Almost 19 million adults have used The Purpose-Driven Life (Zondervan) to discover the purposes for which God created them, and now those same life-changing concepts are available for children 8 and under in an exciting new line of picture and board books written by bestselling childrens author Dandi Daley Mackall and Rick Warrens daughter, Amy Warren Hilliker.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) September 30, 2004 -- Teach your children how to live a Purpose-Driven® life with three new books from Zonderkidz, based on the New York Times bestseller by Rick Warren. Almost 19 million adults have used The Purpose-Driven Life (Zondervan) to discover the purposes for which God created them, and now those same life-changing concepts are available for children 8 and under in an exciting new line of picture and board books written by bestselling childrens author Dandi Daley Mackall and Rick Warrens daughter, Amy Warren Hilliker. All three books will release in October 2004.
"In adapting the message of The Purpose-Driven Life for children, I wanted to ensure that the books written would help children discover why God created them and how much he loves them, " said Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life. "These books are designed to meet the spiritual and developmental needs of children, and my prayer is that it will allow the youngest generation to understand the biblical message of The Purpose-Driven Life."
Author of over 330 books, Dandi Daley Mackalls picture book Made for a Purpose, for children 6 and up, tells the fictional story of a young girl who has to adjust to living with her dad after her mother leaves the family. As the story unfolds, she learns that Gods family has a place for her and she was created because God loves her. Made for a Purpose includes a forward note and discussion questions written by Rick Warren.
For children 4 and under, Amy Warren Hilliker, daughter of Rick Warren, has written two board books: Little One, God Made You and Little One, God Loves You. While Little One, God Made You explains to small children that they are made for Gods purpose, Little One, God Loves You conveys one of the five purposes from The Purpose Driven Life in each stanza. Children will learn about Gods Love, Being a Member of Gods Family, Growing in Christ, Helping Others, and Telling Others about God. Through the meaningful messages, Carol Thompsons warm and whimsical illustrations, and personal note to parents from Rick Warren, these charming board books will delight readers and parents alike.
We are excited to provide parents with innovative, quality books that are inspired by The Purpose-Driven Life, and will help them show their kids how they fit into Gods design," said Alicia Mey, senior director of marketing for Zonderkidz. "We have carefully selected the authors to ensure that these books are age and developmentally appropriate."
As parents spend quality time with their children by reading to them, the lessons of Gods love will become real, as they learn that he made them just the way they are—and for a purpose! Children will learn that they are made to be a blessing to others and to fulfill a special plan for their lives—and that God smiles every time he thinks of them!
To request review copies, or to schedule an interview with authors Amy Warren Hilliker or Dandi Daley Mackall, please contact Shanon Underwood at 615-498-2189 or shanon@psmediarelations.com. For more information, please visit www.psmediarelations.com or www.zonderkidz.com.
About Zonderkidz
Since 1931, Zondervan has published bestselling Bibles, books, software, multimedia, journals and gift products. For 73 years, Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, has provided some of the finest, most popular inspirational children's products available. In 1998, this commitment was intensified with the introduction of Zonderkidz. Zonderkidz offers some of the most creative and innovative products available, including the NIrV® (The NIV® for Kids!), the bestselling children's Bible translation. Zonderkidz can be found on the Web at www.zonderkidz.com.
Made For A Purpose
Written by Dandi Daley Mackall
ISBN: 0-310-70953-9
Release date: September 2004
Retail: $15.99
Format: Hardcover Picture Book
Ages: 6 and Up
Little One, God Loves You & Little One, God Made You
Written by Amy Warren Hilliker
ISBN: 0-310-70971-7 & 0-310-70959-8
Release date: September 2004
Retail: $6.99
Format: Board Book
Ages: 4 and Under
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