11 Books Published by Zonderkidz on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

Click for more detail about Kiki Finds Her Voice: Be True to You and Embrace Your God-Given Gifts by Kierra Sheard-Kelly Kiki Finds Her Voice: Be True to You and Embrace Your God-Given Gifts

by Kierra Sheard-Kelly
Zonderkidz (Jan 23, 2024)
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When the school talent show creates an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what it means to follow your heart and be a leader. Based on a true story from the life of Grammy-nominated singer and actress Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this inspiring picture book helps kids discover how to best use their God-given gifts and what it means to be true to yourself even when it’s not the popular thing to do.

The school talent show is a big deal, and Kiki is thrilled when the popular girls ask her to perform with them. But when the song her new friends choose turns out to be one Kiki’s parents don’t want her singing, she must decide if it’s more important to be popular and please her friends or speak up and do what she knows is right for her.

Kiki Finds Her Voice helps children ages 4-8:

  • Learn how to stand up to peer pressure
  • Embrace their differences and love what makes them unique
  • Better understand how their faith plays a part in their everyday lives

In addition, Kiki Finds Her Voice is ideal for:

  • birthday, back-to-school, Christmas, and holiday gifts
  • bedtime and story time reading
  • encouraging faith development, and building character and self-confidence


Click for more detail about The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, the Big Ways We’re the Same by Linsey Davis The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, the Big Ways We’re the Same

by Linsey Davis
Zonderkidz (Jan 31, 2023)
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Linsey Davis, bestselling children’s author, Emmy-winning correspondent, and host for ABC News brings us The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same—a playful and poignant picture book that celebrates how we are all part of the human race.

"Only .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same—equal. This book is 100% about that truth."

Combining whimsical rhymes and Lucy Fleming’s engaging art, The Smallest Spot of a Dot is:

  • An inspiring story of connection and equality
  • Multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our similarities and our uniqueness
  • The perfect read-aloud for kids ages 4-8
  • A unique gift for birthdays and holidays

Linsey Davis is also the author of The World Is Awake, One Big Heart, Stay This Way Forever, and How High Is Heaven.


Click for more detail about I’m Going to Have a Good Day!: Daily Affirmations with Scarlett by Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Gray Smith I’m Going to Have a Good Day!: Daily Affirmations with Scarlett

by Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Gray Smith
Zonderkidz (Jan 24, 2023)
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I am beautiful. I am kind. I am loved.

In this uplifting picture book, young readers will discover how they can use daily affirmations to remind them of who they are and what makes them special. Join TikTok sensation Scarlett Gray and Tiania Haneline as they repeat exuberant affirmations that empower Scarlett throughout the day and inspire those around her to create their own uplifting self-talk.

Every morning as her mom brushes her hair, Scarlett recites her daily affirmations. Those powerful words travel with her throughout her day, helping her replace negative thoughts with positive ones and live out the truth that she is beautiful, strong, brave, kind, and worthy of love. This fun-filled and inspiring kids’ book also includes a list of uplifting and child-friendly statements your child can use to create their own daily affirmation routine. With fun illustrations from Stephanie Dehennin that make the story come alive, you and your young reader will discover how much words matter in your own lives.

I’m Going to Have a Good Day teaches children 4-8:

  • how to incorporate positive affirmations into their lives
  • that self-esteem is fun and empowering
  • the benefits of passing on love and encouragement to others
  • how to overcome negative thoughts in their everyday lives
  • how to build confidence and see their self-worth

I’m Going to Have a Good Day is ideal for:

  • birthday, Christmas, and holiday gifts
  • bedtime and story time reading
  • encouraging kindness and self-confidence
  • sharing God’s loves

Build up your loved ones with encouraging words of affirmation, and they’ll be saying, "I’m going to have a good day "


Click for more detail about How High Is Heaven? by Linsey Davis How High Is Heaven?

by Linsey Davis
Zonderkidz (Feb 15, 2022)
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Children ask A LOT of questions when it comes to heaven, particularly when they’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. In this uplifting, imaginative picture book, How High Is Heaven? inspires hope and comfort in readers young and old, that heaven can be experienced here and now and is open for us all.

Bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis invites children to explore age-appropriate questions about heaven. Kids and their parents can celebrate that heaven is a place we can look forward to, by God’s grace and goodness, while finding moments of heaven here on earth.

How High Is Heaven? is the perfect book for parents and grandparents to read aloud and provides an uplifting message for kids ages 4-8, featuring:

  • Read-aloud, lyrical rhymes
  • Whimsical, engaging illustrations by Lucy Fleming
  • Answers to children’s questions about heaven… and a safe place to ask them
  • Comfort to those who have lost a loved one?

Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books and audio products from award-winning author Linsey Davis:

  • The World Is Awake, A Celebration of Everyday Blessings
  • One Big Heart, A Celebration of Being More Alike Than Different
  • Stay This Way Forever
  • The Linsey Davis Children’s Audio Collection
  • The Smallest Spot of a Dot


Click for more detail about Stay This Way Forever by Linsey Davis Stay This Way Forever

by Linsey Davis
Zonderkidz (Feb 23, 2021)
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Celebrate the joy, wonder, and innocence of being a child with this love letter to the loved ones in your life, encouraging and affirming their own special qualities now and always.

Inspired by the endearing qualities she sees in her own son, Linsey Davis, Emmy Award-winning ABC News correspondent and bestselling author of The World Is Awake and One Big Heart, has written another beautiful book that parents and grandparents can share with their little ones to let them know how loved they are. With imaginative illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Fleming paired with playful and heartwarming read-aloud rhymes, this book can help make a lasting impact on young minds as they discover their own unique qualities.

