available now wherever books are sold.

04/11/2023

04/09/2023

“Did Jesus really rise from the dead?”

Jesus bore our sin and died for us so that we can be in relationship with God again. How can we teach our kids about this historically true event and what the death and resurrection of Jesus means for us this ? Swipe and scroll through the images for an excerpt from FAMILY EDITION. Happy Easter! Jesus is alive!

04/08/2023

Don’t miss out on this exciting event with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Author + Speaker!

04/03/2023

Check out Lisa Tawn Bergren's exclusive giveaway!

Today’s my double birthday—I turned 56 and it’s my book birthday too! If you purchased Nana the Great Comes to Visit, post a pic of yourself w the book and why you liked it in the comments below AND on your personal FB page too—if you do, you’ll be in the running for an autographed copy of Nana the Great Goes Camping plus the cute tea towel!

04/02/2023

03/29/2023

A brand new is here: NANA THE GREAT GOES CAMPING! This tender, spunky book from Lisa Tawn Bergren, the bestselling author of the series, celebrates the ways grandparents help children find new adventures—and timeless wisdom—around every corner. Snuggle up with your little ones and this delightful companion book to Nana the Great Comes to Visit!

02/22/2023

God gave you today. What will you make of it now? With the help of his dad and his dog, Noodles, Bert discovers that a bad day doesn’t have to end that way. Instead, he can have THE BEST WORST DAY EVER!

This delightful picture book from pastor Mark Batterson and his daughter, Summer Batterson Dailey, helps kids turn whining into giggling, rainy days into puddle-hopping opportunities, and even the most "blah" moments into another chance to choose joy! Available now wherever books are sold.

Learn more: https://www.markbatterson.com/books/the-best-worst-day-ever/

02/21/2023

New from Pastor Mark Batterson and his daughter, Summer Batterson Dailey: An invitation for kids to choose joy everyday no matter what the circumstance. Check out THE BEST WORST DAY EVER: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/608238/the-best-worst-day-ever-by-mark-batterson-and-summer-batterson-dailey-illustrated-by-benedetta-capriotti/

02/09/2023

: Watch Bresha Webb read CROWNED WITH GLORY by Dorena McFarland Williamson, a beautiful book that celebrates all Black girls and spreads Black joy!

Bresha Webb is an actress known for many movies and TV shows! Check out her reading of CROWED WITH GLORY, and then say or sing, "Hello, world! I’m a gift from above. I already know that I am loved!"

02/02/2023

February 1 marks the beginning of , and this year, we are celebrating the influential Black voices who have used their words to uplift, educate and empower children around the world. Scroll through the photos for our list of children's books with faith-filled words that celebrate God's love and elevate Black Pride.

02/01/2023

New books alert! 🚨 Coming soon this April and May!

Learn more: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/category/childrens/

01/20/2023

Black children will walk taller after experiencing this vibrant exploration of Black heritage, history, and hope. Celebrate your child’s rich Black heritage with our latest release, YOU COME FROM GREATNESS written by Sara Chinakwe and illustrated by Ken Daley.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch via Zoom with the author TOMORROW (Saturday, January 21) at 11am Pacific Time! Zoom link in our .

01/17/2023

Happy ! Introducing our latest release: YOU COME FROM GREATNESS by debut author Sara Chinakwe and illustrator Ken Daley!

An incredible weaving of poetry and power, biography and imagination, memory and hope, this picture book reminds Black children that they follow in the footsteps of the leaders, dancers, inventors, teachers, and royalty who came before them. And they, too, were born to shine.

YOU COME FROM GREATNESS also includes insightful back matter about 20 Black historic figures around the world. Visit the link in our bio for exclusive language cards adapted from the book. Available now wherever books are sold!

01/10/2023

Beginning with Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to love one another and taking us back to God’s story of redemption through Jesus, Michelle T Sanchez - Be Color-Courageous teaches kids through delightful rhyme that God always intended his world to be a colorful, joy-filled community!

Get your copy and download free educational resources for kids this with The Color-Courageous Kids Activity Kit: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/673882/gods-beloved-community-by-michelle-sanchez-illustrated-by-camila-carrossine/

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season and we love all these children’s books that reflect God and His goodness. Which books are on your list? Let us know in the comments below!

12/16/2022

Check out this beautiful reading of our latest Christmas picture book, by Dorena Williamson, on Brightly Storytime!

Join author Dorena Williamson for a unique retelling of the Nativity story, rich with historical accuracy, and a multicultural weaving of love 🤎 Get the boo...

12/16/2022

Celebrate Christmas beyond the assumptions of the traditionally told story as you and your family explore the diverse and multicultural cast of people God included in Jesus’s genealogy and birth. Learn more: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/brown-baby-jesus

12/10/2022

Jesus came from many nations in order to save all nations. See the Christmas story in a new light in Brown Baby Jesus.

Look inside the book and download free family Advent cards at https://www.waterbrookmultnomah.com/brown-baby-jesus.