Children's biography of Joni Eareckson Tada: an inspirational example of trusting God and loving others even when life brings great challenges.
Part of the Do Great Things For God series.
In this beautifully illustrated hardback, Kristyn Getty recounts Joni Eareckson Tada’s lively childhood, life-changing accident and challenging adjustment to a very different way of life, and shares how God has used her in amazing ways to bless others.
Children will hear how, when a terrible diving accident left her severely disabled, Joni was left with a lot of questions about God. It was easy to trust him when she was healthy and happy, but did she want to follow him now that life was so hard?
As young ones discover how God cared for Joni and how Joni held on to her faith and used her circumstances to love others, they'll be inspired about the great things they can do for God. And they’ll be encouraged to be a friend to those with disabilities or in hard situations.
As well as being an award-winning hymn writer and a mother of four, Kristyn writes as a good friend of Joni, bringing a personal touch to the story.
These stories can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for Sunday school, missions events and more.
Joni Eareckson Tada: Illustrated biography
Questions, Timeline, and Map
Age range: | 4+ |
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Contributors | Kristyn Getty, Hsulynn Pang |
ISBN | 9781802540673 |
Format | Hardback |
First published | August 2024 |
Dimensions | 195mm x 240mm x 11mm |
Weight | 0.35 kg |
Language | English |
Pages | 32 |
Publisher | The Good Book Company |
Joni’s story is amazing, and Kristyn tells it beautifully, without shying away from the painful parts. But even more amazing is the way Joni’s story so joyfully points us to Jesus.
Joni Eareckson Tada shows us by her example that the path to our destiny, or the path of a loved one to theirs, may lead through suffering. In this simple children’s book, Kristyn Getty has underscored faith in and friendship with Jesus as essential if we want to come through the worst of times with blessings for ourselves – and for others.