New Releases by Joni Oeltjenbruns

God Must Be Like Grandma is a tender and beautifully illustrated picture book that explores the divine through the loving bond between a grandchild and their grandma. Told through the eyes of a curious young cub, this gentle story follows the quiet moments, simple wonders, and everyday kindnesses that reveal the sacred in the ordinary. As they walk through fields, make jam, feed the birds and share soft-spoken wisdom, Grandma helps the little cub understand that love, patience, and presence are how we come to know the Divine. With soft watercolor illustrations and poetic language, this book offers comfort and connection for readers of all ages - especially children ages 3-8 and the grownups who adore them. A perfect gift for grandparents, bedtime reading, and anyone seeking a book that honors spiritual love and everyday grace.

God Must Be Like Grandpa is a tender and beautifully illustrated picture book that explores the divine through the loving bond between a grandchild and their grandpa. Told through the eyes of a curious young cub, this gentle story follows the quiet moments, simple wonders, and everyday kindnesses that reveal the sacred in the ordinary. As they walk through fields, plant seeds, release butterflies, and share soft-spoken wisdom, Grandpa helps the little cub understand that love, patience, and presence are how we come to know the Divine. With soft watercolor illustrations and poetic language, this book offers comfort and connection for readers of all ages - especially children ages 3-8 and the grownups who adore them. A perfect gift for grandparents, bedtime reading, and anyone seeking a book that honors spiritual love and everyday grace.

A Leadership story Rafu lowly porcupine leaves the comfort and safety of his kapok tree to find meaning in his life. Along his journey, he meets Sulcata Turtle, Lion, Monkey and Vulture. Each guide him to the realization he possesses the characteristics for a meaningful life. Based on Ashanti Parable "If you don't know where you've come from, you won't know where you're going." The Ashanti Culture from Ghana, Africa, has long been a source of folklore handed down from generation to generation. We are familiar with their stories of Anansi, the Spider and Brer Rabbit. Each character and symbol reflect a deeper meaning. Sulcata Turtle-Wisdom Lion-Mercy Vulture-Spirit of Creator Dung Beetle-Adapting (Find a dung beetle on each page!) Kapok Tree-Life The Adinkra Cloth The Adinkra cloth is a ceremonial cloth used to drape the deceased. Each symbol stamped on the colorful cloth reflects a characteristic of the deceased. In the book, symbols are printed on each page to help the reader reveal clues to the main characters feelings. Reader Guide Included is a guide to the Adinkra cloth symbols, the significance of the animals, Ashanti words used and more. Joni Oeltjenbruns is an award winning author and illustrator, with the honor of the Children's Choice Award.

Un texte pétillant, des images ludiques, des objets cachés sous des fenêtres magiques conduisent nos tout-petits à une amusante quête de Dieu. Où donc est Dieu ? Dans le coeur de chacun d'entre nous.

Rhyming text, playful pictures, and hidden flaps lead preschoolers on an amusing search for God. Where is God? In each of our hearts!

Baby animals discover the mystery behind a bright star that appears over their stable.