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About Amy Parker
Amy Parker has written more than sixty books for children, teens, and adults, including the best-selling A Night Night Prayer, Thank You, God, for Mommy, and Thank You, God, for Daddy. She has collaborated with authors ranging from New York Times bestsellers to her very own son. Two of these collaborations—Firebird and Courageous Teens—are recipients of Christian Retailing’s Best Awards. But Amy’s greatest reward is being a wife to Daniel and a mom to their amazing sons, Michael and Ethan.
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Blog postChristian Publishers OutletI received an email from a perfect stranger this weekend. It's a plea for help for our very own local bookstore, Christian Publishers Outlet. And in an odd way, it was really no surprise because building community, connecting perfect strangers, is just what the folks at CPO do.
I'll get right to the point: this quarantine has been quite difficult on the store, after having to unexpectedly close their doors (due to our governor's orders) and keep them close2 years ago Read more -
Blog postSold? Click here. :)How do you share the gigantic message of Easter with your preschooler, your toddler, your baby?
Well first, I think, you engage them. You give them gorgeous colors and adorable animals and sparkly covers (not pictured, but this cover is definitely covered in eye-catching sparkles :).
Next you show them God's gorgeous creation: rainbows and bunnies and frogs and sunrises.
Then you show that creation bursting forth with the mir2 years ago Read more -
Blog postGet a copy of God Is Love here.
Ah, February. This is the month when the world turns red, rose petals flutter from the sky, and I get another excuse to eat Ferrero Rocher in bulk.
But Americans didn't invent this celebration of love, even as much as we commercialize it. The Romans didn't invent it, even with their good buddy Saint Valentine. Nope, the very first expression of love goes all the way back to when God swirled the galaxies together and set the stars in2 years ago Read more -
Blog postChoice Books locations in Nashville aloneA lot of people ask, "Where do I find your books?" And ten years ago, the best answer would have been: in a Christian bookstore. But with the closing of most of our major Christian bookstore chains, where does one find Christian books these days?
The good news is: these books haven't disappeared--not by any stretch. But where you'll find them has. Most of us still like to hold books in our hands when deliberating a p2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI get this question A LOT. And I try to answer everyone who asks it.
Why? Because we neeeeeed quality children's books out there. We need your voice--all of your voices! We are all better readers and better people because of them.
So in this (somewhat selfish) attempt to answer you all at once, I'm going to tell you what I would do if I were you and had a children's book idea. This is not the only answer. In fact, ten different people will pro3 years ago Read more -
Blog postWelcome to the Christian Children’s Book Scavenger Hunt!
If you are just joining us, please begin >>> HERE <<< to collect the clues in order, so you’ll be in the running to win one of three sets of books and a children’s Kindle Fire! The hunt runs from 9/13 at noon Mountain time until 9/15 at midnight Mountain. This contest is open to international entrants.
In this set of books, you'll find Night Night Devotions: 90 Devotio3 years ago Read more -
Blog postAdd YOUR child's name and photo to The Plans I Have for YOU!I didn't think I could love this book any more, but now, they've gone and done it.
NOW, you can have your very own personalized The Plans I Have for YOU! with your very own name and photo throughout!
Or maybe your child's name, if you must. ;)
Or maybe BOTH!
And right now, FaithGateway has a $5 off coupon when you order one (code: 5OFFKIDS). Of course, they're offering5 years ago Read more -
Blog postI spent a good hour in the greeting card aisle yesterday. I'm fairly certain I read every. single. Mother's Day card there.
Some were funny. ("For all the times you could have smacked me, but didn't...)
Some were flat. ("You're a good mother." Seriously. Save the six bucks.)
Some were over-the-top. And most were covered in glitter and/or were in tribute to "the Queen." (What.)
Exactly three of them exp5 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt's release day, friends! And some of you have been waiting for these two for a long, long time.
When Thank You, God, for Mommy and Thank You, God, for Daddy released in 2011, I expected sales around Mother's Day and Father's Day, with little attention in between. But you have been screaming, "WE LOVE THESE BOOKS," with your purchases all year long--year, after year, after year.
You've also been screaming (at book signings, at conferences, at family5 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe Plans I Have for You Holy Bible released last month, and I've been tickled with the response it's received . . .
