The Good Farmer and the Worried Donkey is an honest and heartwarming picture book that reminds us that we are not alone and God is our strength. This story beautifully captures the essence of Matthew 11 (“his yoke is easy and his burden is light”) and the parable of the sower.
Charlie is a small donkey who works for the miller, but he’s not the strongest and he sometimes makes the miller mad. When a farmer comes and takes Charlie to a beautiful farm, Charlie worries that if he disappoints the farmer, the farmer will no longer want him. But Charlie is in for a surprise, because his farmer is a Good Farmer who is patient, wise, understanding, and strong. Through both touching and humorous moments, Charlie learns about his special place on the farm and why he can trust the Good Farmer with his worries.
The Bible is full of references to seeds, wheat, and farming, but what do those stories tell us about the attributes of God? Or how can we learn to rely on God? In a time when anxiety rates among children are on the rise, The Good Farmer and the Worried Donkey uses a relatable character and a riveting story to bring biblical truth to life for kids and illustrate how we can cast our cares on God
Awards and Recognitions:
Christlit Book Award Winner
#1 New Release in Children’s Inspirational books on Amazon
“One of the best kids books I’ve ever bought! Scripture woven in perfectly and the kids are excited to read it every night, quickly became a household favorite! You won’t regret this buy!”
“Do yourself a favor and buy this book. Honestly, buy it for yourself and relish in the simple yet profound biblical truths of this book!”
“What a beautiful foundation to give our kids! I love picture books that meet children where they are while leaving plenty of room for their faith to grow – and this sweet story does exactly that. (And, I mean, if Jesus can redeem donkey poop, I’m thinking there’s hope for all of us. 😂)”
“One of the best children’s books I’ve read in a long time. In fact, I think I got just as much or more out of this truth filled book. Each time we read it, I see something i didn’t catch before. The illustrations are beautiful and also layered with truth alongside the text. Absolutely love it!”