Stay This Way Forever:

  • is the third picture book by bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor Linsey Davis
  • is a great read for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary kids ages 4-8
  • beautifully and authentically celebrates diversity in its characters
  • includes whimsical, joy-filled illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Fleming
  • presents a colorful, textured, beautifully-designed cover

Celebrate your child or loved one, encouraging them to stay this way forever.

Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books and audio products from award-winning author Linsey Davis:

  • How High is Heaven
  • One Big Heart
  • The World Is Awake
  • The Linsey Davis Children’s Audio Collection


Click for more detail about Clap Your Hands: A Celebration of Gospel by Toyomi Igus Clap Your Hands: A Celebration of Gospel

by Toyomi Igus
Zonderkidz (Dec 31, 2019)
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An inspirational, joyous celebration of poetry, art, and rhythm, tracing the history of African-American gospel music and the poets, singers, and thought leaders who have fearlessly and soulfully contributed to the spiritual and social evolution of America.

Clap Your Hands, created by the dynamic author and illustrator team of Toyomi Igus and Michele Wood, winners of the Coretta Scott King Award for I See the Rhythm, shares the African American history of gospel music that has courageously broken all color barriers, influencing both worship and popular culture in America for hundreds of years.

This spellbinding blend of poetry, art, history, and music also includes a running timeline of all historical milestones—from the first slaves to President Obama’s inauguration. This powerful and poetic read bursts with vibrant artwork and is rich in personal notes and information to further any history buff or music enthusiast. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this informative and inspirational blend of poetry, art, and music that honors gospel music with its proper, influential due as reflected through the journey of African Americans.

Clap Your Hands includes:

  • Notes from the author and the illustrator sharing their personal inspirations and influences, as well as their research on the roots and evolution of Gospel music.
  • Historical note about the events covered in the book exploring the cultural importance of gospel music throughout history
  • Further reading section, discography, and discussion questions to encourage learning and engagement.


Click for more detail about One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike Than Different by Linsey Davis One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike Than Different

by Linsey Davis
Zonderkidz (Aug 06, 2019)
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Linsey Davis, Emmy-winning correspondent for ABC News, brings us a culture-rich picture book proudly showcasing the beauty of diversity while also celebrating the wonderful things we have in common.

From skin, hair, and eyes in a multitude of colors to different personalities and interests, One Big Heart reminds us that God gave us all special traits and characteristics that make us uniquely ourselves. And yet he’s made us more alike than different, giving us many things in common-like sharing fun and laughter on the playground, a sense of curiosity, big feelings, and so much more

One Big Heart is:

  • Beautifully written by Linsey Davis, Emmy-winning ABC News correspondent and author of The World Is Awake
  • A multiethnic, multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our unique differences while also celebrating how alike we are
  • An inspiring story of inclusion, connection and acceptance
  • Written from a Christian worldview

Combining lyrical rhymes and Lucy Fleming’s whimsical art, this inspiring story is the perfect read-aloud book for kids ages 4-8 and a welcome gift for:

  • Parents and grandparents
  • Teachers
  • School librarians

Get ready to celebrate all our similarities and our differences This diverse picture book—drenched in color and full of laughter and fun—will show us how.


Click for more detail about The World Is Awake: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings by Linsey Davis and Joseph Bottum The World Is Awake: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings

by Linsey Davis and Joseph Bottum
Zonderkidz (Feb 06, 2018)
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Inspire children to be thankful for all of God’s blessings with this joyful celebration of the simple pleasures all around us. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or story time, The World Is Awake gives children (and their parents) a sense of awe and wonder at the world around them.

Linsey Davis, Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor and bestselling author, invites us to celebrate the everyday miracles that surround us in this inspiring and diverse picture book. From blooming flowers in the backyard to the roaring animals at the zoo to the breeze in the evening trees … the world is awake

Now also available as a board book, The World Is Awake:

  • features playful and heartwarming read-aloud rhymes from Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor Linsey Davis
  • includes whimsical, joy-filled illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Fleming
  • is a great board book for ages 0-4, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary age kids
  • celebrates diversity and inspires gratitude for God’s blessings
  • makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, Easter, and other gift-giving holidays

Celebrate your everyday blessings through The World Is Awake.

Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books and audio products from award-winning author Linsey Davis:

  • How High is Heaven
  • Stay This Way Forever
  • One Big Heart
  • The Linsey Davis Children’s Audio Collection


Click for more detail about Let There Be Light by Desmond Tutu Let There Be Light

by Desmond Tutu
Zonderkidz (Dec 02, 2014)
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Let There Be Light combines the extraordinary talents of Nancy Tillman, the New York Times bestselling author of On the Night You Were Born, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu in this retelling of the biblical story of creation. The pairing of Archbishop Tutu’s lyrical text from The Children of God Storybook Bible and Tillman’s wondrous illustrations bring the pages of this board book to life for readers young and old.


Click for more detail about Grace, Gold, And Glory My Leap Of Faith by Gabrielle Douglas and Michelle Burford Grace, Gold, And Glory My Leap Of Faith

by Gabrielle Douglas and Michelle Burford
Zonderkidz (Dec 19, 2012)
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In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner, as well as acting as a critical member of the US gold-medal-winning women gymnastics team. In this personal autobiography, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination, demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.

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Click for more detail about Voices of Christmas [With CD (Audio)] by Nikki Grimes Voices of Christmas [With CD (Audio)]

by Nikki Grimes
Zonderkidz (Jul 14, 2009)
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Mary, Joseph, the innkeeper, Elizabeth, the shepherds, and others poetically recount the wonder of the birth of Jesus. An audio CD is included.