Including this review from Meredith:
Super bible for kids! March 1, 2017I just gave this to my daughter (after being sent a copy for review) and she is thrilled to have a "big kid" bible [that] has pictures of kids and looks fun. I'm a huge fan of Zondervan for hitting this mark so well--still taking faith seriously while making t5 years ago Read more -
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The following post is a guest blog from Amy's intern--ME! I am thrilled to be spending time with her this semester, and grateful she is giving me a chance to occupy her blog for awhile. For those who are consistent readers, friends, and family, you KNOW she is a delight! I hope you harvest some truth from my stream of thoughts.In Him,Lauren Holley
No, God, I can’t…I won’t.
In the depth of a prayer, have you ever uttered these defiant words? Hav5 years ago Read more -
Blog postYou know how authors like, oh, Max Lucado and Sarah Young and Dr. John MacArthur have their own Bibles? Like Bibles with their names on them? Yeah. So when Zondervan emailed me about a Bible based on my Plans I Have for You series, naturally, I said, "Sure. Whatever."
HA. NO. NO, I DID NOT. I believe my exact words to my agent were, "What in the world? WHAT in the world? WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?!?" And yet, here it is, for the whole world to see: The Plans5 years ago Read more -
Blog postI promise I didn't pay this lady. (Although someone did send her a free book . . . but still. ;)
It absolutely tickles me and gives me added purpose in life (no, seriously.) when I read reviews like this. Someone--and not just anyone--some precious, growing, searching girl is reading this devotional and learning from it and loving it. If that isn't my ultimate goal as an author, I don't know what is.
Okay, enough blubbering. Read it for yourself (Amazon).
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Blog postIf you're looking for that special gift to last a lifetime, the Faith, Hope, Love Devotional may just be it.
Of course, I didn't realize that until after the book was published. I had given the book to a friend, and she later told me that she was doing the devotionals with her grandkids. She would read the devotionals, fill in the blanks with them, and date each entry, labeled with the child's name. That's when I realized that this wasn't just a devotional; this is a keeps5 years ago Read more -
Blog postIf you happened to miss it, I'm up on the Jesus Calling blog and podcast this week! (Pinch me!) We talk about my journey from childhood to children's author, as well as the importance of the Bible and the written word. Give it a listen!
And what better way to celebrate than by giving away a book?! But this isn't just any book: this is the Jesus Calling Devotional Bible. You get the full text of the NKJV with the Jesus Calling Devotional inserts throughout.
I've written5 years ago Read more -
Blog postNow available!
In August, we released the sweetest little trio of board books you ever did see: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and How Big Is Love?.
And today, we release the grand finale (drumroll, please): the Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
This chunky little padded hardcover (6x7 inches, 224 pages) contains 100 devotions for parents (and grandparents and aunts and uncles and babysitters and teachers) and children to share together. T6 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis recent review of Thank You, God, for Mommy made me laugh.
"Got this for my niece.....am now favorite Uncle!"
Whatever works, man. Whatever works. :)
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Blog post(via Facebook post by Gabriel Saint)I have watched helplessly as the photos rolled through my Facebook feed of the Louisiana flood. My "Aunt" Janice (really my mom's first cousin), Uncle Bill, and cousins are all right in the middle of it.
All of their houses, thankfully, were spared, but I know this is only because God needs them to get to work. My Aunt Janice manages missions (trips to Honduras every year with BMDMI),Uncle Bill is a pastor, Ashley is a fierce organ6 years ago Read more -
Blog postIn case you didn't know, an entire series of mine launched this month: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and How Big Is Love?. AND the Faith, Hope, Love Devotional will release in November!
Soo, not only have I just sent TRIPLETS out into this big world, these triplets are also a little different from my usual babies. Instead of rhyming stanzas, they're a series of sweet, simple questions between a parent and child, attempting to tackle some of the most abstract conc6 years ago Read more -
Blog postIn my line of work, my most important, helpful, and honest critics are children. Soo, needless to say, I was tickled to come across this review--my hands-down favorite review of Night Night, Farm thus far!
