Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God

Vanessa Fortenberry

Sep 2021 · BQB Publishing

About this ebook

The power and purity of a child's praise is unmatched.

In the third book of this lauded series, Families Growing in Faith, Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God follows inquisitive children who learn from their loving grandparents that praising God brings joy.

Grandparents and their grandchildren, as well as parents, guardians, and caregivers will love the rhyming stanzas and tender illustrations of a child's natural curiosity and growing discovery that we can express praise through the good and the bad; anywhere or anytime; and with singing, dancing, shouting, and clapping.

This engaging story will empower children in fostering habits of praise and thankfulness.

Ratings and reviews

Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God is the third book in the Families Growing in Faith series. This beautiful children’s book follows children as they question their grandparents about how and when they should praise God. They want to know what praise is and how they should go about offering praise to God. The answers they get sometimes surprise the children, and they are astonished at all the ways that they can show God thanks and praise each and every day. Author Vanessa Fortenberry, with illustrator Sharon Grey, tells the heartwarming story of children, from all ethnic backgrounds, asking their grandparents about God. Each page shows a different family and asks a different question. The rhyming stanzas will engage and entertain young readers and make for fun family reading. Each situation can be read and discussed as its own topic, making this a great study book for young children as well. Kids will love seeing how things they love to do each day, like singing, dancing, and attending church, are all ways that you can praise God. The illustrations are done in a soft portrait style using a combination of bold and muted colors to create dynamic images that will capture the attention of children looking through this book. The diversity of scenery and subjects makes it so that each child can find a situation they can personally relate to in this fantastic book. Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God is a beautifully written picture book that captures the meaning of faith and love for God. The lyrical story combined with the memorable images create a children’s book that preschoolers and kindergarteners will love to read over and over again. Adults will find the story meaningful and will want to read it as much as the kids. This lovely book will teach praise and worship in a gentle and engaging manner.

About the author

Vanessa Fortenberry is an award winning inspirational author and speaker of the children's book series, Families Growing in Faith with the books, Mama, I Want to See Godand Daddy, I Want to Know God. Her books have received the Christie Indie Awards, The American Fiction Awards, and the Bookvana Awards. A Georgia Peach and a music teacher turned librarian, Vanessa takes delight in story time with her students. A passionate singer, Vanessa enjoys worshipping in her church in Stone Mountain, Georgia and singing with the Wendell P. Whalum Community Chorus. She receives pleasure in baking her favorite desserts for her family and friends. To learn more about Vanessa and her writing endeavors, visit her website at www.vanessafortenberry.com