Golden Inspirational imprint: 3 books

This poetic book illustrates how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted, like the “jewels on the insect’s back,” are part of God’s great plan. A comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God, it is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated books on the Golden list.

In the barn on Christmas Eve, After all the people leave, The animals, in voices low, Remember Christmas long ago . . . So begins a sweet rhyming story in which a group of animals recounts the events surrounding Jesus' birth in the manger, and the parts some of their ancestors played in it. This is also a counting book.

In one extraordinary day, Jesus performed two of his most famous miracles: the feeding of five thousand with only a few fish and loaves of bread, and walking on the water of Galilee during a storm to reach his frightened disciples. Beautiful artwork and a simple story make this book a perfect early Bible story for young readers.