Here's a snippet (from Amazon):
As a summer day camp director I had the opportunity to read the book to thirteen children (K5-2nd Grade). And this is how I know that the children appreciate animal sounds! I explained to them the five star rating. All thirteen6 years ago Read more -
Blog postBrace yourselves for the preciousness that is the Faith, Hope, Love series--available TODAY!
It all started with one little line, "How big is love?" and just grew from there.
Yes, we pull you in with the adorable illustrations. ;) (Seriously, go check out Breezy Brookshire now.) But we want your kids to walk away with the everlasting message behind the adorableness.
In 1 Corinthians 13, after Paul describes the attributes of love, he lea6 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis adorableness released July 12, 2016!
Night Night, Farm is now available!Get it here!
My childhood was nourished by the trees and creeks of Watertown, Tennessee (pop. 1200). Growing up with two brothers, I had a hard time finding Barbie playmates (unless you count the time that G.I. Joe’s tank crushed her pink corvette). So I conceded to spending my days with the boys, climbing the peach trees out back, convincing my little brother to chew the gummy sap, and impatiently wait6 years ago Read more -
Blog postWe lost my nephew this past week. We are shocked and saddened, but most of all, we are reminded of how precious this life is.
I tried to write a Facebook post with the news. I debated posting it at all. A Facebook post seemed so trivial. But wise Hubby said, "It will get them prayers," and the debate was over. I searched for the word. Sweet? Not enough. Beautiful? Yes, but not it. Precious. Yes. In every way. Johnathon was precious.
In making t6 years ago Read more -
Blog postOriginally posted in May 2009, this post is all too true for me again today--and probably true for you too. My little redhead is now graduating to middle school, and the older son just graduated from college. I don't even want to think about seven years from now. . . . Nope. I think I'll just enjoy today.
Last night, Ethan and I were on the front porch when a little ball of fluff fell into the soft net of ivy below our shrub. Our baby cardinal had just launched from its nest.6 years ago Read more -
Blog postBecause I love a little challenge . . . and I LOVE giving away books (ask Hubby ;) . . . and I love, love, LOVE the entire concept of the Little Free Library (<--Seriously. Check it out NOW.), I'm going to use all of the above to celebrate my latest two releases!
So here's the deal: I'm placing autographed copies of Night Night, Mommy and Night Night, Daddy in secret locations around the country. Watch my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or blog for clues, and y6 years ago Read more
Titles By Amy Parker
Before David Ponder ever visited Truman in The Traveler's Gift, Michael Holder began his journey as the last young traveler to receive the unique gifts of wisdom offered by historical greats.
In his senior year of high school, Michael hits rock bottom. Having been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has now been suspended from the track team and lost his college scholarship. His coach is angry, his parents are disappointed, and he's diving headfirst into a downward spiral. Facing the bleak future ahead, he sees no way out and wonders if life is really worth living. But with some divine intervention, he's given a second chance when he's offered a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.
Rewritten to engage the minds of teens and tweens, The Young Traveler's Gift is sure to encourage and enlighten young men and women as they prepare to face the journeys that lie ahead.
Join bestselling author Amy Parker and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn in the latest Night Night adventure through Sleepytown, where community helpers work hard so everyone can rest! Say thank you and good night to farmers, doctors, teachers, firefighters, and God, who takes care of us all. Your little ones will sleep soundly, feeling safe and loved.
Night night, helpers—Sleepytown too!
Thank you all for what you do.
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; Night Night, Farm; and Night Night, Train.
“My God won’t let me do that.”
These seven words of boundless hope would irreversibly change the life of the teenage boy who spoke them.
On April 7, 1994 the life of Frederick Ndabaramiye and his family changed forever as the Rwandan genocide erupted in their homeland. When Frederick faced those same genocidaires a few years later, he noted the machete that hung from the right hand closest to him and wondered if his would soon be added to the layers of dried blood that clung to the blade. Either way, young Frederick knew that he wouldn’t be able to carry out the orders just given to him, to raise that blade against the other passengers of the bus, regardless of the race marked on their identity cards.
