Books published by publisher Lucid Books

“At CASA, our role is to provide a voice for kids in the foster care system. A book like this is a great tool for our volunteers and for all adults in a foster kid’s life—we highly recommend it!” —Ann McAlpin, Executive Director, CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, Texas "This sweet little book is the very one I wish I had when children came and especially when they left. It provides a concrete way to hold an important piece of our shared history. Every person caring for our vulnerable children will want multiple copies." —Kathy Harrison, Author of Another Place at the Table and One Small Boat “I have a new favorite ‘good-bye’ tradition with my foster children. The final pages of the book have room for photos and memories and messages. I plan on re-stocking my supply of this book, as I fully intend on sending this along with every child who leaves my home." —Jamie Finn, Foster Parent, Speaker, Author of “Foster the Family” blog Love You From Right Here is a children’s book for children in foster care. Written from the foster parent to the foster child, it takes you through an abbreviated look at the emotions a young foster child experiences throughout their transition to a new home. The message to the child is that while they are in that home, they will be safe and loved. It also serves as a keepsake book with a journaling section. This portion of the book includes places for photos, journaling lines, and simple writing prompts. Children in foster care move an average of seven times in their lives. The keepsake section of this book gives the foster family an opportunity to provide the child with a piece of their history if they leave.

The Second Edition of Love You From Right Here is a children’s book for children in foster care. Featuring a diverse representation of characters including men, women, boys, and girls, it is written from the perspective of the foster parent to the child in foster care. This book takes you through an abbreviated look at the emotions a young child experiences throughout their transition to a new foster home. The message to the child is that while they are in that home, they will be safe and loved. Love You From Right Here also serves as a keepsake book, with a journaling section containing writing prompts and places for photos and notes. Since children in foster care move an average of seven times in their lives, the keepsake section of this book gives foster families an opportunity to provide the child with a piece of their history if they leave.

God wants to be found! In Those Who Seek God, little listeners will enjoy a sweet story about young animals wanting to learn more about God. Through Bible verses and conversations with loved ones, these characters discover that seeking God is simple. He wants to be found! Curious littles and big kiddos too, snuggle in close as you listen to how the swan, otter, kitten, caterpillar, and others learn more about God and what it means to seek Him.

Bakers Jane and John prepare sourdough and pies at their bakery and coffee shop. Before leaving for school, Jane's son Leo urges his mom to "not let things go nuts." But as neighbors pile into the shop, it only takes one sneeze to set off an avalanche of mess and mayhem. Jane urges her son to look beyond the mess to the magic of creating a home for all. Bread and belonging. Coffee and community. Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All sings an anthem of "All Are Welcome."

Big and loud, airports can be scary for little travelers. Monica is here to help make traveling fun and easy! She is going on her first trip on an airplane, and has all sorts of tips on how to enjoy the trip wherever you go. Young listeners will learn: How flying on a plane can be fun How to act at an airport and on a plane How they can be comfortable on plane rides Planes can be annoying, but to a child, they can be terrifying. Follow Monica's story so that you too can enjoy the fun and thrill of flying!

Sarah Saw, Harry Hammer, and Daryl Drill are each unique tools. They look different and have different abilities, but why? God created each of them for a purpose. Many children grow up not understanding why they are not like “the other kids”. "The Tool Shed" helps parents communicate God’s purpose for their children in a simple-to-read and understand format. The hope is that each child will develop confidence in their talents and grow closer to Jesus.

“At CASA, our role is to provide a voice for kids in the foster care system. A book like this is a great tool for our volunteers and for all adults in a foster kid’s life—we highly recommend it!” —Ann McAlpin, Executive Director, CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, Texas "This sweet little book is the very one I wish I had when children came and especially when they left. It provides a concrete way to hold an important piece of our shared history. Every person caring for our vulnerable children will want multiple copies." —Kathy Harrison, Author of Another Place at the Table and One Small Boat “I have a new favorite ‘good-bye’ tradition with my foster children. The final pages of the book have room for photos and memories and messages. I plan on re-stocking my supply of this book, as I fully intend on sending this along with every child who leaves my home." —Jamie Finn, Foster Parent, Speaker, Author of “Foster the Family” blog Love You From Right Here is a children’s book for children in foster care. Written from the foster parent to the foster child, it takes you through an abbreviated look at the emotions a young foster child experiences throughout their transition to a new home. The message to the child is that while they are in that home, they will be safe and loved. It also serves as a keepsake book with a journaling section. This portion of the book includes places for photos, journaling lines, and simple writing prompts. Children in foster care move an average of seven times in their lives. The keepsake section of this book gives the foster family an opportunity to provide the child with a piece of their history if they leave.

The Family Discipleship Bible will help families like yours disciple their children—whether you are a single parent, blended family, new believer, or a mature, two-parent family. This book incorporates 27 thoughtfully-written, wonderfully-illustrated stories from the New Testament, with each story weaving in questions and answers that teach key truths from the Bible. Each section can be used alongside the other sections or by itself. 3 Bible Sound Offs (Catechisms) will fill your child with sound, biblical truth. The Family Discipleship Bible: New Testament also contains a collection of 50 verses turned into blessings any parent can pray over their children, along with a family dictionary, and more. Whether you have a newborn or a high school student, this book will enrich the spiritual life of your family. Stay tuned for additional blessings and Bible stories with The Family Discipleship Bible: Old Testament to be released later this year!

The kind of book kids & parents love!Have you ever read a Bible story to your kids and thought, “What does this have to do with Jesus?” As Charlie Garrison read Bible stories with his children, he found himself having to teach them how each story pointed to Jesus. He realized that if he was facing this problem, then surely others were too.Epic is a collection of some of the most epic stories in the Bible, but each story points to Jesus, the one true hero. Whether the story is about David and Goliath, or Jonah and the big fish, you can be confident Jesus is on display for little readers. After all, that was always God’s plan.With vivid illustrations, whimsical language, and a central focus on Jesus, Epic is the kind of book that kids and parents alike will love to read.

“I’m excited to be a sister in our foster family, but I’m worried about new rules.I feel happy and sad at the same time.What about when our help isn’t needed anymore?”It’s Okay to Wonder is a story about Avery, a loquacious girl whose parents have decided to become foster parents. While Mom and Dad attend another foster training class, Avery shares with her Nana and Pop about her mixed-up feelings. She and her grandparents learn together what it might be like to become a foster family—that it’s okay to feel two emotions at the same time and that it’s okay to wonder!The Joy of Avery series offers resources for foster care families and brings the world of foster care to life by exploring Avery's feelings as her family welcomes foster children into their home. It’s Okay to Wonder is the first book in the series.

As Ollie and Vern go through their day in this fun, beautiful children’s book, they show how empowered children can be a part of their own wellness journey. They see that children can be kind and that it’s okay to lean on one another, whether within their family or their community. As children read The Simple Life of Ollie and Vern, they will learn: Essential oils can be a wonderful, natural way to support a healthy lifestyle You can get through different situations with a positive attitude Family is not built on DNA, but love Come along with Ollie and Vern as they face the hurdles of their day and learn how to overcome their obstacles in a positive, healthy way.