2025 Independent Press Awards – Childrens: Religion Fiction
Discover the Power of Art, Emotion, and Prayer with Sharon Garlough Brown's Not Finished Yet
Sometimes, you see, Wren and Gran didn't paint flowers or clouds or birds or trees.
Sometimes they painted their feelings.
She and Gran called it "painting prayers."
Enter the childhood story of Wren, the beloved character from Shades of Light by Sharon Garlough Brown, in Not Finished Yet, a beautifully illustrated book that helps children explore their emotions and connect with God through honest prayer.
Wren's journey begins in Gran's art studio—a place filled with love, creativity, and encouragement. Through painting, Wren learns to express her feelings and discover God's presence in every part of life. Together, Wren and Gran share a practice they call "painting prayers," guiding young readers to see art as a way to explore their emotions and communicate with God.
Accompanied by Jessica Linn Evans' exquisite illustrations, this heartfelt story opens the door to meaningful conversations with children about feelings, faith, and prayer while inspiring creativity with every page.
Complete with a special note from the author, Not Finished Yet offers an opportunity for caregivers to talk about their faith together with children and teaches them that God welcomes honest, heartfelt prayers.
Key Features:
- A tender story that introduces children to expressing emotions through art and prayer
- Stunning illustrations that bring Wren's world and experiences to life
- Encouragement for creativity and emotional exploration for young readers
- A thoughtful author's note to spark deeper conversations
Introduce the young readers in your life to this meaningful and uplifting story. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, Not Finished Yet is a beautiful resource for guiding children through their feelings and teaching them about prayer. Get your copy and begin this heartfelt journey with Wren and Gran!
Sharon Garlough Brown is a spiritual director, speaker, and author of the bestselling Sensible Shoes series, which includes spiritual formation novels Sensible Shoes, Two Steps Forward, Barefoot, An Extra Mile, and their study guides. She and her husband, Jack, live near castles and the North Sea in Scotland. This is her first children's book. Jessica Linn Evans is an author-illustrator whose books reinforce wonder for creation, inspire adventure and invention, and encourage loyalty and friendship with the lovely. She is the author and illustrator of Penguin Sets Sail and the illustrator of Little Mouse Finds A Friend, Waiting Through Winter, and Solar the Polar. Jessica lives in the beautiful state of Idaho with her husband and three of her four wonderful children.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.5.2024 |
|---|---|
| Illustrationen | Jessica Linn Evans |
| Verlagsort | Lisle |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Religion / Philosophie / Psychologie |
| Schlagworte | 6-8 • Ages 3-5 • art therapy • Christian • Emotional Regulation • faith and confidence • grumpy monkey • healthy coping skills • kids book on emotions • my many colored days • Prayer • praying • Resilience • self-esteem • Sensible shoes • Spiritual Formation |
| ISBN-13 | 9781514007969 / 9781514007969 |
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