That bold decision would cause Frederick to lose his hands. But what the killers meant for harm, God intended for good. The cords that bound him served as a tourniquet, saving his life when his hands were hacked away. This new disability eventually fueled Frederick’s passion to show the world that disabilities do not have to stop you from living a life of undeniable purpose. From that passion, the Ubumwe Community Center was born, where "people like me" come to discover their own purposes and abilities despite their circumstances.
Through miraculous mercy and divine appointment, Frederick forgives those who harmed him and goes on to fully grasp his God-given mission. In this extraordinary true story of forgiveness, faith, and hope, you will be challenged, convicted, and forever converted to a believer of the impossible.
Mommies do so much for us! It’s time to thank God for the blessing they are.
In this adorable board book, a little panda thanks God for his wonderful mommy—a mommy who gives hugs and cuddles, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love and guidance for her precious panda cub.
Thank You, God, for Mommy,
And lullabies so sweet—
The beating of her great, big heart
Sings me right to sleep.
The love and sacrifices of mothers everywhere will be celebrated by mother and child as they snuggle up together and say Thank You, God, for Mommy.
Meets national education standards.
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.
Help your child to understand what God’s Word means to him or her with this fully illustrated and easy-to-read collection of 50 popular Bible stories, written by best-selling Christian children’s author Amy Parker and VeggieTales® cocreator Mike Nawrocki.
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 to 8 from 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 is relevant and relatable to the reader. The book features:
- Engaging stories written with your child in mind
- An even split of 25 Old Testament and 25 New Testament stories
- Fresh, colorful illustrations from Taylor Thompson
- Prayers at the end of each story, where the reader can easily insert the child’s name, making the stories uniquely personal
- Buy one, give one campaign to benefit ministry partners, including The Salvation Army
Bible Stories and Prayers was written to emphasize how personal and relevant God’s story is to your child’s life. Throughout these fifty favorite Bible stories, children will come face-to-face with God’s endless love for them, providing a firm foundation of faith to last a lifetime.
Authors Amy Parker (Night Night Prayer books) and Mike Nawrocki (cocreator of VeggieTales® and voice of Larry the Cucumber) have written and told Bible stories to tens of millions of children through their books and videos. In Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers they wrote each story to speak directly to your children and tell God’s story in a way that reveals His love for them.
What's Your Strategy?
As kids grow, their prayer lives need to grow too—but how? Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick offer a strategy that kids can use to figure out how prayer works and just how powerful it is. Lots of great explanation is combined with fun activities, illustrations, and journaling prompts to get kids thinking and praying.
This companion book to the movie War Room contains 32 perforated journal pages kids can use to write specific prayers and then post them on the walls in their prayer room—just like the characters in the movie. Topics include:
What is prayer?Why should I pray?
Where do I pray?
Is there a wrong way to pray?
What should I pray for?
Does God really hear me?
Based on the important message of 1 Corinthians 13:13, the Faith, Hope, Love series will plant important seeds in children's hearts. Don't miss the other titles in the series: How Big Is Love?, How High Is Hope?, and The Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
“But, Papa, how will I know how high I can hope?”
Little Owl is learning to fly, and he has a big lesson to learn about the meaning of hope. This delightful story will warm your heart and teach you that when you love God, there's no limit to how high you can hope.
Based on the important message of 1 Corinthians 13:13, the Faith, Hope, Love series will plant important seeds in children's hearts. Don't miss the other titles in the series: How Far Is Faith?, How Big Is Love?, and The Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
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.
Night Night, sheep! Night Night, cows! Night Night, Mommy! Night Night, God!
Bestselling author Amy Parker is back with a brand-new Night Night book. In Night Night, Farm, parents and little ones will unwind as sweet farm animals in pj’s say good night to their farm, their mommies and daddies, and to God.
Rhyming verse, calming artwork, and whimsical renditions of favorite farm animals in their snuggly beds will make this bedtime book a favorite for years to come.
You and your little ones will find yourself snuggled up as cozy as the sweet farm animals in the story as you drift off to sleep.
The Plans I Have for YOU! combines playful rhyming text written by bestselling children’s book author Amy Parker with whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Vanessa Brantley-Newton to create a book that inspires readers of all ages to dream about their future. God has great plans for each and every one of us, and this book encourages children to think about the talents that make them special and will help them imagine how God may use our unique traits to make the world a better place.
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