Most Popular Books by Amy Parker

Before you say good night, snuggle your kids cozy close and enjoy favorite Bible stories for bedtime. Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn, the author-illustrator pair you know and love from the bestselling books Night Night, Farm and Night Night, Train, have teamed up again for their first bedtime Bible storybook. Night Night Bible Stories includes 30 stories from the Old and New Testaments told in narration. Each Bible story features rhyming takeaways to remind little ones of God’s love and care along with a sweet bedtime prayer. Stories include: When the World Was Made The World’s Bravest Queen An Angel Visits Mary Jesus Lives Go Tell the World! Bedtime is the perfect time to share with your children timeless messages of faith from the Bible. For old and new fans of Amy Parker Night Night books, Night Night Bible Stories is sure help your little ones fall asleep feeling safe and loved.

Children will be reminded that God shows His love in a lot of ways including rainbows, flowers, and special friends! These adorable illustrations and sweet rhymes are perfect for showing little ones the importance of saying "I love you!" and thanking God for His love. The art by Frank Endersby will be a favorite for kids and parents alike. Families will want to leave room on their bookshelves for other titles in the Time to Pray series, including A Pumpkin Prayer.

Linked stories exploring the dark heart of the American family: "Electrifying, daring . . . sure to appeal to fans of Karen Russell and Lorrie Moore " ( Booklist, starred review). A St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Book of the Year The Bowmans are declining Texas gentry, heirs to an airline fortune, surrounded by a patriarch's stuffed trophies and lost dreams. They will each be haunted by the past as they strive to escape its force. The Fosters are diplomats' kids who might as well be orphans. Jill and Maizie grow up privileged amid poverty, powerless to change the lives of those around them and uncertain whether they have the ability to change their own. The Guzmans have moved between Colombia and the United States, each generation seeking opportunity for the next, only to find that the American dream can be as crushing as it is elusive. From the tense territory of a sagging, grand porch in Texas to a gated community in Thailand to a lonely apartment in nondescript suburbia, these wry, dark stories unwind the lives of three families as they navigate the ever-shifting landscapes of the American middle class. "No one is safe, Parker reminds us, especially within the family circle—but one's chosen family can also offer salvation. . . . The stories, like the mounted heads in the Bowmans' trophy room, rivet the gaze, demand that readers recognize themselves in those glassy eyes—and then become disconcertingly alive." — The New York Times Book Review

This unique devotional for tweens and teens offer young minds one hundred devotions based on priceless wisdom that is straight from King Solomon himself.

Little ones learn they have much to thank God for when spring arrives—bunnies, flowers, and Easter eggs are fun, but the best of all is Jesus! Preschoolers can’t help but notice all the new wonders of springtime, and An Easter Prayer emphasizes that God is the One to thank! Sweet rhymes and adorable art are perfect for young listeners, who will ask to read this colorful, die-cut board book even when spring is long past. Families will want to collect all the titles in the Time to Pray series, including A Pumpkin Prayer and An "I Love You" Prayer. Meets national education standards.

Cuddle up with your little one and share the love of a grandparent with this heartwarming story from bestselling author Amy Parker of the Night Night series. Thank You, God, for Grandpas, For Pops and Papas too, For Granddads, Gramps, and Grandpappies— They’re great, grand gifts from You! No matter what you call him, there is nothing like the love between a grandpa and his grandchild! With whimsical rhymes and charming animal illustrations, Thank You, God, for Grandpa encourages little ones to treasure God’s special gift of grandfathers. Grandpas and their grandchildren alike will love this heartwarming story that celebrates their sweet relationship. Thank You, God, for Grandpa?? helps children, ages 0 to 4, express gratitude for their grandfather;? is perfect for read-aloud story time and bedtime routines; and? makes a touching and budget-friendly special grandparent’s gift or birthday gift from grandkids.? ? Don’t miss the rest of the Thank You, God series: Thank You, God, for Daddy Thank You, God, for Mommy? Thank You, God, for Grandma?

What if God’s love were like the sun, constant and unchanging? What if one day you realized nothing could take that away? Firebird is a bright orange baby oriole who just loves the sunshine. But whenever a storm blows in, he frets and asks Mama why God allows the rain to take the sun away. When Firebird is finally old enough, his mother gently instructs him to fly up through the thunder and lightning to see what’s on the other side. It’s a rough flight, and just when he’s about to give up, Firebird rises above the storm to discover the sun shining where it always had been. God never lets the storm take the sun away. With that truth in his heart, Firebird continues to bask in the sunshine, but just as important, he learns to rejoice in the rain. Firebird is a children’s book that parallels the life of Samantha Crawford, a storybook artist in the inspiring new film Unconditional (scheduled for a theatrical launch in fall 2012) who has lost sight of God’s love.

Bedtime is the perfect opportunity to snuggle your little ones close and remind them of God's presence and love. In this book of 100 devotions for kids ages 3–7, bestselling author Amy Parker and illustrator Virginia Allyn invite you to begin a tradition of prayer and devotions with your children to carry them through the years to come. Each of the devotions in Night Night Devotions begins with a Bible verse and includes Night Night questions to encourage interaction with your children. If you want to use the book as a companion to Night Night Bible Stories, the devotions have corresponding titles that accompany each Bible story—with much more in between! Each devotion ends with a rhyming Night Night Prayer that emphasizes God’s love and care, such as . . . Dear God, I love You more than There are fishes in the sea, But there's no way that I could love You More than You love me! Night night, God. With cheerful, colorful artwork and sweet Night Night rhymes, this devotional is sure to become your family's new bedtime favorite.

The Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers is a new Bible storybook and the first title in The Bible for Me brand of related products for kids ages 4-8 from the team at Brentwood Studios and authors Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki. The 50 stories are written and designed to share the story of God's people and His love for each child, in a way that it is relevant and relatable to the reader. Each story ends with a prayer where the reader can easily insert the child's name, making the stories uniquely personal. The book features fresh, colorful illustrations from Taylor Thompson Lynch. This Bible storybook was written specifically to show God's love and purpose for each unique child, making it clear that these timeless stories are meant for each and every one of us, here and now, today.

After enjoying a day with its mother, a small otter settles in for the night with a bath, a story, and a prayer.

Highlighting timeless love and kindness stories and verses from the Bible, My First Read and Learn Love & Kindness Bible Stories is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together as they deepen their faith. Featuring passages that highlight key love and kindness virtues from both the Old and New Testaments and simply written and colorfully illustrated throughout, this is a perfect introduction to the heart of the Bible that little readers and their caregivers will cherish. A loving new addition to the bestselling My First Read and Learn Bible line with more than 3.4 million copies in print!

Sweet farm animals in pajamas say, “Night night!” to their farm and to God as they get ready to go to sleep.

Night Night, Zoo pairs the fun, rhyming text from bestselling author Amy Parker with the award-winning artwork of Virginia Allyn to help your kids wish their favorite zoo animals "Night night!" From tuckered out elephants to dozing zebras, your little wild one will love the colorful art of cute animals settling in for bedtime. The zoo theme features fun and exciting illustrations of wild animals, inviting your children to say "Night night!" to each animal and to the loving God who made them. Night Night, Zoo is the perfect bedtime book for anyone who already loves Amy Parker's award-winning Night Night, Farm and Night Night, Train.

"The Big Book of Bible Questions addresses kids' toughest Bible questions with theologically sound answers in a way that is relatable and engaging. It's filled with fun facts, debunking of common misconceptions, and explanations of biblical and theological concepts"--Publisher's marketing.

Cuddle up with your little one and share the love of a grandparent with this heartwarming story from bestselling author Amy Parker of the Night Night series. Thank You, God, for Grandmas, Nanas and Mimis too, Gigis and Grams and Grandmommies—They’re great, grand gifts from You! No matter what you call her, there is nothing like the love between a grandma and her grandchild! With sweet rhymes and adorable bear illustrations, Thank You, God, for Grandma encourages little ones to treasure God’s special gift of grandmothers. Grandmas and their grandchildren alike will love this heartwarming story that celebrates their precious relationship. Thank You, God, for Grandma? helps children, ages 0 to 4, express gratitude for their grandmother;? is perfect for read-aloud story time and bedtime routines; and? makes a touching and budget-friendly special grandparent’s gift or birthday gift from grandkids.? Don't miss the rest of the Thank You, God series: Thank You, God, for Daddy Thank You, God, for Mommy? Thank You, God, for Grandpa?

Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude during all four seasons. Tiny Blessings: For All Seasons is a sweet, simple book for teaching babies and toddlers how to count their blessings every day. The soothing and minimal text and beautiful illustrations will fill young children's minds with positive thoughts and will encourage them to appreciate life's special gifts no matter if it be winter, spring, summer, or fall. Babies and toddlers will see the importance of counting their blessings during each season and will learn to give thanks all year round. Parents and little ones will love sitting down together with this warm, joyful book, which is sure to become a perennial favorite in many homes.

Be thankful for all that God gives you each and every day. From tiny acorns to a harvest moon to our loved ones gathered around the table for a festive meal, God's gifts surround us. Bestselling author Amy Parker shows children all the ways that God is giving.

If you asked a group of kids to describe themselves, how would they reply? Probably with their names, ages, or favorite sports—who they are on the outside. But what about who they are on the inside? Do they know they are unique, made new, and loved children of God? This book for middle-grade readers focuses their identity right back where it belongs: on their hearts and souls and minds, reflecting the glory of the One who made them. Featuring fun full-color illustrations, each short essay and activity will help kids discover their worth in God and learn that their true identity is nothing short of wonderful.

Chug-a-chug, the night night train Is a’rumblin’ ’round the track! Choo! Choo! All aboard the train to Sleepytown! After a fun-filled day, it’s time to snuggle in, and dream the night away. Join these adorable puppies in pajamas as they say night night to the train, to their mommy and daddy, and to God. Your little ones will rest their sleepy heads knowing that the God who made them loves them and keeps them safe all night long. Night night, train! Amy Parker’s children’s books have sold more than a million copies, including two Christian Retailing’s Best award-winning books and the bestselling A Night Night Prayer. She lives outside Nashville with her husband and two children.